Public Meeting Agenda: November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

1. Call to Order

Rationale: Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted in the meeting room and at a location accessible to members of the public.

Mrs. Kari Loseke, Board President, will call the Board of Education Special meeting to order.

Attachments: (1)

THE NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT

7/24/2024 at 3:10 PM

2. Roll Call

Rationale: The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance.

2.1. Approval of Absent Board Members

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Rationale: Dr. Randy Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Comments From The Public

Rationale: This is the portion of the meeting when members of the public may address the board about matters of public concern.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO SPEAK:

Getting started: When you have been recognized, please stand and state your name.
Time Limit: The board has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation and unless stated otherwise, will employ a time limit of 5 minutes or less.
Personnel or Student Topic: If you are planning to speak about a personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that our policies require you to follow the district’s complaint procedure before addressing the board. Board members will generally not respond to any questions or comments you make about individual staff members or students. Please remember that slanderous comments will not be tolerated.
General Rules: This is a public meeting for the conduct of business. Comments from within the audience while others are speaking will not be tolerated. Offensive language, personal attacks, and hostile conduct will not be tolerated.
No action by the Board: The Board will not act on any matter unless it is on the published agenda.

5. Closed Session

Rationale: The Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.

Recommended Motion: To enter into Closed Session to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an individual, for the protection of the public interest, to discuss possible litigation, receive legal advice, and for negotiations, and invite Justin Knight, legal counsel, to attend.

5.1. Items From Closed Session

Rationale: Possible Motion: To accept staff resignation, if any.

6. Adjournment

November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

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