August 10, 2026 following the conclusion of the Budget Amendment Hearing - 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 Kris Freeland, Principal Megan Soundy, and Transportation/Ground Director Travis Soundy. |
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1.2. Recognition of Visitors
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
No visitors present |
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1.3. Adoption of Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Audience Communications
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
None |
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2.1. Title I Parental Involvement Hearing
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Principal Soundy read a letter from a parent.
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2.2. Student Fees Hearing for 2026-2027
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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3. Services Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The AC units in the Elementary are not keeping up, so they are going to be cleaned.
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4. Board Member/Committee Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The Finance Committee will need to meet to review the budget before next month's meeting.
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5. Administrative Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Principal Soundy report: teacher meetings today; 2 new teachers and several new staff members; projected enrollment is 166; first day of school on Thursday.
Superintendent Freeland report: NASB election for legislative representative; NASB members meeting on September 2 in North Platte; ice machine is here; working on transportation inventory; working on budget but waiting on certification from County Assessor; attended Administration Days last week; met with Maywood's Administration. |
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5.1. Review Bullying Policy 5054
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Non-Action Item
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5.2. Review Attendance and Excessive Absenteesim Policy 5001
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Policies:
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5.3. Multicultural Education Curriculum
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Principal Soundy reported: All adopted curriculum areas across grade levels incorporate a rich variety of multicultural perspectives, experiences, histories, and contributions. The instruction helps students develop respect for others, recognize the value of diversity, and build an understanding of the shared history and experiences that have shaped our nation.
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6. Action Items
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Information Item
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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 July Special Hearing on Board Policy 5018 and Regular Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.2. Approve July Bank Transfers
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.3. Approve July Depreciation Fund claim for $61,449.00
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Consent Item
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6.1.4. Approve additional July General Fund claim for $2,666.87
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6.1.5. Approve additional July Special Building Fund Claim for $10,186
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6.1.6. Approve School Nutrition Fund Payroll for $2,623.87
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.7. Approve July Activity Fund claims for $2,805.37
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.8. Approve Special Building Fund claims for $1,632.51
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6.1.9. Approve July General Fund Petty Cash claims for $75
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Consent Item
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6.1.10. Approve additional July General Fund Payroll for $2,613.72
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.1.11. Approve General Fund claims for $291,469.06
(Payroll - $189,818.32, Claims - $101,650.74)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.12. Approve Financial reports of the District
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.2. Approve the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Bond Fund Budget
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
A public hearing was held prior to the regular board meeting for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, observations of taxpayers relating to amending bond fund budget which was originally adopted on the 8th day of September, 2025. The bond fund is being amended to allow for the transfer of funds and closure of the fund.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Approve new Board Policy 6038: Student Use of AI Tools
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Approve Transfer from General Fund to Depreciation Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Approve Transfer from General Fund to Activity Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Approve Transfer from General Fund to School Nutrition Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Discussion held regarding the School Nutrition program.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. Approve Transfer of funds from Bond Fund to General Fund and Closure of Bond Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.8. Approve Bid for New Copiers
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.9. Discuss and Adopt a Resolution to Increase the District's Base Growth for Property Tax Request Authority
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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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Information Item
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9.1. Thank you from Jeanne Bishop
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Non-Action Item
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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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Action Item
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11. Future Agenda Items/Other
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Information Item
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11.1. 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget
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Non-Action Item
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11.2. 2026-2027 Property Tax Request Resolution
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Non-Action Item
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12. Next Meeting: September 14, 2026
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Information Item
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13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Cox adjourned the meeting at 8:36 PM |
