April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening the Meeting

1.1. Call Meeting to Order

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

1.3. District Mission Statement: The mission of the Franklin Public Schools is to equip all students with the skills and competencies needed to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.

1.4. The Nebraska Open Meetings Law is displayed on the east wall of the Franklin Public Schools Media Center.

1.5. The publication of meeting notice was provided by the Franklin County Chronicle according to Policy 2008.

1.6. Board of Education Member Roll Call

1.6.1. Excused Absence and Unexcused Absence

2. Celebration of Excellence

3. Public Comment

4. Consent Agenda

4.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

4.2. Financial Reports, Claims and Accounts

4.3. Certificated Hire(s) and Resignation(s)

4.3.1. Consider, discuss and accept the resignation of Ms. Camala Binder, preschool teacher, at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

5. Action Items

5.1. Consider, discuss and approve spending the $23,788.00 of REAP funding on student and staff computers for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.  Any cost beyond the REAP funding for the computers will be expensed through the General Fund.

5.2. Consider, discuss and take action on the services provided by either Voss Lighting Design Services or Johnson Electric Co and coinciding payment for the alternate gym lighting project as presented to be expensed out of the Building Fund.

Payment Comparison:
Johnson Electric Co. $13,610.00 grand total
Voss Lighting Design Services $15,510.00 grand total ($6,204.00 down payment)

Note: Voss Lighting Services also provided a quote for the main gym lighting for informational purposes only

6. Information Items

6.1. Board Committee Reports

6.1.1. Policy Committee

6.1.2. Curriculum, Americanism, and Staff Relations Committee

6.1.3. Negotiations Committee

6.1.4. Legislative Committee 

6.1.5. Transportation, Building and Grounds Committee

6.1.6. Finance Committee

6.2. Elementary Principal Report

6.3. Secondary Principal Report

6.4. Superintendent Report

7. Adjournment of Meeting