June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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President Burklund called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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The audience was reminded that Open Meeting Laws would be followed.
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3. Motion to Excuse Board Member's Absence
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Motion by Matulka, second by Heyen to excuse the absence of Mary Benes. RCV 5-0. Motion Carried.
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4. District Mission Statement
The Raymond Central community is committed to providing a positive, challenging learning environment which prepares each individual to be a responsible citizen in an ever-changing society. |
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5. Consent Agenda
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Motion by Heyen, second by Lange to approve the consent agenda as presented including the regular meeting minutes of May 13, 2026; May financial statements; and monthly bills. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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5.1. Minutes of May 13, 2026 Meeting
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5.2. Financial Statement/Report
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5.3. Monthly Bills
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5.4. Policy Review
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6. Correspondence/Recognition
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Brielle Burcham and Tess Roubal- Earned a medal in Unified Track
Tavrin VanLaningham- Medaled in Pole Vault Alexa Otto- State Champion in High Jump Tavion Johnson and Wyatt Jelinek Shrine Bowl Football Conner Tice- Shrine Bowl Band Tony Kobza- Shrine Bowl Football Coach Superintendent Hanson reviewed the Professional Learning Schedule and Priorities for the 2026-2027 school year. Cheryl Rieck was recognized for her years of service. Bully Prevention Policy and Parental and Family Engagement Policy were reviewed per statutory requirement. |
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6.1. 2026-27 Professional Learning Schedule and Priorities
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6.2. Recognition
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6.3. Review Bully Prevention Policy and Parental and Family Engagement Policy
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7. Public Forum
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8. Reports
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8.1. Administrative Reports
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Submitted by Tony Kobza, Asst Jr-Sr High School Principal/Athletic Director
AD Newsletter I will include links to our weekly newsletter laying out the upcoming events as well as the successes from the previous week. Please take a look at them below with more in depth information: 5/17/26 Alexa Otto won the ALL CLASS GOLD medal at the State Track Meet in High Jump Tavrin VanLaningham placed 7th at State Track in the Pole Vault Brielle Burcham and Tess Roubal placed 8th at the State Unified Track Meet in Shot Put Wyatt Jelinek and Tavion Johnson competed in the Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game. Tony Kobza was an assistant coach. Connor Tice played in the Shrine Band. Facilities We moved and updated the senior pictures screen as well as updated the valedictorian and salutatorian plaques. We will continue to add to the Academic Wall with the help of the Teacher Leadership Team. We are working to design updated recognition for the banners in the gym as well as CTSO, Activities and Athletics historical recognition. Facilities/MTAF Field Construction Timeline:
Submitted by Abby Horbach, Asst Jr-Sr High School Principal With the school year now finished, the focus shifts to data collection and review while prepping for a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year (which honestly seems so crazy to say!!) Summer is such a valuable time for the important "behind-the-scenes" work to be completed that helps ensure our systems, procedures, and supports are in place before students and staff return in August. Last year, it felt like we were "building the ship as we sail" so to speak with all of our new initiatives. Now we refine and work on consistency! Currently, we are working through a review of the student handbook, updating policies and procedures to align with new state guidance and statutory requirements (mostly the Attendance Policy). In addition, we are continuing to evaluate and tweak our MTSS processes to ensure we are providing effective academic and behavioral supports for all students. Advisory and Intervention are also a big part of this! On May 26th and 27th, some of our team met to review responsibilities, determine duties and roles, and identify opportunities to streamline processes both building and district wide. These conversations will help improve efficiency, distribute workload more effectively, and strengthen collaboration across the building(s)! Summer is one of the most important times for proactive planning and continuous improvement. I am excited about the work already taking place and look forward to the opportunities ahead as we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year! Submitted by Elementary Principals Deb Kruse and Steve Rose As we close out the 2025-2026 school year, we have been actively engaged in ensuring a strong finish while simultaneously preparing for a successful start to the upcoming school year. Professional Development: DIBELS Benchmark Assessment Steve traveled to Kearney to participate in training on the new benchmark assessment system, DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills). Deb received training previously through ESU2. This training has equipped them with the knowledge necessary to implement the assessment with fidelity, support teachers in understanding data, and use results to drive early literacy instruction. We are preparing to lead building-level professional development to ensure staff are confident and prepared for implementation in the fall. Preparation for the 2026-2027 School Year Significant time has been dedicated to planning and preparation for next year. A key focus has been the development of the master schedule, ensuring that instructional time is maximized and aligned with district priorities. We are also reviewing staffing, student placement, and building systems to ensure a smooth and effective start to the year. New Teacher Training - August Planning is underway for August new teacher training. The training will include:
Submitted by Amanda Coufal, Director of Special Education State Track: Brielle Burcham and Tess Roubal were the first State Unified Track and Field qualifiers in school history! The duo competed in unified shot put on Thursday, May 21st at Burke Stadium and received 8th place. .png) .png) .png) |
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8.2. Student Board Member Report
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8.3. Superintendent's Report
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Superintendent Hanson reviewed the Rule10-Checklist & the Curriculum Review & Resource Adoption schedule. He also gave an update on summer projects happening at all three buildings.
