May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Opening the Meeting
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I.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
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I.A.i. Posted in the room
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I.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
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I.B. District Mission Statement:
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II. Board Member Roll Call
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III. Excuse Absent Board Members
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IV. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
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V. Consent Agenda
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V.A. Approval of Minutes from the April regular meeting
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V.B. Approve claims and accounts
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V.C. Approve Resignations
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V.D. Approve New Hires
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Rebecca Lefdal - Para Professional
Adam McPherran-Custodial and Maintenance |
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VI. Public Comment
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Diana Hauk expressed her thanks to the board and admin for their support where the bus routes are concerned. Roads and safety are her biggest concerns.
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VI.A. Amanda Madison
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Was not present.
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VII. Information Items: Reports
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VII.A. Administrator reports
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Staff Appreciation week was a huge success and Admin thanked all the donors who made it possible. Mrs. Uhl reported Elementary field trips are in full swing and the Elementary Track Meet is May 16th. Due to low interest, Summer School will not be held this year. Preschool graduation will be May 19, 2025. Mr. Coviello reported High School Graduation was held on May 10th with 26 graduates. 18 Juniors and Seniors received the Lewis and Clark Principal's Academic Award and District Golf and Track are this week.
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VII.B. Superintendent report
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Dr. Lefdal thanked Mr. Coviello for his work at Homer as Secondary Principal. District Music contest was a successful day for our students. The secondary master schedule was discussed and offers many more opportunities for students. Handbooks will be brought to the board in June. Dr. Lefdal invited the board to do a walk-through of the grounds tomorrow with maintenance. The football field bleachers and tennis court light poles have been painted and a Rule 10 update was given. Extra duty and coaching update was discussed.
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VII.B.i. Handbooks
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VII.B.ii. Building and Grounds
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VII.B.iii. Summer School Plan
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VII.B.iv. Painting football stands
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VII.B.v. Summer School Update
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VII.B.vi. Rule 10 Update
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VII.B.vii. Full-time substitute update
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VII.B.viii. Extra Duty and Coaching Update
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VII.B.ix. Legislative Update
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VII.B.x. Legion Update
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VIII. Discussion Items
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VIII.A. Roger Heck Insurance Update
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Roger Heck from Lauritsen Insurance Agency presented an Insurance Review to the board.
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VIII.B. Dave Heck American Legion
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Was not present.
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VIII.C. Lunch program
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We declined RFP's from Opa and Lunch Time Solutions due to cost. We will be taking back our own lunch program and will start advertising for applicants soon. We will hire four staff members for the kitchen.
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VIII.D. Transportation Program
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Five new buses will be lease purchased through Cornhusker International. Maintenance will be included for 3 of the 6 years of the lease. Three route drivers will be hired, and we have had some staff members express an interest in obtaining their CDL to drive activity routes. Substitute bus drivers will also be needed. Posting for applicants will start soon.
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IX. Action Items
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IX.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to set substitute pay for 2025-26 school year.
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IX.B. Consider, discuss, and take action approve the student fee procedures for the 2025-26 school year.
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IX.C. Consider, discuss, and take action to purchase the extended firewall purchase.
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IX.D. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the lease-purchase agreement with Community Leasing Partners.
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X. Next Meeting
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The next meeting will be held Wednesday, June 11th at 7:00p.m.
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XI. Adjournment
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