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

Working on your Masterpiece...

Every person you pass in the hallways or see in the outside the school is carrying a hidden "under construction" sign. We’re all learning, failing, and trying again. But the beauty of our district and our communities isn't found in a collection of finished products—it’s found in the brilliant, messy process of us becoming who we are together.

The Question: "How would you move through this space differently today if you truly believed that your 'flaws' didn't disqualify your 'greatness'?"

March

#rollskies

#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!!! 💛 🖤 🐾

These talented students represented our school at the Class C All-State Band held in Kearney High School on March 28th.

We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication. Congratulations on representing our school so well!

Symphonic Band: Urijah, 1st chair tenor saxophone

Jessica, alto saxophone

JH Honor Band: Cora, 1st chair bass clarinet

Dylan, 1st chair baritone saxophone

We Live!

• March 30th (Monday) -

• NHS Product Drive (Day 1 of 4)
• SRC ESSA Monitor Meeting (9am)
• TIP Work Day at ESU 7 (9am)
• COG Meeting (canceled)
• Boys Golf @ Ryan Hill (4:30am)

• March 31st (Tuesday) -
• NHS Product Drive (Day 2 of 4)
• Cognitive Coaching with Mr. Mark Brady
• Spring Concert Meeting (7:40am)
• MS/HS Recognition Rally (3:05pm)

• April 1st (Wednesday) -
• NHS Product Drive (Day 3 of 4)
• K-5 Book It Due
• Quiz Bowl - Scholastic Contest
• Boys Golf @ Aquinas (10am)
• 5th Grade Band Recital (2:30pm)

• April 2nd (Thursday) -
• NHS Product Drive (Day 4 of 4)
• HS Track @ Osceola (9am)

• April 3rd (Friday) -
• NO SCHOOL - Easter Break

• April 4th (Saturday) -
• 
  

• April 5th (Sunday) -
• Easter Sunday

• 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

March 30th - In & Out of the District

• Meeting (7:15am)
• ESSA Monitor Meeting through zoom (9am)
• TIP Work Day at ESU 7 (9am - 3pm)

March 31st - In & Out of District

• Spring Concert Meeting with Mrs. Hyde & Mrs. Ruiz (7:40am)
• JH Track @ Cross County (3pm)
• MS/HS Recognition Rally (3:05pm)

April 1st - In & Out of District

• MS/HS Attendance (7:40am - 8:30am)
• Meeting with Kitchen (9am)
• 5th Grade Recital (2:30pm)
• Youth Football Meeting (7pm) in York

April 2nd - In & Out of District

• HS Track @ Osceola (9am)

April 3rd - In & Out of District

• No School - Easter Break

April 4th - Out of District

• 
  

April 5th - In District

What you say...

Good morning!

I hope you are having a great weekend! I think this is the final push of 2nd spring where the weather will be amazing for the next couple days and then one more push of winter storms! Because...why not! Congratulations to those where were at state this week/weekend and what a great day it was to be a Husky! The results were amazing and the memories made is something that will never forget. Of course, on the other side of elation, there is the defeated and crushed. Although it is always easy to say it was a great honor, it still sucks on the inside. But, I will continue to say, be happy with the moment and know that it will also help you become better in the future.

There is a quiet, powerful truth in the idea that you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress at the exact same moment. In this space, we recognize that every staff member, student, and patron is navigating that every single day. We often focus so much on the "masterpiece"—the finished project, the high grade, the professional milestone—that we forget the "work in progress" is where the actual life happens. The reality is that simply showing up and crossing the threshold is more than half the battle. It is a brave act of presence that says you are enough exactly as you are, before you’ve even opened a book or started a task. Showing up is the foundational "yes" that makes everything else possible, and it is a victory worth celebrating in a world that constantly asks for more.

Because we are all "works in progress," we must also acknowledge that everyone around us is fighting a battle we know nothing about. We see the polished exterior of those we pass in the halls, but we don't see the hours of building, the dust, or the repairs happening behind the scenes. This is why extending grace is not just a polite gesture; it is a necessary acknowledgment of our shared humanity. When we offer grace to a colleague who is tired, a student who is struggling, or a patron who seems lost, we are honoring the hidden work they are doing to keep going. We are choosing to believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have, and that belief creates a sanctuary where people feel safe enough to keep growing.

Ultimately, there is no such thing as "too much" kindness. In a world of finite resources and strict deadlines, kindness is the one currency that never runs out and the only thing we can never truly have enough of. It is the bridge between our "masterpiece" selves and our "work in progress" hearts. By leading with kindness, we remind each other that being "enough" isn't a destination we reach once we’ve perfected ourselves—it is the ground we stand on right now. Whether you are here to teach, to learn, or simply to find a quiet corner, know that your presence is valued, your struggles are respected, and your journey is more than enough.

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