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Volume 54, Number 14
The photo featured on our masthead for this
14th issue of the Winnebago Indian News is the
winner of the second half of our photo contest
for the 159th Homecoming Celebration. The
photograph of this young traditional dancer was
submitted by Jessica (Smith) LaPointe. As one
of the winners for the 2025 photo contest, Jessica’s submission will be placed onto the WIN’s
masthead as seen here and the winner gains
bragging rights for the entire four-day celebration. Congratulations, Jessica! The Winnebago
Indian News would like to thank everyone who
participated in this year’s contest. The choices
were tough to make. Thank you all again. Now
let’s powwow!
Corn Tasseling Moon
Saturday, July 19, 2025
WTN PREPS FOR NUCLEAR PLANT
Nį̄šoc Nįgešąną
Bago Bits
July 9th, the Winnebago Tribal Organization celebrated the 2024 Employee of
the Year! The winner is WTN Controller,
Cheryl Painter. Cheryl works in the Finance Department and has been part of the
organization for over 35 years.
Congratulations!
[Winnebago, NE] In recent weeks the
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
[Iowa] has been working to schedule public
hearings regarding their discussions to re-zone
areas within that county for the purposes of
potentially constructing a nuclear power plant.
According to county information disseminated
at the beginning of July 2025, the discussion
phase has begun to allow exploration of how
that re-zoning could play out in the local area.
As a direct neighbor to the proposed sites,
which are in the southwest corner of Woodbury County, the Winnebago Tribe would have
a lot to say about that kind of activity.
Tribal Council member, Lorelei Decora,
said in a recent meeting, “We cannot allow
that kind of activity on or near our lands.”
Decora has been vocal in her opposition to the
proposal ever since the story broke at the beginning of the month. She continued, “with little to
no ability to control what happens when there is
a leak, we have to make sure our voice is heard
at each of these hearings.” The public hearings
DeCora speaks of are a series of three set by the
Woodbury County Board for two dates in July
and another in August of 2025.
In Iowa, Woodbury County is the tribe’s
neighbor to the east and northeast, just across
the Missouri River. That county also surrounds
WinnaVegas Casino, the tribe’s main gaming
property, and the recently reacquired lands
returned to the Tribe following actions taken by
President Biden and the U.S. Congress.
Major concerns for the tribe stem from well-
known disasters that have occurred at nuclear
power plants across the globe. Decora shared
information about those disasters happening
in Japan, Pennsylvania, and even in Nebraska
among others.
The Winnebago Tribe plans to attend
the public hearings held by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
with testimony to be offered by tribal
leadership, which includes Council
Chairwoman, Victoria Kitcheyan, and
Vice-Chairman, Isaac Smith. The Winnebago Indian News will stay with this
story as it develops. For more information, please see the Winnebago Tribe’s
website. www.winnebagotribe.com
WTN PREPARES FOR 159 th
HoChunk Renaissance hosted a Hinuk
Waje Class. The class showed participants
how to operate a sewing machine and how
to create a Waje pattern. Attendees brought
the required materials: 5-6 yards of fabric
and 3 spools of thread.
The Boys & Girls Club hosted a 2-day
youth basketball camp, sponsored by
WTN’s Human Services Dept. Randy July,
owner of “Elevate Your Game Basketball”
and Muscogee Creek Nation Tribal Member facilitated the camp. July’s coaching
& basketball career gave him the tools to
teach growing athletes.
The Winnebago Comprehensive
Healthcare System hosted a Walk & Men’s
Summer Disc Golf Challenge. The purpose
of the event was to raise awareness and
encourage support for men’s mental health.
By Brian Chamberlain
Photo by Kevin Ebert
[Veteran’s Memorial Park Winnebago, NE]
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has been
in full preparation mode for months. All of that
leading up to the greatest celebration in Indian
Country. The 159th Homecoming Celebration
goes live over the four days set for July 24th to
July 27th, 2025. For 159 years our people have
held the homecoming celebration that honors
our last great war chief, Little Priest, and the
Company A Scouts.
Spanning nearly sixteen decades the
powwow that hosts the celebration has taken
on many forms, including contests, dance
specials, family events, athletic contests of all
types, food, games, and general revelry enjoyed
by all our people and the guests who join us.
Speaking publicly, one former tribal council
member stated, “our powwow is the biggest
event of the year. Everything that is done is in
honor of Little Priest and our veterans. We are
very proud to host this event once more.”
In preparation for what is considered by
many to be ‘the granddaddy of them all’, the
Winnebago Tribe employs dozens of staff
members who work diligently toward prepping the grounds where the celebration is held.
Working under the WTN Physical Resources
Department, WTN Facilities, WTN Roads,
WTN Wildlife & Parks & WTN Groundskeeping staff prepare for the powwow by sticking to
a well-established plan every year. James Price,
WTN Facilities Manager said, “the staff works
hard to make sure everyone can come together
and enjoy themselves.”
As part of the preparations that occur, the
grounds undergo a series of activities that many
people don’t see or are unaware of. “It takes a
lot of effort. More than most people realize.”
WTN Physical Resources Assistant Director,
Autumn Nieman told the WIN. “But we get it
done. Everyone knows what needs to be done,
and we all get to work.”, she continued.
