April 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Motion by Chris McQuillan, seconded by Nick Wells,Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.. Passed.

Motion by Alex McClymont, seconded by Chris McQuillan,Motion to approve payment of the bill(s) from InSPIRe - Holdrege, LLC.. Passed.

Motion by Samantha Minnick, seconded by Brian Rust,Motion to approve textbook and curriculum materials purchases for the areas of physical education, art, music, speech, and foreign language, as recommended by the Curriculum Advisory Committee in the amount of $132,502.03, as presented, with administrative discretion for minor adjustments as needed.. Passed.

Motion by Alex McClymont, seconded by Samantha Minnick,Motion to approve technology related purchases, as recommended by the Curriculum Advisory Committee in the amount of $39,375.25, as presented, with administrative discretion for minor adjustments as needed.. Passed.

Motion by Chris McQuillan, seconded by Nick Wells,Motion to approve a contract for 2026-27 Occupational and Physical Therapy services with InSPIRE - Holdrege, LLC, as presented.. Passed.

Motion by Teresa Kroll, seconded by Brian Rust,Motion to approve 2026 HPS Foundation Teacher Grant Applications totaling $311.72 based on the recommendation of the HPS Foundation Committee as follows: Darla Windholz - HHS Kitchen Prep Items for Culinary Classes $311.72.. Passed.

Motion by Nick Wells, seconded by Alex McClymont,Proposals for the update of HHS Family & Consumer Science room were received from Ridder Custom Building, LLC for $41,450, and Skiles Construction, LLC for $26,765.48. Motion to approve the proposal of Skiles Construction, LLC in the amount of $26,765.48 for the HHS FCS room updates, as presented, with administrative discretion to make minor adjustments as needed... Passed.

Motion by Brian Rust, seconded by Alex McClymont,Motion to approve an out-of-state travel request for Lily Janssen's participation in the JAG National Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, April 28 - May 2, 2026, with administrative discretion to prohibit such travel should conditions warrant.. Passed.

Motion by Chris McQuillan, seconded by Samantha Minnick,Motion to approve the employment of the following certificated/professional staff for 2026-27 with projected assignments: Haley West, 5th - 8th vocal and instrumental music.. Passed.

Motion by Chris McQuillan, seconded by Samantha Minnick,First reading of the proposed revision of Policy 1040 Annual Report was held. Motion to waive further reading and adopt revised Policy 1040 Annual Report, as presented.. Passed.

Motion by Samantha Minnick, seconded by Alex McClymont,First reading of the proposed revision of Policy 3540 Bidding Construction Projects was held. Motion to waive further reading and adopt revised Policy 3540 Bidding Construction Projects, as presented.. Passed.

Motion by Alex McClymont, seconded by Nick Wells,First reading of the proposed revision of Policy 5005 Student Residence, Admission & Contracting for Educational Services was held. Motion to waive further reading and adopt revised Policy 5005 Student Residence, Admission & Contracting for Educational Services, as presented.. Passed.

Motion by Nick Wells, seconded by Samantha Minnick,Motion to rescind Policy 5209 High School Credit for Middle School Courses, as presented.. Passed.

Motion by Chris McQuillan, seconded by Samantha Minnick,First reading of the proposed Policy 5209 School Library Materials and Parent Access was held. Motion to waive further reading and adopt Policy 5209 School Library Materials and Parent Access, as presented.. Passed.

Motion by Samantha Minnick, seconded by Chris McQuillan,First reading of the proposed revision of Policy 5601 Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Allergic Reaction Protocol was held. Motion to waive further reading and adopt revised Policy 5601 Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Allergic Reaction Protocol, as presented.. Passed.

Motion by Alex McClymont, seconded by Nick Wells,First reading of the proposed revision of Policy 7050 Bids and Contracts was held. Motion to waive further reading and adopt revised Policy 7050 Bids and Contracts, as presented.. Passed.