August 17, 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
Motion to excuse Erick Espinoza from meeting
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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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4.1. FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - Becky Sullivan
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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. |
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5. RECURRENT - Becky Sullivan
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5.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
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5.2. Payment of Expenditures
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6. RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE - Becky Sullivan
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7. Spotlight on Learning and Good News — John Hauser
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It’s been great to have our staff and students back in our buildings. Our teachers returned a week ago last Monday and have spent the past several days participating in curriculum work and training, welcoming our new teachers through orientation, and coming together for our all-staff pre service activities. Now, the best part is having our students back in the buildings. I want to recognize and thank our entire HPS staff for the professionalism, preparation, and commitment they have shown throughout the start of the school year. A tremendous amount of work goes into preparing for students to return, and our staff have done an outstanding job of making sure our schools are ready and our students feel welcomed. It has been a very positive start, and I appreciate the work of everyone across the district who has helped us begin another successful school year. |
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8. Special Board Functions - Superintendent John Hauser
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1. Reaffirm Policy 5001: Student Attendance 2. Reaffirm Policy 5054: Bullying Prevention |
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8.1. CONSENT AGENDA - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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Dr. Tom Szlanda will recommend the consent agenda as presented.
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9. Approval for the Disposal of School Property—Dr. Lawrence Tunks
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Dr. Lawrence Tunks recommends approving the disposal of old camera equipment.
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10. Finance Report — Superintendent John Hauser
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Superintendent John Hauser will give an update on the budget.
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11. Appoint Board Member to fill vacancy — Becky Sullivan
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12. 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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13. DATES OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS - Becky Sullivan
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The work session will be held on September 17, 2026–6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at HPS District Offices. The Regular Board Meeting will be held on September 21, 2026–6:00 p.m. — Board Room at HPS District Offices. |
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14. MEDIA SPOKESPERSON - Becky Sullivan
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Jim Boeve will serve as the KHAS Radio spokesperson to review the Board Meeting. |
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15. ADJOURNMENT - Becky Sullivan
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