July 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - July Board Meeting
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1. Opening the Meeting
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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1.D. Publication of Meeting - This meeting was legally advertised in the Hastings Tribune Newspaper on Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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1.E. Roll Call
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2. Welcome Visitors and Public Comment
Welcome Visitors and Public Comment Welcome to the Kenesaw Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. The board welcomes patrons, and we appreciate your attendance. Members of the public are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas with the board during public comment. Each person wishing to speak must sign in on the sign-in sheet. Those choosing to speak will be allowed five (5) minutes to address the board. The board will not take any action on any comments but will direct the comments to the appropriate staff members to attend to the matter. Patrons who wish to address a personnel related matter are asked to follow the district's Chain of Command. |
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3. Reports
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3.A. Comments from Maintenance and Custodial Director Bunde
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3.B. Comments from Activites Director Christian Kroos
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3.C. Comments from Principal Webben
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3.D. Comments from Principal Breckner
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3.E. Comments from Superintendent Masters
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3.F. Board Committees
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.A. Approve Minutes from June Regular Board Meeting
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4.B. Approval of July Treasurer's Report
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4.C. Approval of July Claims - Payroll: $334,873.00 Claims $114,451.34
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4.D. Egan Supply Co. - Gym Floors Refinish - Summer 2026 - $8,766.00
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4.E. Software Unlimited Renewal - Summer 2026 - $8,150.00
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4.F. Perry Law Firm - Invoice - $6,862.56
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5. Action Items
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5.A. Review and Approve Student-Parent Handbook and Combined Employee Handbook
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5.B. Approve the School District Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Belief Statements for the 2025-2026 thru 2029-2030 Five-Year Cycle
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5.C. Approve Milk Bid for the 2026-2027 School Year
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5.D. Approve Board Policy 5205 - Graduation
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5.F. Approve Kenesaw Public Schools Wellness Policy
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6. Discussion Items
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6.A. Set Workshop Date to Establish District Goals and Priorities, Review and Update Continuous School Improvement Plan, and Establish District Budget Goals and Priorities
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6.B. Strategic Plan & District Goals Update
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6.C. Review Continuous School Improvement Plan
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6.D. Review Student Discipline - Policy 5101
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6.E. Discuss Kenesaw Public Schools HAL Identification for Elementary and High School Students
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6.F. Begin Budget Discussion for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.G. Review Summer School Program
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6.H. Review School District Assessment Plan for 2026-2027 School Year
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7. August Master Board Calendar Items
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7.A. Strategic Plan and District Goals Update
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7.B. Review Proposed Budget
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7.C. Set Date for the Budget and Tax Request Hearings
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7.D. Establish and Approve Maximum Capacities for Next School Year - Policy 5006A
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7.E. Review Classified Staff Positions
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7.F. Special Meeting at the End of the August to Pay "Extra Claims" (if necessary)
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7.G. Review of School Insurance (in available)
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7.H. LB 243 - Resolution - Vote to Approve the School District's Base Growth Percentage by up to 7%
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8. Executive Session
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9. Adjourn
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10. Next Board Meeting - Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:00pm Financial review with Kimle, Sidders, Uden at 6:30pm.
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