Public Meeting Agenda: April 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - Roll Call

II. Recognition of Visitors

II.A. Presentation - Parent Engagement & Title I - Nancy Nelson & Amber Porter

II.B. Lacie Wright - Americanism

II.C. HEA Report

II.D. Student Council Report

II.E. Public Forum

Attachments: (1)

Instructions for those who wish to speak during Public Forum

6/4/2024 at 10:16 AM

III. Board of Education Committee Reports

III.A. American Civics Committee - Opportunity for Public Testimony on Social Studies Curriculum

Attachments: (1)

11 21 Curriculum Guide - Social Studies

3/8/2023 at 10:41 AM

IV. Business Items

IV.A. Action Items

IV.A.1. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Passed with a motion by Alex McClymont and a second by Nick Wells.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.1.a. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Minutes - March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting and April 8, 2025 Special Meeting

Attachments: (2)

3 25 Board Minutes

3/20/2025 at 1:44 PM
4 8 25 Special Board Minutes

4/21/2025 at 4:03 PM

IV.A.1.b. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Warrants/Bills

IV.A.1.c. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Treasurer's Report

IV.A.1.d. Excuse Absent Board Members

IV.A.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Bill(s) from InSPIRe - Holdrege, LLC

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve payment of the bill(s) from InSPIRe - Holdrege, LLC. Passed with a motion by Teresa Kroll and a second by Chris McQuillan.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Textbook and Curriculum Purchases

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve textbook and curriculum materials purchases for the area of science, as recommended by the Curriculum Advisory Committee in the amount of $138,177.46, as presented, with administrative discretion for minor adjustments as needed. Passed with a motion by Samantha Minnick and a second by Alex McClymont.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Technology Purchases

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve technology related purchases, as recommended by the Curriculum Advisory Committee in the amount of $120,261.15, as presented, with administrative discretion for minor adjustments as needed. Passed with a motion by Nick Wells and a second by Alex McClymont.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2025-26 Occupational and Physical Therapy Services Contract

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve a contract for 2025-26 Occupational and Physical Therapy services with InSPIRE - Holdrege, LLC, as presented. Passed with a motion by Nick Wells and a second by Chris McQuillan.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on HPS Foundation Grant Applications

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve 2025 HPS Foundation Teacher Grant Applications totaling $4,905.68 based on the recommendation of the HPS Foundation Committee as follows: Sarah DeWald - Sensory Equipment for HES Special Education $1,705.50; Ashley Maloley - HES Library Coding Technology Activities for PK-4 Students $2,985.33; and Darla Windholz - Culinary Tools for HHS $214.85. Passed with a motion by Teresa Kroll and a second by Samantha Minnick.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Resignation of Certificated Staff

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to accept the resignation of the following certificated staff effective at the end of the 2024-25 contract year: Ashlynn McLain, early childhood education preschool teacher; and Shana Orr, Director of Special Education and Early Childhood Education Passed with a motion by Chris McQuillan and a second by Alex McClymont.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Employment of Noncertificated Staff

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the employment of the following noncertificated/classified staff for the 2025-26 school year - Tonya Robinson and Allegra Woollen, paraeducators. Passed with a motion by Chris McQuillan and a second by Brian Rust.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.9. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Employment of Certificated/Professional Staff

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the employment of the following certificated staff with projected assignments for the 2025-26 school year: Jordyn DeVries, Kindergarten; and Sara Myers, early childhood education preschool. Passed with a motion by Samantha Minnick and a second by Teresa Kroll.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A.10. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2025-26 Administrative Contract

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve a 2025-26 administrative contract for Casey Klein, Director of Special Education & Early Childhood Education, as presented. Passed with a motion by Samantha Minnick and a second by Chris McQuillan.

April 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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