July 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order. Roll Call
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2. Announce location of posted Open Meetings Act
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2.A. Pledge
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2.B. Open Student Fees Hearing (Policy #5045). As per Nebraska Rev. Stat. 79-2-134
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2.C. Open Parent Involvement Hearing (Policy #5018) as per Nebraska Rev. Stat. 79-533 and review the District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy #5057
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3. Consent Agenda
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3.A. Approval of Agenda
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3.B. Approval of minutes of Regular June 15, 2026 Board Meeting
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3.C. Approval of Claims
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3.D. Financial Report
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4. Visitors and communication from the public
Discussion:
Greg Barnes and Jared Mulder of Facility Improvement Solutions/Facility Advocates presented to the board regarding energy solutions to improve facilities. Josiah Fouts was also a visitor in attendance.
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5. Action Items
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5.A. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve/review board policies: 5001, 5018, 5045, 5054, 5057, 6004, 2008, 3003, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3048, 3061, 4017, 4019, 4056, 4065, 5001, 5003, 5004, 5035, 5048, 6009, 6038, 6046.
Discussion:
Policy 2008 Meetings- New law creates "notice of notice" publication requirements. Four times per year, in a general circulation in the district, districts must publish 1- Regular Meeting Schedule, 2- the location of regular meetings, 3- method of publishing meetings (website)
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5.B. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the student, activities, staff, and non-certified handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson reviewed changes to the hanbooks.
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5.C. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the transportation rates for the 2026-2027 year.
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson reviewed changes to the transportation rate schedule.
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5.D. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the rate schedule for 2026-2027.
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson reviewed changes to the rate schedule.
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6. Discussion Items
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6.A. Facility Updates
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6.B. Facility Advocates Report
Discussion:
Dr. Greg Barnes and Jarad Mulder addressed the Board on behalf of Facility Advocates, an Energy Services Company (ESCO). Facility Advocates have completed an initial walkthrough of the district's facilities and reported on several findings that the district should consider correcting. Findings included items such as aging HVAC systems, aging boiler systems, fresh air in classroom spaces, window replacements, energy efficient lighting. The Board of Education will consider entering a contract with Facility Advocates at a future meeting.
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7. Administrator Report
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7.A. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson reported:
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7.B. Principal Report
Discussion:
Principals shared handbooks and improvement plans for next year.
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8. Next Board Meeting: 8:00pm Monday, August 17, 2026 in the Wilcox conference room
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9. Adjourn
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