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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....
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Access Elevator Inc., annual serv/maint, 350.00; Acco Brands USA LLC, sup, 303.48; AgEdNet.com, sub renew, 465.00; Amazon Capital services, Inc, sup/member renew, 6,707.31; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physicals, 408.00; Apple Inc., 14” Macbook Pro, 2,199.00; Ashley Shaffer, 2nd sem 24-25 mileage, 1,192.80; Birch, Jacob B., 2nd sem mileage 2025, 2,162.30; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 311.22; Blick Art Materials, sup, 1,242.10; Bomgaars, sup, 33.96; Boyd’s Electrical Service, Inc., rep...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: AKRS Equipment, sup, 299.53; ALLO Business, srv/sub, 702.00; American Legion Emblem Sales, sup, 302.26; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,302.25; Black Hills Energy, util, 133.43; Bomgaars, sup, 368.37; Carhart Lumber, sup, 209.41; Clearwater Market, sup, 19.38; ColdType Publishing, adv, 315.57; Economic Savings, tnfr, 2,300.50; ERPPD, util, 1,333.87; Fry Brothers Fertilizer & Chemical, sup, 122.85; General Savings, tnfr, 2,300.50; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, lgl, 300.00; Jimmy Johnston, reimb,...
The Summerland Board of Education will convene for its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m., at Summerland Public School, located at 51293 857th Road near Ewing. Board members are expected to take action on a variety of topics, including policy updates, student work release provisions, and pricing for school meals during the 2025–2026 academic year. The board will also conduct a public hearing to review and potentially approve the Student Fee Fund Policy and the Parent I...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m., in the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the administrative office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published June 11, 2025 ZNEZ...
Earlier this spring, Summerland Public School fine arts educators announced recipients of awards. Raina Krebs was named Fine Arts student of the year. She also received the John Philip Sousa Award for accomplishments in band and was named the one-act play production student of the year. Lenora Kester received the National School Choral Award. Brandon Pruden was the recipient of the speech/forensics student of the year....
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Affordable Floor Covers, Poly Tuff floor covers, 2,760.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 5,942.48; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 408.00; Apple Inc., 15 13-inch Macbook Air M4, 13,185.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 51.44; Blick Art Materials, sup, 563.04; Bluum of Minnesota, LLC, 3 Lenovo Thinkpads, 15 Lenovo 14e G3 Laptops, 8,052.48; Bomgaars, sup, 81.69; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup, travel, fees, 7,596.64; Carolina Biological Supply Co, sup, 1,270.39; Clearwater Market, sup,...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY 12, 2025 Summerland Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the May 7, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:03 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, Jeremy Wagner. All board members were present. Motion by Wagner,...
Tears of joy and moments provoking laughter played out Saturday, at Summerland Public School, as the Class of 2025 reached a milestone: graduation. Following the processional, played by the Summerland band, Superintendent Molly Aschoff welcomed faculty, family and guests. Lydia Robertson provided the senior welcome. She noted that the communities support and encouragement led to the moment. "Beyond this point, your continued guidance will allow us to accomplish great things in the next chapter o...
Summerland board of education members learned the district needs bus drivers. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said the two substitute drivers are covering a route, following the resignation of a full-time driver at the end of March. She asked the board for guidance to find drivers. Discussion centered on route times and driver requirements. Several board members said it would be a good fit for a retired individual. Principal Cathy Cooper suggested advertising in local newspapers since that...
Remember her name: Kiana Arellano. Jay Martin, director of school safety and security for the Nebraska Department of Education, shared Arellano's story with sixth- through 12th-grade students and a handful of parents and grandparents during a May 1 assembly at Summerland Public School. A victim of cyberbullying, Arellano attempted suicide in 2013 after receiving messages via social media that said, "You're pathetic. No one likes you." At school, the 14-year-old was verbally attacked and even enc...