WTN Physical Resources Director, Brian
Chamberlain, told the WIN, “Our tribe has
been doing this for 159 years. We know what
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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we’re doing.” The tribal organization begins
working toward the event date as soon as
the weather improves following each winter
season. He continued, “Our powwow grounds
and Veteran’s Park are the best anywhere. The
trees are amazing, the seating is plentiful, and
the arena gives everyone a great view of the
dancers. What more could you ask for?”
As described in this issue of the WIN (see
Hakewe & Sagowi) the current powwow
grounds structure will turn 50 years old in
2026. Through a $300,000 grant secured in
1976, the modern arena was updated to create
the foundations we see today. Those actions
have lasted for half a century allowing the
people to gather in a location that has a stellar
reputation all across Indian Country.
The grounds themselves host food sales
of all sorts, craft and jewelry vendors from
across the nation, and campsites for those
visiting or on the seasonal powwow trail.
The powwow grounds campsite areas will be
open for claim beginning on Monday, July
21st, 2025, at 8:00am. “The land rush is really
something to see. We have family sites where
those campers have been set up for genera-
tions.” WTN Groundskeeping staff told the
WIN.
Updating the grounds is also constantly part
of the Physical Resources annual planning
process, and it is never far from the minds of
tribal leadership when decision making time
comes around. The traditional nature of our
powwow and its daily itinerary rests with the
powwow committee and our veterans. But the
grounds itself take time, resources and effort
that become the responsibility of the Tribal organization. “We all have grand visions of how
to improve the space we work with out there.
But our resources are measured according to
what’s available. The department and the tribe
always make the right decisions on how best
to proceed.”, Chamberlain told the WIN.
The Winnebago Tribe and its departments
would like to welcome you all to our 159th
Homecoming Celebration. Thank you all for
helping us continue to honor our veterans, and
the legacy of Chief Little Priest and the Company A Scouts. For more about historic powwow happenings, please see pages Hakewe
and Sagowi in this issue of the Winnebago
Indian News. Everybody powwow!
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Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor
JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
Work will begin on US-75, between Macy
and Winnebago
July 9, 2025 (Norfolk, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will
begin July 14 on U.S. Highway 75 (US-75), between Macy and Winnebago, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Knife River Midwest, of Sioux City, Iowa, is the prime contractor.
Work includes culvert work, milling and resurfacing, and the addition
of a right-turn lane at St. Cyr Street in Winnebago. Traffic will be
maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Temporary traffic signals will
be in use for a portion of the project.
Anticipated completion is late autumn 2025.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to
buckle up, and put phones down.
Contact:
Jeff Francis, (402) 375-7070
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Service
CASE NO. CV 25-009
In the matter of WINNEBAGO TRIBE
OF NEBRASKA V. AFFORDABLE
HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
To: AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN
SERVICES, Defendant
You are hereby notified that the Winnebago
Tribe of Nebraska has filed a Civil Complaint
against you for breach of contract in the
Winnebago Tribal Court to recover damages
in the amount of $14, 022.12, and all costs
and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in
recovering said damages. You must file an
answer to the Civil Complaint before August
12, 2025, or otherwise appear at the hearing
before the Winnebago Tribal Court scheduled
for August 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, or entry of a
default judgment against you may be rendered,
accordingly. A copy of the Civil Complaint may
be obtained from the Winnebago Tribal Court
Clerk upon request.
Pursuant to Section 2-306 of the Winnebago
Tribal Code, this notice shall serve as service of
process upon posting in the Winnebago Indian
News.
Winnebago
Indian News
is owned and
published by the
Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska”.
‘Three do nots and three does - part one’
Have you ever imagined what it would be
like to be taught by the greatest teacher there
ever was? Can you imagine sitting at the feet of
Jesus like one of his twelve disciples? or having him come into your home like Martha and
to hear from his mouth wisdom from above?
This past Sunday I read the words of Jesus
as recorded by Luke [see Luke 6:36-42]. Jesus
was teaching his disciples, as well as those who
hear or read his words, about three actions that
followers of him should not do. He also gave
them three actions that his followers should do.
I connected each do not with a ‘do’ action.
The first ‘do not’ command is: “do not
judge, and you will not be judged.” It is quite
natural for one to judge. The usual person one
judges is one’s neighbor - starting in one’s
own household and extending to all those one
meets along life’s path. Jesus is saying knock it
off! [a phrase that my dad would say when my
brothers and I were rough housing].
If you do judge others - you will be judged.
You will be judged by the same standard that
you judge others. One also is prone or susceptible to judging oneself - often times harshly!
- again Jesus is saying knock it off!
I connected the first do not judge command
with: do be merciful. Yes, Jesus went on to
declare as your Father, (your Creator - Mauna), is merciful! How do you understand the
term ‘mercy?’ I would say that mercy means
‘undeserved grace.’ I think of a football game
that has the mercy rule - that when the score is
out of hand - (which is quite embarrassing to
the losing side) - that the game is halted.
In wrestling - the one who is in pain can
cry ‘uncle’ = admit defeat - or surrender. But
God’s mercy is so much more than that. Another term that may come to mind is compassion. Again - Creator God has compassion on
those who suffer - especially those who suffer
through no fault of their own. Creator God also
has compassion also for those who disobey
Him, if He did not have compassion on sinners
then none of us would receive God’s mercy.
In Jesus we see a teacher who did what he
preached. Jesus did not enter this world to condemn the world but rather to save the world.
Jesus, like his Heavenly Father is merciful. His
mercy extends to you. Yes, to you, no matter
your sin or disobedience to your Creator and
His commands. You receive God’s mercy
when you place your faith in Jesus.
