August 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
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
Discussion:
The audience was reminded that Open Meeting Laws would be followed.
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3. Motion to Excuse Board Member's Absence
Discussion:
Motion by Heyen, second by Benes to excuse the absence of Derek Matulka. 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
Discussion:
Motion by Brase, second by Lange to approve the consent agenda as presented including the regular meeting minutes of July 15, 2026; the July financial statement; and the July monthly bills.
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5.1. Minutes of the July 15, 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
Discussion:
The family of Kim Hudson was recognized for their successful school supply fundraiser in memory of Kim. The fundraiser was very successful and will provide many students with supplies for school throughout the school district.
Melissa Nierman was recognized for receiving the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Scholarship. |
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6.1. Beginning Of The Year Report
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6.2. Administrator Roles and Responsibilites
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Discussion:
The updated District Organization Chart was discussed with an emphasis on the duties of Tony Kobza, Abby Horbach, Tom Brinkman, Amanda Coufal, Steve Rose, Deb Kruse and Andrew Placke.
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6.3. Technology Report
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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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8.2. Student Board Member Report
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8.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanson discussed the Nebraska Leads Literacy Program, a grant-funded program that is a multi-year professional learning initiative by the Nebraska Department of Education designed to align leadership development with evidence-based reading instruction.
Superintendent Hanson talked about how time was spent at Admin Days in Kearny. An update was given by Superintendent Hansen on the budget process. |
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8.3.1. Classified Staff Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
Discussion:
Ianthe Coover was hired to be the head cook at the high school and Kimberly Culver was hired to be the head cook at Ceresco. Both have experience as school cooks previously.
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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
Discussion:
Standard Response Protocol Training with Deputy Piitz was done with school staff at the back to school all staff meeting on August 5th as well as with secondary students on the first day of school.
New lights have been installed on the school driveways and are almost ready to be turned on. The school is working with Lancaster County to add signage on Agnew Road marking the school entrances. |
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8.3.6. Facilities Report
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8.3.7. Important Upcoming Dates
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There will be a School Board Work Session on August 31st at 5:30.
There will be a NASB Area Meeting in Fremont on September 23rd. |
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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 Cooperative Agreement with Parkview Christian for Baseball and Lincoln Lutheran for Soccer.
Discussion:
Motion by Brase, second by Burklund to approve the Cooperative Agreement with Parkview Christian for Baseball and Lincoln Lutheran for Soccer as presented. RCV 5-0. Motion Carried.
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10.2. Discuss,Consider, and take Necessary action for the approval of the additional property tax authority of 6%, which is afforded as a consideration through legislation.
Discussion:
Motion by Benes, second by Brase to approve the additional property tax authority of 6%, which is afforded as a consideration through legislation. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Payment to ALICAP for Insurance Services
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Motion by Heyen, second by Benes to approve the payment to ALICAP for Insurance Sevices as presented. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve a transfer to the Activities and Athletics Account
Discussion:
Motion by Brase, second by Lange to approve a transfer of $100,000 to the Activities Athletics Account. RCV 5-0. Motion Carried.
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10.5. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the transfer to the Hot Lunch Account
Discussion:
Motion by Brase, second by Heyen to approve the transfer of $50,000 to the hot lunch account. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.6. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the transfer to the Depreciation Fund.
Discussion:
Motion by Benes, second by Lange to approve the transfer of $200,000 to the Depreciation Fund. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Certificated Staff hire(s)/reassignment(s)/resignation(s).
Discussion:
Motion by Brase, second by Benes to approve the hiring of substitute teachers: Aaron Jones, Katherine Waddas, Alicia Warner, Chelsea Mattox, Taylor Dougherty, Mollie Harings, Morgan Cramer and Megan Bryan. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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11. Next Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00pm.
Discussion:
A work session will be held on August 31st at 5:30 PM.
The next regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00 PM. |
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12. Adjournment
Discussion:
Motion by Lange, second by Heyen to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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