August 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Public Comment & Recognition of Guests
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V. Approve the minutes of the July 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
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VI. Treasurer Report
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard shared that it was a bit larger month, as it had all the purchases for the 25-26 school year.
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VII. Approve Outstanding Payables
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VIII. Discussion and Action Items
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VIII.A. Approval Contract Addendum
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard recommended $2,500 signing bonus for new certified staff. Principal Phelps stated to the board that new teachers and herself were told they would receive $5,000 as a signing bonus.
Supt. Shepard stated the board had approved $5,000 the previous year. But the dollar amount had not been determined at this time. Dr. Krogman stated he was aware of a potential signing bonus, but was not aware of the dollar amount. And confirmed that the $5,000 was a part of the previous year contract. And no agreement had been made during negotiations during the 25-26 school year. |
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VIII.B. Modular - Portable Building Bid Process
Discussion:
The Modular-Portable building will be sold on a bid process. Information and bid forms will be advertised, bids will be due prior to next month's board meetings and at that time the Board will award it to the bidder.
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VIII.C. Transfer of funds from General Account
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Discussion:
Transfer funds from General Account. The Board approved the transfer of the following Impact Aid funds: $1,000,000 to the Building Fund, $500,000 to the Lunch Fund, $250,000 to the Activity Fund, $250,000 to the Depreciation Fund.
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VIII.D. Bookkeeper/Supt. Administrative Assistant Wage Increase
Discussion:
Board directed Supt. Shepard to provide a new pay schedule based on Classified positions. To be brought back to Board meeting.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Superintendent
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard informed the Board of 25-26 Budget preparation to be ready for approval at Sept. hearings and board meetings. He also informed the Board that we were off to a great start to the school year and the first two days. And that he appreciated Ruth LaPlante setting up the Open House Celebration. He thanked the entire staff who made it a successful event for our community.
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IX.B. EC Director, ELEM Principal & MS-HS Principal
Discussion:
Elementary Principal Ms. Phelps, informed the board that school was off to a great start, and she is looking forward to getting to know all staff and students. And to work with each of them for the success of our school district.
MS/HS Principal Mrs. LaPlante, re-emphasized the first two days and the successful Open House and everyone had a great time, celebrating the opening of school. |
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IX.C. Committee Reports
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X. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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XI. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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