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NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 13, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Oct. 13, 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 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...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,824.75; AMGL, annual audit fees, 16,200.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 222.60; Bomgaars, sup, 19.22; Bud’s Sanitary service, LLC, Sept-Oct trash, 2,496.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/wkshps/hotels, 1,342.15; Carolina Biological Supply Co., sup, 1,364.46; Clearwater Market, sup, 473.63; ColdType Publishing, printing Aug/Sept, 1,359.50; DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet line charges, 1,084.58; District IV NE Ag Ed Association, 1/2 Dist IV NAEA dues, 1...
The Summerland Public School music department invites the public to an evening of music, Monday, Oct. 20. At 6:30 p.m., members of the sixth-grade band, junior high choir, junior high band, high school choir, and high school band will perform selections. The concert will be held in the auxiliary gym....
Summerland Board of Education will meet in regular session Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at Summerland Public School, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Agenda items include reports from the Americanism Committee and updates on the district’s strategic planning process. The board will recognize students and staff during the Celebration of Excellence portion of the meeting and hear public comment, limited to 15 minutes. Items on the consent agenda include approval of minutes from September m...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7 p.m., at the school in the board meeting room. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda, reflecting any...
Summerland Public School announced its homecoming royalty during coronation and pep rally, Sept. 26. Maevlee Benson, daughter of Turee and Brittany Benson, and Cooper Maier, son of Chase and Kacie Maier, served as crown bearers. Senior court members Jadyn Hobbs, Shaylie Kester, Kenzie Sanne, Queen Caydence Schumacher, King Ethan Kester, David Stene, Ryan Rifer, Kevin Lopez. Class attendants included Lilly Kester (freshman), Belle Anson (sophomore), Charlee Wagner (junior), Beau Ahlers (junior),...
A long-term planning process is underway at Summerland Public School. Earlier this year, the board of education partnered with the Nebraska Association of School Boards to guide strategic planning efforts. The goal: create a roadmap to expand educational opportunities, address concerns, boost achievement and align with the district's mission and vision. The first phase - Discover and Define - included a district profile prepared by administrators, a visit from NASB members and a planning...
The Todd Becker Foundation, a nationally-recognized high school assembly group, announced that they will bring their presentation, "Hear the Story. Be Moved." to Summerland High School on Oct. 22. The free event is open to the public, and will take place in the gymnasium. Doors open at 6:40 p.m., with the event starting at 7. The night will feature a live concert from the band "All the Noise," followed by an impactful and life-changing message from Keith Becker. The Todd Becker Foundation started in Kearney, and was created in the spring of...
During last week’s strategic planning committee meeting at Summerland Public Schools, a theme in the focus group I was part of centered around letting students know that returning home after the post-high school experience is a possibility worth considering. Give it the old college try. Maybe a technical career is in your future. Perfect, either way. Just remember, when you graduate, you’re welcome to come home and extend roots already established here. While I agree with young adults con...
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,...
Homecoming festivities for Summerland Public School will begin Sunday, Sept. 21, with a bonfire at the ball park in Orchard. Fun, in the form of a paint war, will begin at 7 p.m. Students in grades 7 to 12 are asked to wear white. Dress-up days feature plenty of opportunities for all students to show school spirit. Monday, Sept. 22 is camo day. Students are asked to wear their best camouflage outfits. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the school may resemble a relaxing island getaway for tropical day. It's...
Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, Summerland Public School will be receiving 10 trees for the Summerland School project. "The obvious benefits of community trees are shade and beauty, but they give us so much more, including increased comfort, better health, energy savings and a wide range of other social, economic, and environmental benefits. Despite this, most Nebraska community forests have lost...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TAX REQUEST HEARING SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a Tax Request Hearing at SPS, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, immediately following the Budget Hearing. 1. Call Tax Request Hearing to Order. President Schwager opened the Tax Request Hearing, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers at 7:09 p.m. 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act. President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. 1.B. Roll Call All board members were...
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...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Bluum of Minnesota LLC, Chromebooks (FY 24-25), 36,768.00; Amazon Capital Services, sup, 1,487.93; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 54.32; BrainPOP, LLC, sub renewal, 4,500.00; Butch’s Body Shop, van towed, 60.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: AKRS Equipment, sup, 63.78; ALLO Business, srv, 48.00; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,302.25; Black Hills Energy, util, 112.09; Bomgaars, sup, 390.50; Clearwater Market, sup, 39.57; ColdType Publishing, adv, 231.50; Cordell’s ATV Repair, sup, 13, 175.00; ERPPD, util, 1,278.76; Economic Savings, tnfr, 3,281.06; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, lgl, 300.00; Kayton International-Neligh, sup, 44.90; Neb. Dept. of Ag, fees, 175.00; Neligh Auto & Machine, sup, 273.92; NNTC, util, 193.44; Professional T...
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 VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 8, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Sept. 8, immediately following the budget and tax request hearings, in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 6:25 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...
The Summerland Public School Board of Education has scheduled a community meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 17. The public session will take place at Summerland Public School Auxiliary Gym, 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, beginning at 7 p.m. This community discussion is part of a larger strategic planning process and will give the board of education and district administration the opportunity to listen to community stakeholders. The results will help formulate a vision of the future and identify goals and...
PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Summerland Board of Education and the Strategic Overview Committee will hold a joint public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. CT, in the Summerland Public School Auxiliary Gym, 51293 857th Rd., Ewing, NE 68735, beginning at 5 p.m. The Strategic Overview Committee, comprised of a cross-section of internal and external stakeholders, will review and provide feedback regarding the district’s mission, vision, and beliefs. This important work will be facilitated by the Nebraska A...
Summerland Board of Education members will shift their focus from a tax request hearing to regular business, Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Summerland Public School in rural Ewing. Action items on the agenda include discussion of the preschool playground, adoption of the 2025-26 budget, and approval of tax requests for the upcoming year. Board members will also consider a resolution that could increase the district’s property tax request authority by up to seven percent. Staffing will be addressed, a...
When the first bell of the 2025-2026 school year rang on Aug. 14, Summerland students met eight new staff members. Several have ties to Summerland communities. Some are kicking off a new career. Filling teaching positions are Abby Bauer, sixth grade; Kristen Napier, special education; Ashley Koenig, math; Anna Mayes, English; Cierra Morten, social science; and Andrew Steskal, math. Dani Janke and Brenna Wagner join the district as paraeducators. Abby Bauer Position: Sixth grade College: Concordi...
