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 26-27 Student Enrollment Student Handbook Cafeteria Parent PowerSchool Supply List E-Funds Parent Information Title I Academics Board of Education Parent Math Resources The Centurion Times District Centura Educational Foundation Centura Boosters Centura PTO Contact Us

Centura Boosters The Mission of the Centura Booster Club is to support and assist with the programs and activities of Centura Students, thereby creating positive experiences for all our youth. This will be accomplished by recognizing the endeavors and achievements of teams, groups and individuals, by assisting the students, teachers, coaches/sponsors, and administrative staff, by increasing community enthusiasm, and by raising funds to support these interests. Officers: Tara Janda - President Monica McDonald - Vice President Patty Gorecki - Treasurer Anjanette Jensen - Secretary Centura Booster Membership Form Centura Boosters Facebook Page Projects Funded by Local Boosters Minutes of Centura Booster Club Meetings Loup River Shootout Grant Application Please contact us by email at centuraboosters@gmail.com

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!

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Athletics & Activities Bound - Centura IOS App Streaming Android App Athletics Football 23_24 11 IMG_9332 Football 23_24 1/4 ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES Football Volleyball Softball Cross Country Boy's Basketball Girl's Basketball Wrestling Track Baseball Boy's Golf Girl's Golf BOUND - HOW-TOs Register for Activities Purchase an Activity Pass How to Print Your Team Schedule Filter Events Reserve a Facility ATHLETIC FORMS Please review the following forms if your child plans to participate in Centura Athletics. A Parent's Guide to Concussion's in Sports Concussion Awareness Act Guidelines for Concussions Concussion Course Physical Form Optional Student Accident & Health Insurance (Student Assurance Services) Activities img5926215335013548129 FnWQUsjXoAA4-af 421450280_895055132319357_6894251900468071482_n img5926215335013548129 1/6 ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES FFA FBLA Speech One-Act Band National Honor Society Student Council Spirit Squad Art Quiz Bowl Science Olympiad Robotics 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

Job Openings Please check this link to Teach in Nebraska to view current teaching openings at Centura Public Schools. To apply, complete this Centura Public Schools Application and email Ann at akroeger@centuraps.org . CLASSIFIED OPENINGS - Bus Drivers Make a difference in students' lives! Have a flexible schedule with summers off. Must have good communication skills, a valid CDL or willingness to obtain one, and an interest in supporting students. New hourly wage for activity drivers! Contact Ann Kroeger at 308-485-4258 today! CERTIFIED OPENINGS - Music Teacher (K-5 General Music) See details HERE on Teach in Nebraska. - Guest (Substitute) Teachers PreK-12 Centura Public Schools is currently seeking qualified Substitute Teachers/Local Substitutes for all levels and areas of education. Candidates must have valid a Nebraska teaching certificate or substitute teaching certificate. Substitute pay is $145 for a full day, or $72.50 for a half day. To obtain a Local Substitute Certificate, follow the instructions on the NDE Substitute Teacher page https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/substitute-teacher/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchen Staff MUST use QR code on the flyer below to apply.

Board Committees Centura Board of Education Board Members Sandra Davis President Committees: Facilities/Finance/Transportation Staff & Community Relations Negotiations Email: sdavis@centuraps.org Teresa Grabowski Vice President Committees: Staff & Community Relations Negotiations Email: tgrabowski@centuraps.org Todd Nitsch Treasurer Committees: Facilities/Finance/Transportation Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment & Americanism Email: tnitsch@centuraps.org Mark Johnson Secretary Committees: Facilities/Finance/Transportation Negotiations Email: mjohnson@centuraps.org Brooke Schmitt Member Committees: Staff & Community Relations Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment & Americanism Email: bschmitt@centuraps.org Chelsea Schweitzer Member Committees: Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment & Americanism 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

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 Hiring! One Act Fan Gear Centura Apparel Store Is Always Open Centura Kitchen Hiring View All Announcements Live Stream Student Links Parent Information Student Enrollment Job Openings Activities Button Calendar Button Staff Directory Button Contact Us Button View Full Calendar

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

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 26-27 Student Enrollment Student Handbook Cafeteria Parent PowerSchool Supply List E-Funds Parent Information Title I Academics Board of Education Parent Math Resources The Centurion Times District Centura Educational Foundation Centura Boosters Centura PTO Contact Us