November 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting at Adams Bank, the Post Office and the City Administration Building and published in the Keith County News.  Notice of this meeting was given to the President and all Members of the Board.  Availability of the agenda for this meeting was communicated in the advance notice.  All proceedings hereafter will be taken while this convened meeting is open to the attendance of the public. 

This meeting is being convened in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.  A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the east wall of the Board Chambers.

Any person wishing to address the board may do so by standing.  When you are recognized, please go to the podium.

If you wish to comment, you must first identify yourself, including your address, the name of the organization you represent, and the topic that you wish to address. The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments. Each individual’s comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

This is a public meeting convened for the purpose of conducting official business. Please note that the Board cannot discuss or act upon matters that are not listed on the agenda. Therefore, Board members will generally not respond to your comments or questions. 

Also note that concerns related to school personnel need to be addressed to the Superintendent using the approved district protocol of the complaint policy and/or procedures to resolve such complaints and concerns. Individuals who make false, defamatory, or slanderous statements during public comments may be held legally liable. Slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at Board meetings

Thank you!

Rationale:  https://vclock.com/set-timer-for-5-minutes/

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The Consent Agenda consists of approval of the agenda for this meeting, approval of the minutes from the October 19, 2026, regular board meeting, approval of claims for the General Fund in the amount of $193,843.85, Payroll in the amount of $1,100,123.85, Depreciation Fund in the amount of $56,549.12, Bond Fund in the amount of $973,053.75, Special Building Fund in the amount of $21,640.00, and Lunch Fund in the amount of $77,103.46. 

Rationale:  Review the staff perceptual data for 2026-2027

Rationale:  The Educators Health Alliance (EHA) has announced an overall 12.9% increase in health and dental insurance premiums for the 2027-28 school year. EHA, a consortium representing three statewide public education organizations, oversees the insurance plans utilized by nearly every Nebraska public school district. While the announced increase is 12.9%, the actual premium increase experienced by individual school districts will vary depending on the deductible and insurance plan selected.

Rationale:  Monday, December 21, 2026; 5:30pm, Regular Board Meeting
Monday, January 18, 2027; 5A:30pm, Regular Board Meeting