August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
In attendance were Superintendent Nick Mumm, Principal JJ Wagner, and Jen Bond.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wagner told the board that summer school was a success. He attended Admin Days in Kearney and networked at a Concordia luncheon.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Mumm reported that he has been meeting with staff and getting settled into his new role.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action on Resolution to exceed the Property Tax Base Growth Percentage Increase for the 2025-26 fiscal year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary actions to close all money market accounts and transfer the remaining balances to the appropriate accounts. Close the General Fund money market account and transfer $234,268.52 to the General Fund. Close the Depreciation Fund money market account and transfer $30,656.47 to the Depreciation Fund. Close the Bond Fund money market account and transfer $11,695.85 to the Bond Fund. Close the Special Building Fund money market account and transfer $103,956.44 to the Special Building Fund.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Discuss and take all necessary action to cash in six current district CDs to be deposited in the designated accounts: General Fund $500,000.00, Depreciation Fund $50,000.00, and Employees Benefit $15,000.00 and $25,000.00.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Discuss and take all necessary action to close the Employee Benefit Fund and transfer the remaining funds of $9,318.97 to the General fund.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Discuss and take all necessary action to close the Student Fees Account and transfer the remaining balance of $1,087.36 to the General Fund.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Discuss and take necessary action to approve a 2026 Thomas School bus for $145,895
Discussion:
Discussion to approve a school bus tabled until the spring
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8.7. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of a 2026, nine-passenger school van.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.8. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve the six school board committees; Finance, Maintenance and Transportation, American Civics, Curriculum and Continuous Improvement, Negotiations, and Policy.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.9. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve moving $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.10. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the Carrier quote to improve the HV/AC system.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.11. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to update the handbook policies for Duel-credit, college courses, and work release.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
None at this time
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10. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Not needed at this time.
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11. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday, August 27th Budget Retreat at 5:30pm and next regular board meeting Monday, September 8th at 7:00pm
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is the Board Retreat on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:30 pm and the next regular board meeting is Monday, September 8th at 5:30 pm
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12. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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