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The Summerland school board unanimously approved a series of engineering changes July 1 that will reduce the cost of the district's wastewater lagoon replacement project by about $74,458 without compromising the system's long-term performance. Board members approved the project during a July 1 special meeting. Savings come primarily from redesigning the lift station, delaying construction of a second lagoon cell until it's needed, and simplifying pump controls after the engineer determined the...
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JULY 1, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a special meeting, Wednesday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m. President Nate Schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the June 24, 2026, newspapers, at 6:30 p.m. Attendance was taken at 6:30 p.m. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, and Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Twibell, seconded by Thiele, to approve the agenda as presented. Voting aye: Ahlers,...
Despite hearing research supporting early childhood education programs and discussing ways to identify learning and behavioral needs earlier, Summerland Board of Education members voted 6-0 on June 17 not to accept a $50,000 Nebraska Department of Education grant that would have expanded preschool services to three-year-olds. The board spent significant time discussing the proposal before board member Jeremy Wagner made a motion to accept the grant. The motion ultimately failed on a 6-0 vote,...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JUNE 17, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the school board meeting room. President Schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the June 10, 2026 newspapers, to order at 7:32 p.m. The meeting was moved to the commons area in the school to accommodate the number of people attending, President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Roll call was taken and all board members were present: Ryan...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY 13, 2026 Summerland Public school Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. President Nate schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the May 6, 2025, newspapers to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken with all members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, and Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Wagner, second...
Moments filled with laughter, reminiscing, and tears are a few of the highlights from Saturday's commencement ceremony at Summerland Public School. Following the processional, played by the Summerland band, Superintendent Molly Aschoff welcomed faculty, family and guests. Shaylie Kester provided the senior welcome. She told classmates it was a "privilege to stand among them." "Over the years, we have had experiences that have challenged us, shaped us, and ultimately prepared us for this moment....
Summerland Board of Education members approved a resignation during the April 13 meeting. Katie Andrew, high school English/Language Arts instructor, indicated her intent to leave the district in a letter read by board president Nate Schwager. In her resignation, Andrew wrote, "Teaching here has been such a rewarding journey, and the staff at Summerland is truly exceptional." Andrew has accepted a position as the director of NECC extended campus in O'Neill. The board also approved a teaching...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION APRIL 13, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, April 13, 2026, at the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the April 8, 2026, newspapers, at 7:01 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken with all board members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited....
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION March 16, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, March 16, 2026 at the school in the board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the March 11, 2026, newspapers to order at 7:02 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meeting Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken with all members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, and Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of Allegiance...
On a 4-2 vote, Summerland's board of education approved a full-time Multi-Tiers System of Supports coordinator for the junior-senior high during its Feb. 11 meeting. Board members Chelsi McLain and Scott Thiele voted against the recommendation. MTSS is a comprehensive framework that offers targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions for students. The process creates small-group and individualized support that focuses on prevention. In some instances, intervention through th...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 11, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Feb. 4, 2026, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken, with all board members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele,...
PROCEEDINGS - WORKSHOP SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 15, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met for a workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 3 p.m., in the school board meeting room. Attendance was taken at 3:03 p.m. All members were present. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. President Schwager called the workshop, which was advertised in the Jan. 7, 2026, newspapers, to order at 3:03 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 14, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met n regular session, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the school board meeting room. President Schwager called the regular board meeting, which was advertised in the Jan. 7, 2026, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken at 7 p.m., with all members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The...
PROCEEDING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION December 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. President Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Dec. 3, 2025 newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell. Absent: Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Ahlers, seconded...
Summerland's football team will face a lineup of new challengers during the 2026 and 2027 seasons as the squad makes the move to an 11-man format. Declarations must be submitted to the Nebraska School Activities Association by Nov. 30. Classifications and district assignments for the 2026 and 2027 seasons will be released in December, according to NSAA officials. Schedules for both seasons will be set by NSAA officials after the first of the year, with schedules expected to be released on Feb....
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the school board meeting room at Summerland Public School. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Nov. 5, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsie McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: Austin Twibell. Motion by...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 15, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Oct. 8, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act in the board room. Attendance was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Motion by Wagner, seconded by Twibell, to a...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL STRATEGIC OVERVIEW COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 The Summerland Public School Strategic Overview Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the school. Secretary Austin Twibell called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 10, 2025 newspapers, to order at 5:04 p.m. Twibell noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Roll call was taken. Present: Twibell, Scott Thiele. Ryan Ahlers joined the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Jeremy Wagner joined the meeting at 5:08 p.m. Chelsi McLain joined the meeting at...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Summerland Public School held a community engagement meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at 7 p.m., at the school. Board member attendance was taken at 7:06 p.m. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: Nate Schwager. Secretary Austin Twibell called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 10, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:06 p.m. Twibell noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Motion by Thiele,...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION September 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Sept. 10, immediately following the tax request hearing. President Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:12 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET HEARING Summerland Public School Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 7 p.m. Attendance Taken at 7 p.m. Ryan Ahlers: Present Chelsi McLain: Present Nate Schwager: Present Scott Thiele: Present Austin Twibell: Present Jeremy Wagner: Present 1. Call Budget Hearing to Order President Nate Schwager called the budget hearing, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers to order at 7 p.m. 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION AUGUST, 18, 2025 The Summerland Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at the school in the board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Aug. 13, 2025, newspapers, to order at 5:31 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The pledge of Allegiance was...
A decision on replacing the Summerland Public School charter bus will hopefully take place in the next several weeks. Board of education members were in agreement to continue searching for a used bus with fewer miles and in better shape than the current bus, as long as a replacement can be found for $150,000 to $200,000. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said bus inventory "goes fast." If a replacement isn't secured, the current bus will require new tires and brakes. Board member Chelsi McLain...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION July 14, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, July 14, 2025, at the board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the board meeting, which was advertised in the July 9, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:02 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken. Members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Schwager, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: Scott Thiele. Motion by Wagner, seconded by Twibell, to...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JUNE 16, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m., in the board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the June 11, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:01 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings poster posted in the boardroom. Attendance taken. All members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited....
