February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - February Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance

1.2. Reminder to Public of Open Meetings Act

1.3. Roll Call

1.4. Verification of Notice of Meeting

2. Consent Agenda

2.1. Consider Approving the January 19, 2026, Board Minutes and the February 1, 2026, Special Board Meeting Minutes.  

2.2. Approve all Bills and Payroll

3. Reports

3.1. Elementary - Mr. Reisig

3.2. Jr./Sr. High School - Mr. Pettera

3.3. Activities Director - Mr. Cole

3.4. Curriculum Coordinator - Mrs. Bishop

3.5. Technology Coordinator - Mrs. Seiler

3.6. Superintendent Report - Mr. Jolliffe

4. Public Input

5. Discussion Items/Action Items

5.1.  Read, review and take action on the resignation of Mr. Dalton Pettera, Principal.

5.2. Review, discuss and take action to close the Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund and transfer the remaining funds into the general budget (End of January - $19.99)

5.3. Review, discuss and take action to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar.

5.4. Review, discuss and take action on the ESU 16 2026-2027 contract in the amount of $359,159 and the ESU 16 Mental Wellness Team in the amount of $90,882.

5.5. Review and Discuss the Rural Transportation phone survey data and timeline for further actions.

5.6. Discuss, review and take action to approve the Jr. High/Senior High School Principal Contract

5.7. Discuss, review and take action to approve the 2026-2027 Elementary Principal contract for Mr. Austin Reisig.

6. Executive Session - The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into executive session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of the needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.

7. Adjournment