April 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Hayes Center Public Schools 43-0079 Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Cox called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM in the Boardroom at the High School. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all board members. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board-approved method for giving notice. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the meeting occurred in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. |
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1.1. Roll Call
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Tony Primavera and Principal Megan Soundy. |
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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1.3. Recognition of Visitors
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
No visitors present |
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1.4. Recognition of Open Meetings Act poster
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Cox advised all in attendance of the Open Meetings Act poster which was displayed in the boardroom. |
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1.5. Adoption of Agenda
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Procedural Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Audience Communications
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
None |
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3. Services Report
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Information Item
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4. Board Member/Committee Reports
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Information Item
Discussion:
The finance committee met March 23. Discussion was held regarding the next school year's budget and wages.
April Carroll, Andrea Richards and Kris Freeland attended the NASB Budget and Finance workshop in Ogallala on April 7. |
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5. Administrative Reports
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Information Item
Discussion:
Principal Report: ACT testing for Juniors April 15 and Sophomores April 22; NSCAS testing for elementary starts April 20; preschool round-up April 16; Title I Night April 23; FFA Banquet April 27; Spring Music Concert April 29; Athletic Banquet May 6 at Maywood; Graduation May 9; LB 1050 K-3 reading act in the Nebraska legislature did not pass; 5 year external visit in October
Superintendent Report: working on tentative budget for next school year |
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1.1. Approve March Regular meeting minutes and Open Meeting for Committee on American Civics minutes
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.2. Approve March Bank Transfers
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.3. Approve School Nutrition Fund claims for $11,042.50
(Payroll - $5,064.86, Claims - $5,977.64)
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.4. Approve March Activity Fund claims for $14,454.12
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.5. Approve Special Building Fund claims for $1,443.41
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Consent Item
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6.1.6. Approve General Fund Petty Cash claims for $700.00
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Consent Item
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6.1.7. Approve General Fund claims for $295,638.87
(Payroll - $229,377.21 Claims - $66,261.66)
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.8. Approve Financial reports of the District
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.9. Approve additional February General Fund Claim for $10,000.00
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6.2. Approve Graduation Speaker
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Approve new contract for Ellie Chitwood
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Approve Classified staff salaries for 2026-2027
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Discussion held. Finance committee provided the board with financial information and proposed increases.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Approve purchase of 25 student Chromebooks
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Review and accept bid for new Suburban or Expedition
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Action Item
Discussion:
Discussion held regarding the bids.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. Review and approve Board policy section 4000
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion
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8. Information Only
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9. Correspondence
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10. Executive Session - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
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11. Future Agenda Items/Other
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11.1. Approve Lunch & Breakfast prices for 2026-2027
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11.2. Approve Substitute Teacher rate for 2026-2027
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11.3. Review Board Policy section 5000
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12. Next Meeting - May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Cox adjourned the meeting at 8:18 PM. |
