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Trustees accepted the resignation of board member Justin Thompson after he moved outside his precinct and approved a timeline that opens applications Jan. 2 with interviews and a special meeting planned Jan. 8 to appoint a replacement.
Nebraska / School Districts / North Platte Public Schools
District staff presented 2024–25 Aquest and ACT results showing a 54% overall proficiency rate and multi‑year growth tied to new instructional materials, professional learning communities and targeted subgroup work. Officials said the district aims for 60% to reach the next classification level.
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Trustees approved a contingent revolving line of credit with Nebraska Land Bank (initial $5 million, 4.5% fixed interest, $2,150 origination fee) to cover temporary cash‑flow shortfalls while waiting on major receipts. District finance director said prior seasonal draws were paid off by March.
Nebraska / School Districts / North Platte Public Schools
Sodexo reported October declines in breakfasts and lunches served versus 2024 and a rise in students' negative lunch balances; administrators attributed the change to fewer serving days, student activity travel and reclassification from free to paid status.
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Administration reported recruiting activity and an alternative-certification pathway for teacher hires and presented a draft 2026–27 calendar (174 student days) for stakeholder review; board will vote in December.
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At its Nov. 10 meeting the North Platte Public Schools Board recognized the North Platte Paraeducator Association as the bargaining agent for classified staff and approved revisions to multiple personnel and campus policies; all motions were adopted by roll call.
Nebraska / School Districts / North Platte Public Schools
Principal Jamie Allen and teachers outlined Lincoln Elementary’s ROAR expectations, rewards system and inclusive life‑skills programming, citing quick progress in MTSS interventions and plans for playground and fence upgrades.
Nebraska / School Districts / North Platte Public Schools
Trustees debated whether to add progressive-discipline language to classified-staff policy 4038. Some members supported clarifying handbook/policy alignment; others cited attorney advice to avoid prescriptive language. Staff said they will deliver cleaned resignation/termination data and a draft policy for the next meeting.
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School resource officers introduced themselves and described security practices including camera upgrades, reunification drills and an electronic check‑in system the district says uses facial-recognition linked to national registries. Trustees asked for fixes to check‑out processes; staff promised follow‑up.
Nebraska / School Districts / North Platte Public Schools
Board members reviewed proposed policy edits on substitute evaluations, certificated salary schedule alignment with the negotiated agreement, and stricter language for late resignations after April 15. Board discussed balancing legal risk with staff morale for classified employees and agreed to continue the discussion with legal counsel.