July 15, 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 Meetings Laws would be followed.
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3. Motion to Excuse Board Member's Absence
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Motion by Brase, second by Matulka to excuse the absence of Larry Heyen. RCV 4-0. 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. Annual Public Hearing on Student Fees Policy 5416
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6. Annual Public Hearing on Parental-Community Involvement in Schools Policy 6400
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7. Consent Agenda
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Motion by Matulka, second by Benes to approve the consent agenda as presented including the regular meeting minutes of June 8, 2026; June financial statements; and monthly bills. RCV 4-0. Motion Carried.
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7.1. Minutes of Monday, June 8th, 2026 Meeting
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7.2. Financial Statement/Report
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7.3. Monthly Bills
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7.4. Policy Review
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8. Correspondence/Recognition
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Kate and Coleman Field - 6th Place in the Annual Chapter Activities Presentation at the FBLA Leadership Conference.
Our RC Band participated in the Valparaiso and Ceresco Parades and did a great job. Superintendent Hansen noted that high school students and coaches/sponsors ran games and activities for younger kids at Ceresco Days and it was great to see their involvement in community events. |
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8.1. Mentoring Program Update
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8.2. Summer Project Update
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Superintendent Hanson discussed the hard work the maintenance and custodial staff has done this summer and the great job they are doing to make our school buildings look their best.
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9. Public Forum
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10. Reports
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10.1. Administrative Reports
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10.2. Student Board Member Report
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10.3. Superintendent's Report
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Superintendent Hanson reviewed his personal, sick, and vacation time used from the 2025-2026 school year.
Superintendent Hanson discussed updating the school website and the work being done to make it more user friendly and up to date. Superintendent Hanson presented a visual he created called Vacation Planner. This is a guide for families to utilize long weekends or school breaks to take vacations, with the goal being that student attendance will improve with less families taking vacations while school is in session. Superintendent Hanson discussed a change in vision due to a price increase in the current coverage and a new plan available through BlueCross BlueShield. Superintendent Hanson talked about a new partnership with UNL. |
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10.3.1. Classified Staff Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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10.3.2. NASB Monthly Update
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10.3.3. NRCSA Monthly Report
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10.3.4. Update on Superintendent Goals
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10.3.5. Safety Report
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10.3.6. Facilities Report
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10.3.7. Important Upcoming Dates
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10.4. Board Committee Reports
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10.4.1. Curriculum & American Civics Committee (Burklund-chair, Lange, Matulka)
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10.4.2. Facilities & Transportation Committee (Matulka-chair, Burklund, Lange)
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10.4.3. Finance Committee (Burklund-chair, Heyen, Lange)
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10.4.4. Negotiations Committee (Benes-chair, Heyen, Matulka)
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10.4.5. Policy Committee (Benes-chair, Brase, Heyen)
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11. Old Business
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12. New Business
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12.1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Certificated Staff hire(s)/reassignment(s)/resignation(s).
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Motion by Benes, second by Brase to approve New Hires: Callie Cockburn, Substitute Teacher; Ben Scheef, Assistant Basketball; Jacob Hancock, Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Assistant Softball Coach and Assistant Boys Basketball Coach;
Bryce Karlin, Secondary PE Health Teacher, Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach. Resignations: Jackson Hilyard- Secondary Social Studies; Trace Baasch- Secondary P.E. RCV 4-0. Motion Carried. |
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12.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Re-Affirm the 5000's and Approve the Changes to Policies, Forms and Handbook Updates/Changes as Presented.
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Motion by Benes, second by Matulka to Re-Affirm the 5000's and Approve the Changes to Policies, Forms and Handbook Updates/Changes as Presented. RCV 4-0. Motion Carried.
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12.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Breakfast and Lunch Prices for the 2026-27 School Year.
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Superintendent Hanson proposed an increase to breakfast, lunch and milk prices for students and adults at an increase of $0.20 per meal for students, $0.25 per meal for adults and $0.05 for milk. Another option of a lower increase this year with a similar increase next year was discussed.
Motion by Matulka to increase student breakfast and lunch meals $0.10, adult meals increase $0.15 and milk $0.05. This brings new prices as follows: Elementary Breakfast: $1.90, Elementary Lunch: $2.90, Secondary Breakfast: $1.95, Secondary Lunch: $3.10, Adult Breakfast: $2.90, Adult Lunch: $4.40, Milk $0.55. Second by Brase. RCV 4-0. Motion carried. |
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12.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Co-Curricular Salary Schedule
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Mrs. Enevoldsen discussed the Co-Curricular salary schedule changes.
Motion by Benes, second by Matulka to approve the Co-Curricular Salary Schedule as presented. RCV 4-0. Motion Carried. |
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12.5. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to accept upon review Parental-Community Involvement in Schools Policy 6400 and Student Fee Policy 5416
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Motion by Benes, second by Matulka to accept the Parental-Community Involvement in Schools Policy 6400 and Student Fee Policy 5416. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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12.6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve a MOU with Family Services.
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Motion by Brase, second by Matulka to Approve a MOU with Family Services. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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12.7. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2026-2027 Propane Bid
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Motion by Matulka, second by Benes to approve a 2026-2027 Propane Bid from Otte Oil as presented. RCV 4-0. Motion Carried.
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12.8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Select a Design Firm Regarding District Building Needs.
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Motion by Matulka, second by Brase to select the Design Firm BCDM for District Building Needs. RCV 3-1. Motion Carried.
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12.9. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2026-2027 Milk Bid
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Motion by Brase, second by Benes to approve the 2026-2027 Milk Bid from Hiland Dairy Foods. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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12.10. Discuss, Consider, and take Action to approve the contract with Shaw, Hull, & Navarrette Certified Public Accountants for the 2025-26 SY Audit.
Discussion:
Motion by Matulka, second by Benes to approve the contract with Shaw, Hull, & Navarrette Certified Public Accountants for the 2025-26 SY Audit. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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12.11. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to renew board membership in NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community School Association)
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Motion by Benes, second by Matulka to renew board membership in NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community School Association). RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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13. Next Regular Board Meeting
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The next regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
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14. Adjournment
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Motion by Matulka, second by Brase to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 PM. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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