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

"If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl..."

We’re often told that if we aren’t "crushing it" at 100mph, we’re failing. But Dr. King’s words remind us of a quieter, more sustainable truth: The pace matters far less than the direction. Some weeks, this newsletter will feel like fuel for your flight. Other weeks, it might just be the hand on the ground helping you crawl an inch further. Both are wins. Today, we’re looking at how to keep that momentum alive, even when the wind isn't at your back.

November

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October

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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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❄️⛄️JANUARY⛄️❄️

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

Eng Newletter: https://aptg.co/CpJ8XY

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

Congratulations to Garrett Ruth and Layla Waite on being selected for the 2026 Kearney Underclassmen Honor Band!

Garrett earned a spot in the Wind Ensemble, and Layla was chosen for the Symphonic Band.

They will proudly represent our school on January 19, 2026.

We Live!

• January 19th (Monday) -

• MLK Day
• UNK Underclassmen Honor Band
• Golden Girl's Practice (6am)
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Student Board Meeting w/ Student Body (3:07pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (7pm)

• January 20th (Tuesday) -
• MTSS/CIP Meeting (7:30am)
• Education Committee Hearings Begin
• JH BBB @ East Butler (4pm)
• Varsity GBB/BBB (6pm)
• Boys Wrestling Dual @ Thayer Central (6pm)
• Girls Wrestling @ David City (6pm)

• January 21st (Wednesday) -
• Donuts with Dudes (7:40am)
• Chamber Quarterly Meeting (6:30pm)

• January 22nd (Thursday) -
• FFA CDE's Round 1
• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting (9am)
• JH BBB vs. Aquinas (4pm)
• Varsity GBB/BBB @ Dorchester (6pm)
• Girl's Wrestling @ Arlington (6pm)

• January 23rd (Friday) -
• Golden Girls Practice (6am)
  
• Boys Wrestling @ David City Invite (9:30am)

• January 24th (Saturday) -
• Festival of Honor Bands @ Wayne
• Speech @ Scotus
• JH Girls Wrestling @ Schuyler (9am)
• Girls Wrestling @ Centennial (9:30am)

• January 25th (Sunday) -
• Youth Basketball League

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Beth Ericson & Don Graff of ESU 7
• Board Reorganization Meeting
• Oath of Office
• Organization Meeting of the BoE
• Voting for President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Appointments of Board President for Committees for the reminder of 2026
• Review of Board Ethic/Code of Conduct (Policy 202.01)
• Swear in New Student Board Member for the 2nd Semester
• 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 Board Calendar
• Federal Advocacy Trip to Washington D.C. (April 26th-29th)
• Review of our Annual Report for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Special Education Transportation that SRC practices
• Action Items:
• Designations
• KSB as SRC's Legal Counsel
• Pinnacle Bank as SRC's Depository Bank
• PCN & Banner-Press as Legal Newspaper
• Approval of Appointment Annually Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Coordinator (Policy 404.12) - Mr. Tucker Tejkl
• Approval of the Superintendent to be the Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator to meet federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements (Policy 718.00)
• Approval of class proposals for the 2026-2027 school year (all pending based on availability and class interest).
• Next Meeting
• February 9th at 6pm

January 19th - In District

• Cover Mr. Kravig's 3rd & 5th Periods
• COG Meeting (2:15pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (7pm)

January 20th - In District

• CIP/MTSS Meeting (7:30am)
• Education Committee Hearings Begin (1:30pm)
• Varsity GBB/BBB vs. David City (6pm) & Husky of the Day

January 21st - In District

• Donuts with Dudes (7:40am)
• Meeting with Mr. Evans (8:10am)
• Chamber Quarterly Meeting (6:30pm)

January 22nd - Out and In District

• Meeting with Michelle Olsen (Grant Coordinator) @ 8:30am
• ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting (9am)
• JH BBB vs. Aquinas (4pm)
• Jack's Wrestling Practice (6pm)
• 3rd/4th BBB Practice (6pm)
• 6th BBB Practice (7:15pm)

January 23rd - In an Out of District

• Boys Wrestling @ David City (9:30am)

January 24th - Out District

• Jack's Basketball Game @ the YMCA (9:15am)
• Speech @ Scotus
• Girl's Wrestling @ Centennial (9:30am)

January 25th - In District

• Youth Basketball League

Just Keep Moving..

Good morning!

I am late the game this week! Amazing how fast the weekend can go when your celebrating at 12 year old's birthday in Omaha on Friday evening, Basketball on Saturday for my youngest as well as our Varsity Teams, and then top it off with Youth Basketball League as well as having family over to officially celebrate a birthday...all of this saying it is a lot of excuses on why this is late but here it is!

These words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. serve as a vital reminder that in a culture obsessed with "crushing/killing it" and constant must be at peak performance, the most important thing we can do is simply refuse to stand still. We often fall into the trap of thinking that if we aren't giving 110%, we are somehow failing. But the reality of our journey is that momentum is rarely a constant, high-speed sprint. There will be seasons when we feel like nothing can stop us and life feels effortless, and there will be other seasons where just putting one foot in front of the other—or even dragging ourselves an inch further—is the greatest victory of the day.

By honoring the "crawl" just as much as the "flight," we acknowledge that persistence is far more valuable than perfection. Whether we are navigating personal challenges, professional hurdles, or the difficult of learning, we are all go through days that are simply heavier than others. It is easy to move when things are going well; it is an act of courage to keep moving when the pace is slow and the path is steep. This week and throughout this year, let’s give ourselves and each other the grace to adjust our speed without losing our direction. As long as we are moving forward together, we are exactly where we need to be.

Have a great rest of your week!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward."

Martin Luther King Jr.

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

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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