June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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As required by Nebraska law, the public is advised that the Open Meetings Act is posted and copies of the Open Meetings Act are available for the public.

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01-GENERAL FUND	$               839,092.35
02-DEPRECIATION FUND	$                    2,314.46
03-UNEMPLOYMENT FUND	$                                 -
05-ACTIVITY FUND	$                  79,256.37
06-LUNCH FUND	$               183,875.80
07-BOND FUND	$                                 -
08-SPECIAL BUILDING FUND	$                                 -
09-QUALIFIED CAPITAL FUND	$                                 -
10-COOPERATIVE FUND	$                  28,639.43
11-CONSTRUCTION FUND	$                                 -
TOTAL Vendors	$            1,133,178.41
Payroll (May)	$            3,668,159.64
GRAND TOTAL	$            4,801,338.05

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a.  Good News

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Any resident or employee of Hastings Public School District #18 is welcome to address the Board of Education at this time on items pertaining to the agenda.  Any person wishing to address the Board is requested to come to the podium and, on being recognized, give his/her name and address.  Questions relating to employees of the District will not be permitted; such questions should be referred to the Superintendent at another time.  It is requested that comments be limited to five (5) minutes. Citizens who wish to present petitions to the Board regarding agenda items may do so at this time; however, the Board will only receive the petitions and will not act upon them or their contents.

Rationale:  Consider approval of up to $150,000 from the cooperative fund for the playground project. 

Rationale:  Consider re-affirmation of the Superintendent succession plan for 2025-26. 

Rationale:  Consider the following revised policies, as required by legislation and at the advice of the District's legal counsel:

402.01 Equal Opportunity Employment
404.06 Anti-Discrimination (staff)
404.07 Drug and Alcohol Testing
406.02 Certificated Employment Qualifications
412.02 Classified Employment Qualifications
502.03 Entrance Admissions
502.11 Student Promotion
502.095 Part-time Enrollment
504.06 Student Appearance
504.12 Regulated Devices
504.18 Anti-Discrimination (student)
505.03 Student Discipline
506.01 Studetn Activity Eligibility
507.01 Student Records Access
703.03 Procurement Plan - School Food Authorities
1005.03R Parental Involvement (rule)

Rationale:  Consider approval of the following new  policies, as required by legislation and at the advice of the District's legal counsel:

412.022 Safe Driving Record Standard for Drivers
504.04 Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management
801.031 Foster Care Student Transportation

Rationale: 

Any resident or employee of Hastings Public Schools District #18 is welcome to address the Board of Education at this time on items pertaining to education and/or the operation of the District.  Any person wishing to address the Board is requested to come to the podium and, on being recognized, give his/her name and address. Questions relating to employees of the District will not be permitted; such questions should be referred to the Superintendent at another time.  It is requested that comments be limited to five (5) minutes.  Citizens who wish to present petitions to the Board may do so at this time; however, the Board will only receive the petitions and will not act upon them or their contents.  

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Work Session - Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Board Room at HPS District Offices

Regular Board Meeting - Monday, July 21, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Board Room at HPS District Offices

Special Board Meeting/Phase V - Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - Board Room at HPS District Offices

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Andrew McCarty will serve as the KHAS Radio spokesperson to review the Board Meeting.