Next time I will share the second ‘do not do’
and connect it with the second ‘do be doing.’
‘Three do nots and three does - part two’
Have you ever imagined what it would be
like to be taught by the greatest teacher there
ever was? Can you imagine sitting at the feet of
Jesus like one of his twelve disciples? or having
him come into your home like Martha and to
hear from his mouth wisdom from above?
On Sunday, July 13th, I read the words of
Jesus as recorded by Luke [see Luke 6:36-42].
Jesus was teaching his disciples, as well as
those who hear or read his words, about three
actions that followers of him should not do. He
also gave them three actions that his followers
should do. I connected each ‘do not’ with a ‘do’
action.
Last time I wrote about the first ‘do not’
command is: “do not judge, and you will not
be judged.” I connected the first ‘do not judge’
command with: ‘do be merciful.’ I closed
with: In Jesus we see a teacher who did what
he preached. Jesus did not enter this world to
condemn the world but rather to save the world.
Jesus, like his Heavenly Father is merciful. His
mercy extends to you. Yes, to you, no matter
your sin or disobedience to your Creator and
His commands.
The second ‘do not’ command is: ‘do not
condemn!’ Condemning is taking judging
another one step further. Have you ever said:
“God damn him!?” Or “God damn her!?” Have
you ever wished malice - harm to others?
The followers of Jesus were guilty of this.
One day the disciples were offended that
certain towns and villages in Samaria did not
welcome Jesus. [see Luke 9:51-56]. They asked
Jesus “Lord, do you want us to call fire down
from heaven to destroy them?” In other words,
they not only judged these towns and villages they were condemning them.
But Jesus turned and rebuked them [Luke
9:55]. In other words, Jesus said ‘knock it off!’
I connected the second ‘do not condemn’
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By: Pastor Ricky Jacob
command with: ‘do be forgiving.’ None of us
is in the position to condemn others. We are
all guilty - there is no one who is innocent. No
one is born innocent as one inherits his/her
nature from one’s parents. Sinful parents cannot
produce sinless babies. We refer to this as sinful
nature - we are born sinners = born enemies of
God. Yes, enemies of God - in opposition to
God’s ways.
The Good News is that God offers you
forgiveness. God sent His Son who was
condemned - who was nailed to a cross in
humiliation - who suffered His Father’s just
judgment. And while Jesus hung he spoke these
words ‘Father, forgive them for they know not
what they do.’ Jesus forgiveness extends to you.
Jesus’ Spirit moves the believer in Christ to be
forgiving - yes, forgive others as you have been
and are forgiven!
Next time I will share the third ‘do not do’
and connect it with the third ‘do be doing.’
‘Three do nots and three does - part three’
Have you ever imagined what it would
be like to be taught by the greatest teacher
there ever was? Can you imagine sitting
at the feet of Jesus like one of his twelve
disciples? or having him come into your
home like Martha and to hear from his
mouth wisdom from above?
On Sunday, July 13th, I read the words
of Jesus as recorded by Luke [see Luke
6:36-42]. Jesus was teaching his disciples, as well as those who hear or read his
words, about three actions that followers
of him should not do. He also gave them
three actions that his followers should do.
I connected each do not with a ‘do’ action.
In the July 19th issue, I wrote about the
first ‘do not’ command is: “do not judge,
and you will not be judged.” I connected
the first ‘do not judge’ command with: ‘do
be merciful.’ In Jesus, we see a teacher
who did what he preached. Jesus did not
enter this world to condemn the world but
rather to save the world. Jesus, like his
Heavenly Father is merciful. His mercy
extends to you. Yes, to you, no matter
your disobedience to your Creator and His
commands.
In the last issue, I wrote about the second ‘do not’: ‘do not condemn!’ I connected the second ‘do not condemn’ command with: ‘do be forgiving.’ The Good
News is that God offers you forgiveness.
Jesus’ forgiveness extends to you. Jesus’
Spirit moves the believer in Christ to be
forgiving - yes, forgive others as you have
been and are forgiven!
Now I come to the third ‘do not do’ and
connect it with the third ‘do be doing.’
The third “do not’ action: ‘do not be a
hypocrite!’ A hypocrite teaches others
to follow his teachings while in no way
following his own words or advice. A
hypocrite sees the faults of others while
overlooking his own faults.
In Jesus’ day, the spiritual leaders,
placed heavy burdens and judgments and
condemnations on others, including condemning Jesus to death. There are many
false spiritual leaders today - who are
self-righteous while all the while being
hypocrites.
I connected the third ‘do not do’ with
‘be a giver.’ The hypocritical spiritual
leaders were takers, not givers. They took
away the promises of God’s mercy and
offer of forgiveness robbing the Jewish
people of the hope, the peace, and the
joy that YHWH offers. Jesus teaches his
disciples that since they had received
God’s mercy, and since they are forgiven
that they should now be givers. “Give, and
it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together and running over.”
Jesus is not only the greatest teacher he is the most loving, compassionate, understanding, caring, supportive pastor that
you will ever have. He gave his all for you
- will you not give him one hour - each
week to sit at his feet? Jesus is the pastor
the shepherd who did all three action commands: he is the merciful, forgiving and
giving.
