June 8, 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, May 29, 2026
• Postings:  Meeting notice was posted at the entrance of Yutan High School, Yutan Elementary School, Yutan Post Office, First State Bank-Yutan, and on the Yuan Public Schools web page on Wednesday, June 3, 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 May 11, 2026 Board Meeting
2. Treasurer’s Report and Claims

Summary:  Reports from the following committee(s):

• Facilities Committee
• Finance Committee

Summary:  Yutan Public Schools, Ashland-Greenwood and Mead Public Schools plan to continue the cooperative agreement for high school baseball for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. The coop allows students from each district to participate in a combined team which supports continued student opportunities in activities. 

Summary:  The administration is requesting authorization to sell miscellaneous materials and equipment that has been designated obsolete, of no further use to the school district, or at the end of its useful life cycle. The method of sale will be determined by the administration per policy 3019-Sale or Disposal of School Property.  Those methods can include, but are not limited to, offering at a set price to the public or other school districts, closed-bid sale, or auction.  The board will consider, discuss, and take the necessary action to authorize the administration to sell miscellaneous equipment.

Summary:  The Board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of 1 van for student transportation to meet federal and state regulations.  The approximate cost of the van is $67,000 and would be paid from the Depreciation Fund.  

Summary:  The administration is requesting formal board approval of supplemental pay rates for various duties as assigned or outlined in policy. The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on supplemental pay rates for the 2026-27 school year.

Summary:  Yutan Public Schools has an agreement with Makovicka Physical Therapy to provide athletic training services for YHS athletes. These services generally include prevention and care of injuries, evaluation and immediate care of injuries, rehabilitation of injuries, preventative taping, attending athletic competitions, and other sports health education.  On an annual basis, the school renews its intent to use these services and make them available to students. The cost of these services for the 2026-27 school year will be $19,500.  The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on the request to renew the agreement for athletic training services with Makovicka Physical Therapy.

Summary:  At the end of each annual Legislative session, policy updates are provided by KSB School Law in response to changes in state statutes, new laws, state or federal regulations, or the impacts of federal or state court cases that impact school operations.  The board will consider, discuss, and take necessary action on the proposed policy revisions.

• 3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Site Improvement -- REDLINE
• 3003.1 Bidding for Construction Remodeling Repair or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds -- REDLINE
• 3048 Communicable Disease
• 3057 Title IX - FULL -- REDLINE
• 3061 ACH Originator -- New Policy
• 4019 Workplace Injury Prevention and Safety Committee -- REDLINE
• 5001 Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism -- REDLINE
• 5003 Admission of Part Time Students -- REDLINE
• 5004 Option Enrollment -- REDLINE
• 5035 Student Discipline -- REDLINE
• 5048 Emergency Response to Life Threatening Asthma or Systemic Allergic Reactions -- REDLINE
• 6046 Right to Access to School Library Materials -- New Policy

Summary: 

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

• District Wellness Policy
• Handbooks (Drafts to be approved in July) 
• Strategic Plan 
• Policies

Summary:  As part of the District's Wellness Policy review process, the Board is providing an opportunity for input from parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, teachers, school health professionals, board members, school administrators, and members of the public. Individuals wishing to provide comments regarding the Wellness Policy may do so at this time in accordance with the Board's public comment procedures.

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 consider entering closed session to discuss proposed updates to the Superintendent's employment contract. Any official action will be taken in open session.

Summary:  The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for July 13, 2026 at 6:15 pm in the high school media center.