August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

I. Open Meetings Law

II. Call regular meeting to order

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Recognition of Guests and Visitors

V. Patrons who wish to address the board - 30 minutes (3 minutes per person)

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.1. Excuse Board Member Absences

VI.2. Approval of Agenda

VI.3. Approval of Minutes; Regular Board of Education Meeting held July 13,2026.

VI.4. Option Enrollment   In 3; Out 0; Canceled 0.

VII. Financial Report

VII.1. Budget Report: See Report -

VII.2.  Fund Claims: Discussion

VIII. Administrative Reports

VIII.1. Ms. Reeson Pk - 6 Principal Report 

VIII.2. Mr. Schmit  7-12 Principal Report

VIII.3. Mrs. Knust: Superintendent Report

IX. Discussion items  

IX.1. Discuss asking John Thies to make a trophy case for the fine arts program to match the trophy cases purchased last year.

IX.2. Consider and discuss a possible board budget retreat and the upcoming NASB Area Membership Meeting on Aug. 26th.

X. Action Items

X.1. Take action on the approval of the Budget, Financial Report, and Claims 

X.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action on EMC claim for hail damage from June 30, 2026. 

X.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action in accepting school insurance for the district's complete coverage for the 26-27 school year. Alicap quote of $83,824 and EMC quote of $117,100.

X.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve Whitney Fremstad as the JH English Teacher for the 26-27 school year. 

X.5. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action on approving the updated list of sponsors and coaches for the 2026-2027 school year. Landon Grothe and Dewey Bowers for JH girls wrestling. Ben Galloway and Aric Krueger for Boys assistant Wrestling. Chris Orlander for Girl's assistant wrestling. Still looking for assistant football.

X.6. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve adding Apptegy staff connect for the 2026-2027 school year at $2500 for yearly subscription and $1350 for start up fee (discount from $5400).

X.7. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to purchase six smart boards from KCAV for $16,581.97.

X.8. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve activity prices for the 2026-2027 school year. Adults $6 and Students $5. We would also like to try cashless payment. 

X.9. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action in approving the final reading of editions or new board policies as presented, within the following chapter: 5000 student policies from 5000 to 5602 and to repeal and rescind, without limitation, all existing board policies that pertain to the same matters or that are otherwise conflicting. 

X.10. Discussion, consider, and take action on having a garage sale to get rid of unwanted items. 

X.11. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of United States History books for 8th & 10th Grade for $8225.50 from McGraw Hill.

X.12. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve Everyway LLC curriculum for the Life Skills program for $2,937.46.

X.13. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of grammar and handwriting curriculum for the elementary from Zaner Bloser for $3,279.10.

X.14. Executive Session (if needed) Discuss Personnel/Litigation/Protection of Public Interest -

X.15. Agenda Setting and Future Meetings/Adjournment