February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
Rationale:
Executive/Closed Session may be necessary during this meeting for either: 1) Protection of the public interest; or, 2) The prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. Recognition of Visitors: The Board of Education encourages citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to address the Board at its regular meetings. Such opportunities will ordinarily be limited to the, “Communications from the Public” section of the meeting. When there are several persons who wish to address the Board at a meeting, the Board President shall have the authority to limit the amount of time provided to each speaker. In compliance with Nebraska statute 84-1412 the Open Meetings Act is posted within the meeting room. |
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1.2. Roll Call
Rationale:
Excuse absent board members
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1.3. Acknowledge meeting notice and announcement
Rationale:
Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on February 5, 2026. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and First State Bank in Filley.
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1.4. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
Rationale:
Student Resource Officer Program
Deputy Mike Hager has served as Freeman's SRO since January 2024. He also serves Diller-Odell and Southern. He is a valuable asset to our students, families, and community. |
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1.5. Communication from the Public
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1.6. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $103,179.91 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $22,352.07 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $ Payroll expenditures in the amount of $541,075.55 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Commendations:
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1.7. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.7.1. N/A
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1.7.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion relating to Construction Project Delivery Methods
Rationale:
Delivery Methods
Policy 3042 Construction Management at Risk Resolution
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2.2. Discussion relating to Freeman's option enrollment limits for the 2026-27 school year.
Rationale:
2025-26 Limits
K-2: 38 3-6: 40 7-12: 46 K-12 Enrollment (As of 2/4/26)
If the enrollment of students moving into our district reaches these recommended limits, the district will not accept NEW option students for that particular grade. This does not affect current option students. |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Review, discuss, and ratify Board Policy 3042 on Construction Management at Risk Contracts.
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3.2. Review, discuss, and ratify Board Policy 6042 on Prekindergarten (Preschool or Early Childhood) Program
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3.3. Accept the resignation of Lexi Holland at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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3.4. Discussion, consideration, and possible action relating to the 2026-2027 district calendar.
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3.5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action relating to the purchase of an enclosed cargo trailer.
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3.6. Consideration and possible action to review and approve policies 5017, 5019, 5020, 5021, 5022, 5023, 5024, 5025.
Rationale:
Monthly policy review
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
Superintendents Report Principal Reports |
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4.2. Strategic Planning Goal Update
Rationale:
Strategic Long-Range Planning Goal Areas:
Curricular Opportunities - 2026-27 Class Offerings Growth Ready Facilities - Construction project planning Communication of Success - Hudl/Striv discussion |
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4.3. Technology
Rationale:
Freeman Technology Report
25-26 District Technology Profile
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4.4. Assessments
Rationale:
No Report
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4.5. School Improvement
Rationale:
No Report
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4.6. Facilities
Rationale:
Facilities Report
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4.7. Transportation
Rationale:
Transportation Report
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4.8. Negotiations
Rationale:
No Report
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4.9. Extra Curricular
Rationale:
No Report
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4.10. Board of Education
Rationale:
February/March Committees:
- Facilities - Transportation - Negotiations |
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: March 9, 2026
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Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026
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6. Adjournment
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