September 14, 2026 following the conclusion of the Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request - 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 7:56 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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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Kris Freeland, Principal Megan Soundy and Business Office Director April Carroll. |
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1.2. Recognition of Visitors
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Discussion:
No visitors present |
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1.3. 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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1.4. Adoption of Agenda
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Procedural Item
Action(s):
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
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
An air conditioner unit circuit board went out in the gym. Superintendent Freeland received information regarding replacement cost versus repair cost and stated that he will continue researching this issue. The condensate pump in the boiler system has gone out, so Mr. Soundy and Mr. Freeland are looking at replacement options.
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4. Board Member/Committee Reports
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5. Administrative Reports
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Discussion:
Principal Report: new NDE reading improvement act update on what the District has done to comply; Homecoming is next week; school closure on Wednesday for a funeral.
Superintendent Report: cell phone usage policy; immigration work visa update; fresh fruit and vegetable program grant; very pleased with the respect from our students. |
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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 August Workshop, Budget Amendment Hearing, Regular, and Special meeting minutes
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.2. Approve August Bank Transfers
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.3. Approve School Nutrition Fund claims for $10,817.98
(Payroll - $5,864.78, Claims - $4,953.20)
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.4. Approve Activity Fund claims for $10,722.40
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.5. Approve Special Building Fund claims for $4,995.42
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Consent Item
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6.1.6. Approve August General Fund Petty Cash claims for $287.60
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Consent Item
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6.1.7. Approve General Fund claims for $407,523.57
(Payroll - $233,590.77 Claims - $173,932.80)
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Consent Agenda
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6.1.8. Approve Financial reports of the District
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Consent Agenda
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6.2. Adopt the 2026-2027 fiscal year district budget
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Action Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Approve the 2026-2027 Property Tax Request Resolution
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Cox read the Resolution aloud.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Recognize the Hayes Center Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2027-2028 contract year
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Approve Transfer from Cooperative Fund to General Fund and Closure of Cooperative Fund
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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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Information Item
Discussion:
NASB yearly conference in Omaha in November and Perry Law Firm is hosting a negotiation training. Information provided for both conferences.
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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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12. Next Meeting: October 12, 2026
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Discussion:
October 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
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13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Cox adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM. |
