Superintendent Weekly Update

Email: ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org
Website: https://www.shelby.esu7.org/
Location: 650 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE, USA
Phone: 402-527-5946
Facebook: facebook.com/tucker.tejkl
Twitter: @SuptTejkl

A single candle...

At SRC, we move forward with the understanding that our strength isn't something we have to hold off on, but something we multiply. There is a truth that thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. This is how we have each other’s backs. We recognize that when one of us shares a spark of encouragement, a moment of support, or a helping hand, we don't lose anything of ourselves—instead, the entire path becomes brighter for everyone. We are a community built on the idea that no one has to shine alone. By showing up for one another and sharing our light, we ensure that the way is always clear for our students to follow."

April

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#SRCelem

Parents, patrons, grandparents and SRC fans, how great would it be to share a kind word or an uplifting message about our students, staff and school? Did you witness an SRC student do something amazing in the community? Here's your chance to share!

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Please take the time to watch this video! Very Impactful!

Make Kindness Normal

Take a look at all the great things we continue to do here at SRC!

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Look forward to having an amazing year and to see our HUSKIES!!! 💛 🖤 🐾

Here are today's results from Wednesday's High Plains Track meet in Osceola. Very proud of everyone's hard work and enjoyed seeing numerous athletes achieve individual PRs today! Let's keep it rolling!

Yesterday, the SRC Middle School Speech Team was almost competing at full strength at the Wayne Invite! We took 20 students in 14 events and ended up 4th in Team Sweepstakes!!! What a great day!!!

Duet Acting

4th place -- Izzie Osantowski and Jora Korthals

Humorous Prose

2nd place -- Payton Reznicek

5th place -- Trinity Morris

6th place -- Bella Giddings

Serious Prose

4th place -- Brooklyn Rasmussen

Mixed Events

6th place -- Piper Glatter (Poetry)

OID

6th place -- Bella Giddings, Ruby Sanley, Bailey Topil, Avery VanWinkle

We also had several events that just missed top 6! Mr. Nissen and I are very proud of everyone today!!!

Next Saturday we will travel to Twin River to wrap up our season.

We also couldn't compete without our amazing high school judges! Thank you to Charlotte Slusarski and Kenny Pearson for spending their Saturday helping out with Middle School Speech!!!

We Live!

• April 20th (Monday) -

• Senior Day Outing
• Elementary Concert Practice (8:15am)
• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (7pm)

• April 21st (Tuesday) -
• CIP/MTSS Meeting (7:30am)
• JH SRC Track Invite (9am)
• Elementary Concert Practice (10:55am)
• HS Track @ Centennial (1pm)
• Elementary Concert (7pm)

• April 22nd (Wednesday) -
• EARLY OUT (1:15pm/1:27pm) for Professional Development

• April 23rd (Thursday) -
• NASBO State Convention (Day 1 of 2)
• HS Football Chalk Talk (7:20am)
• Boys Golf @ Quail Run (9am)
• Inventure Day @ Cross County for 8th Graders (9am)
• JV Boys Golf @ Leigh (9:30am)
• Pre-Contest Concert (6pm)

• April 24th (Friday) -
• NASBO State Convention (Day 2 of 2)
• Pinnacle Bank Shred Day (3pm-5pm)
• Shelby Community Clean-up (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• Final Play Rehearsal (6pm)

• April 25th (Saturday) -
• MS Speech @ Twin River (9am)
• Spring Play Public Performance (7pm)

• April 26th (Sunday) -
• Spring Play Public Performance (2pm)
• HS Football Senior Meeting with Coach Kubik (6:15pm)

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Wilton's Speech Students
• Consent of Agenda
• Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Administration Reports
• Student Board Report
• Activities Director Report
• Elementary Principal Report
• Secondary Principal Report
• Superintendent Report
• District Reports
• Technology
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Discussion Items:
• School Calendar for 26-27
• Policy updates for Attendance (Policy #503.01, #503.02, #503.03, & #504.04)
• Cost Per Pupil
• CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
  • $24,284.00
• OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • $26,126.00
• SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • $23,532.00
• HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
• $33,920.00
• Reminder for COOP with Blue River Wrestling will take place next year
• Discuss, consider, and take possible action on approval of three new activities vans due to federal regulations (approved)
• Discuss, consider, and take possible action on approval of three new sections of our roofs to continue improvement to our older building areas (approved)
• Discuss, consider, and take possible action on approval of an outdoor scoreboard (denied)
• Action Items:
• Approval of Ms. Heather Thompson's Contract
• Approval of Mr. Marcus Donner's Contract
• Approval of ESU 7 Contract for the 26-27 school year ($352,569.15) (approved)
• Helmet approval to finish our rotation for football helmets ($5,826)
• Next Meeting
• April 20th at 7pm

