March 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 March 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
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The Elementary Quiz Bowl team has had a successful season. Members of the two elementary teams are:
5th Grade: Gus Garton, Jace Parde, Waylon Parde, Sy Rumsey, Kade Schlake, Mason Wiese 6th Grade: Jack Ahlschwede, Jace Behrends, Ellis Freeman, Camdyn Floth, Jordonna Gana, Jase Wiese Tonight, the 6th grade QB team will be here to take on the board! |
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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 $81,209.12 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $13,311.01 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $3197.50 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $536,468.79 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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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Review, consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to adopt a resolution selecting the construction management at risk contract delivery system, including designating members of the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee.
Rationale:
Selection criteria and selection committee members have been determined based on input from the February board meeting.
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3.2. Consideration and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Gage County and Freeman Public Schools, Southern School District, and Diller-Odell Public Schools relating to a Student Resource Officer program.
Rationale:
The SRO program has been in place since January 2025. At this time, the county does not have an SRO in place. They have shared that schools will not be charged until a new SRO is hired and put in place.
Diller-Odell has chosen to table the approval until a new SRO is hired.
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to set Option Enrollment limits for the 2026-2027 school year.
Rationale:
Current Option Enrollment limits at Freeman:
K-2: 38 3-6: 40 7-12: 46 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. Freeman currently has 41 students enrolled in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Recommendation:
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to approve an elementary candidate and contract for the 2026-27 school year.
Rationale:
Reba Dresen has been offered the elementary position (3rd grade) for the 2026-27 school year and has accepted pending board approval.
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to review and approve policies 5028, 5030, 5032, 5033, 5036, 5037, 5039, 5040
Rationale:
Monthly policy review
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3.6. Consideration and possible action to approve the classified compensation package for the 2026-27 school year.
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3.6.1. Executive Session
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
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Superintendents Report Principal Reports |
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4.2. Strategic Planning Goal Update
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Strategic Long-Range Planning Goal Areas:
Curricular Opportunities - 2026-27 Registration - 2026-27 Master Schedule - Increasing strength training opportunities and participation Growth Ready Facilities - Construction project planning Communication of Success - Comparing Streaming services with area districts - Meeting with Hudl in April to discuss contract |
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4.3. Facilities
Rationale:
South Gym Bleacher Project Timeline
Bus Barn improvements North Gym Curtain Evening Custodial Update |
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4.4. Transportation
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Transportation Study Update
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4.5. Negotiations
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No Report
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4.6. Board of Education
Rationale:
Curriculum Committee meeting before April BOE meeting
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: April 13th 7:00 PM
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 13th
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6. Adjournment
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