Summerland Public School will bid farewell to its graduating class, Saturday, May 10. Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m., at the school, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Under the direction of Emily Heithoff, the Summerland band will play the processional. Superintendent Molly Aschoff will present the welcome, Lydia Robertson will give the senior welcome. Principal Jacob Birch will announce senior scholarships and valedictorian medals. The class address will be presented by Jaycee...
The Summerland School Board of Education will meet Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the school near Ewing, with several items of new business slated for discussion and possible action. Among the topics on the agenda are staffing decisions and summer building projects. The board will also discuss the use of the Summerland Bobcat logo, as well as the district’s busing situation. An update from the Nebraska Association of School Boards is scheduled, and board members will also discuss the s...
Each year the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards three scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the district. These are students who have chosen to pursue a career in a field related to agriculture, natural resources or the environment. This year's recipients are Gavin Whiting of Summerland Public School Loretta Scofield of O'Neill St. Mary's; Sydney Sybrant of Rock County High School; and, alternate Jameson Estill of Stuart High School. Whiting's parents are Ernest and...
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL CONSULTATION On Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., a meeting conducted by Summerland Public School will take place at Summerland Public School in the conference room. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a plan for providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend nonpublic schools and home schools which are within the Summerland Public School District for the...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m., in the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the administrative office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published May 7, 2025 ZNEZ...
Issues arising from digital platforms, apps and social media will be addressed Thursday, May 1, during an assembly at Summerland Public Schools. Jay Martin, school safety and security director for the Nebraska Department of Education, will speak to students in grades six to 12 about "Building a Better Digital Culture." Parents are invited to attend the assembly, scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Martin has spoken nationally on the topic. He has firsthand experience in school shootings prior to his...
School history was made at the April 25 NSAA District Music Contest. "This is the first year that we have received all superior ratings. Our high school choir received a perfect score," said instructor Emily Heithoff. Summerland was one of 10 schools participating in the contest, held at O'Neill Public School. "I am so proud of the work our students put in to prepare for this year's district music contest. We took 16 entries including our band, choir, instrumental solos, vocal solos, duets and one trio," Heithoff noted. Instrumental performers...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 14, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, April 14, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the school. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the April 9, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken at 7:01 p.m. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Wagner, seconded by Thiele, to...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 2,127.00; Apptegy, Inc. Thrillshare media sub, 8.037.00; Aschoff, Molly A., Q3 mileage, 2,074.80; Auto Glass Solutions, windshield/window replacement and rock chip, 934.92; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 672.53; Blick Art Materials, sup, 54.60; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash service March/April, 2,222.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, meals for 8th-gr NECC, 280.50; Clearwater Market, sup, 144.80; ColdType Publishing, printing, 151.00; Crowne Plaza Hotel, conf hotel r...
Summerland FFA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA and FBLA members participated in their respective state leadership conferences recently. Several brought home medals from the competitions. FFA: Jenna Funk: cooperative speaking, fourth place, gold rating; Sara Hemenway: discover speaking fifth place, gold rating; Conduct of Chapter Meetings team, Braelyn Bergman, Taylen Nilson, Kanyon Allemang, Jaelyn Shaver, Asher Whiting, Damien Hupp and Ryder Hemenway: seventh place, gold rating; Livestock Evaluation senior...
An evening of musical entertainment is in store, Thursday, April 10 at Summerland Public School. Musicians in grades five through eight will perform in the auxiliary gym at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the band performances, the junior high choir will sing multiple selections, according to instructor Emily Heithoff....
The Summerland Public School Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the school's campus near Ewing. Several significant items will be up for discussion and possible action. The board is set to consider decisions on staffing, nursing services, and technology purchases for the 2025–2026 school year. These discussions could shape the school's direction on hiring needs, student health services, and classroom technology heading into the next a...
PROCEEDINGS BOARD RETREAT SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION April 2, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met for a retreat, April 2, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Two Bills Steakhouse in Clearwater. President Nate Schwager called the board retreat, which was advertised in the newspapers on March 26, 2025, to order at 10:02 a.m. Schwager noted that the Open Meetings Act was available on several devices in the room. Roll call was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell and Jeremy Wagner....
