January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
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Executive/Closed Session may be necessary during this meeting for either: 1) Protection of the public interest; or, 2) The prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. Recognition of Visitors: The Board of Education encourages citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to address the Board at its regular meetings. Such opportunities will ordinarily be limited to the, “Communications from the Public” section of the meeting. When there are several persons who wish to address the Board at a meeting, the Board President shall have the authority to limit the amount of time provided to each speaker. In compliance with Nebraska statute 84-1412 the Open Meetings Act is posted within the meeting room. |
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1.2. Roll Call
Rationale:
Excuse absent board members
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1.3. Acknowledge meeting notice and announcement
Rationale:
Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on January 8, 2026. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and First State Bank in Filley.
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1.4. Election of Board President
Rationale:
2025: Shawn Mencl
2026: ______________ |
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1.5. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
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Each month, we highlight the amazing things that are happening at Freeman Public Schools. This month, we would like to recognize the Freeman Public School Board of Education. Members are Tiffany Buhr, Kyle Dorn, Eldon Ideus, AJ Wiese, Shawn Mencl, and Myron Schoen.
The week of January 25th will serve as School Board Recognition Week in Nebraska. Thank you for serving the school district and patrons of Freeman. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the district. |
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1.6. Communication from the Public
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1.7. Election of Officers
Rationale:
Vice President:
2025: Kyle Dorn 2026: ________________________ Treasurer: 2025: Eldon Ideus 2026: ________________________ Secretary: 2025: Tiffany Buhr 2026: ________________________ |
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1.7.1. Election of Vice-President
Rationale:
2025: Kyle Dorn
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1.7.2. Election of Treasurer
Rationale:
2025: Eldon Ideus
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1.7.3. Election of Secretary
Rationale:
2025: Tiffany Buhr
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1.8. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Rationale:
Holly Klein has been serving as the recording secretary and has consented to serve another term. I recommend the BOE appoint Holly Klein as the recording secretary.
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1.9. Standing Committees
Rationale:
2025:
American Civics: Buhr, Wiese, Schoen Facilities: Buhr, Wiese, Mencl Curriculum: Buhr, Dorn, Schoen Negotiations: Ideus, Dorn, Mencl Transportation: Ideus, Wiese, Schoen |
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1.10. Temporary Committees
Rationale:
Foundation: Buhr, Mencl
Media Advisory: Ideus, Wiese Wellness: Mencl, Schoen School Improvement: Ideus, Dorn Extracurricular: Dorn, Ideus, Wiese |
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1.11. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $167,318.51 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $12,806.22 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $2173.90 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $544,964.81 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Commendations:
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1.12. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.12.1. N/A
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1.12.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action to review and approve Board of Education Code of Ethics
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3.2. Adopt the 2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
Rationale:
January 14
February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 |
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to pay annual dues to the Nebraska Association of Schools Boards in the amount of $4,495.
Rationale:
Membership renewal notices were given to districts. NASB offers a 2% discount for all annual dues received prior to April 1. The discounted rate for Freeman is $4,495. Last year, the cost was $4,426.
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of SparqData meeting subscription and negotiations software in the amount of $4,500.
Rationale:
Annual Renewal:
Sparq Meetings: $2,700 Sqarq Negotiations: $1,800 - Increase of $100 for Sparq Meetings from last year
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3.5. Appoint Superintendent as the district's Title IX Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator
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3.6. Consideration and possible action to review and approve policies 5005, 5006, 5007, 5009, 5010, 5011, 5012, 5014
Rationale:
Monthly Policy Review
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3.7. Consideration and possible action relating to Superintendent goals.
Rationale:
Freeman Public Schools
2026 Superintendent Goals *DRAFT Evaluation Standard: Mission, Vision, and Goals Goal: The superintendent works collaboratively with the Board to define, adopt, and institute the district mission, vision, and goals to ensure a high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student. Strategies:
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3.8. Consideration and possible action to review and approve bids for South Gym Bleacher Project
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
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Superintendents Report |
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4.2. School Improvement
Rationale:
No Report
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4.3. Facilities
Rationale:
Facilities Update
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4.4. Transportation
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Transportation Update
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4.5. Negotiations
Rationale:
February:
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4.6. Extra Curricular
Rationale:
No Report
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4.7. Board of Education
Rationale:
NRCSA Legislative Forum is on February 26th. Please let me know if you would like to attend.
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: February 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 9th
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6. Adjournment
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