July 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM - Wauneta-Palisade Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Discussion:
President Sandman called the meeting to order at 12:04 pm MT
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I.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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I.2. Posting Verification
Discussion:
Maris and Sandman verified.
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I.3. Open Meeting Act
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I.4. Mission Statement
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II. Roll Call
Discussion:
Present Board Members: Hondo Fanning, Laurie Maris, Aaron McKinney, Allison Sandman, and Marty Wheeler. Absent Board Member: John Jutten
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III. Amendments to the Agenda/Approval of the Proposed Agenda
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IV. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comments
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V. Discussion Items
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V.1. Building Update
Discussion:
Shared the window update with the hail claim, the roofing update from the hail claim, and replacing the carpet in Walker's classroom. Wall construction is ready for electrical work, and then drywall will complete the upgrade. Met with Rutts three weeks ago to address the HVAC concerns in the counselor's office and the music room. Cement work is nearing completion for the bleachers. The new gym bleachers' support needs to be straightened. We are exploring dishwasher venting options and working with BD and Wilkins to finalize our project. The staff has been working diligently to have the building ready by August.
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V.2. Dog Waste Concerns on Playground
Discussion:
Geier shared information about a neighbor allowing his dogs to deliver on the playground and south side of school and isn't cleaning up after them. Geier will talk with neighbor and notify that this isn't tolerated and will be prosecuted. We will hang signs, and proper fencing to deter.
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VI. Action Items
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VI.1. Approval and Signing of June Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.2. Approval of BD Pay App
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VI.3. Approval of District Expenditures and Budget Reports
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.4. Approval of Outdoor Bleachers
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VI.5. Approval of Mitchell Drywall Estimate
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VI.6. Approval of HVAC Estimates
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VI.7. Approval of Teaching Contract
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VI.8. Teacher Resignation Acceptance
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.9. Approval of Principal Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Policy Review
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VII.1. Second Reading and Adoption of Updated Policies and Rescissions
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VIII. Administrative Reports
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VIII.1. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Geier shared that next week will be administrator days, drivers' ed is near completion, and shared thoughts on the dissolution of the national Department of Education.
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VIII.2. Principal Repot
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Bronco academy begins next week, playground equipment will be delivered the middle of August. Student Handbooks will be ready for next month.
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VIII.3. ESU 15 Report
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VIII.4. NASB Report
Discussion:
Sandman shared that Leadership workshops are: Monday, July 28 - Gering; Tuesday, July 29 - Kearney; Wednesday, July 30 - Lincoln, AREA MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS are beginning in August and September; Wednesday, September 3 - North Platte; and THRIVING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE Tuesday, September 16 - Kearney
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IX. Executive Session
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IX.1. Enter into Executive Session
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IX.2. Return to Open Session
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X. Next Regular Meeting
Discussion:
Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5 pm MT/6 pm CT with special guest Jack Mulls of NRCSA
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XI. Adjourn
Discussion:
Meeting is adjourned at 2:01 pm MT
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