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Board Committees Centura Board of Education Board Members Sandra Davis President Email: sdavis@centuraps.org Teresa Grabowski Vice President Email: tgrabowski@centuraps.org Todd Nitsch Treasurer Email: tnitsch@centuraps.org Mark Johnson Secretary Email: mjohnson@centuraps.org Brooke Schmitt Member Email: bschmitt@centuraps.org Chelsea Schweitzer Member Email: cschweitzer@centuraps.org Board Committees CIA/Americanism Committee: Brooke S, Todd N., Chelsea S. Staff/Community Relations Committee: Brooke S., Teresa G., Sandra D. Negotiations Committee: Teresa G., Mark J., Sandra D. Transportation/Finance/Facility: Todd N., Mark J., Sandra D. Information & Resources Board Policies Board Meetings / Agenda Board Minutes Superintendent Contract Transparency Act Annual Reports Power and Responsibilites: The school board operates under a mandatory policy, where the members of the board act as a group. The board is empowered to make policy for its own governance, for employees, for students, and for school district facilities. The board is also empowered to enforce its policies. These powers and all other powers are expressly granted to the board in federal and state law. As the governing board of the school district the board has three duties to perform: legislative duty, executive duty, and evaluative duty. Legislating policy comes with the jurisdiction to enact policy with the force and effect of the law. Executive duty includes hiring a superintendent to operate the school district on the board’s behalf. They delegate to the superintendent the authority to carry out board policy, to formulate and carry out rules and regulations, and to handle administrative details consistent with board policy. Under evaluative duty, the board has the responsibility to review the education program’s performance and the associated services. Public Comment Procedure: A “Public Comment” time may be included on the agenda of all regular Centura Board of Education meetings. Public comment will be accepted to allow for members of the public to raise issues and make comments for the good of the Centura Public Schools regarding policy, programs, or procedures. Public Comment time shall be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, with each member of the public being allocated one opportunity to speak at the meeting for a time period of up to three minutes. If the number of members of the public wishing to comment warrants a reduction in the three-minute allotment, the Board President shall have the authority to limit comments. Members of the public wishing to comment at any regular Centura Board of Education Meeting must sign in, and they will be expected to state the topic of their comments for documentation in the Board Meeting minutes. Public comment about personnel will not be permitted, and the Board President has the prerogative to curtail any inappropriate public comment. Community Engagement: The Board of Education recently completed a Community Engagement Process which resulted in a Strategic Plan with a new Mission Statement, Belief Statements and Six Priority Areas. The Strategic Plan was the collaborative work of the Staff Leadership Team, staff, community, administration, and Board of Education. Mission: Centura and its collaborative partners are an innovative community empowering all students to be successful today and in the future. Centura Public Schools’ Belief Statements As a community we will… Elect a board that ensures a quality education and a safe learning environment will be provided for all students. Inspire students to be respectful, resourceful, and responsible. Aspire for all students to grow academically. Encourage students to take ownership of their learning process. Promote a positive and supportive learning environment. Evolve as an innovative staff through instruction and technology integration. Strengthen relationships with families and engage community members in partnership. Priority Areas: Priority 1: Academics – To progress learning opportunities to support rigorous and effective curriculum. Priority 2: Student Service Programs – To ensure students are engaged, empowered, and equipped through quality student service programs district-wide. Priority 3: Technology – Ensure staff and students have access to comprehensive technology to support instruction, curriculum, learning, administrative management, communication and information access. Priority 4: Staff – Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a quality staff. Priority 5: District Culture – Strengthen relationships with families and engage community members in partnership Priority 6: District Building and Grounds – Maintain and monitor district buildings and grounds to meet high energy, safety, security, and efficiency levels. The updated mission statement, belief statements and priorities set forth by the BOE also support Centura’s Vision. Vision: A community about students, excellence, and innovation. During each school year it is important to keep the Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Priorities at the forefront of what is done on a daily basis. The District annually pays dues to the following organizations: - NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) - $850 - NASB (Nebraska Association of School Boards) - $4,574.00

Title I Welcome to Centura’s Title I information page, this page contains information pertaining to Centura’s Schoolwide Title I program. If you do not find the information you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact Staci Hargens (Title I teacher) or Janet Brown (Centura Elementary Principal). Our contact information is shargens@centuraps.org , jbrown@centuraps.org , or call (308) 485-4258. Links: Notification of Teacher Qualifications & Assessment Participation Nebraska Education Profile Centura School-Parent Compact Schoolwide Plan/Title I Self-Review (Non-Board) Centura Elementary Title I Parent and Engagement Policy Homeless Student Policy Annual Title I Presentation Help Students Learn Newsletters: Dec - Elementary Dec - Middle School Dec - High School Nov - Elementary Nov - Middle School Nov - High School Oct - Elementary Oct - Middle School Oct - High School Sept - Elementary Sept - Middle School Sept - High School PUBLIC SCHOOLS B O E L U S • C A I R O • D A N N E B R O G

Centura is a preK-12 school system about students, excellence and innovation. The mission of Centura, as an innovative educational system, is to provide for all students educational experiences that will prepare them for an ever-changing society. Live Stream Counselor Student Links Parent Information Student Enrollment Job Openings Activities Button Calendar Button Staff Directory Button Contact Us Button The Centurion Times Is Out! Club Volleyball Tryouts - Dec. 7th It's Book Fair Time! New "Helping Students Learn" Newsletters View All Announcements View Full Calendar