April 20th - In District

• Legal Implications of the Legislative Session with Perry Law via Zoom (9am-2pm
• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• Jack's Practice (5:30pm)
• Cohen's Practice (6pm)
• Weston's Practice (6:30pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (7pm)

April 21st - In and Out of District

• CIP/MTSS Meeting (7:30am)
• JH SRC Track Meet (9am)
• Elementary Concert (7pm)

April 22nd - In & Out of District

• Early Out for PD with Otis & Jackie (1:15pm/1:27pm)
• Region 1 Meeting @ NCSA Offices (12:30pm)

April 23rd - Out of District

• NASBO State Convention (Day 1 of 2)
• Jack's Practice (5:30pm)
• Cohen's Practice (6pm)
• Weston's Practice (6:30pm)

April 24th - Out & In of District

• NASBO State Convention (Day 2 of 2)
• Pinnacle Bank Shred Day (3pm-5pm)
• Shelby Community Clean-up (5:30pm-7:30pm)

April 25th - Out & In of District

• MS Speech @ Twin River (9am)
• Spring Play Public Performance (7pm)

April 26th - In District

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Be the first Candle...

Good morning!

I love NEBRASKA WEATHER!!! Nothing like wearing shorts and enjoying the 70 degree day and then hit the weekend with freeze warnings and wondering if the sprinkler system will make it! I hope you are having a great weekend! Congratulations to our FBLA students who qualified for Nationals!!! and also to Mrs. Jensen & Ms. Thompson for sponsoring/chaperoning! Also, shoutout to Mrs. Wilton & Mr. Nissen for middle school speech! I am able to watch my oldest but I am impressed with all of our students taking the chance to try it out!

At SRC, we move with the understanding that our greatest resource isn’t found in a budget or a building, but in the spirit & culture we bring to one another. We often view our energy as a finite battery—something that drains as we give—but kindness and happiness operate by a different set of physics entirely. There is a timeless wisdom in the truth that thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.

When we choose to lead with grace and offer our support, we aren't losing a part of ourselves; we are participating in an act of multiplication. One person’s patience can calm a hallway, one person’s smile can change a person's day, and one person’s encouragement can lift a colleague’s spirit. By sharing our light, we don't just brighten the room for others; we ensure that we never have to work, lead, or live in the dark ourselves.

This is the true essence of having each other’s back—a practice that doesn't end when the school bell rings, but ripples out into our homes, our communities, and our lives. When we carry this flame outside these walls, we become the neighbors who help, the friends who listen, and the citizens who build up rather than tear down. In this pursuit, we also pledge to protect the flames of those around us, recognizing that we never need to dim someone else’s light in order for our own to shine brighter. We rise furthest when we ensure that every individual’s spark is respected and every person’s glow is given the space to grow.

Let’s be a community that doesn’t just teach and work, but one that glows, reminding every person we encounter—within this building or out in the world—that they are seen, they are supported, and they are never walking alone.

Have a great rest of your week!

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

Let me know and I will put them on my future newsletters! I gather (steal) information from Facebook from the pages of Shelby Chamber of Commerce and Village of Rising City.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Adults and children can now borrow 34,000 eBook’s, 25,000 audiobooks, and 3,000 magazines for FREE instantly. Anyone 17 years old or younger must have the consent of their parent/guardian to use the Nebraska Overdrive (libbyapp.com). This subscription is paid by the Shelby Community Library for our public library patrons and SRC students. Parent/guardian must stop by the Shelby Community Library and sign the Signature Sheet.

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check and see what your child is reading. You will get your child’s password so you can see what the child/student is reading on their device.

SHELBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY HOURS

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Thursday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30 to 4:30pm
• Friday: 9:30am to 12:00pm
• Saturday: 9:30am to 12:00pm