June 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Roll Call/Call To Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM. There were 2 guests of the public 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 May 11 2026 Regular meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Amazon Capital Services, 1900.75; AT&T, 129.72; Callaway Market, 150.16; Callaway True Value, 1507.95, Charron Lawn Care, 1507.00; US Bank, 1229.62; Country Partners Cooperative, 3097.35; Custer County Chief, 131.00; Dawson County Election Board, 100.00; Eakes Office, 4647.56; ESU 10, 6622.42; ESU 16, 1775.60; Great Plains Comm, 474.74; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 500.00; J.W. Pepper, 71.24; The Lawn Dock, 698.21; Lazel Inc, 940.00; Mead Lumber, 901.73; Mills Hardware, 23.98; Myers Iron Salvage & Roll-Offs, 638.80; NASB, 1750.00; NCSA, 125.00; Nebraska School Transportation Association, 150.00; Nippon Sanso Matheson, 157.46; One Source the Background Check Company, 38.00; Pretty Darn Kwik Service, 800.00; Quill, 2817.64; Renaisance Learning, 1397.00; S&S Worldwide, 947.99; Savvas Learning Company, 27,393.35; SchoolsPLP, 80.00; Syndicate Publishing, 280.39; Team Physical Therapy, 1199.67; USI, 276.51; Village of Callaway, 2930.79; Wenquist, 181.92; Yanda's, 143.70; Culligan Water, 76.50; Bill Total: 67,793.75. Fixed Payroll: 102,444.23; Total Payroll: 316,891.72.
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4. District Celebrations
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5. Correspondence/Guests/Public Comment to the Board of Education
Discussion:
There was no public comment at tonight's meeting.
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6. Principal’s Report
Discussion:
Mr. Birkel and Mrs. Jesseph shared the activities from the end of the school year. Mrs. Jesseph shared spring assessment results with the board.
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7. Superintendent’s Report
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7.1. Set July BOE Meeting Date & Time
Discussion:
The July regular board meeting was set for Monday, July 13th at 8:00 p.m. in the school library.
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7.1.1. July Bill Reader - Liana Hrupek
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7.2. Set Policy Meeting
Discussion:
The policy committee will meet Monday, June 22nd at 7:00 a.m.
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7.3. Lunch Bill Updates
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow shared that there were 3 families whose lunch bill was over the $500 threshold and the school would start the small claims process.
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7.4. 103 South Needham Clean Up - Update
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7.5. Financial/Budget Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow shared information about the current financial situation of the district as compared to data from the previous school year. There will be a more in-depth look at the July board retreat.
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7.6. Garlick Property Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow informed the board of recent communications with the Garlick family about the property adjacent to the bus barn.
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8. Committee/AD Reports
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9. Past Business (Discussion Items)
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10. Past Business (Action Items)
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11. New Business (Discussion Items)
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11.1. Consider and Submit a Legislative Proposal to the NASB Legislation Committee by July 1
Discussion:
In conjunction with the board initiatives adopted in the previous meeting, the board plans to submit a proposal to NASB encouraging the legislature to expedite the AQUESTT process.
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11.2. Art Room Renovation — Special Building Expenses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion about the budget for renovating the new art room space, this item was moved to an action item.
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11.3. Removal of 103 S Needham House — Special Building Expenses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion about the timing and expense for the removal of the 103 S Needham property, this item was moved to an action item.
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12. New Business (Action Items)
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12.1. ACH Transfer Policy and Procedures Policy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This policy was adopted in response to banking safety protocols after being reviewed by our school attorney.
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12.2. Approve 2026-2027 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussing changes, this action item was tabled until the July meeting in order to ensure that board policy and the handbook were in alignment.
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12.3. Approve 2026-2027 Teacher Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Members of the board pointed out a couple of items in the staff handbook that they would like to see addressed with the staff. After the discussion, the handbook was approved as presented.
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12.4. Approve 2026-2027 Classified Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A discussion about the compensation for employees traveling for workshops was discussed, and a change was made for uniformity. The handbook was approved with this change.
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12.5. Zero Period Weights - Extra Duty Schedule Amendment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Zero period weights was added to the negotiated agreement extra-duty schedule. It was determined to be more appropriate as an extra-duty than an overload compensation.
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12.6. Student Discipline/Law Enforcement Policies Review - 504.03, 504.14, 504.15, 504.16, 504.17, 504.18
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Policies dealing with student discipline are to be reviewed by the board each year and then the administration shares those policies with the county attorney.
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12.7. Review Student Attendance & Nonattendance Polices Review - 503.01, 503.02, 503.03, 503.04
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board is required to review the schools attendance policies each year and then the administration shares those policies with the county attorney.
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12.8. Review Bully Prevention Policy - 504.20
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board is required to review the school bullying policy each year as well.
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12.9. Review Parent and Family Engagement Policy - 1005.03
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board is required by state statute to review the parent and family engagement policy each year.
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12.10. Review Staff Conduct with Students Policy - 402.15
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board is required by state statute to review the staff conduct with students policy each year.
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12.11. Review Dating Violence Policy - 504.21
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board is required by state statute to review the dating violence policy each year.
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12.12. Art Room Renovation - Special Building Expenses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.13. Removal of 103 S Needham House - Special Building Expenses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Board Report
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14. Executive Session*
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14.1. Extra Duty Assignments
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Personnel
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16. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 10:13 PM.
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