Jesus wants to be your teacher, your
pastor - your shepherd as well as your
Savior.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNITY
WCHS Expands Dental Clinic to Serve More Patients
By:Sarah Collison, Marketing Specialist
Winnebago, NE – Winnebago Comprehensive
Healthcare System (WCHS) proudly announces the
expansion of its Dental Clinic, enhancing access to
oral health services for the Winnebago community
with the addition of two fully equipped treatment rooms.
“These new rooms allow us to be more proactive with our patient care,” said Dr. Erin Rolf,
dentist at WCHS’s Dental Clinic. “With the two new
chairs, our team can see more patients each week,
especially children and elders who rely on more
frequent dental care for their overall health. It’s a
meaningful investment in preventative care and
long-term oral health.”
The expansion introduces cutting-edge technology that improves both the provider and patient
experience. The dental units are designed with
modern handpieces that can be powered by either
air or electricity, giving dentists greater control
over power output when treating patients. There
are also attachments that allow for root canal
procedures to be performed without the need for
separate motors, which were required in older
rooms. Additionally, the new rooms include Cavitron attachments that hygienists use to clean teeth.
While these rooms will not be used exclusively by
hygienists, it is common for dentists to request a
cleaning prior to treatment to improve outcomes.
Each unit features a digital display that controls
most chair functions, from recline angle to chair
height, and these settings can be customized for
each provider. Looking ahead, the digital interface is
expected to support internal messaging capabilities, allowing providers and staff to communicate
through the unit about patient status, exam requests, or room changes. This will help streamline
clinical operations.
Beyond technology upgrades, the new rooms offer
several practical advantages. They are easier to clean
and maintain, which helps uphold infection control
standards and clinical efficiency. With the addition
of these rooms, dentists gain more flexibility in
scheduling, which helps improve patient flow
and reduce wait times. The enclosed design of
each room offers greater privacy for patients and
includes dual-door access to support staff safety in
the rare event that a patient becomes agitated.
“This is more than just a clinic upgrade—it’s a
reflection of our shared journey toward wellness,
healing, and self-determination,” said Mona
Zuffante, Chief Public Health Officer of WCHS.
“Rooted in the values, traditions, and strengths
of the Winnebago people, this expansion supports
our holistic approac to health. As we grow, we
remain committed to advancing Indigenous health
sovereignty and setting a new community-based
integrated standard for Tribal health systems
nationwide.”
With a growing need for oral health services in
Native communities, the WCHS Dental Clinic expansion is a strategic step in reducing disparities
and promoting wellness across generations.
You’re Invited!
WCHS invites the community to an Open
House on Thursday, July 18, from 12:00 PM
to 2:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to meet the
dental team, tour the updated clinic, and enjoy
light refreshments while learning how WCHS
continues to support healthy smiles in the Winnebago community.
Jarrad Hawk Memorial Scholarship Awarded
By: Sarah Collison Marketing Specialist
Winnebago, NE – On Wednesday, June
25, 2025, the family and friends of Jarrad
Hawk gathered with staff from Winnebago
Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS)
to present the Jarrad Hawk Memorial Scholarship. The award honors the life, spirit, and
legacy of a beloved WCHS team member.
The $500 scholarship, funded and created
by Jarrad’s loved ones, was established to
support the continued growth of a WCHS
employee. It reflects Jarrad’s deep commitment to service, care, and community.
The scholarship recipient, Alexandra
Cleveland, is currently pursuing her Master
of Business Administration (MBA) at
Wayne State University. Known for her
dedication and leadership, Alexandra was
selected for her strong work ethic and her
desire to grow professionally to better the
community of Winnebago.
Jarrad served as a cook at WCHS, where
he nourished patients and staff not only with
food but with kindness and positivity. His
family and friends chose to give back to
the WCHS community in his memory by
supporting someone who shares those same
values.
During the presentation, a quote was
shared that beautifully captured Jarrad’s
spirit,“When I die, don’t drink for me, don’t
pour out shots for me, don’t bring empty
bottles to my grave. Instead, go on hikes,
talk to the sky about our memories together,
and at night when you’re feeling alone, talk
to the stars and I promise I’ll be listening.”
This message, shared in his honor, reflects
how Jarrad lived his life, fully, joyfully,
and always connected to those around him.
The event was a meaningful opportunity for coworkers, friends, and
family to reflect on Jarrad’s legacy and
celebrate Alexandra’s bright future.
WCHS extends sincere appreciation to
the Hawk family and friends for their
generosity and for choosing to honor
Jarrad’s life in a way that uplifts others
and supports our shared mission of
creating a healthier community.
Monday
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Question of the Issue:
The 159th Homecoming Celebration Powwow is upon us.
The granddaddy of them all! Tell us which style of dancing do you enjoy most and why? Hoka-hey!
GARAN: I am going to say the snake dance. It is a social dance and I love it when all
the dancers from the youngest to the oldest come out and dance together.
BRIAN: My daughters, Savannah and Winona, are always a delight to watch as traditional Hocak Applique dancers. Both champions look good and dance well, making
our family proud whenever they’re in the arena. With that being said, it’s the Men’s
Woodland dancers who catch my attention as of late. The young fellas move around
the arena with the style, ability, and character that harkens back to years past, making
a move to return to the roots of powwow dancers. Ruby called them War Dancers. I
definitely enjoy watching them compete. No shade to any, though. The arena looks
best when everyone is within it.
TYLER:This question had me looking back at last year’s powwow livestream on
YouTube. It’s pretty cool that we’re able to do that! Personally, I’m a fan of any of the
contest dances, seeing dancers dwindle down to the last two, the trick stops, and overall suspense. The Iron-Woman and grass dancers are the best in my opinion.
