July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting
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1. Public Hearings
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The Board will conduct public hearings for the purpose of receiving comments on policies presented for an annual review:
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2. Call to Order
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3. Open Meetings Act
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This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting at a location accessible to members of the public.
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4. Public Notice
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Per board policy 2008-Meetings, advance notice of all board meetings, other than emergency meetings, shall be publicized 48 hours or more in advance of the meeting in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. Meeting notices may also be posted on the school district website and posted in three prominent places in the school district.
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5. Roll Call
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6. Excuse Absences of Board Members
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7. Approval of the Agenda
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8. Pledge of Allegiance
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9. Public Comments
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Instructions for those who wish to speak during Public Comment:
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of citizen participation in school district matters. In order to assure citizens are heard and board meetings are conducted effectively and in an organized manner, a Public Comment period will be scheduled at some meetings. A Public Comment sign-in sheet is located on the table near the entrance and your name and topic must be entered on the sheet prior to the start of the meeting. If you are planning to speak about a personnel or a student matter involving an individual, please understand that the district has complaint procedures to address such complaints and concerns. The Board requests that you follow the policy and procedures before commenting on these matters to the Board. Board members will not respond to any questions you ask or comments about individual staff members or students, but may direct your concerns to the appropriate administrator for further review. Each speaker shall be allowed a maximum of five minutes, and not more than twenty minutes will be allowed for a specific topic. Policy 2009-Procedure for Addressing the Board is made available in the meeting room. Comments:
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10. Administrative Reports
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A written report has been submitted by the superintendent.
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11. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is used to help the efficiency of the meeting by allowing the Board to approve items such as prior meeting minutes, general business of noncontroversial nature, or routine communication. The Consent Agenda for this meeting includes:
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12. Committee Reports
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Reports from the following committee(s):
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13. Business Items
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13.1. Policy 5018-Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices
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The Legislature passed LB 71 and LB 428, which amended sections of state statues §79-530 through §79-533, which directs that each school district shall annually review its policy outlining how the school district will provide access to parents regarding curriculum materials, courses, testing, surveys, assemblies, and other instructional activities. The policy has been revised to comply with LB 71, which provides greater access to parental involvement practices, and LB428, which added requirements to surveys administered through schools. A public hearing on this policy was held prior to the start of the board meeting. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on proposed revisions to policy 5018-Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices.
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13.2. Policy 5045-Student Fees
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On an annual basis, the board shall review fees charged to students as part of curricular or extracurricular programs and make revisions as recommended by administration or as mandated by state or federal guidelines. A public hearing on this policy was held prior to the start of the board meeting. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on the proposed revisions to policy 5045-Student Fees.
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13.3. Policy 5054-Student Bullying
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On an annual basis, the board shall review its policy on student bullying and make revisions as mandated by state statute or recommended by legal counsel. A public hearing on this policy was held prior to the start of the board meeting. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action to affirm or revise policy 5054-Student Bullying.
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13.4. Policy 5057-District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
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Title I of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires schools to develop a written parent and family engagement policy. These policies describe the means for carrying out the activities required by ESSA to involve families in the academic achievement of their students who qualify for such services. A public hearing on this policy was held prior to the start of the board meeting. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action to affirm or revise policy 5057-District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
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13.5. Handbook Revisions for 2025-26
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On an annual basis, all handbooks are reviewed by the administration and revised to include all updates as mandated by state and federal guidelines, and district policy. The school handbooks presented have been revised and are in alignment with board policy, state statute, legal recommendations, or state and federal requirements. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on the proposed handbook revisions as presented.
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13.6. Policy Updates - KSB School Law
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This is the second installment of the annual policy updates provided by KSB School Law in response to recent changes in state statutes, new laws, state or federal regulations, or the impacts of federal or state court cases that impact school operations. Proposed revisions also include policies that have been previously acted on by the board in earlier agenda items tonight. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on these proposed policy revisions:
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13.7. Student Meal Prices for 2025-26
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On an annual basis, the board must approve meal and food costs for students and staff members in accordance with federal and state requirements. The proposed meal prices are based on vendor/supplier costs and requirements within the National School Lunch Program. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on proposed meal and food costs for the 2025-26 school year.
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13.8. Authorization of Bank Account Signer
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The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action to approve the removal of Mr. Rex Pfeil and authorize Mr. Brett Schwartz as the signer for the following bank accounts effective July 1, 2025:
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13.9. Board Authorization of Agents or Representatives
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The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action to authorize the following representatives or agents:
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13.10. Junior High Speech
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At the June board meeting, public comment was taken in support of adding junior high speech as an extracurricular activity.
The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on the proposal to add junior high speech as an extracurricular activity. |
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13.11. Weight Room HVAC
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The proposed motions ensure the continued safe and effective operation of the weight room by replacing the HVAC unit and, if necessary, its 3-phase electrical converter.
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14. Discussion and Informational Items
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Items for discussion, information, or consideration - no action to be taken:
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15. Next Board Meeting
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The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm in the high school media center.
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16. Adjournment
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