July 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD WILL BE RECOGNIZED TO SPEAK AT THE BOARD TABLE. WHEN RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIR, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR COMMENTS. A MAXIMUM TIME LIMIT OF 5 MINUTES WILL BE ALLOWED FOR EACH AUDIENCE UNLESS AN EXCEPTION IS GRANTED BY THE CHAIR.
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1.1. Open Meetings Act
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A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board Room. The Board may meet in Closed Session to consider issues including, but not limited to 1) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate purchases, or litigation; 2) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; 3) investigative proceedings regarding allegations or misconduct; or 4) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person or persons. The vote to hold a Closed Session shall be taken in open session and the subject matter and reason for the session shall be included in the motion. The motion and the vote of each member of the Board and the time when the session commenced and concluded shall be recorded in the minutes. If the motion passes, the President will restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the Closed Session.
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2. CONSENT SECTION
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All matters listed under the Consent Section are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, the item(s) will be considered at the end of the Consent Section.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent section as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.1. Legality of Meeting
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Approve that all legal requirements have been met as to advance notice of this meeting to both individual Board Members and to the public. |
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2.2. Approval of Agenda
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Approval of the agenda as published/revised. Note that items can be removed or amended from the published agenda at this time but additions can be made only through an emergency resolution.
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2.3. Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
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2.4. Policy & Board Reports
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2.4.1. Option Enrollment
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2.4.2. Student Enrollment
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2.5. Personnel Reports
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2.5.1. Certified / Classified Monthly Personnel Report
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2.6. Business Reports
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2.6.1. Bill Listing
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2.6.2. Fund Reports
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2.7. Surplus/Salvage Items
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3. REPORT ITEMS
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3.1. FEA
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3.2. FHS Senior Survey Results
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3.3. District Budget Timeline
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4. ACTION ITEMS
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4.1. Board Items
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4.1.1. Board Policy Updates
Rationale:
Several policies were recently reviewed by the Policy Committee to update, replace or adopt based on new legislation and to create clarity.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the policy updates and waive the second reading so updates can be included in student and staff handbooks passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2. Elementary/Secondary Items
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4.2.1. 2025-2026 FPS Student Handbook Revisions: Elementary, Johnson Crossing, Middle School, High School, Pathfinder, Young Adult and Learning Center
Rationale:
See attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Student Handbooks for Elementary, Johnson Crossing, Middle School, High School, Pathfinder, Young Adult and Learning Center passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2.2. FHS Early Dismissal Request
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Fremont High School is requesting the following date for an early dismissal.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 1:15 pm dismissal See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an early dismissal request for Wednesday, March 25 at 1:15 pm passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2.3. JCAC/FMS Early Dismissal Request
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Johnson Crossing Academic Center and Fremont Middle School are requesting the following date for an early dismissal.
Friday, May 1, 2026 - 12:00 pm dismissal - JCAC 12:10 pm dismissal - FMS
See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the early dismissal request for JCAC and FMS on May 1, 2026 passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2.4. Fremont High School Donation Request
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Donation of science lab equipment from Fremont Beef to Fremont High School valued at $800.00.
See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the donation from Fremont Beef to Fremont High School, valued at $800 passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.3. Curriculum and Instruction Items
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4.3.1. IXL ELA & Math Intervention & Enrichment Subscription Request
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Fremont Public Schools has continued to develop our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in English Language Arts and Mathematics through the adoption of high quality instructional materials and the continued refinement of our instructional strategies for all students. As we continue to grow our MTSS to provide additional supports for students in need of intervention and / or enrichment to improve student outcomes, we have piloted the IXL Learning programs in both ELA and Math across multiple grade levels and programs K-8 to determine its effectiveness and efficiency for both students and teachers. IXL is an adaptive online supplemental learning system that includes diagnostic and progress monitoring assessments; curriculum, lessons and activities individualized to meet the students’ identified needs; and analytics and instructional resources for our teachers. Our pilot experiences for both students and teachers as well as observational feedback from our teachers who implemented the pilot programs was overwhelmingly positive. The administration requests your consideration to purchase the 5 year subscription July 2025- June 2030 at a cost not to exceed $358,719 paid in three installments of $171, 219 at time of purchase, $93,750 in 2026 and $93,750 in 2027 funded through depreciation fund and general budget. The Board, by approving this contract, is approving the contract documents, and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Assistant Superintendent or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Assistant Superintendent or a designee to sign, execute, and deliver the contract documents and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract and all associated documents related thereto on a day-to-day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district, and hereby designates the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, or another person as selected by the Assistant Superintendent or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under this agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the IXL ELA and Math intervention and enrichment subscription as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.4. Personnel Items
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4.4.1. 2025-2026 Employee Handbook Changes - Certified, Classified, Substitute
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See attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Certified and Classified Handbooks and Substitute Teacher Handbooks passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.4.2. Annual Staff Training
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In 2024 the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 1329 (2024) which requires an annual presentation to the Board of Education regarding required training including the estimated time for completion of each required training. Board Policy 4141 states: "At least annually, the administration will present to the Board the planned staff training as required by law. The Board will then approve those training requirements if the Board determines that the length of each training is reasonable." Following a brief presentation it is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Education approve the training/professional development plan for the 2025-26 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the training/professional development plan for the 2025-26 school year passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5. Business/Facility Items
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4.5.1. Tuition Rates 2025-2026
Rationale:
Student Tuition Rates for the 2025-2026 school year
See Attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2025-2026 Tuition Rates as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.2. Nutrition Services Uncollectable Debt
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Periodically based on auditors recommendation the District clears the Nutrition Services Fund of uncollectable debt. The mechanism outlined in rule and USDA guidelines requires the District’s General Fund to provide payment for the negative lunch balances. Negative lunch balances through July 10, 2025 are $31,818.18. It is the recommendation of the administration to clear the nutrition services fund uncollectable debt utilizing a transfer from the general fund.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the administration to transfer $31,818.18 from the general fund to the nutrition services fund to clear outstanding student debt passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5. CLOSED SESSION
Recommended Motion(s):
Fremont Public Schools Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice. Motion to go into Closed Session passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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