CHRISTINA: My favorite category is grass dance. Why? Can't explain it I just do.
My favorite grass dancer was from the south and he was a short guy but he could jam.
Sadly, I haven't seen him anywhere in a few years. He even came to the Homecoming
Celebration a few years back.
KEVIN: :: My favorite of all times would have to be, the Fancy Dancers men and
women, my most favorite memories is when Tom Snowball, William St. Cyr and Scott
Aldrich, man those guys always put on a great show.
BETHANI: This is another picking the stars from the sky question, as I genuinely
enjoy watching all the dance styles! During the 4th Annual Missing and Murdered
Indigenous Relatives Inter-Tribal Contest Powwow, they had their 1st Hat & Boot
contest which was such a sight to see! I have only ever seen powwow posters promoting the contests or clips on social media. To see this in real time was beautiful. It was
like a mixture of all the dance styles into one, while displaying their best Hat & Boots,
adding different accessories to dance with. I saw one dancer using hoops and another
using a rope! If you have never seen one, add it to your list of must see!!!
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith
Rona Stealer
Teresa Littlegeorge
Kenneth Mallory
Lorelei DeCora
Aric Armell
Eugene DeCora (in at 9:20 a.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Anna Bess Preston
Cecelia Earth
Kiva Free
Kylista Harden-Free
Kevin Ebert
Garan Coons
Brittany Thomas
Manoj Patil
Tyresha Romero
Troy Parker
Jeff Berridge
Darla LaPointe
Kristine Earth
David Russell
Janelle DeCora
Terri Lee Medina
Tiffany Armell-Buchanan
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Coly Brown (PTO)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to order at 9:08 a.m.
OPENING PRAYERS: Kenneth Mallory
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the agenda
with addition. Isaac Smith seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac out 9:09 a.m.]
READING OF THER MINUTES:
May 19, 2025, Mid-Monthly meeting
minutes
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve May
19, 2025, Mid-Monthly meeting minutes.
Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
May 21, 2025, General Counsel meeting
minutes
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve May
21, 2025, General Counsel meeting minutes.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
May 22, 2025, Treasurer’s Report meeting
minutes
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve May
22, 2025, Treasurer’s Report meeting minutes.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
May 28, 2025, Law Enforcement/Fire Department/BIA Report meeting minutes
Aric Armell motioned to approve May 28,
2025, Law Enforcement/Fire Department/
BIA Report meeting minutes. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac in at 9:11 A.M.]
NEW BUSINESS:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Bison Heard Enhancement Project (BIA
Carryover Funding Request 2025)
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #25-160: Bison Heard Enhancement Project (BIA Carryover Funding Request
2025). Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
FY25 Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP)
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-161: FY25 Native American Career and
Technical Education Program (NACTEP).
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
LPTC BYLAWS – Presented by Manoj Patil
[Eugene in at 9:20 a.m.]
[Lorelei out 9:35 a.m., in at 9:38 a.m.]
Lorelei DeCora motioned to table until the
Board can consider the Tribal Council’s input
of the By-Laws. Aric Armell seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REQUEST –
HoCak Youth Culture Camp, meal sponsorship
Presented by Troy Parker.
[Aric out 9:54 a.m.]
Isaac motioned to approve the HoCak Youth
Culture Camp meal sponsorship for $1,223.38.
Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Aric in at 9:56 a.m.]
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
GPTLHB Quarterly Meetings – TC Travel
Isaac Smith motioned to approve travel to
the GPTLHB Quarterly Meeting in Tama, IA.
Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session at 10:06 a.m. Eugene DeCora second-
ed the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei out 10:40 a.m., in at 10:45 a.m.]
[Lorelei out 10:54 a.m.]
[Aric out at 10:55 a.m.]
[Lorelei in at 10:56 a.m.]
[Aric in at 10:58 a.m.]
[Lorelei out at 11:34 a.m., in at 11:39 a.m.]
[Aric out at 11:49 a.m., in at 11:50 a.m.]
[Lorelei out at 12:30 p.m.]
[Victoria out at 12:30 p.m., in at 12:32 p.m.]
[Lorelei in at 12:32 p.m.]
Aric Armell motioned to come out of
Executive Session at 12:34 p.m. Isaac Smith
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned for the Pow-wow
Committee to uphold the Bylaws. Isaac Smith
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to appoint
Ramone Loera and Christina Parker to the
Pow-wow Committee. Rona Stealer seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:42 p.m. Eugene DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 12:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING –
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
June 4, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rona Stealer
Eugene DeCora (in at 4:06 p.m.)
Lorelei DeCora
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Darla LaPointe
Brittany Thomas
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Coly Brown (another meeting)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman called
the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Due to travel
and the need to conduct business, the meeting
was held virtually.
OPENING PRAYER: Chairwoman
Kitcheyan offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA: Adopt amended
resolution as presented by Planning Department via email.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the agenda.
Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Eugene in at 4:06 p.m.]
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-161A: FY25 Native American Career
and Technical Education Program, (NACTEP)
Supplemental Funding. Rona Stealer seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Rona Stealer motioned to adjourn at 4:07
p.m. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
PHYSICAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
REPORT
June 9, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Teresa Littlegeorge
Kenneth Mallory
Lorelei DeCora
Eugene DeCora
Coly Brown
Aric Armell (in at 9:15 a.m.)
