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

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Socrates famously had a 'Triple Filter' for everything he said: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it useful? In a world where it’s easier to talk down about others than to build something of our own, this week, I believe it is important to revisit why 'small talk' about people is the ultimate productivity killer—and how to trade it for ideas that actually matter.

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!

https://youuplift.com/shelby-rising-city-public-kindness-wall/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEslfVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTXvmpXqk-MSXS4GIi8EGz0SBD9ifSfEyvTxTYz8xevQl9hBFUYH7_N4Pg_aem_8gpTL1_dcWP68lzCsy82xg

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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Please use the following links for the:

☘️🏀MARCH🏀☘️ English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter and planner .

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Spanish Newsletter https://aptg.co/V18LK2

English Planner https://aptg.co/JFPXQs

Spanish Planner https://aptg.co/RJd0Kq

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Champs:

Kreyten Zimmerman - 3rd place

EXTEMPORANEOUS

Top Novice:

Stephanie Hawthorne

Honors:

Jessica Bauers - 5th

Kenny Pearson - 2nd

Champs:

Hayden Reznicek - 6th

INFORMATIVE

Top Novice:

Paxton Cromer

Honors:

Paxton Cromer - 1st place

HUMOROUS

Honors:

Urijah Grant - 5th place

POETRY

Honors:

Nevaeh Martinez - 1st place

SERIOUS

Honors:

Urijah Grant - 2nd place

Kasey Fischbach - 1st place

Champs:

Charlotte Slusarski - 4th place

PERSUASIVE

Honors:

Garrett Ruth - 3rd place

POI

Top Novice:

Arianna Schutt

Honors:

Jessica Bauers - 4th place

Nevaeh Martinez - 3rd place

DUET

Champs:

Garrett Ruth & Kreyten Zimmerman - 6th period

Charlotte Slusarski & Charlie Thompson - 5th place

OID

Merit (9th-12th places):

"Bible Camp" (Urijah Grant, Ashlyn Long, Garrett Ruth, and Charlotte Slusarski) - 11th place

Honors (5th-8th places):

"Holy Grail" (Kasey Fischbqch, Hayden Reznicek, Charlie Thompson, & Kreyten Zimmerman) - 6th place

3rd Place TEAM SWEEPSTAKES

We are so proud of these young musicians for being accepted into this year’s Nebraska Class C All State Band! Even more impressive, three of them were named first chair on their respective instruments!

Jessica Bauers and Urijah Grant will be performing in the High School Symphonic Band, while Dylan de la Rosa Armas and Cora Kooyman will be performing in the Junior High Honor Band. The event will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Kearney High School.

Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment! Your hard work and dedication to music continue to make us proud.

We Live!

• March 16th (Monday) -

• Spring Sport Pictures in the West Gym (7:30am)
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• State FFA Parent Meeting (6pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (7pm)

• March 17th (Tuesday) -
• CRC Superintendent Meeting (11am)

• March 18th (Wednesday) -
• MS/HS STUCO Meeting in Ms. Patterson's Room (7:30am)
• NHS Meeting (7:30am)
• TIP Workday (7:45am - 11:45am)

• March 19th (Thursday) -
• HS Football Chalk Talk (7:20am)
• Malcom Music Contest (10am)

• March 20th (Friday) -
• NO SCHOOL (Hosting District Speech Contest)
• HS Track @ Concordia (4pm)

• March 21st (Saturday) -
• David City Quiz Bowl

• March 22nd (Sunday) -
• State Speech Showcase (4pm)

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kelly Willis (Title 1/CIP co-chair)
• 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:
• Annual Report (25-26)
• Review of upcoming NASB Events
• Calendar Proposal for starting discussion
• Cost Per Pupil
• Policy 204.07 (Meeting Notice) Review
• Policy 504.24, 504.24E1, & 504.24R1 (Title IX) Review
• Policy 717 & &718 (Disposal of Property Under Federal Grants & Fiscal Management Internal Controls) Review.
• Policy 402.01a (preKindergarten) Review
• Review the Annual Board Calendar from NASB
• Depreciation Spending Discussion
• Activity Vans
• Roof Sections
• Outdoor Scoreboard
• Action Items:
• Approval of IXL for the next three school years (26/27, 27/28, & 28/29) for a total of ($29,700) & broken up over that three-year span. This is a General Fund item for Curriculum purchases.
• Next Meeting
• March 16th at 7pm

March 16th - In District

• NDE Transportation Meeting (1pm)
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (7pm)

March 17th - In & Out of District

• CRC Superintendent Meeting (11am)

March 18th - Out of District

• Cozad External Review Team

March 19th - Out of District

• Cozad External Review Team

March 20th - In District

• No School (Hosting District Speech)

March 21st - Out of District

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March 22nd - In District

• State Speech Showcase (4pm)

What you say...

Good afternoon!

I hope you enjoyed your spring break and were able to enjoy with family or whomever you wanted to! Nothing better than wrapping spring break up with a winter blizzard and white out conditions! I don't know why anyone would want to leave this state when you can experience all four seasons in a 24 hour period ha.

Socrates famously had a "Triple Filter" for everything he said: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it useful? In a world where it’s easier to talk down about others than to build something of our own, we’re revisiting why "small talk" about people is the ultimate productivity killer—and how to trade it for ideas that actually matter.

In our district, the hallways are more than just passing areas between classrooms; they are the arteries of our culture, carrying the weight of every word we choose to share. When we look at our interactions through the Socratic lens of Truth, Goodness, and Utility, we realize that talking down about others isn't just a lapse in kindness—it is a drain on our collective mission. For our staff, this means shifting the energy away from the friction of personality and toward the fire of innovation, ensuring that our professional discussions are rooted in facts and constructive intent. For our students, it serves as a live demonstration of integrity, showing them that a person’s influence isn't measured by how loudly they can critique, but by how effectively they can contribute. Even in our partnership with patrons and the broader communities, this standard transforms "noise" into "notice," filtering out the distractions of hearsay so we can focus on the solutions that actually move the needle for our kids. When we commit to speaking only what is verified, helpful, and necessary, we stop decorating rooms we don’t live in and start building a foundation where every student, teacher, and parent feels the elevation of a truly "strong-minded" community.

At the end of the day, our students won’t remember the policies we debated or the rumors that drifted through the hallways. They will remember the culture we built and the way we spoke to—and about—one another. Let’s commit to being a district that chooses ideas over individuals, and growth over gossip. After all, the most important lesson we teach isn’t in a textbook; it’s in the integrity of our collective voice.

Have a great rest of your week!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people."

Socrates

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