The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 2R, Butler County Nebraska, the School District of East Butler, in the State of Nebraska was convened at the school in Brainard, NE the meeting place of said Board on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Attending were Board Members: Megan Kozisek, Ryan Pekarek, Sarah Strizek, Brandon Jisa, Laurie Smaus, and Dylan Spatz. Also present were Mr. Michael Eldridge, Superintendent, Mr. Mark Cidlik, Secondary Principal, and Mr. Shawn Biltoft, Elementary Principal. Motions were made on the following items: 1. Election of Officers for 2026: President - Megan Kozisek; Vice-President - Ryan Pekarek; & Secretary - Sarah Strizek 2. Organization of the 2026 Board of Education 3. Approved consent agenda: minutes and treasurer’s report 4. Approved resolution authorizing a site lease with the Nebraska Educational Building Association 5. Approved 2026-27 negotiated agreement as presented Items Discussed: 1. Informational Items included: Transportation Fleet Update; District Assessment Data; Summer Projects and 5-Year Facility Plan. 2. Policy Revisions 3. Administrative Reports THE ABOVE MINUTES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Sarah Strizek, Secretary SCI — February 04, 2026 ZNEZ