Isaac Smith (in at 9:32 a.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brian Chamberlain
Fannie LaTray
Autumn Nieman
Christina Parker
Cecelia Earth
Tyresha Romero
Darla LaPointe
Tommi Lee Scott
Tiffany Armell-Buchanan
Kiana Lewis
Kellie Snow
Anna Bess Preston
Terry St. Cyr
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Rona Stealer (PTO)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to order at 9:09 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Eugene Decora
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the
agenda with addition. Coly Brown seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Aric in at 9:15 a.m.]
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Presented by Brian Chamberlain.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to accept the
Emergency Management Report. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
LAND MANAGEMENT: Presented by
Fannie LaTray.
Homesite Modification – K. Mallory
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-162: Homesite Lease – Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska – Kenneth Mallory. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(1) abstain, KM
Motion carried.
Land Exchange – G. Neff
Coly Brown motioned to adopt resolution #25-163: Ref: Gregory Neff Sr. – Land
Exchange. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(1) abstain, ED
Motion carried.
PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT:
Presented by Brian Chamberlain and Autumn
Nieman.
Monthly Report
[Lorelei out at 9:25 a.m., in at 9:29 a.m.]
[Isaac in at 9:32 a.m.]
Lorelei DeCora motion to request Tribal
CFO and Treasurer to investigate Winnebago
Gaming Development Corporation leases and
property insurance burden to see if the tribe is
the owner of the buildings and determine the
party responsible for the insurance costs. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei out 9:57 a.m.]
[Aric out 10:00 a.m.]
[Lorelei and Aric in 10:01 a.m.]
[Isaac out 10:10 a.m., in 10:12 a.m.]
Aric Armell motioned to accept the Physical
Resources Department report as presented.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 10:35 a.m., reconvened 10:48
a.m.
Joe Gutters Update
[Eugene out at 10:51 a.m., in at 10:53 a.m.]
[Isaac out at 10:55 a.m.]
Aric Armell motioned to support pursuing
the recovery of the amount owed for services
not completed by Joe Gutters. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Housing Funding Request (EHR,
SHR)
Eugene DeCora motioned to table the Tribal
Housing Budget modification until the Treasurer’s Report when a budget can be projected.
Coly Brown seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BHC Artwork - Informational
Tree Trimming – Informational
WLP Information
Legal funding for JD Modifications
Reimbursement for transport costs associated with PD on call
Job Description modifications
Aric Armell motioned to table the Wildlife
and Parks Information. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ELECTION ITEMS:
Election Board Selection 2025
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
Random Computer-Generated Election Board
Member Selection List for 2025. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS
Aric Armell motioned to approve Audreanna
Levering as an eligible voter. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0)no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve Kristina Yellowbank as an eligible voter. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve
Terry St. Cyr as an eligible voter. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve Travis
Mallory as an eligible voter. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(1) abstain, KM
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to approve Annabess
Preston as an eligible voter. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(1) abstain, KM
Motion carried.
2025 2nd DRAFT Eligible Voters List
Aric Armell motioned to approve the 2025
2nd DRAFT Eligible Voters List. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:42 a.m. Eugene DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 11:42 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING
June 27, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rona Stealer
Eugene DeCora
Aric Armell
Kenneth Mallory in at 9:05 a.m.
Lorelei DeCora in at 9:08 a.m.
Coly Brown in at 9:12 a.m.
Isaac Smith in at 10:06 a.m.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Tom Teesdale
Ray Thomas
Christian Rogers
Petra Nielsen
Mark Grant
Beth Wewel
Kevin Ebert
Brittany Thomas
Kellen Kelsey
Christina Parker
Chet McBee, Mahoney Group
David Edwards
Ron Nohr
Jasmine Lammers
Aseanna Overfelt
Morgyn Redhorn
Marcus Picotte
Sharon Frenchman
Cecelia Earth
Tiffany Armell-Buchanan
Kiana Lewis
Romona Sheridan
Damon Payer
Nakia Mallory
Angel Derochie
Terri Lee Medina
Kellie Snow
Anna Bess Preston
Charli Earth
Tyresha Romero
Darla LaPointe
Joi Long
Kristine Earth
Bronson Redhorn
Janelle DeCora
Char Richardson
Lance Morgan
Willy Bass
Ricky Suarez
Kiva Harden-Free
Marvin Horn
John Blackhawk
CALL TO ORDER: Secretary Littlegeorge
called to order at 9:03 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Aric Armell offered
the opening prayer.
[Kenneth Mallory in at 9:05 a.m.]
APPROVE AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the agenda
with addition. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WTN FINANCIALS: Presented by Jasmine Lammers, Tribal CFO
May Financials
Eugene DeCora motioned to accept the
May 2025 Financial Report. Kenneth Mallory
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
APPROVALS:
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) True
Scripts
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the
True Scripts bid for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) for $504,454.00. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Planning Department resolutions
Winnebago Tribe FY 2026 EPA General
Assistance Program
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-169: Winnebago Tribe FY 2026 EPA
General Assistance Program. Kenneth Mallory
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 9
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
FY 2026 Winnebago Tribe EPA
Clean Air Act 103
Aric Armell motioned to adopt
resolution #25-170: FY 2026
Winnebago Tribe EPA Clean Air
Act 103. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
FY 2026 P.L. 93-638 BIA
Re-contracting
Eugene DeCora motioned to
adopt resolution #25-171: FY
2026 P.L. 93-638 BIA Re-contracting. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Summer Youth
Lorelei DeCora motioned
to approve the addition of 23
Summer Youth employees and 1
supervisor for $48,000.00. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Road Department
Lorelei DeCora motioned to
approve the purchase of Ziegler
2020 CAT for $563,000.00. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 9:35 a.m., reconvene
at 9:45 a.m.
