March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Osborne called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
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2. Roll Call
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Procedural Item
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3. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location
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4. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Rationale:
At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
Admin Notes:
ADM. REC: That the consent agenda be approved as presented.
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4.1. Minutes of February 09, 2026 Regular Meeting
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Consent Item
Rationale:
Section 79-805 of Nebraska Statutes calls for the District to publish in a legal newspaper a "concise summary" of the proceedings of the Board of Education. Section 84-1413 of Nebraska Revised Statutes calls for the District to maintain official minutes that contain "the substance of all matters discussed." Therefore, for each board meeting a concise summary of the minutes is published in the Auburn Newspapers and a detailed set of minutes is maintained in the superintendent’s office. A copy of the official minutes is attached to the board agenda for each regular meeting and special meeting.
The official minutes may make references to attachments. These attachments are reproduced with the minutes attached to the board agenda only if such attachments are different from those presented at the meeting. The attachments, however, are in the record of official minutes maintained at the superintendent’s office.
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4.2. Agenda **
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
According to the Open Meeting Laws, the Board of Education may add to the agenda only those items of an emergency nature [see, Section 84-1411(1) of Nebraska Revised Statutes].
The order of agenda items may be changed so arrive at the beginning of the meeting. The Board may enter into closed session at any time to discuss any matter for which a closed session is lawful. The Board may take action on any item listed on the agenda. The agenda for the meeting needs to be approved before the board can address the discussion and/or action items.
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4.3. Approve Claims for the Month
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Consent Item
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4.4. Approve Financial Reports for the Month
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Consent Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Excuse Absent Board Members (If Necessary)
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Action Item
Admin Notes:
ADM. REC: That the absent board members be excused.
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6. Student Presentation
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Action Item
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7. Recognition of Visitors*
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Information Item
Rationale:
The Board President may limit the time allotted to each individual or topic. A five-minute limit will apply for each speaker, unless otherwise specified, and no speaker may transfer their remaining time to any other speaker. According to Nebraska State Statute 84-1412, all speakers must identify himself or herself, including an address and the name of any organization represented by such person, unless the address requirement is waived to protect the security of the individual. Speakers are expected to address the Board when making presentations. If a group of patrons is presenting a single issue, the board requests that a spokesperson be appointed to address the Board, however, anyone may talk within the stated time limit. Speakers who feel a need to give more information than can be presented in that time frame may submit written materials for distribution to the Superintendent; such materials should be provided at least 24 hours before the meeting is to begin.
The Board of Education may make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding the conduct of persons attending its meetings and regarding their privilege to speak. |
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7.1. General Comments - If a group of patrons is presenting a single issue, the board requests that a spokesperson be appointed to address the Board. However, anyone may talk within the stated time limits.
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8. Budget, Finance & Claims Committee (Davidson*, Crotty, Kernes-Krause)
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8.1. Aruba Wireless Access Point—E-Rate
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Firewall- E-Rate
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Action Item
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8.3. Skillet and Combi Oven for Cafeteria
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Action Item
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8.4. Ductwork Replacement and Multiple Roof Top Unit Repairs
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Telecor Intercom System
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. 2023 Ford 9 Passenger Van
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Budget, Finance & Claims Committee Report (Discuss only)
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Unit Report Item
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9. Building, Grounds & Transportation Committee (Jones*, Osborne, Davidson)
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Information Item
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9.1. Building, Grounds & Transportation Report (Discuss Only)
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10. Human Resources & Planning Committee (Crotty*, Brueggemann, Jones)
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10.1. Preschool Calendar
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Sierra Morrow Early Graduation Request
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.3. Victoria Clauson Resignation
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.4. Human Resources & Planning Committee Report (Discuss only)
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Unit Report Item
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11. Policy, Curriculum & Americanism Committee (Brueggemann*, Kernes-Krause, Osborne)
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11.1. Policy, Curriculum, & Americanism Committee Report (Discuss only)
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12. Administration Report
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Discussion:
Written and/or discuss only.
