November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Roll Call/Call To Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. There were 5 guests present.
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2. Excuse Absent Board Members
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Consent Agenda
a. Approve the agenda for tonight's meeting
b. Approve the general and activity financial reports/claims
c. Approve the minutes of the October 13, 2025 Regular meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. District Celebrations
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4.1. Beef Booster Beef Donation & Processing Fee Donation
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow shared with the board that we had received a beef donation from Rod Doggett and Pandorf Land and Cattle, and that we also received a donation for the processing of the beef from Bill and Dr. Tiff Svoboda.
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5. Correspondence/Guests/Public Comment to the Board of Education
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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6. Principal’s Report
Discussion:
Mr. Birkel updated the board on the happenings of the school over the last month. There was discussion over when the AQUESTT data would be released.
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7. Superintendent’s Report
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7.1. Set December BOE Meeting Date & Time
Discussion:
The December BOE meeting is set for December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
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7.1.1. Bill Reader for December - Rhonda Pandorf
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7.2. EHA Insurance Premiums for 2026-2027 School Year
Discussion:
EHA health rates have increase just over 7% for the upcoming school year. A family plan will now cost the district $2484.09 per month.
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7.3. Request to Extend Superintendent Contract
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow submitted a letter to ask the board to consider extending his contract through the 2027-28 school year.
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7.4. Principal Evaluations
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow briefly shared results of the Principal evaluations and areas of emphasis for the rest of this school.
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7.5. Americanism Committee Update
Discussion:
The committee on Americanism met last week and discussed activities that fulfill our legislative requirement on citizenship and Americanism. We also shared a draft of our strategic plan and discussed edits to the document.
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7.6. 103 S Needham Clean Up Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow shared that he had gotten interest in bidding the clean up of the property and would make a decision based on the overall bid whether or not to act on it administratively or to bring it before the board for the next meeting.
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7.7. Update on Calendar Options
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow and Mr. Birkel shared different options about restructuring the school day and how that might change the school calendar in the future. Mr. Furrow added that there is much more work to do on this project.
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7.8. Lunch Bill Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow informed the board that he had to make a claim against a second family that had not followed through on a payment plan. The mediation with these families is set for December 8th.
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7.9. Information About Insulation Projects
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow informed the board that he was taking bids for insulation projects in the gym and shop areas.
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7.10. Strategic Plan Update
Discussion:
The board provided input on the strategic plan and Mr. Furrow and Mrs. Lisby will make the edits and addition and add the plan to a board google folder.
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7.11. Garlick Property Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow shared his most recent update on the Garlick property. We are still waiting on the Garlick family to approve the sale of the property in writing.
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7.12. Second Read Policies
Discussion:
These policies were in the June board meeting as a first read and had not been included for a second reading until tonight's meeting. There are no changes or additions to the policies that were vetted in June.
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7.12.1. 705.01 - Local, State, and Federal or Miscellaneous Revenue
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7.12.2. 705.02 - Usage Fees, Admissions, and Royalties
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7.12.3. 705.03 Free Admission Passes
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7.12.4. 707.03 - Expense Authorization and Reimbursement
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7.12.5. 708.01 - Insurance Program
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7.12.6. 801.02 - Special Education Student Transportation
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7.12.7. 801.07 - Summer School Program Transportation Service
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7.12.8. 801.09 - Transportation of Non-school Groups
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7.12.9. 802.06 - Vending Machines
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7.12.10. 803.01 - Photocopying Services
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7.12.11. 900.01 - Objectives of Buildings and Sites
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7.12.12. 902.01 - Buildings and Sites Long Range Planning
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7.12.13. 902.02 - Construction Plans and Specifications
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7.12.14. 902.03 - Site Aquisition
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7.12.15. 902.05 - Construction Management at Risk School Construction Alternative
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7.12.16. 902.06 - Design-Build School Construction Alternative
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7.12.17. 903.02 - Access to Buildings
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7.12.18. 903.03 - Maintenance Schedule
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7.12.19. 903.04 - Requests for Improvements
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7.12.20. 903.06 - Buidlings and Grounds Records and Reports
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7.12.21. 903.07 - Traffic and Parking Procedures
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7.12.22. 903.08 - Vandalism
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7.12.23. 903.09 - Energy Conservation
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7.12.24. 905.03 - Warning Systems
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7.12.25. 905.05 - Hazardous Materials
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7.12.26. 905.10 - Asbestos Control
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7.12.27. 1001.00 - Principles and Objectives for Community Relations
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7.12.28. 1004.02 - News Conferences and Interviews
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7.12.29. 1004.03 - Live Broadcast or Videotaping
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7.12.30. 1005.02 - Parent Relations Goals
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7.12.31. 1005.05 - Community Involvement in Decision Making
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7.12.32. 1005.06 - Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
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8. Committee/AD Reports
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8.1. Reschedule Buildings & Grounds Meeting
Discussion:
The Buildings & Ground Committee meeting was rescheduled for November 11, 2025 at 6:30 AM.
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8.2. Reschedule Negotiations Meeting
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9. Past Business (Discussion Items)
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10. Past Business (Action Items)
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10.1. Approve 718.01 - Travel Costs Related to Federal Grants
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Approve Second Read Policies
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. New Business (Discussion Items)
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11.1. Superintendent Evaluation Review
Discussion:
Mr. Mike Reiff reviewed the boards evaluation of Mr. Furrow. An area of improvement continues to be community engagement and a strength was financial leadership.
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12. New Business (Action Items)
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12.1. Approve Payment to Russell Title from Building Fund
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.2. Approve Non-Discrimination Update in Student Handbook
Discussion:
This agenda item died due to a lack of motion.
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12.3. Approve the Financial Audit for the 2024-2025 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Board Report
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13.1. State Conference - Nov 19-21
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14. Executive Session*
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15. Personnel
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16. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM.
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