April 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Becky Sullivan
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2. Roll Call
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3. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
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4. 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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5. RECURRENT - Becky Sullivan
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5.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Payment of Expenditures
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE - Becky Sullivan
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7. Spotlight on Learning
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Spotlight on Learning to highlight Hawthorne Elementary. |
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8. FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - Becky Sullivan
Rationale:
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. |
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9. SPECIAL BOARD FUNCTIONS - Becky Sullivan
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9.1. Acceptance of Superintendent Resignation - Becky Sullivan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider acceptance of Superintendent resignation.
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9.2. Approve a Resolution to Adopt a More Current and Revised Second Half Set of the 5000 Series Policies
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of revised 5000 series policies.
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9.3. Discuss, consider, and take action to employ a temporary summer grounds worker due to a conflict of interest with the Director of Technology & Operations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of hiring temporary summer worker, to meet NE revised statute 49-1499.03.
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9.4. Approve the 2026-2027 Master Agreement with Hastings Education Association
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of 2026-2027 Master negotiated agreement.
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9.5. Approval of E-Rate WAN Bids - Lawrence Tunks
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of WAN bids for district internet services.
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9.6. Approval of HVAC Bids for Hawthorne - Lawrence Tunks
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of HVAC bids for Hawthorne project.
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9.7. Approval of Roofing Bids - Lawrence Tunks
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of roofing bids for summer projects.
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9.8. Approve Tentative Graduation List - Kristen Slechta
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of tentative 2026 graduation list.
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9.9. Approve 2026 Summer Activities Program - Kristen Slechta
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of the 2026 summer school and activities program.
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9.10. CONSENT AGENDA - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Consider approval of consent agenda.
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10. SECOND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - Becky Sullivan
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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11. DATES OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS - Becky Sullivan
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Work Session - May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. - Board Room at HPS District Offices Regular Board Meeting - May 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. - Board Room at HPS District Offices |
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12. MEDIA SPOKESPERSON - Becky Sullivan
Rationale:
President Becky Sullivan will serve as the KHAS Radio spokesperson to review the Board Meeting. |
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13. Executive Session - Becky Sullivan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Rationale:
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 any individuals.
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14. The Board of Education returns to Open Session - Becky Sullivan
Rationale:
The Board President verifies that discussion was confined to personnel issues and no action was taken. |
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15. ADJOURNMENT - Becky Sullivan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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