March 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM - March
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A. Meeting called order by Shutts at _______________
Members present ______________________________ Members absent _______________________________ Motion to excuse absence of board member ________________________ |
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B. Public Comment
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C. Consent agenda
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C.1. Minutes of Last regular meeting; minutes of LB 399 meeting
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C.2. General Financial Report
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C.3. Activity Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D. Monthly bills submitted- General Fund, Activity Fund, Nutrition Fund, Special Building Fund, Depreciation Fund
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E. Presentation to the Board; Jami Garey (PreK 2026-27); Speech Team Presentation
Discussion:
Ms. Garey - Proposing to add one hour for 2026-27 school year. Research during 2026-2027 if 3-4 yr olds get pre-school in the morning and 4-5 yrs old get pre-K in the afternoon.
Speech team gave their presentation. Literacy Night and Speech on March 17 |
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F. Reports
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F.1. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Superintendent Daren Hatch mentioned that they have been very busy with contractors and tours. It seems people are looking for work, and the warm winter has kept everyone working on projects so they are looking for jobs to fill their summer. He also said that electricians have been looking at the green bus barn for electrical bids, and the door opener bids will be on a later agenda. Superintendent Hatch also presented that the requisition season is coming up, and annual buy information will be going to teachers soon. He has been tracking LB 1219 → this bill would implement a 2% + growth hard cap with no pink postcard option, and this would limit new taxes in the future. He also reported about the April Resolution to authorize once again Base Growth Percentage to determine property tax authority. Superintendent Hatch also reported about the NRCSA Spring Conference, which will be on Thursday, March 19th in Kearney and a Special Board meeting on Tuesday, March 17th at 5:30 p.m. |
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F.2. Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
No Board Committee Reports
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F.3. Other Reports
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G. Items
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G.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve 2026-27 teaching contract for Kennedy Brell (5th grade).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.2. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve gym floor refinishing quote.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.3. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve garage opener quote to be used at new bus barn.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.4. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Time Management Systems (TMS). Streamlines figuring payroll, pairs with Software Unlimited.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.5. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve amendment to Superintendent Hatch's contract. Salary increase (4.04%).
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G.6. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve salary of Principal Mr. Ryan Jones (4.25%)
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G.7. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to Special Ed Director (Kassie Schuett) salary increase (4.36%). Hybrid contract outside of negotiated agreement.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.8. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve salary increase of Transportation Director (Dennis Seberger 4.25%). Hybrid contract outside of Negotiated Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.9. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve salary increase for Speech Language Pathologist (Bailey Irwin) 4.54%. Contract outside of Negotiated Agreement.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.10. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Classified Staff raises (4.24%). No new dollars, at this time, due to reduction of paras.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.11. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Wilkins ADP bill. Project planning, plans and bid documents. (Special Building $27,047.26)
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G.12. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve carpet quote. 3 Rooms total. (2 rooms to ALICAP and 1 room depreciation--Mr. Loontjer).
Discussion:
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve carpet quote for damaged rooms and Mr. Loontjer's room. 3 rooms total.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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H. Next regular meeting Monday, April 13th, 7:30 pm @ Elwood School Library
Coop Committee meeting Monday, March 16th, 7:00 pm @ Elwood School Library Special Board Meeting on March _____?????? @ ______??????? in school library.
Discussion:
Special Meeting will be March 17, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
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I. Board ideas for next meeting.
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J. Adjournment
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