May 14, 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 - John Hauser
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A . Good News
B. Emerging Educator of the Year C. Educator of the Year D. Senior distinguished Educator of the Year E. Years of Service Recognition F. Recognition of Retirees |
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7. Approve Contract Addendum for Acting Superintendent — Becky Sullivan
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Rationale:
Consider Contract Addendum to Acting Superintendent
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8. Approve Appointment of Board Recording Secretary — John Hauser
Rationale:
Consider the Appointment of Laura Hargis as Board Recording Secretary to replace Denise Behrends
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9. Approve proposed High School graduation requirements — Kristen Slechta
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Rationale:
Consider and dicuss proposed High School graduation requirements.
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10. Approve Policy 4032 : Professional Growth — Kristen Slechta
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Rationale:
Consider Policy 4032 : Professional Growth
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11. Policy Review: First Half of the 6000 Series Policies - John Hauser
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Policy Review: First Half of the 6000 Series Policies
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12. Approve purchase of computers — Lawrence Tunks
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Consider purchase of computers at Longfellow
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Approval for the Disposal of School Property — Music Instruments.- Lawerence Tunks
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14. Approve purchase of HVAC system at Hawthorne -Lawrence Tunks
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Approve purchase of Hvac System
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15. Approve Addition of 1.0 FTE School Psychologist Assistant — Dr. Tom Szlanda
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Consider addition of 1.0 FTE School Psychologist Assistant — Dr. Tom Szlanda
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16. Approve 2026-27 YMCA facility usage agreement — Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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Discuss 2026-27 YMCA facility usage agreement
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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
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 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
Rationale:
The Board President verifies that discussion was confined to xxx issues and no action was taken. |
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22. Adjournment - Becky Sullivan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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