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

Where does the time go...

They say graduation is a milestone, but looking back, the 'big moment' wasn't walking across a stage. It was the hundreds of unremarkable Tuesdays where nothing seemed to change—until, suddenly, everything did. In this issue, I’m reflecting on the invisible work, the Bill Watterson philosophy of time, and what it actually feels like to reach the end of a long road.

May

#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!!! 💛 🖤 🐾

Results from Tuesday's SRC Invite!

Here are the results from the CRC Track Meet today. Extremely proud of everyone's effort and performances today! Good job, Huskies!

Staff Appreciation Week is coming!

Our teachers and staff give their hearts to our kids every day, and now it’s our turn to show them some major love! We have a fun-filled week planned with daily themes to keep them fueled and smiling.

The Game Plan:

Monday: "We're Nuts About You!"

Tuesday: "Taco 'Bout Amazing Teachers!"

Wednesday: "We Appreciate You a Choco-Lot!"

Thursday: "You've Got a Pizza Our Hearts!"

Friday: "Sip Sip Hooray!"

How you can help:

We want to make this the best week EVER! If you’d like to contribute or volunteer:

Sign up here: bit.ly/teach2026

Venmo donations: @heather-thompson-239

Let’s show this team how much they mean to our communities!

Becoming a substitute teacher in Nebraska just got a whole lot simpler. Thanks to the passing of the LB1022 amendment, we are excited to announce major changes to educator certification requirements!

What’s Changing?

Human Relations Training (HRT) is no longer required for substitute teaching permits. This applies to BOTH local and state substitutes.

New Requirements at a Glance:

For Local Substitutes:

Application & Fee

Fingerprints (if applicable)

Minimum 48 semester credit hours

Note: The 90-day restriction still applies, but you can request additional days!

For State Substitutes:

Application & Fee

Fingerprints (if applicable)

Must hold (or have held) a Nebraska regular teaching certificate or an equivalent out-of-state certificate.

What this means for you:

The Nebraska Department of Education is currently updating their website and applications to reflect these changes. Best of all? Conditional requests for local subs missing an HRT course are no longer needed. Ready to get started?

Request Additional Days: https://www.education.ne.gov/local-substitute-teaching.../

Certification Details: https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/

Interested in subbing at SRC? Please contact Mr. Tejkl (ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org)

Senior Spotlights:

• May 4th (Monday) -

• HS Football Chalk talk (7:20am)
• Non-Public Consultation Meeting (8am)
• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• Boys Golf Triangular @ David City (4pm)

• May 5th (Tuesday) -
• Seniors Beautify the School Day
• MS/HS Concert Practice (12:45pm)
• MS/HS Spring Concert (7pm)

• May 6th (Wednesday) -
• Boys Golf @ York (9am)
• Seniors Report to South Gym (8:15am) to set up Stage
• Graduation Practice (9am)
• CRC Superintendent Meeting (11am)
• PK & Seniors Final Walk (3pm)
• Academic Banquet (6pm)

• May 7th (Thursday) -
• 2nd Grade Field Trip to Courthouse
• FFA End of School Meeting (7:30am)
• HS Track @ Cross County (9am)

• May 8th (Friday) -
• Preschool Graduation (10am)

• May 9th (Saturday) -
• Graduation (2pm)

• May 10th (Sunday) -
• Mother's Day

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kravig CTE Presentation
• FBLA State Recap
• State Champion OID Presentation
• 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
• Reap Funds; Server Rotations
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Dates for Outdoor Walkthrough
• Discussion Items:
• FERPA Update for families
• Asbestos Review (good through 2027)
• Who is representing the BoE at Graduation
• NDE External Review Recap
• Lawn Mower Replacement Options
• Action Items:
• Accepting and Approving Contract Renewals of Certificated Staff
• Accepting and Approving Contract Renewals of Classified Staff
• Next Meeting
• May 11th at 7pm

May 4th - In & Out of District

• Non-Public Consultation Meeting (8am)
• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• Boys Golf @ David City (4pm)
• Jack's Practice (5:30pm)
• Cohen's Practice (6pm)
• Weston's Practice (6:30pm)

May 5th - In and Out of District

• MS/HS Spring Concert (7pm)

May 6th - In & Out of District

• Senior's Last Day
• Seniors Meet in South Gym for Stage Setup (8:15am)
• Graduation Practice (9am)
• CRC Superintendent Meeting (11am) @ York
• PK & Senior's Final Walk (3pm)
• Academic Banquet (6pm)

May 7th - In District

• Sparq Online Publishing Training (11am)
• Jack's Practice (5:30pm)
• Cohen's Practice (6pm)
• Weston's Practice (6:30pm)

May 8th - In District

• Preschool Graduation (10am)
• Pick of flowers from SuperSaver (11:30am)

May 9th - In & Out of District

• Graduation (2pm)
• Seniors report at 12:45pm
• Pictures with Ms. Houdersheldt at 1pm
• Doors open for the public at 1:15pm

May 3rd - In District

• Mother's Day

It Goes Fast...

Good morning!

Here we are...May has come and graduation is right around the corner. The final countdown and goodbyes are on deck which is a great milestone but also can be a sad moment of reflection as the time and effort has led to this ending point. In the end, we need to all enjoy the moments.

They say graduation is a milestone, but looking back, the "big moment" wasn't walking across a stage. It was the hundreds of unremarkable Tuesdays where nothing seemed to change—until, suddenly, everything did. We often spend our lives waiting for a single day to transform us, only to realize that the transformation happened in the quiet, invisible hours when we weren’t even looking.

As we reach this turning point, Bill Watterson said it best: "Day by day, nothing seems to change, but pretty soon, everything is different." This is the reality for all of us, whether we are students hitting the books, staff keeping the gears turning, or parents/loved ones supporting the journey. It is easy to feel like you are standing still in the middle of a long season. You might not feel "smarter" after one lecture, "more prepared" after one shift, or "different" after one day of effort. But growth isn't a lightning bolt; it’s a slow-moving tide.

Every hour we have spent here has been a deposit into the people we are becoming. The time was going to pass anyway, but there is a hidden beauty in the fact that we chose to spend it on something that matters. To the students: your persistence in the "boring" moments is what built your brilliance. To the staff: your steady, daily commitment is the foundation that made this growth possible. And to our communities: you remind us that anything worth having is built in those quiet, compounding hours.

As we look at how fast the time has gone, let’s not mistake "busy-ness" for "progress." Relaxation isn't "lost time"—it is the necessary breath between the days that change us. We often overestimate what we can do in a day, but we vastly underestimate what we can accomplish in a year of small, dedicated steps. Everything is different now because of the work we did when we thought nothing was happening. Let’s honor that grind, but let’s also honor the pauses.

Keep going. The "day-by-day" is where the magic lives.

Have a great rest of your week!

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