August 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order: This meeting is open to the public. An agenda for the meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance:
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1.2. Mission Statement:
Newman Grove Public School District is committed to providing a safe environment where all students can develop academically. Students will be provided opportunities to acquire skills needed to accomplish their goals and to develop their potential as life-long learners, which will allow students to participate in and contribute to society. |
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1.3. Roll Call:
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1.4. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location: The Open Meetings Act is posted in the room in accordance with the law.
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1.5. Approve the Agenda: The President approves the agenda as published or amended.
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1.6. Approve Last Meeting's Minutes:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the 7/13/26 Regular Board of Education Meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Motion to approve the minutes of the 7/20/26 Special Board of Education Meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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1.7. Future Meeting Date/Time: The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.
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1.8. Public Comments:
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2. Reports:
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2.1. Teacher Reports:
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2.2. Counselor's Report:
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2.3. Activities Director Report:
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2.4. Principal's Report:
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2.5. Superintendent's Report:
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2.6. Committee Reports:
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3. Action Items:
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3.1. Approve the NGEA as the Negotiated Bargaining Group for the 2028-2029 School Year:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the NGEA as the Negotiated Bargaining Group for the 2028-2029 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.2. Discuss & Approve transferring $500,000 from the general fund to the depreciation fund:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to transfer $500,000 from the general fund to the depreciation fund, earmarked for __________. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.3. Approve Pekny & Associates to Complete School Audit:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Pekny & Associates to complete the school's audit. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.4. Approve Payment of 25/26 Final Special Education Bills:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the payment of the 25/26 final special education bills. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.5. Vote to potentially Increase the District's Base Growth Percentage by up to Seven Percent (7%):
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to potentially increase the district's base growth percentage by up to seven percent (7%). This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.6. Acquire KSB for Superintendent Evaluation program.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.7. Accept Treasurer's Report:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.8. Payment of Claims:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve payment of claims totaling $924,318.51 (general fund); $23,288.16 (depreciation fund); and $9,120.55 (building fund). This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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4. Executive Session:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to go into executive session to prevent needless injury to an individual. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Motion to come out of executive session:. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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5. Adjournment:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn @. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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