January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session

Rationale:  Purpose:  to discuss and provide direction related to handbooks and policies, including, but not limited to, attendance, professional development scholarships for teachers/staff, and guests for school dances. The work session is for discussion and advisement purposes. No formal business will be conducted.

Rationale:  We have and continue to receive feedback regarding the attendance policy.  The Principals will be in attendance to share how the policy is carried out.  I have had direct discussions with the Superintendents at Valentine, Rock County, and West Holt on how they handle attendance in their districts. In addition, the Board and others can share input regarding the policy and procedures.  

If found necessary, adjustments can be made within the handbook as the Board policy for attendance allows for some local control and flexibility.  However, there are expectations by NDE and the state in reporting attendance. 

Rationale:  The Board would like to discuss how it can support Teachers and Staff in their professional development beyond the typical PD that is planned and offered by the district.  For example, this could be a conference that is out of state that would allow for the teacher/staff member to gain valuable knowledge to share with colleagues upon return.

The purpose here would be to discuss what this program could look like and the parameters involved to manage it.

Rationale:  This will be an opportunity to discuss how dates/guests (who do not attend AHS as their primary HS) are handled and whether any adjustments to the procedure for "out of town" guests is to be made in the handbook moving forward. 

Rationale:  In compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, the Board will allow for public comment as per Board Policy 204.12.

President Wilkins will have the liberty to manage public comment according to policy 204.12.

Rationale:  This will be a final opportunity to allow the Board to provide input and direction to the administrative team regarding topics discussed.  Should further official action be required, those items would appear on future agendas at the regular board meeting(s) for formal board consideration.