October 19, 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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Others in attendance:John Hauser, Superintendent; Laura Hargis, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent; Lawrence Tunks, Director of Technology and Operations; Dr. Thomas Szlanda, Director of HR and Operations; Shelly Julian, Business Manager; Kristen Slechta, Director of Learning; Terry Julian, Technology Facilitator; Chris Schukei, Director of HPS Foundation; ; Michelle Schultz -Cleveland Special Eduction Teacher HMS; Haley Tryon Special Education Teacher HMS; Shelli Pfiefer, HMS Principal; Damen Kugel, HHS Assistant Principal; Ben Welsch, HEA President; Will Vraspir, Hastings Tribune; Kittie Grace ;and members of the public.
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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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Approve the Minutes of Previous Meeting
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5.2. Payment of Expenditures
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6. Spotlight on Learning and Good News — John Hauser
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a. Good News b. Spotlight on Learning |
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7. 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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8. Incentive for Early Resignation Policy 4062 — Superintendent John Hauser
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9. Reaffirm Multicultural Education Policy 6020 — Director Kristen Slechta
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10. SPECIAL BOARD FUNCTIONS - Becky Sullivan
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10.1. CONSENT AGENDA - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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11. SECOND 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 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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12. DATES OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS - Becky Sullivan
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Work Session November 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. — Board Room at HPS District Offices Regular Board Meeting November 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. — Board Room at HPS District Offices |
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13. ADJOURNMENT - Becky Sullivan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Andrew made the 1st motion to adjourn and Stacie made the 2nd motion.
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