October 13, 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. Special Programs/Program Participation
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3.3. Summer School Update
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3.4. American Civics Committee - Meeting of the Whole
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4. ACTION ITEMS
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4.1. Board Items
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4.1.1. Board Policy 5006/51A.2a - 2026-2027 Option Enrollment Capacity
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See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resolution for specific standards for the acceptance or rejection of option enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.2. Update Board Policy 3130/35E Purchasing Policies
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The changes to Policy 3130/35E include increasing the current threshold from $10,000 to $30,000 (item #1), which allows the administration authorization to purchase any items specifically budgeted which has a sales price between $0.00 and $30,000. Additionally, this will also change the threshold in item #2 to read $30,000 - $100,000. The cost of doing normal business has increased since this policy was last revised, and we are oftentimes having to delay purchases for routine items.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the changes to Board Policy 3130/35E and waive the second reading 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. FHS Fanuc Robot Purchase
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The High School Mechatronics program is requesting approval for the purchase of a fenceless FANUC robot arm and conveyor. The robot will be used in the Advanced Manufacturing class. This equipment will accommodate more courses and advanced programming. The use of this robot can lead to industry certification and dual credit, along with directly relating to real-world industry applications in Fremont manufacturing plants.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of a fenceless ER-4iA FANUC robot for $40,375.00 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. Confirming Action: Comprehensive State Literacy Grant Lexia & TNTP
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Fremont Public Schools received the Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant (CLSD) in August of 2025 focused on evidenced based instruction for the improvement of literacy outcomes for our students. As a part of this work in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Education, we are building upon the K-4 Science of Reading work we began four years ago based upon Lexia Learning LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). LETRS is comprehensive professional learning designed to provide early childhood and elementary educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction — phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. In addition, FPS is partnering with TNTP for the Secondary Science of Reading course and support for teachers and administrators in grades 5-12.The course helps secondary educators gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the needs of students with gaps in their literacy instruction using evidence-based instructional practices The administration requests confirming action of the Lexia Learning LETRS Certified Facilitator training for $159,984.00 and LETRS Administrator Training for $3,750.00 and approval for the TNTP Secondary Science of Reading Course and Support for $279,940.00 all funded by the CLSD Grant.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to confirm and approve the purchases 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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4.5. Business/Facility Items
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4.5.1. FHS AHU/ACCU Coil Replacement
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Over the summer multiple compressors quit working, causing the FHS Science wing to have no air conditioning for a week. The FPS Facilities and Maintenance Team worked with a mechanical contractor to get the units running at 50% capacity. The temporary fix has worked through the first quarter of school and all spaces were able to be air conditioned. Morrissey Engineering created specifications to update the 25 year old HVAC in that area to connect it to the geothermal well system. This part of the building was not renovated during the 2021 bond projects. Bids were received on October 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. for the Fremont Public Schools - High School AHU/ACCU Coil Replacement project. The scope of the project includes the replacement of the existing condensing unit, air handling unit coil, and associated temperature controls. Six bids were received. The low base bid was submitted by Fluid Mechanical in the amount of $201,000. It is the recommendation of the administration to approve the project at a not to exceed price of $201,000.00 with the work being completed by Fluid Mechanical. The source of funds will be the Special Building Fund. The Board, by approving this purchase 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 Associate Superintendent or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate 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 Director of Facilities, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under this agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the FHS AHU/ACCU Coil Replacement as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.2. Recognition of FEA as Bargaining Unit for 2027-2028 Contract Year
Rationale:
See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to recognize the FEA as the exclusive bargaining agent for non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2027-2028 contract year 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. Settlement Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the settlement agreement with 405 W Washington Street passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7. 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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