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Bertrand Board unanimously approves superintendent and principal contracts, adopts four policy changes
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Bertrand Board of Education approved a two-year superintendent contract for Nicole LeClaire, approved a 2026–27 principal contract for Steve Bristol, adopted redline changes to policies 1040, 3540, 5601 and 7050, and approved routine consent items; all votes were unanimous.
The Bertrand Board of Education on March 9 unanimously approved several routine personnel and policy items, including a two-year contract for Superintendent Nicole LeClaire and a 2026–2027 principal contract for Steve Bristol.
The board approved the consent agenda covering minutes, current bills and the treasurer’s financial statements in a single motion by Chris Davison, seconded by Christy Pelton; the vote was recorded as six yeas and zero nays. The meeting took place at the Bertrand Community School Media Center and was called to order at 6:00 PM.
The board then adopted redline updates to four district policies: 1040, 3540, 5601 and 7050. Ross Boggs moved the policy changes and Chris Davison seconded; the board approved the motion unanimously.
On personnel matters, the board approved a two-year superintendent contract covering 2026–2028 for Superintendent Nicole LeClaire following a motion by Christy Pelton and a second by Ross Boggs. The board also approved the principal contract for 2026–2027 for Principal Steve Bristol on a motion by Christy Pelton and a second by Chris Davison. Both motions passed with six yeas, zero nays.
The board recorded a staffing update setting Samantha Lavene at 1.0 full-time equivalent. A multiculturism report was listed on the agenda but the transcript provides no substantive detail about that presentation in the meeting record.
Athletic Director Steve Bristol (reporting in Craig Newcomb’s absence) reviewed 2026–2027 football schedules, activity participation numbers and the month’s activities schedule. Principal Steve Bristol reported on parent-teacher conference attendance, transportation and facilities updates, and upcoming NSCAS testing. Superintendent Nicole LeClaire summarized student learning and achievement, personnel and professional development priorities, COPs grant updates, preschool enrollment for 2026–2027, and the assessment calendar.
The board listed upcoming professional events, including the NRCSA Spring Conference (March 18–20) and an amplified budget workshop on April 8 in Kearney. The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM and the next regular meeting was scheduled for April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
