February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
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III. EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. MEETING COMPLIANCE
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V.A. DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
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V.B. OPEN MEETINGS ACT
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V.B.1. President ensures all can hear proceedings
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V.C. PUBLICATION OF MEETING NOTICE
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
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VII. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
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VII.A. ESU 7 Presentation-Marci Ostmeyer and Jack Young
Discussion:
Marci Ostmeyer, ESU 7 Administrator, and Jack Young, ESU 7 Board Member, presented information about ESU 7. Ms. Ostmeyer said the ESU 7 structure is very similar to a school district. She shared the services that are provided and the services CPS utilizes. Ms. Ostmeyer said they serve 19 member districts and 20 nonmember districts. |
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VIII. RECOGNITIONS BY BOARD
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IX. BUILDING OR DISTRICT PRESENTATION
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X. CONSENT AGENDA
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X.A. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda
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There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.
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X.B. Meeting Minutes
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X.C. Finance Reports
Discussion:
Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, reported on payments listed, including Loup Power and Journeyed.com, Inc.
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X.D. Staffing Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann reported that a science teacher has been hired for CHS, Michelle Oppliger was hired for the CHS Assistant Principal position. He also noted two resignations.
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X.E. Professional Travel
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XI. FOUNDATION REPORT
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XII. DIRECTOR & SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTS OR UPDATES
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XII.A. Director of Teaching and Learning
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XII.B. Director of Special Education
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XII.C. Assistant Director for Student Services
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XII.D. Director of Human Resources
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XII.E. Director of Operations
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XII.F. Superintendent
Discussion:
Chip Kay, Superintendent shared information about LB765, and the third grade reading bill. Dr. Kay also mentioned the process of starting organizations in the district. He reported on the conference he attended, a lot of AI information was shared. Dr. Kay gave a summary of upcoming trainings and events.
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XIII. MONTHLY REVIEW OF POLICIES
Discussion:
Dr. Kay along with CHS Principal Dave Hiebner, reviewed the Student Activism Policy. They shared a proposed new regulation to adopt.
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XIV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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XV. ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS MEETING
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XV.A. Surplus Requests
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XV.B. CMS Course Handbook 2026-2027
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XV.C. Preschool Schedule and Instructional Enhancement Proposal
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Kay gave updated information on the proposed preschool schedule change.
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XV.D. Resolution on Superintendent Outside Employment
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XV.E. Fundraising Applications
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann talked about the Runza/Sonic night for preschool. They will use the funds for classroom activities.
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XV.F. Participation Request: Non-Public School Student
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Kay said that home school or parochial students that live within our district can request to participate in our organizations. High school students are required to take 5 credits, middle school students do not have any requirements.
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XV.G. Non-Traditional Learning and Support Center Furniture Bid
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Discussion:
Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, shared the bids for the Non-traditional Learning and Support Center furniture. He said this is a decrease from the original budget.
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XVI. BOARD REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
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XVII. BOARD SHARING
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XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion:
The board did not go into Executive Session.
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XIX. ADJOURN
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Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:38pm.
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