Centura Secondary School Welcome to Centura Secondary School! Welcome to Centura, where education extends beyond classrooms to shape leaders of tomorrow. Building upon the foundation laid by our amazing elementary program, Centura School empowers students in grades 6 through 12 with numerous opportunities for growth and achievement. Rooted within a supportive community, Centura fosters a partnership among students, families, and local residents, creating an environment where every individual thrives. Here, students experience the best of both worlds: big-town opportunities in a small-town atmosphere, guided by dedicated educators committed to excellence. Join us at Centura School and discover the pathway to success through leadership, involvement, and outstanding teaching. Melissa Beberniss, Principal 308-485-4258 / Ext.103 mbeberniss@centuraps.org Resources Staff Directory District Calendar 25/26 District Student Enrollment Student Handbook Parent PowerSchool Parent Information Supply Lists Cafeteria E-Funds Academics Title I Contact Us Bell Schedule Board of Education Centura Boosters Centura Educational Foundation Parent Math Resources The Centurion Times

Academics Centura with its collaborative partners are an innovative community empowering all students to be successful today and in the future. A community focused on students, excellence, and innovation. BASIC BELIEFS Schools should be a positive place for students to learn. Quality schools have a vision for future accomplishments. Schools provide a “highway” for learning. Quality schools are dependent on quality staff, students, parents, and patrons. Education is essential preparation for life and is a key to success in life. Education is the basis on which students build for the future in a global economic society. Education should be provided on an equal basis for all students. All students have the potential opportunity to succeed to the extent of their capability. Students represent the future and are the top priority of education. Parents are partners in the school process. Schools and community should work together as partners in providing a quality school program. A supportive community of parents and patrons is vital to quality education. The professional staff of schools should represent the highest levels of competence, resourcefulness, caring and dedication. The professional staff is an important role model for students and is critical to the quality we desire in our schools. Learner Outcomes Graduates of Centura Public Schools will be able to perform or demonstrate the following: Ability to make informed, responsible, independent decisions Ability to interact and work interdependently with others Accountability for one’s own actions Self motivation and direction Desire and ability to continue self directed learning. A high level of respect and sense of responsibility for self, others, and the world in which we live. Ability to accept and adapt to a rapidly changing and complex world. Ability to participate in a community respecting the opinions and feelings of others. Confidence in one’s own abilities and skills. Ability to use creative higher level thinking skills to solve problems in everyday personal and work life. A level of wellness of body and mind sufficient to live a quality and productive life. Basic literacy skills in the areas of reading/writing, math, science, social sciences, technology, study skills and the arts sufficient to learn and communicate. Advanced levels of knowledge and skills in reading/writing, math, science, social sciences, technology, and communication sufficient to enter the world of work and to continue formal educational experiences. Understands democratic processes and values and applies them to living in a complex and changing world. Understands and uses technology to seek, use and provide information for personal growth, to better their community and chosen profession. Assessment A secondary purpose of assessment is to provide accountability, a means for reporting progress to all the stakeholders in the educational process. The assessment program is intended for making informed decisions and for designing curricular and instructional programs that meet the needs of the entire student population. The assessment system will yield accurate information only when standards, instruction, and assessment are aligned, which is the case in Centura Public Schools. Assessment also directly yields data, which is used to aid in the overall Continuous and Integrated School Improvement process. Long- and short-term goals are based on the data derived from assessment. Strengths and areas of growth focus are determined and serve as a means to measure progress. Assessment guides and improves instruction. Continuous Improvement serves to increase excellence in education. It is through the assessment and the school improvement process, that Centura Public Schools remains committed to promote student achievement. Curriculum Curriculum is determined by Centura’s teachers based on the state standards and guides what we teach to our students. Centura Public School’s curriculum for all subjects is being written and piloted by the teachers in our district. A standards based approach has been incorporated and implemented to ensure that all students meet the objectives set by the district. Key Concepts and Essential Skills have been identified by groups of teachers. They identify what we want kids to know and be able to do in each grade level or subject and these concepts are aligned with the Nebraska State Standards. Centura Public Schools believes the primary purpose of assessment is to assist teachers and administrators in instructional and curricular design to ensure that students achieve the skills and knowledge contained in state standards.

Contact Us CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOL PO Box 430 Cairo, NE 68824 Phone: 308-485-4258 Fax / Record Requests: 308-485-4780 Superintendent Dr. Kaela Heneger- Email: kheneger@centuraps.org Elementary Principal Janet Brown- Email: jbrown@centuraps.org Secondary Principal Melissa Beberniss- Email: mbeberniss@centuraps.org Dean of Students / Activities Director Laethion Brown- Email: lbrown@centuraps.org Guidance Counselor Tessa Reiman- Email: treiman@centuraps.org

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Centura PTO Centura PTO meetings are held in the Centura Elementary Library on the f irst Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. We'd love to have you join us! PUBLIC SCHOOLS B O E L U S • C A I R O • D A N N E B R O G ACTIVITIES Meals for teachers during P-T Conferences Helgoth's Pumpkin Patch Family Fun Night Eileen's Cookie Fund Raiser Soup Supper and BINGO Night My Guy and Me Dance Meals for teachers during P-T Conferences Mom and Son Fun Night One School, One Book Movie Night Teacher Appreciation Week You have helped fund new playground equipment, classroom needs, and supplies for our activities and events. Thank you for all your support!