August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Work Session
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1. Roll Call
Motion to excuse Jim Boeve from tonight's meeting . Motion 1 -Jody Motion 2 -Andrew
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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I want to recognize and congratulate Brian Laux on being selected as the NSASSP Region IV High School Assistant Principal of the Year. This award recognizes assistant principals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to their schools and to the profession. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that recipients are nominated and selected by their peers. It speaks highly of Brian’s leadership and the respect he has earned from fellow administrators across our region. We’re very proud to have Brian representing Hastings Public Schools and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition. |
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7. Appointment for school board vacancy—Becky Sullivan
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Becky Sullivan will dicuss .
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8. Approval for the disposal of school property — camera equipment — Lawrence Tunks
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Lawrence Tunks will recommend disposal of school property .
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9. Budget preparation- Superintendent John Hauser
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Superintendent John Hauser will dicuss .
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10. Special Board Functions - Superintendent John Hauser
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Reaffirm Policy #5001 Student attendance
The Administration recommends affirmation of Policy 5008 , Student Attendance, as required by state law. There are no recommended changes to the policy. Reaffirm Policy #5054 Bullying Prevention The Administration recommends reaffirmation of Policy 5023, Bullying Prevention, as required by state law. There are no recommended changes to the policy. |
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11. *Consent Agenda - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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Dr. Tom Szlanda will present the consent agenda.
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12. 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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13. Reminders - Becky Sullivan
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The board meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 17th, 2026 at 6pm at the district office, 1515 West 8th Street.
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14. Adjournment - Becky Sullivan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Motion to adjourn meeting: 1st Motion made by Andrew, 2nd motion made by Stacie.
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