February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Notice of Open Meeting Act - Posted
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3. Motion to excuse absent board members
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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5. Approval of the agenda
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
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6.1.1. Minutes of prior meeting(s)
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6.1.2. Treasurer's report
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6.1.3. Receipts
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6.1.4. Expenditures
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6.1.5. Claims for payment
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7. Public Comment:
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8. Reports
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8.1. Committee:
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8.1.1. Policy
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Committee met 1-21-26. Reviewed some of the 2000-series policies, and those updated policies are presented in an action item later.
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8.1.2. Building and Grounds
Discussion:
Committee met 2-4-26. Discussed Exeter 1914 building demolition and the two bids received for that project. The committee recommended Broken Arrow Demolition for the project. Asbestos remediation has been sent for bid. Roof repairs in the 1940s building at Friend were reviewed. Heartland Roofing gave the committee a six-year restoration plan for that space. The FCS room remodel will be put on hold. Repairs at the Exeter football field will be undertaken. Will get quotes to remove several trees in west Friend parking lot.
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8.2. Administration
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8.2.1. Elementary Principal's Report
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Mrs. Kroll reviewed the Blue River Cohort, and reported that two elementary teaching positions have been filled. She surveyed her staff at end of the first semester, and presented the results to the board.
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8.2.2. Secondary Principal's Report
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Mrs. Stutzman discussed ACT practice, new FCS hire, and presented some Honor Roll facts. Upcoming events were reviewed.
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8.2.3. Superintendent
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Mr. Anderson discussed NRCSA conference, work based learning updates, and three open teaching positions have all been filled. Deb Hulse will be retiring from her custodial position. Summer maintenance projects are being scheduled. Financials remain on target.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. Consolidation Discussion
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Reviewed any concerns of the board.
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9.2. Superintendent Goal Setting
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Mr. Anderson summarized three goals for the upcoming year after reviewing the evaluation and comments, and shared them with the Board. He will provide updates in May and October on progress towards those goals.
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9.3. Discussion on the old Exeter High School Building
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It was agreed to publish a news article about the demolition of the Exeter high school building. It will give a recap of the issues with the building and the reasoning behind the decision to demo it.
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Approve the resignation of Kelsey Horne, Mallory Gregory and Jarod Belden effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
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10.2. Approval of Superintendent goals for next evaluation cycle.
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10.3. Consideration and Possible Action and Review of policies 2000-2440.
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10.4. Approve bid by Broken Arrow Excavating for the demolition of the old Exeter Building.
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10.5. Approve asbestos abatement project for the old Exeter school.
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10.6. Approve the initial employment contract for Cameryn Brandt for the 2026-27 EMF school year.
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10.7. Approve the initial employment contract for Brielle Ricenbaw for the 2026-27 EMF school year.
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10.8. Approve the initial employment contract for Haley Johnson for the 2026-27 EMF school year.
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11. Next Meeting:
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Next meeting will be Monday, March 9th, at 7:30pm in Friend.
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12. Adjournment
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