August 17, 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 8:10 p.m.
There were 4 members 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.
Discussion:
Present: Mike Reiff, Rebecca Eggleston, TR Anderson, Jim Phelps, Liana Hrupek.
Absent: Rhonda Pandorf |
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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 July 13, 2026 Regular meeting
d. Approve the minutes of the July 21, 2026 Board workshop
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
4 County Heating & Air, LLC 1,719,00 | ALICAP 65,029.00 | Amazon Capital Services, Inc 3,306.67 | ANSLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL 2,240.00 | AT&T 112.79 | Bluum USA, Inc 2,547.66 | Brestel Construction 1,061.04 | CALLAWAY DISTRICT HOSPITAL 190.00 | CALLAWAY TRUE VALUE 1,047.36 | Character Strong 4,997.00 | CONDITIONED AIR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 812.90 | USBANK Corporate Payment Systems 713.98 | Country Partners Cooperative 1,488.36 | Culligan Water 76.50 | CUSTER CO CHIEF 198,00 | CUSTER TRANSFER STATION INC 698.24 | DAS STA?? ????TG-CENTRAL FINANCE OCIO 321.20 | ESU #10 40.00 | ESU Coordinating Council 311.61 | GREAT PLAINS COMM. 473.96 | HEGGERTY 222.88 | HEINEMANN PUBLISHING 1,881.60 | KCNI-AM/KBBN-FM 250.00 | Lee Enterprises | Lee Advertising 921.08 | The Library Store Inc. 310.88 | NATIONWIDE 50.00 | NCSA 595.00 | Norder Supply, Inc. 239.50 | One Source The Background Check Company 38.00 | Perry Kirk 2,285.00 | Pye Barker Fire Safety 935,00 | Quill 2,506.64 | SCHOOLMATE 260.65 | Sign Shenanigans 135.00 | Sterling Computers Corporation 5,723.31 | Syndicate Publishing LLC 351.62 | Team Physical Therapy 725.94 | TROTTER SERVICE 3,000.00 | Trumbull Repair 776.79 | VILLAGE OF CALLAWAY 3,108.45 | Weissert Hardwood Flooring Inc 2,840.80 | WENQUIST INC. 752.91 | Zeptive, Inc 890.00
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4. District Celebrations
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5. Correspondence/Guests/Public Comment to the Board of Education
Discussion:
No members of the public present at the meeting requested to address the board.
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6. Principal’s Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Jesseph shared professional development opportunities the staff had taken part in, and the upcoming events for the start of the school year.
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7. Superintendent’s Report
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7.1. Set September BOE Meeting Date & Time
Discussion:
The Regular September board meeting was set for September 14th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. in the Callaway Public Schools Library.
A policy committee meeting was set for September 2nd, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Office at Callaway Public Schools. The budget hearing for the 2026-2027 budget was set for September 14th, 2026 at 7:45 p.m. in the Callaway Public Schools Library. The special hearing to set the final tax request was set for September 14th, 2026, immediately following the budget hearing. |
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7.1.1. September Bill Reader - Rebecca Eggleston
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7.2. Lunch Bill Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow updated the board on neccesary legal action for lunch bills.
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7.3. Garlick Property Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow informed the board of his attempt to contact the conservator of the Garlick estate.
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7.4. 103 South Needham Ave Update
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow discussed the postponement of the demolition of the 103 South Needham property and plans to reschedule.
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7.5. Final Budget Discussion
Discussion:
The board and Mr. Furrow discussed the remaining 2 budget options and considered cost-saving measures.
It was determined to increase the tax asking 2.08 % in order to avoid participating in the Joint Public Hearing. |
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7.6. Discuss Board Policies - Perry Policy First Reading
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow highlighted the memo explaining the necessary policy updates in tonight's packet.
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7.7. Wellness Policy Review
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow informed the board of the need to approve the updated wellness policy and would further communicate the wellness assessment at a later board meeting.
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7.8. Discuss Medical Insurance Comparison
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow and Mrs. Hrupek shared an equitable Medica insurance proposal to the current BCBS insurance.
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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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12. New Business (Action Items)
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12.1. UPDATE TO POLICY 301.03 - SUCCESSION OF AUTHORITY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.2. Approve South Loup Interlocal Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.3. Approve Village of Callaway Interlocal Agreement for use of Community Center
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.4. Approve the first reading of the Perry Policies: 5004 Part Time Enrollment, 5005 Admission Residency Contracting, 5006 Option Enrollment, 5008 Attendance, 5101 Student Discipline, 5205 Graduation, 8130 Annual Organizational Meeting, 8342 Designate Meeting Notice Method, 1110 Bulletin Boards, 3130 Purchasing, 3560 Records Managment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Policy 5205-Graduation was removed from the list to align graduation requirements to our current policy.
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13. Board Report
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14. Executive Session*
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15. Personnel
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15.1. List of Extra-Duty Assignments (Not Complete)
Discussion:
Mr. Furrow and the board discussed open extra duty positions.
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16. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
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