September 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM - Board Meeting

Summary:  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.

Summary:  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.

• Publication: Meeting notice was published in the Wahoo Newspaper on Friday, September 5, 2025
• Postings:  Meeting notice was posted at the entrance of Yutan High School, Yutan Elementary School, Yutan Post Office, First State Bank-Yutan, and on the Yutan Public Schools web page on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
• Agenda: The agenda is kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent’s office during normal business hours, and is posted on the school website in advance of the scheduled meeting. The agenda may not be altered later than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting.  The order of the items on the agenda may be changed by the board at or during the meeting.

Summary:  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:

• Foundation Information:
• Booster Club Information:
• General Public Comments:

Summary:  Written reports have been submitted from the elementary principal, high school principal, activities director, student services director, and superintendent.  Each administrator will make comments on their respective report:

• Elementary Principal
• High School Principal
• Activities Director
• Superintendent

Summary:  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:

1. Minutes from the August  Board Meeting
2. Treasurer’s Report and Claims

Summary:  Reports from the following committee(s):

• BGT did not meet this month — Mr. Schwartz provided the committee members with an update on current projects via email.  
• Finance Committee: Met on Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 12:00 pm via Zoom 

Summary: 

Items for discussion, information, or consideration - no action to be taken:

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Summary:  Based on guidance from Marcia Herring, NASB, and our recent goal-setting discussion, it is recommended that the board consider beginning with a single goal that carries the greatest urgency and impact. 

Summary:  The NASB Area Meeting on September 24, 2025 in Fremont is an important opportunity for board members to engage in professional development and connect with colleagues from across the region. The evening includes a legislative update, training sessions, and a networking dinner with awards and recognition. Participation ensures our board stays informed on statewide issues, strengthens our governance skills, and represents our district in regional conversations. With registration closing on September 18, 2025, it is important to confirm attendance now.

Summary:  Attending the State Education Conference is an important opportunity for board members to engage in professional development, receive timely policy updates, and strengthen our district’s representation in statewide discussions.

Summary:  The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for xxxix at 6:00pm in the high school media center.