April 13, 2026 Immediately Following American Civics Hearing - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Open Meetings Act
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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1.4. School District Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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1.5. Roll Call
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Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the absence of: Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2. Awards and Special Recognition
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communication from the Public
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3.1. WEA
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrators
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4.1.1. Secondary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brenn
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4.1.2. Director of Student Services Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Zach
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4.1.3. Superintendent/Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Farup
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4.2. Board Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
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Unit Report Item
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4.2.1. Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Lundahl
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4.2.2. Building, Sites & Transportation
Speaker(s):
Haglund
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4.2.3. Business & Finance
Speaker(s):
Dorcey
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4.2.4. American Civics, Curriculum & Technology
Speaker(s):
Driskell
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4.2.5. Negotiations & Public Relations
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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4.2.6. Strategic Planning
Speaker(s):
Riewer
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5. Discussion and Action Items
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5.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1.1. Minutes of the previous meeting
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5.1.2. Financial Reports
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5.2. Hold for discussion and take appropriate action on an administrative recommendation to approve the initial certified employment contract:
Paige Wooster - Elementary Classroom Teacher
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the initial certified employment contract for Paige Wooster - Elementary Classroom Teacher Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.3. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of a new school bus to replace the district’s 2014 bus due to significant mechanical concerns and ongoing transportation needs.
Speaker(s):
Farup and VanderVeen
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the purchase of a new school bus as presented in the attached proposals and authorize the administration to proceed with finalizing the purchase and financing option that best meets the district's operational and financial needs in consultation with the district's finance committee. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.4. Consideration and possible approval of a revision to the 2025–2026 school calendar to move the last day of school from May 15th to May 13th, with a 1:00 p.m. dismissal.
Speaker(s):
Farup
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the revision to the 2025-2026 school calendar, moving the last day of school to May 13th with a 1:00 p.m. dismissal, while maintaining compliance with all required instructional hours. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.5. Consideration and possible approval of a contract with RSW Floor Company to apply Premera T2™ single-component spray to elementary terrazzo floors.
Speaker(s):
Farup and P. Gothier
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the contract with RSW Floor Company in the amount of $19,738 for the application of Premera T2 nanocoating to the elementary terrazzo hallways, including associated repair assurance, and authorize the administration to proceed with implementation. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.6. Discuss and take appropriate action on the superintendent and IT director's recommendation of technology purchases for the 2026-2027 school year.
Speaker(s):
Farup and Ziska
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the purchase of staff laptops for replacement and new staff needs in an amount to be presented at the board meeting, contingent upon receipt of the finalized bid. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.7. Discussion of the Wakefield Community School Board Self-Assessment Report provided by the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB)
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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5.8. Review of the Wakefield Community Schools 2026 External Review Exit Report
Speaker(s):
Farup and Zach
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5.9. Review an administrative complaint and receive legal advice regarding the
same (discussion likely to occur in closed session).
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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5.10. A discussion to evaluate the job performance of the superintendent.
Speaker(s):
Keagle
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6. Upcoming Dates and Times
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6.1. Set the date and time for the next regular meeting
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7. Adjournment
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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