March 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Open Meetings Act
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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1.4. School District Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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1.5. Roll Call
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Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the absence of: Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2. Awards and Special Recognition
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communication from the Public
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3.1. WEA
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrators
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4.1.1. Secondary Principal/AD Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brenn
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4.1.2. Director of Student Services Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Zach
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4.1.3. Superintendent/Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Farup
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4.2. Board Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
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4.2.1. Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Lundahl
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4.2.2. Building, Sites & Transportation
Speaker(s):
Haglund
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4.2.3. Business & Finance
Speaker(s):
Dorcey
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4.2.4. American Civics, Curriculum & Technology
Speaker(s):
Driskell
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4.2.5. Negotiations & Public Relations
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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4.2.6. Strategic Planning
Speaker(s):
Riewer
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5. Discussion and Action Items
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5.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1.1. Minutes of the previous meeting
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5.1.2. Financial Reports
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5.2. Take action to approve certified teacher resignations.
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Recommended Motion(s):
I move to accept the resignations of certified teachers Megan Virgil and Caitlin Smith. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.3. Discuss and take appropriate action on the superintendent and IT director's recommendation of Chromebook purchases for the 2026-2027 school year.
Speaker(s):
Farup and Ziska
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Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve technology purchases as presented, not to exceed $50,000 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.4. Hold for discussion and take appropriate action on the superintendent's proposed 2026-2027 school calendar.
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the superintendent's proposed 2026-2027 school calendar as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.5. Hold for discussion and take necessary action to define the scope of the Preschool Program for the 2026-2027 school year and update Policy 6040 accordingly to reflect any program changes.
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the proposed revision to Policy 6040 - Preschool Program to increase the allowable enrollment in the four-year-old preschool program from 20 students to 40 students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.6. Hold for discussion and take appropriate action on an administrative recommendation to approve the initial certified employment contracts:
Madeline Elworth- Elementary Teacher Berlin Kluever- Elementary Teacher Sarah Bodlak- 4-year-old Preschool Teacher
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the initial certified employment contract for Madeline Elworth- Elementary Teacher,
Berlin Kluever- Elementary Teacher and Sarah Bodlak- 4-year-old Preschool Teacher Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.7. Discussion and possible action regarding the review of the 3000 Series Board Policies for Wakefield Community Schools. The Board will review this policy series in accordance with the district’s established policy review cycle and may take appropriate action following discussion.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the review of the Board Policy 3000 series as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.8. Discussion and possible action regarding the revision of Board Policy 4040: Policies and Procedures Regarding Classified Staff. The proposed revisions update and clarify several operational practices related to classified staff employment, leave, and benefits. The Board will review the proposed revisions and may take appropriate action on the updated policy.
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the revision of Board Policy 4040 - Policies and Procedures Regarding Classified Staff, as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.9. Hold for discussion and take appropriate action on an equipment purchase.
Speaker(s):
Farup and Zach
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that the Board of Education enter into closed session in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing matters that may involve confidential student information, including information related to a student receiving special education services, and for the protection of the public interest and to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
I move to approve the purchase of special education equipment as presented by the administration. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.10. Hold for discussion and take appropriate action on the recommendation from the Superintendent to set the pay schedule for current Classified Staff hired for the 2026-2027 school year.
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to go into a closed session to discuss the salary, duties, and hourly wage increases of classified staff for the 2026-2027 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Move to approve the recommendation from the Superintendent to set the pay schedule for current Classified Staff for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.11. Discussion and possible action regarding the superintendent’s recommendation for administrative contracts for the 2026–2027 school year. The Board may review the proposed contracts and take appropriate action following discussion.
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that the Board of Education enter into closed session in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing administrative contracts and related personnel matters for the protection of the public interest and to prevent needless injury to the reputation of individuals. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
I move to approve the 2026-2027 administrative contract for Matt Brenn, Secondary Principal, as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
I move to approve the 2026-2027 administrative contract for Angela Zach, Director of Student Services, as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
I move to approve the 2026-2027 administrative contract for Allie Holcomb, School Psychologist, as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
I move to approve the 2026-2027 administrative contract for Scott Hansen, Activities Director, as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. Upcoming Dates and Times
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6.1. Set the date and time for the next regular meeting
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7. Adjournment
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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