September 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM - Budget Hearing / Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Special Board Budget Hearing Called to Order at 7:45 p.m.
 

Discussion:  A number of patrons were present at the budget hearing to share both concerns over the school's budget for the upcoming year and to express support and appreciation for the school board.  7 patrons in total had questions and comments for the board.

Discussion:  The board of education reviewed the budget that was published in the Callaway Courier.

Discussion:  Hearing Adjourned 8:54 p.m.

Discussion:  Meeting Called to order at 8:55 p.m.
All board members were in attendance.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow discussed the new expenditures report that was in the board packet this month.  Mr. Reiff asked if the expenditures could be separated by fund to make comparison easier.  

Amazon Capital Services 803.29 | AT&T 114.04 | Amy Birkel 187.50 | Callaway Market 267.75 | Callaway True Value 560.55 | Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue 200.00 | Kyle Charron 695.00 | Coach Masters, Inc. 5800.00 | Country Partners Cooperative 2105.42 | State of Nebraska 317.87 | Eakes Office 111.84 | ESU 5 21480.00 | Egan Supply Co. 1039.75 | Elliot Plumbing & Home Improvement, INC 200.00 | Engineered Controls Inc. 930.00 | ESU 10 | 2669.00 | Great Plains Communications 1003.92 | Heinemann Publishing 123.54 | Integrated Security Solutions 1284.00 | Jaymar Business Forms Inc 215.95 | Kristi Dvorak 300.00 | LAWN DOCK 698.21 | Mcgraw-Hill Education 303.36 | Menards 95.28 | Mid-American Research Chemical 630.76 | NASB 65.00 | Nebraska Glass Co LLC 49.95 | Quill 101.14 | School Specialty 151.20 | Syndicate Publishing LLC 887.64 | Taylor Music Company 3895.00 | Team Physical Therapy 847.43 | Trumbull Repair 125.00 | Village of Callaway 11740.99 | Weathercraft of North Platte 428.00 | Yandas Music & Pro Audio

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow noted our fall testing scores continue to show improved from previous years.
Mr. Furrow also noted that the school was found to be in compliance with all SPED indicators for the last school year.  
Mrs. Jesseph will share more details about each celebration in the principals' report.

Discussion:  There was no public comment during the regular meeting.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Birkel and Mrs. Jesseph shared activities from the start of the school year. Mrs. Jesseph expanded on the MAPS fall scores and SPED compliance.  

Discussion:  October Board Meeting will be October 12th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. in the Callaway Public Schools Library

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow did not have an update on the Garlick Property this month

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared the quote to replace the chain arm and motor for the shop door.  Also received other potential companies to perform the project.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow reported that the school received just over $19,000 in REAP funds and this computer order will be paid for with those funds. This order is to replace Kindergarten touch screen devices.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow reported that one family would be turned in for small claims, and that payment plans have been made for the other family that is over the threshold. Mr. Furrow also reported that a message was sent to all families about keeping a positive lunch balance.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared with the board that $431,850.82 would be reinvested in a 6-month CD at 3.65% interest.  This CD will be made up of the special building funds, activities funds, employee benefit funds that were in the original CDAR investment plus $75,000.00 additionally from the special building fund.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that the school auditors would be in the school on the 24th of September

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow read the grievance policy and the bullet points of grievance procedure from the negotiated agreement.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that the new HUDL package would include an extra camera and is now $10,000.00 for the school year.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared the quote to fix the fuel injection system for bus #15.  The total price is under the superintendent's spending threshold, so no action is required in tonight's meeting.

Discussion:  No action required/taken

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that he and Mrs. Jorgenson would be attending this conference in Lincoln, NE next week.

Discussion:  The board added the conference dates to their calendar and will inform Mr. Furrow if they will attend.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow discussed the tax credits available to scholarship granting organizations and checked to see if any board members would like to attend a workshop to learn how our school can benefit from those tax credits. 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board of their options to fill the board vacancy and plans to appoint a new member to the board during the October meeting.

Discussion:  The board discussed how to proceed with committee alignment and considered the addition of a finance and budget committee to review school expenditures and prepare for the 2027-2028 Budget cycle.

Discussion:  Meeting Adjourned at 9:59 p.m.