August 10, 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, July 31, 2026
• Postings: A meeting notice was posted at the entrance of Yutan High School, Yutan Elementary School, Yutan Post Office, First State Bank-Yutan, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and on the Yutan Public Schools web page on Thursday, August 6, 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 July 13, 2026, Board Meeting
2. Minutes from the July 27, 2026, Board Work Session
3. Minutes from the August 3, 2026, Board Work Session
4. Treasurer’s Report and Claims

Summary:  Reports from the following committee(s):

• BGT Committee
• Finance Committee

Summary:  Fund transfers are part of the current 2025-26 fiscal year budget and traditionally occur in the last month of the fiscal year (August).  Fund transfers allow the district to use budgeted money to support services, operations, and student activities, or to reserve funds to facilitate the eventual purchase of a costly capital outlay.  The administration is recommending the following fund transfers:

1. $160,000 from the General Fund into the Savings Depreciation Fund for the purposes of transportation, technology upgrades, facility repairs or improvements, curriculum materials, or school equipment. 
2. $30,000 from the General Fund into the Lunch Fund for general operations.
3. $85,000 from the General Fund into the Activities Fund for general operations.

Summary: 

The District recommends that the Board of Education approve a one-time transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund to the Activity Fund. The transfer will provide additional financial support for district-sponsored student activities and programs approved by the Board of Education.

The transfer is consistent with Board Policy 3005 — School Activities Fund and Nebraska school district accounting requirements governing the use and support of activity funds. This transfer is intended as a one-time allocation and does not establish an ongoing annual funding commitment.

Summary:  The anticipated participation in Junior High Football this year may warrant the addition of an additional coach. The administration is requesting approval for an additional paid coaching position, if deemed necessary, based on student participation and program needs. The additional coach would provide valuable support for coaching and instruction, as well as enhance safety and supervision at practices and games. The Board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve an additional paid coach for Junior High Football for the 2026-27 season, if warranted.

Summary:  Amend the previously approved 2026-27 meal prices to add a lactose-free milk option at a cost of $0.90 per carton. This amendment provides an additional milk choice for students while keeping the previously approved meal prices unchanged.

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.

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Summary: 

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

Budget Timeline (Governance and Stewardship) 

• Wednesday, August 26:  Special Meeting to approve fiscal year-end claims and budget workshop.
• Monday, September 14: Budget Hearing, Tax Request
• Hearing and Regular Monthly Meeting.
• Monday, September 21 or 23: Tax Request Hearing and Special Meeting to approve budget and tax request

NASB Area Meetings.  Check your calendars. Here is the closest NASB Fall Area Meetings to Yutan (Governance):

• September 1 - Omaha 

Summary:  The Board will be meeting for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:15pm in the high school media center for the purposes of approving year-end claims and a 2026-27 budget workshop.

The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 6:15pm in the high school media center.