September 14, 2026 Immediately following the Special Board Meeting- Tax Request Hearing - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. OPEN THE MEETING
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.1.1. Publication of Meeting
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1.1.2. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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1.1.3. District Mission Statement
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1.1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Board Member Roll Call
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2. CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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4. INFORMATION ITEMS
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4.1. Administrator Reports
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4.1.1. Superintendent Report- Mr Brandon Marquez
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4.1.1.1. Facility and Grounds Update
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4.1.1.1.1. Football Light Project Bids & Recommendation
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4.1.1.1.2. Greenhouse Gasline
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4.1.1.1.3. Vintage Gym Transition Strip Project
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4.1.1.2. Strategic Plan Update
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4.1.1.2.1. NASB Zoom meeting on September 23rd
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4.1.1.3. Policy Governance Update
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4.1.1.3.1. Board Members Participating in District Insurance
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4.1.1.3.2. PK-12 Student Enrollment Numbers
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4.1.1.3.3. State School Board Conference Nov. 18-20th
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4.1.1.3.4. Membership Dues Paid
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4.1.1.3.5. Superintendent Job Description
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4.1.1.3.5.1. Superintendent Transition Evaluation Approval by NDE
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4.1.1.3.6. Training Requirements Met on Behavioral and Mental Health, Suicide Awareness and Prevention Through Safe Schools Training
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4.1.1.3.7. The Commission of Industrial Relations (CIR) recognizes Elm Creek Education Association (ECEA) as the bargaining agent in perpetuity.
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4.1.1.3.8. Elm Creek Public Schools Emergency Operations Plan
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4.1.1.4. Budget & Finance Update
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4.1.1.4.1. Financial Report
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4.1.2. 7-12 Principal Report - Mr Tanner Cavenee
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4.1.3. PK-6 Principal Report- Mrs Terah Williams
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4.1.4. Athletics/Activities Director Report
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4.2. Board Committee Reports
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4.2.1. Finance & Personnel Committee
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4.2.2. Buildings & Grounds Committee
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that we approve the consent agenda as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Alternatively, if any items are removed for separate discussion: I move that we approve the consent agenda, with the exception of item(s) [specify item number(s)], which will be discussed separately. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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5.1. Prior Meeting Minutes
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5.2. Financial Reports and Claims according to Review of Bills policy 3007
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6. ACTION ITEMS
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that we approve (state the action item) as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.1. Adopt 2026-2027 Elm Creek Public Schools Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
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6.2. Consider & Take any Necessary Action on the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget Resolution 2026-1
Recommended Motion(s):
Motioned by ________ the Board of Education of Elm Creek Public Schools adopt Resolution 2026-1, Resolution Setting Property Tax Request, as presented, establishing the school district's property tax request for the applicable fiscal year in accordance with Nebraska law. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.3. Consider & Take any Necessary Action on Football Field Lighting Project
Recommended Motion(s):
move to approve the bid submitted by ____________________________ for the Elm Creek Public Schools Football Field Lighting Project, in the amount of $________________, and authorize the Superintendent to execute the necessary contracts and documents to proceed with the project, contingent upon completion of all required approvals and documentation. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.4. Consider and Take Any Action on Green House Gasline Project
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to accept the bid submitted by ____________________________ for the Greenhouse Gas Line Project in the amount of $________________, and authorize the Superintendent to proceed with the necessary contracts and documents related to the project. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.5. Consider and Take Any Action on the Vintage Gym Transition Strip Project
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to accept the bid from CMH Interiors for the Vintage Gym Transition Strips Project in the amount of $5,875.00 and authorize the Superintendent to proceed with the purchase and any necessary documentation. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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7. SCHEDULE NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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8. ADJOURN
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to adjourn the Elm Creek Public School Board meeting of [date] at (time). This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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9. **CLOSED SESSION: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
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10. **SEQUENCE OF AGENDA: The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Due to [reason for the change, if applicable], I would like to propose a change in the sequence of the agenda. Specifically, I suggest moving [item name] to [new position on the agenda]. May I have a motion to approve this change?. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Once the motion is made and seconded, the president can continue with: All those in favor of changing the agenda sequence as proposed, please say 'aye.' [Pause for votes.] All those opposed, say 'no.' The motion passes, and we will proceed with the revised agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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