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12.1. Samantha Wehenkel
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Admin Notes:
March 9, 2026, Board Notes:
*NAEP testing went great. Thank you to Scott and all that helped make that successful. *We are looking at one more curriculum review for science and then we will be ready to purchase. *I completed our ELPA 21 testing today with our students that qualify. *Pre-ACT & ACT testing will take place on March 24th. Everything is ready to go for that testing. *NSCAS testing will begin on March 25th in both the elementary and middle school buildings. NSCAS Alternative will begin the first part of April. *Tonia Greiner put in for a small grant for DOGS, and we were awarded that grant. Congratulations Tonia. *It is a stressful month of testing, but we are ready to go, and the teachers are working hard with their students to make sure they are ready as well. *Thank you for everyone’s help during this month. |
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12.2. Reva Siegel
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Information Item
Admin Notes:
Students Served Through Special Education
Upcoming
State Reporting
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12.3. Bristol Wenzl
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Admin Notes:
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12.4. Scott Siegel
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Admin Notes:
Board of Education Report 3.9.26
Enrollment Middle School 6th - 71 (+1) 7th - 78 (+1) 8th - 66 (+1) Middle School Total: 215 (+3) High School 9th - 50 (+1) 10th - 75 11th - 64 12th - 71 High School Total: 260 (+1) 6-12 Total: 475 (+5) |
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12.5. Jason Palmer
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Information Item
Admin Notes:
March Board of Education Report (Monday, March 9th, 2026) Submitted by Jason Palmer - Friday, March 6th, 2026 The winter sports season is beginning to wind down and many of our winter sports have finished their seasons.
Other: The AEA Institute - The Mental Edge Academy. AEA’s Mental Edge Academy works with high schools and colleges across the country on the mental side of sports. We have this new opportunity available for our student-athletes, made possible through funding by the Sports Boosters. I was made aware of the program in December and I emailed our head coaches with information on the program. We had seven head coaches reach out and express interest in wanting to incorporate it into their programs. The program works through short five to seven minute exercises / lessons that are provided through an app that students and coaches can download onto their smartphones. The academy focuses on what they call 15 different "mental edge mindsets." They are: Adaptability, Ambition, Challenge Mastery, Curiosity, Discipline, Emotional Stamina, Focus, Grit, Mental Fortitude, Perseverance, Reflection, Resilience, Self Development, Teamwork, and Tenacity. The athletes do a pre-test to help determine mindset areas of strength and mindset areas of weakness. The daily exercises are then geared oftentimes toward areas of weakness. We are not requiring all athletes to participate in it. Additionally, there is an area within the app that has lessons geared towards other areas that athletes want to explore. Some examples are: emotion change tools, self-talk, balancing academics and athletics, nutrition and sleep, leadership tools, etc... Participation is voluntary and not made mandatory by coaches, so if a parent or the athlete does not want to participate, they are not required to do so. Coaches of spring sports and players (and parents) have had the opportunity to attend a Zoom session or to watch a recording of the Zoom session to learn more. The official kickoff for those that plan to utilize it will be Monday, March 9th. I believe that our student-athletes have many pressures today and that social media can make things more difficult for students today. Having this tool at their exposure should benefit our student-athletes.More information about the academy: |
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12.6. David Patton
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Admin Notes:
-Option enrollment signed into law
-K-2 Suspensions signed into law -NCSA legislative conference this week -Facilities assessments -Bond Survey -Nutrition Services RFP — walkthroughs next week |
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13. Miscellaneous
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education is at .
Discussion:
A. Thank you notes & correspondence
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13.1. Thank You Notes
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13.2. Upcoming Meetings
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14. Executive Session (Discuss Legal Matters, Personnel and Negotiations)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board may enter into closed session at any time to discuss any matter for which a closed session is lawful and appropriate. We have legal matters that need to be handled in closed session. Before the Board can enter closed session, a motion must be made in agreement with Statute 84-1410 by the Board to discuss topics such as personnel, negotiations, and legal matters. |
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15. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned by President Osborne at 6:18 pm.
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