April 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM - Board Meeting

Summary:  This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.  The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting at a location accessible to members of the public.

Summary:  Per board policy 2008-Meetings, advance notice of all board meetings, other than emergency meetings, shall be publicized 48 hours or more in advance of the meeting in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.  Meeting notices may also be posted on the school district website and posted in three prominent places in the school district.

• Publication: Meeting notice was published in the Wahoo Newspaper on Friday, April 3, 2026
• Postings:  Meeting notice was posted at the entrance of Yutan High School, Yutan Elementary School, Yutan Post Office, First State Bank-Yutan, on Wednesday, April 8,2026, and on the Yutan Public Schools web page on Friday, April 10, 2026 .
• Agenda: The agenda is kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent’s office during normal business hours, and is posted on the school website in advance of the scheduled meeting. The agenda may not be altered later than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting.  The order of the items on the agenda may be changed by the board at or during the meeting.

Summary:  Instructions for those who wish to speak during Public Comment: 
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of citizen participation in school district matters.  In order to assure citizens are heard and board meetings are conducted effectively and in an organized manner, a Public Comment period will be scheduled at some meetings.  A Public Comment sign-in sheet is located on the table near the entrance and your name and topic must be entered on the sheet prior to the start of the meeting.  If you are planning to speak about a personnel or a student matter involving an individual, please understand that the district has complaint procedures to address such complaints and concerns. The Board requests that you follow the policy and procedures before commenting on these matters to the Board. Board members will not respond to any questions you ask or comments about individual staff members or students, but may direct your concerns to the appropriate administrator for further review.  Each speaker shall be allowed a maximum of five minutes, and not more than twenty minutes will be allowed for a specific topic. Policy 2009-Procedure for Addressing the Board is made available in the meeting room.

Comments:

• Foundation Information:
• Booster Club Information:
• General Public Comments:

Summary:  Written reports have been submitted from the elementary principal, high school principal, activities director, student services director, and superintendent.  Each administrator will make comments on their respective report:

• Elementary Principal
• High School Principal
• Activities Director
• Student Services Director
• Superintendent

Summary:  The Consent Agenda is used to help the efficiency of the meeting by allowing the Board to approve items such as prior meeting minutes, general business of noncontroversial nature, or routine communication.  The Consent Agenda for this meeting includes:

1. Minutes from the March Board Meetings
   1. March 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM - Committee on American Civics Meeting
   2. March 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM - Board Meeting
2. Treasurer’s Report and Claims

Summary:  HELM, our HVAC and boiler service provider, will share the results of the equipment condition assessments completed at Yutan Elementary and Yutan High School. The discussion will include an overview of system conditions, any notable concerns, and general recommendations for maintenance and future planning.

Strategic Plan Alignment: This discussion supports the district’s commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and high-quality learning environments, while using data to guide planning, resource management, and long-term facility decisions that support student and staff success. 

Summary:  Reports from the following committee(s):

• Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
• Finance Committee met on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Summary:  The board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve the resignation(s) of the following certified staff effective upon the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year:  No Resignations. 

Summary:  The board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve contracts for the following new certified staff members for the 2026-2027 school year:

Summary:  Approval of the contracted cleaning service is needed to ensure consistent after-hours coverage and maintain a higher standard of cleanliness across all facilities.

Summary:  In past summers, the school district has hired part-time summer help to perform tasks related to general grounds work, moving furniture/equipment, bus barn/storage building cleaning and organizing, cleaning classrooms, painting, bus and van cleaning/washing, and other general maintenance, custodial, or cleaning duties.  The administration is requesting approval from the Board to allocate a maximum number of summer hours for all part-time summer help. The superintendent will be responsible for filling the positions.  The Maintenance Director will be responsible for assigning job responsibilities, establishing work schedules, and supervising the employees.  The board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve a maximum number of work hours for part-time summer help.

Summary: 

This proposal is for the purchase of a new network firewall system from Sterling Computers to support the district’s technology infrastructure for the 2026-2027 E-Rate funding year. The firewall is a critical cybersecurity component that protects the school’s network, student data, and internet access from external threats while ensuring safe and reliable connectivity.

The purchase is being made through the federal E-Rate program, which provides discounted funding for eligible technology services. Approval of this agreement allows the district to move forward with the project and secure E-Rate funding, reducing the overall cost to the district.

Summary: 

This proposal is for the purchase of network switches and wireless access points from Sterling Computers to support and upgrade the district’s network infrastructure for the 2026-2027 E-Rate funding year. These components are essential for providing reliable wired and wireless internet access throughout the school, supporting student learning, staff operations, and increasing device connectivity.

The purchase is being made through the federal E-Rate program, which provides discounted funding for eligible technology services. Approval of this agreement allows the district to proceed with the project and secure E-Rate funding, reducing the overall cost to the district.

Summary:  The board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve adminisrator compensation for the 2026-27 school year.

Summary:  The following policies are subject to approval and/or revision as part of the monthly policy review process. The policies presented have been reviewed by the Superintendent and are current by state statute, legal specifications, or NDE requirements; or have been revised or new policies presented to be in alignment with state statute, legal recommendation, or state and federal requirements. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action to affirm existing policies or approve revised or new policies as presented.

• 5024 Medication of Students
• 5025 Student Insurance
• 5028 Initiations and Hazing
• 5030 Dating Violence
• 5032 Closed Campus
• 5033 Student Driving and Parking

Summary: 

Items for discussion, information, or consideration — no action to be taken:

• Chromebook Purchase
• 65 Building
• Planning for End of the Year Lunch for all staff on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Pin prizes etc..) 
• No Policies for review this month 

Summary:  The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 6:15pm in the high school media center.

Summary: 

The Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions.  Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual.  

The Board will enter into Closed Session for the protection of the public interest to conduct the superintendent’s valuation.