WCHS FINANCAIL: Presented by Beth Wewel and David
Edwards
May 2025 Financial Report
Aric Armell motioned to
accept the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System May
2025 Financial Report. Kenneth
Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
May 2025 Revenue Generation
Report
Eugene DeCora motioned to
accept the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System May
2025 Revenue Generation Report. Rona Stealer seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING COMMISSION
REPORT: Presented by Damon
Payer and Nakia Mallory.
May 2025 Financial Report
Eugene DeCora motioned to
accept the Winnebago Gaming
Commission May 2025 Financial
Report. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
[Rona out 10:00 a.m.]
WARHORSE REPORT: Presented by Lance Morgan and
Angel Derochie.
May 2025 Financials
[Rona in at 10:05 a.m.]
[Isaac in at 10:06 a.m., assumes Chair]
[Lorelei out at 10:37 a.m.]
[Aric out at 10:37 a.m.]
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned
to accept the May 2025 Warhorse Financial Report. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(6) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
[Aric in at 10:42 a.m.]
HCI 2025 Annual Strategic
Plan
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned
to approve the HCI 2025 Annual
Strategic Plan. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 10:45 a.m., reconvene at 11:02 a.m.
[Kenneth out]
WINNAVEGAS REPORT:
Presented by Mark Grant and
Tom Teesdale.
May 2025 Financial Report
[Kenneth in at 11:04 a.m.]
Lorelie DeCora motioned to
approve the WinnaVegas May
2025 Financial Report. Kenneth
Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
May Promotions – Petra Nielson
Aric Armell motioned to
approve the WinnaVegas May
Promotions report as presented.
Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
APPROVALS:
WinnaVegas Procurement and
Purchasing Policy
Lorelei DeCora motioned to
approve the WinnaVegas Procurement and Purchasing Policy.
Kenneth Mallory seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
WGDC- NATIVE STAR/
IRON HORSE REPORT:
-Out due to illness.
Rona Stealer motion to table
the Winnebago Gaming Development Corporation Report
Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
2025 MMIR Powwow Donation
Match Request
Aric Armell motioned to
donate $1,000.00 to the 2025
MMIR Powwow Donation Match
Request. Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
DISCUSSION: Following policy for an outside entity/group/
organization but also supporting
the cause.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Election Board Selection 2025
Aric Armell motioned to approve the second set of names
drawn for the 2025 Election
Board.
Eugene Decora seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to
approve the Individuals that
have accepted the 2025 Election
Board selection. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Challenges to the Eligible Voters List
Aric Armell motioned to
approve to add all the Eligible
Voter applications as presented.
Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Approve Final Voter ’s List
Aric Armell motioned to remove (9) nine from the Eligible
Voters list to not living within
the boundaries of the Reservation. Eugene DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Executive Session
Aric Armell motioned to enter
Executive Session at 12:10 p.m.
Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motion to
authorize the CEO to talk with
the highest scorer for the senior
accountant position regarding
the amount of the pay requested.
Aric Armell seconded the motion.
ABSTAIN: Rona Stealer
Rona Stealer: for the minutes,
I will abstain because I support
my finance team, but also support the hire of Tribal members.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (1)
abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned if the
offer is declined by the selected,
then readvertise the position.
Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Eugene DeCora motioned to
adjourn the meeting at 2:29 p.m.
Kenneth Mallory seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman adjourned the
meeting.
Respectfully submitted
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Page 10 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, July 19, 2025
EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4-2. Approve accounts payable in the amount
of $236,124.28, petty cash account/ treasurer’s
report.
A Meeting of the Board of Winnebago Public
Schools was convened in open and public
session on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:58 p.m.
in the board room at the Winnebago Public
Schools, Highways 77 & 75, Winnebago, Nebraska. The roll was called and the following
Board members were present or absent:
Motion: Ross
Second: Solomon
Discussion: accounts payable
Voting For: Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
Present: Teresa Littlegeorge, Nilah Solomon, Crystal Ross, Kiana Lewis, Kristine
Earth
Absent: Greg Bass III (excused)
4-3. Approve Facilities WEFLC: $3,214.61
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by
posting in accordance with the Board approved
method for giving notice of meetings. Notice
of the meeting was given in advance to all
members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the
publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board
of Education, except as may be hereinafter
noted, were taken while the convened meeting
was open to the attendance of the public.
Motion: Earth
Second: Solomon
Discussion: resource center
Voting For: Solomon, Littlegeorge,
Lewis, Earth, Ross
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (0-0-0-0)
1.Receiving of Delegations:
5. New Business
2. Call to Order
5-1. Approve Senior Class Graduates final list
for Class of 2025
Meeting was called to order at 4:58 p.m. by
President Teresa Littlegeorge, also President
Littlegeorge states, “MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE
MEETING SHOWING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF THE MEETING INCLUDING
THE AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED. NOTICE OF THE MEETING WAS PUBLISHED
BY POSTING ON THE OFFICE DOOR AND
THREE OTHER PLACES.” A COMPLETE
COPY OF THE OPEN MEETING ACT IS
POSTED ON THE SOUTH WALL.