Superintendent Hansen expanded on Ms. Horbach’s update about some of the team meeting on May 26th & 27th. He talked about using Gallup Strengths and how they learned to use those strengths to work better as a team as well as streamlining processes amongst buildings such as student registration. Tamara Roberts has been hired as the Food Service Coordinator. Alyssa Oakes has been hired as the Health Tech who will be primarily located at Valparaiso. Superintendent Hanson, Mr. Kobza, Ms. Horbach, Mr. Rose, Ms. Roussan, Mrs. Kring, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Dowding, & Ms. Mestl are attending the PLC at Work Institute in Des Moines Iowa on June 9th - 11th. |
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8.3.1. Classified Staff Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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8.3.2. NASB Monthly Update
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8.3.3. NRCSA Monthly Report
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8.3.4. Update on Superintendent Goals
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8.3.5. Safety Report
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8.3.6. Facilities Report
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8.3.7. Important Upcoming Dates
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8.4. Board Committee Reports
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8.4.1. Curriculum & American Civics Committee (Burklund-chair, Lange, Matulka)
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8.4.2. Facilities & Transportation Committee (Matulka-chair, Burklund, Lange)
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8.4.3. Finance Committee (Burklund-chair, Heyen, Lange)
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8.4.4. Negotiations Committee (Benes-chair, Heyen, Matulka)
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8.4.5. Policy Committee (Benes-chair, Brase, Heyen)
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9. Old Business
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10. New Business
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10.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Resolution Regarding the Approval of Staff Trainings.
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Motion by Brase, second by Matulka to approve the Resolution Regarding the Approval of Staff Trainings for the 2026-2027 school year. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Purchase of Replacement HMH Science Resources for Grades 9 -12.
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Motion by Matulka, second by Heyen to approve the Purchase of Replacement HMH Science Resources for Grades 9-12 at the cost of $27,883.48. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Purchase of Stem Scopes Science Resources for Grades 6-8.
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Motion by Lange, second by Brase to approve the to Approve the Purchase of Step Scopes Science Resources for Grades 6-8 at the cost of $11,028.71. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Purchase of TCI Social Studies Resources for Grades 6-12.
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Motion by Brase, second by Matulka to approve the purchase of TCI Social Studies Resources for Grades 6-12 at the cost of $45,494.50. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.5. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Annual Report.
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Motion by Matulka, second by Lange to approve the Annual Report. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.6. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the replacement of a compressor on the units above the gym.
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Motion by Brase, second by Heyen to approve the replacement of a compressor on the units above the gym at the cost of $17,827.80. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.7. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Purchase of Field Lights for the Softball/Baseball Field through the RCCF Lease Purchase.
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Motion by Heyen, second by Matulka to approve the Purchase of Field Lights for the Softball/Baseball Field through the RCCF Lease Purchase at a cost of $189,034.00. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.8. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Declare outdated Academic Books and School Furniture Surplus
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Motion by Brase, second by Lange to Declare outdated Academic Books and School Furniture Surplus. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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11. Next Regular Board Meeting
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A work session will be held on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The next regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at 5:30 PM. |
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12. Adjournment
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Motion by Matulka, second by Brase to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 PM. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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