January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
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Call the Meeting to Order at 8 p.m. - Aaron Anderson
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Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date.
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ROLL CALL
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EXCUSED ABSENCES
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve that _________________ is absent, excused.
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve cease nominations and vote by secret ballot..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve cease nominations and elect ________________ as President of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education for 2026..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve cease nominations and vote by secret ballot..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve cease nominations and elect ________________ as Vice-President of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education for 2026..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR 2026
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the appointment of Julie Ehlers as Secretary/Treasurer for the Oakland-Craig Board of Education for 2026..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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WELCOMING OF VISITORS BY BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT
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Welcome to the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. The board welcomes patrons, and we appreciate your attendance at this board meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas with the board during the agenda item labeled "Public Comment." Comments or questions from the audience at any other time during the meeting will be declared out of order.
We appreciate your willingness to abide by the rules of order. This is the only time during this meeting when the public may speak. Any person wishing to make public comment must abide by and adhere to applicable board policies, including, but not limited to the following:
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Public Comments:
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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Review and Approve January 12, 2026 Meeting Agenda
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Review and Approve Claims
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Audit - $3,327.45
SPED Services - $77,498.66 Bus Barn Rent - $7,500 Mac Book Lease - $23,896.45
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Review and Approve Minutes from December 8, 2025 Meeting
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SET REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATES AND TIME
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Regular meetings of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education will be held on the second Monday of each month at 8 p.m. Adjustments may need to be made from time to time due to holidays.
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SELECTION OF BANK DEPOSITORY FOR DISTRICT FUNDS
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BOARD RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY
WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the "Board") for Burt County School District No.11-0014, commonly known as Oakland-Craig Public Schools (the "School District") is a duly accredited Class III school district under the laws and statutes of the State of Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to designate one or more banks, capital stock financial institutions, or qualifying mutual financial institutions, situated within the boundaries of the School District as the official depository or depositories for School District funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby designates the following banks, capital stock financial institutions, or qualifying mutual financial institutions as the official depositories for School District Funds: First Northeast Bank of Nebraska
Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the First Northeast Bank of Nebraska be designated as the depository for all School District #14 checking accounts for 2026 (Read Resolution)..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAM FOR TECHNOLOGY
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DESIGNATE THE DISTRICT OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR PUBLICATION
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Notices which the board is required to publish in a newspaper will generally be published in the Burt County Independent, the Omaha World Herald or any other newspaper which has a general circulation within the district.
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BOARD AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT ACTIONS
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The Board of Education authorizes and grants the Superintendent or his designee authority to represent the District in all matters relating to local, state, and federal programs and funds, such as, but not limited to Title Programs, ESU#2 Co-op purchasing of supplies, etc. |
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DESIGNATE THE DISTRICT’S LEGAL COUNSEL
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Designate the attorneys of KSB School Law as the district legal counsel. The District reserves the right to use the legal services of Legal Counsel for the Nebraska Association of School Boards, as may be needed. |
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DESIGNATE THE NON-DISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE AND TITLE IX COORDINATORS
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Designate the Superintendent as the Non-discrimination Compliance Coordinator to meet federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and as the Title IX Coordinator for Title IX enforcement. |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS J-P
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve agenda items J-P as presented..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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DISCUSSION OF BOARD OPERATING PRINCIPLES
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REVIEW THE DECEMBER 2025 TREASURER’S REPORT
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE ACTION ON HIRING OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the 2026-2027 contract for Cale Kai to serve as an Industrial Technology teacher..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE ACTION ON 2026-2027 NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT FOR CERTIFIED STAFF
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the 2026-2027 Negotiated Agreement as presented..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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REVIEW, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON AUDIT REPORT
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the audit as presented.
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF VAN
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the purchase of ________________.
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve moved to go into closed session to discuss administrative contracts.. Closed session is necessary for the protection of the public interest.
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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RESUME REGULAR SESSION
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve resume Regular Session at __________p.m..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
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Recommended Motion(s):
{Insert Board Member} moved to approve the Elementary Principal Contract with a total package increase of ___%, the Secondary Principal Contract with a total package increase of ___%, and the Superintendent Contract with a total package increase of ___%..
{Insert Board Member} seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: |
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ADJOURNMENT
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