March 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Work Session
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1. Roll Call
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2. Announcement - Becky Sullivan
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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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3. Welcome to HEA reps and guests - Becky Sullivan
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4. Review Board Norms/Goal - Becky Sullivan
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5. Board Report - Becky Sullivan
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - Dr. Christopher Prososki
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This month's Spotlight on Learning will feature Hastings High School.
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7. Policy Review: First Half of the 5000 Series Policies
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8. Table Policy 4032: Professional Growth
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9. Policy 4041: Staff Dress and Appearance
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10. Approve Student Travel Requests - Kristen Slechta
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Consider Approval of Senior High Show Choir Italy Trip Student Travel Request
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11. Report on Committee on American Civics - Kristen Slechta
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12. High School Graduation Requirements Presentation — Kristen Slechta
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13. Approve Technology Rotation schedule - Lawrence Tunks
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Consider a technology rotation schedule.
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14. Approve Custodial Paper bid - Lawrence Tunks
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Consider custodial supply bids.
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15. Approve Internet bids - Lawrence Tunks
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Consider internet bids for analytics services from Pine Cove Consulting.
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16. Approve COPS grant Video Board purchase - Lawrence Tunks
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Consider COPS grant video board purchase.
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17. *Consent Agenda - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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18. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - Becky Sullivan
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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 raise their hand 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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19. Reminders - Becky Sullivan
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20. Executive Session - Becky Sullivan
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The Board will go into Closed Session to discuss personnel issues. Discussion shall be confined to these issues. The action is consistent with applicable state law; i.e., Nebraska Revised Statute 84-1410, Reissue 1981, and with Board Policy 204.06 and is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and such individual has not requested a public meeting.
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21. The Board of Education returns to Open Session - Becky Sullivan
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The Board President verifies that discussion was confined to personnel issues and no action was taken. |
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22. Adjournment - Becky Sullivan
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