July 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM - Student Fees Hearing & Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Hearing was called to order at 8:00 PM. There were no members of the public present to comment on the school student fees policy.  The board reviewed the current policy and the hearing was adjourned.

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order at 8:01 PM. There were no members of the public present. All board members were present.
 

Discussion:  Accelerate Learning, 897.65; Amazon, 13,310.42; Apple, 207.00; AT&T, 111.97; Bluum USA, 2884.30; Callahan-Smith Electric, 952.16; Callaway District Hospital, 132.00; Callaway Market, 87.00; Callaway True Value, 838.97; Charron Lawn, 875.00; Country Partners Cooperative, 1147.07; Curriculum Associates, 55.88; Eakes Office, 1335.12; Epoxi It LLC, 3400.00; ESU 10, 5157.82; ESU 10, 1460.42; Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, 39.85; Great Plains Comm, 476.98; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 525.00; Imagine Learning LLC, 5140.00; JW Pepper, 137.75; Johnny on the Spot, 220.00; Kimball Midwest, 199.00; Kirk's Appliances, 3000.00; The Lawn Dock, 698.21; The Library Store, 200.25; McGraw-Hill Education, 1802.07; Mills Lawn Service, 1647.00; NASB, 185.00; NCSA, 600.00; NAEA, 275.00; NRCSA, 850.00; Positive Promotions, 132.10; PowerSchool Group, 9233.26; Quill, 3412.13; Software Unlimited, 7250.00; Syndicate Publishing, 166.22; Teaching Strategies, 403.50; Team Physical Therapy, 932.54; Unity School Bus Parts, 104.49; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 125.00; US Bank, 450.72; US Bank, 3518.92; US Bank, 9812.31; US Bank, 1158.89; Verizon Wireless, 77.76; Village of Callaway, 3472.33; Voyager Sopris Learning, 828.75; Wayne State College, 65.00; Wenquist, 2148.29; Yandas, 227.95; Zaner-Bloser, 1002.60; Bill Total: 93,641.55. Fixed Payroll: 96,617.16; Total Payroll: 305,503.65.

Discussion:  The board and administration are extremely proud of the success of our FCCLA national delegates and Ms. Charmayne Popp. The team of Chenney Dishman, Angel Johnson, and Kaygan Witthuhn were national champions.

Discussion:  There were no members of the public present to address the board.

Discussion:  As required by state statute parents and patrons should have the opportunity to address the board and provide input with the development of policy 504.12 Cell Phones and other Electronic Communication Devices.  There were no members of the public present to address the board on this policy.

Discussion:  Mrs. Brittany Jesseph shared activities of the month with the board. She informed the board of the results of all of our students who participated in National FCCLA.  She also informed the board of professional development workshops that staff has attended over the last month.  Mrs. Jesseph also shared the successes of our summer learning program.

Discussion:  The August Regular Board meeting was set for Monday, August 11th at 8:00 p.m.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow and Mr. Mike Reiff shared the board self-evaluation attachment with the entire board and set Friday July 18th as the deadline to have the evaluations turned in.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow reminded the board of the July workshop that would be the 22nd at 7:30 p.m.  Agenda items for the workshop were also discussed.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared the bid from Country Partners Cooperative of $1.18 per gallon for 30,000 gallons of propane for the 2025-26 school year.  CPC will be providing propane for the school this upcoming year.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow and Mrs. Tiana Lisby shared information about the Zeptive vape detection devices.  The board discussed locations for the devices and the cost associated with covering the locker rooms and bathrooms in the school.  There is an action item in tonight's meeting to approve the purchase of 10 devices.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared information from Facility Advocates about the ESCO process for planning and financing plant updates and upgrades for lighting, electrical, hvac, etc.  

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared planning numbers for the upcoming budget process.  The board also discussed priorities and the costs associated with priorities.  Mr. Furrow reccomended that the board hold off on transfers out of the general fund to nutrition, activities, and depreciation until the August meeting, when we should be confident in the final financial standing at the close of the fiscal year.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow and Mrs. Lisby informed the board of options available to fix the problems with our print server.  It was determined after discussion with the board to purchase a new server to be installed at the school.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that we would have the same routes as last school year.  Mrs. Melissa Eggleston is contacting families to finalize pickup and drop off times.  When this is completed we will mail out our route plan to families instead of posting it on our school website and Facebook page.

Discussion:  Mrs. Lisby shared the results of our fringe benefit package audit that was performed by Northwestern Mutual representatives.  She also presented the board with 4 different options that will save the district money and increase our employees' benefits. The board determined to go with the option that adds a short-term disability to our coverage and increases all employees that qualify for life insurance to $50,000 in coverage.  The options will also save the district approximately $500 per month.  This option is in the action items for tonight's meeting.

Discussion:  This is the annual review of our schools bullying prevention policy.

Discussion:  The following policies have been amended and reviewed as a result of the most recent state legislative session.

Discussion:  Because of the significant changes in these policies, it was determined to forward them to the policy committee for review. These policies will not be acted on in tonight's meeting.
 

Discussion:  These policies represent that completion of the policy committees work to update our entire policy book to make sure we are current and thourough in our policy manual.

Discussion:  A policy committee meeting was set for 6:30 p.m. July 22nd to review policies from tonight meeting on cell phones in school and student dress.
A buildings and grounds meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. July 21 to review the progress of the summer projects and update facility and transportation plans.

Discussion:  This action will put a boxlight in every teachers class that requested one.  

Discussion:  We are no longer able to support unified bowling as an NSAA activity.

Discussion:  Meeting was adjourned at 9:43 PM.