3. Approval of Agenda with the addition of 7-3
for discussion and 9-2 for approval
Motion: Solomon
Second: Lewis
Discussion: None
Voting for: Lewis, Earth, Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
4. Business Affairs
4-1. Approve minutes of April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion: Earth
Second: Solomon
Discussion: None
Voting for: Earth, Ross, Solomon,
Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
1.
May 12, 2025 School Board Meeting
Motion: Ross
Second: Earth
Discussion: list of graduates
Voting For: , Littlegeorge, Lewis,
Earth, Ross, Solomon
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
5-2. Academy Washington D.C. Trip Report
No action required
5-3. Basketball Tournament-Elizabeth Bayer /
Gregory Bass
Further discussion by the Board, will
contact Gregory Bass with decision
5-4. Concerned Parent Discussion – Leah
Cleveland
No action required
5-5. Discussion-Bullying
2.
May 12, 2025 School Board Meeting
5-6. Accept Resignation – J.F. (Elementary)
Motion: Lewis
Second: Earth
Discussion: reason for resignation
Voting For: Lewis, Earth, Ross,
Solomon, Littlegeorge
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
PUBLIC HEARING ON
ANNUAL POLICY UPDATES
SCHOOL DISTRICT #17,
WINNEBAGO, NEBRASKA
JULY 21st, 2025, 4:15pm.
5-7. Approve Hire-Julia Licht (SPED)
Motion: Ross
Second: Lewis
Discussion: review file and recommendations from the hiring committee
Voting For: Earth, Ross, Solomon,
Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
5-8. Approve Hire-Laura Brockelsby (Elementary)
Motion: Lewis
Second: Solomon
Discussion: review file recommendations from the hiring committee
Voting For: Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
Solomon out at 6:04
5-9. Approve Hire-Ingrid Freese (Preschool)
Motion: Lewis
Second: Ross
Discussion: review file recommendations from the hiring committee
Voting For: Littlegeorge, Lewis,
Earth, Ross
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: Solomon
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (4-0-1-1)
5-10. Approve Hire-Alyssa Zediker (Preschool)
Motion: Lewis
Second: Ross
Discussion: review file recommendations from the hiring committee
Voting For: Lewis, Earth, Ross,
Littlegeorge
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (4-0-1-1)
3.
May 12, 2025 Board Meeting
5-11. Approve Administrator Contracts
Motion: Earth
Second: Lewis
Discussion: update on negotiations
with administration
Voting For: Earth, Ross, Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: Solomon
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (4-0-1-1)
Solomon in at 6:09
6. Reports
1.Superintendent:
a. SERC Building Update
b. Federal Grant Update
2. Pre-K-4 Principal
3. 5-8 Principal
4. 9-12 Principal
5. Special Education Director
6. Dean of Students
7. Safety/Athletic Director
Earth out at 6:35 p.m.
7. Closed Session 84-1410 Enter Motion 6:46
p.m.
Exit Session at 7:22 p. m.
To discuss: 1. Elementary Administration
Position 2. Legal Consultation with KSB Law
3. Graduation discussion
Motion: Lewis
Motion: Ross
Second: Ross
Second: Solomon
Voting For: Lewis, Ross
Voting For: Ross, Solomon
Solomon, Littlegeorge
Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III, Earth
Absent: Bass III, Earth
Motion Carried: (4-0-0-2)
Motion Carried (4-0-0-2)
8. Public Comment (No Board Discussion)
9-1. Approve Stipend Amount in the amount
of $20,000.00 for additional Principal Administrative duties
Motion: Solomon
Second: Lewis
Discussion: Added Administrative
duties
Voting For: Solomon, Littlegeorge,
Lewis, Ross
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III, Earth
Motion Carried: (4-0-1-1)
4.
May 12, 2025 Board Meeting
9-2. Approve the Indian Policies and Procedures Winnebago Public School District
revisions
Motion: Ross
Second: Lewis
Discussion: revisions
Voting For: Littlegeorge, Lewis,
Ross, Solomon
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III, Earth
Motion Carried: (4-0-1-1)
10. Adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Crystal Ross, Secretary
Winnebago Board of Education
Next Regular Meeting: June 9, 2025
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICT 17
WINNEBAGO, NEBRASKA
Open the Hearing of annual policies review required by statute
Open at 4:15pm
The regular meeting of the Board of Education (the “Board”)
of Thurston County School District 0017 (Winnebago Public
A. Student Fees Policy (504.19)
Schools) in the State of Nebraska (the “District”) will be held at
B. Anti-Bullying Policy (504.20)
4:45 PM, on Monday, July 21st, 2025 in the regular meeting place
C. Acceptable Use of Computers, Technology and the
of the Board, the School Conference Room on Highway 77 & 75
Internet (606.06)
D. Student Use of Computers, Technology and the
Internet (606.06R
in the Village of Winnebago, Nebraska. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the offices of the
District Superintendent, located at Highway 77 & 75, 878-2224.
The meeting will be open to the attendance of the public. If the
E. Parental Involvement Policy (1005.03)
meeting needs to be rescheduled, the 1st rescheduled date and time
F. Policies and Procedures Public Law 81-874
is Monday, July 28th, 2025 at 4:45p.m. and the 2nd rescheduled date
(1005.05A)
Close the Hearing of policies reviewed annually
Close at 4:30pm
and time will be Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 11
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HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
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