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Centura Public Schools 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. Centura is an NDE Frameworks school; year in and year out over 80% of Centura graduates enroll in a 2-year or 4-year post-secondary institution. Centura teachers are all trained in L to J formative assessment practices, Blended Learning, and APL instructional strategies. Centura students routinely exceed the Nebraska ACT average in the areas of Math and Science. Centura is a technology-rich environment with LCD projectors and SmartBoards available in every classroom and a laptop computer program wherein every secondary student receives their own laptop. Centura offers a wide-range of extracurricular programs in both athletics and fine arts. The continual focus of the Centura district is on students, excellence and innovation. Board of Education Centura Boosters Educational Foundation Vision A school community about students, excellence and education. Mission Centura and its collaborative partners are an innovative community empowering all students to be successful today and in the future. Additional Information Staff Directory District Calendar 2024-25 Annual Reports Academics The Centurion Times Job Openings Title 1 Standard Response Protocol Board of Education Incident Reporting School Report Education Profile Return to School Blueprint Contact Us About Nutrition and Wellness Policy Info Instructional Program and Standards

Centura Elementary School Welcome to the Centura Elementary School! We are proud of our school, its students and staff. Centura Elementary has much to offer the students of Cairo, Dannebrog and Boelus. Centura Elementary begins with an early childhood program for pre-kindergarten students and works up to the fifth grade. We pride ourselves on using the most up to date research-based instructional practices to impact classroom learning most effectively. Inclusionary practices are offered throughout the elementary with our special services program. Centura Elementary is accredited through North Central and is part of the continuous school improvement process. We look forward to being a special part of your family as we grow and learn together. Janet Brown, Principal 308-485-4258 / Ext.105 jbrown@centuraps.org Resources Staff Directory District Calendar 2024-25 District Student Enrollment Student Handbook Parent PowerSchool Parent Information Supply Lists Cafeteria E-Funds Academics Title 1 Contact Us Bell Schedule Board of Education Centura Boosters Centura Educational Foundation Parent Math Resources The Centurion Times

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 Brooke Schmitt Member Email: bschmitt@centuraps.org Brooke Fries Member Email: bfries@centuraps.org Mark Johnson Secretary Email: mjohnson@centuraps.org Board Committees CIA/Americanism Committee - Brooke F, Brooke S, Todd Staff/Community Relations Committee - Brooke S., Teresa, Sandra Negotiations Committee - Teresa, Mark, Sandra Transportation/Finance/Facility - Todd, Mark, Sandra Information & Resources Board Policies Board Meetings / Agenda Board Minutes Superintendent Contract Wards Map 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

Centura Educational Foundation The mission of the Centura Educational Foundation (CEF) is to provide funding through scholarships to graduates of Centura High School to further their education, to current Centura students who are enrolled in college classes and to functions or projects benefiting the Centura District. The Centura Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization established in 1986. Donations to the CEF may be submitted through personal donations or as part of estate planning. Our board consists of 2 members from each community of Dannebrog, Cairo, and Boelus plus 1-2 ex-officio members. A member of the Board of Education and a member of the Administration attend the CEF Board Meetings. Current Board Members: Bill Jacobs - President Kim Hurt - Vice President/Treasurer Michelle Jensen - Secretary Kim Kemptar Joe Grabowski Sady Gorecki Ex-Officio: Angela Simdorn The CEF funds approximately $100,000 annually towards various projects, grants, program fees and tuition costs benefiting the school, teachers and students. SCHOLARSHIPS: Dunlap Scholarships are awarded to seniors through an application process in the amount of $2000 (4 semesters X $500) COLLEGE TUITION/ONLINE: Centura Juniors & Seniors are reimbursed for 1 online college class per semester. TEACHER GRANTS: Teachers apply annually for classroom or project assistance. The CEF board awards approx. $25K- $30K per year for Teacher Grants. For example: Water Fountains w/ bottle fills, furniture in pods for collaborative learning, Golden Sower Books, iPads. Funds raised at the annual CEF Festival and Go Big GIVE also assist with other projects which the BOE views as a priority such as security, after school programs, etc. The CEF is an avenue for grants that have been written and awarded in recent years for the various school improvement projects. CEF Projects

Instructional Program & Standards Per School Board Policy 6004 Curriculum Development, Centura Public Schools follows the Nebraska Department of Education state standards for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science education. Those standards can be found linked below. Link to NDE English Language Arts Standards Link to NDE Mathematics Standards Link to NDE Science Standards

Centura Annual Reports 2020-21 2021-22

Contact Us CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOL PO Box 430 Cairo, NE 68824 Phone: 308-485-4258 Fax / Record Requests: 308-485-4780 Superintendent Dr. Ashley Tomjack- Email: atomjack@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

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. Activities Button Calendar Button Staff Directory Button Contact Us Button About Button Live Stream Counselor Student Links Parent Information Student Enrollment Book Fair 4/7-4/11 Shop Creations for Sale Centura Hosts LPC Basketball Powerlifting Results - Lexington Invitational View All Announcements View Full Calendar

Athletics & Activities Activities Director Streaming Coaches List IOS App Android App Athletics Football 23_24 11 IMG_9332 Football 23_24 1/4 Coaches List CALENDAR Calendar Link: https://www.louplatteconference.org/public/genie/426/school/2/ ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES Football Volleyball Softball Cross Country Boy's Basketball Girl's Basketball Wrestling Track Boy's Golf Girl's Golf ATHLETIC FORMS Please download and review the following forms if your child plans to participate in Centura Athletics. A Parent's Guide to Concussion's in Sports Eligibility Concussion Awareness Act Guidelines for Concussions Concussion Course Use of School Grounds Activity Pass Form Physical Form Optional Student Accident & Health Insurance (Student Assurance Services) Activities img5926215335013548129 FnWQUsjXoAA4-af 421450280_895055132319357_6894251900468071482_n img5926215335013548129 1/6 Coaches List ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES FFA FBLA Speech One-Act Band National Honor Society Student Council Spirit Squad Art Quiz Bowl Science Olympiad Robotics CALENDAR Calendar Link: https://www.louplatteconference.org/public/genie/426/school/2/ Centura is a proud member of the LPC Lou-Platte Conference. The mission of the Lou-Platte Conference shall be to promote the best interests of secondary education; to nurture cooperation, professional growth and good fellowship among its members, and to secure uniform regulation and control of inter school participation in activities throughout the association to the end that these activities shall be an integral part of the educational program. The conference is made up of the following schools: Arcadia-Loup City, Central City, Centura, Doniphan-Trumbull, Gibbon, Ord, Ravenna, St. Paul, Wood River

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