October 12, 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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Kris Freeland and Principal Megan Soundy. |
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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1.3. Recognition of Visitors
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
No visitors present |
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1.4. Recognition of Open Meetings Act poster
Agenda Item Type:
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
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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3. Services Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Freeland provided a "Transportation Vehicle Mileage and Service Record" report. Superintendent Freeland also reported that there was a deer/suburban accident, but the vehicle is driveable.
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4. Board Member/Committee Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Finance Committee will need to meet with the Education Association before the next board meeting.
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5. Administrative Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Principal Soundy Report: External Visit feedback; parent teacher conferences next week.
Superintendent Freeland Report: attended Labor Relations Conference in Lincoln; the AC was fixed in the new gym by replacing the circuit board; external accreditation team visit went well; fall athletics is winding down with RPAC and districts for cross country and volleyball; audit review; budget workshop in Lincoln next week; National FFA next week; Mr. Dack with ALICAP inspected the buildings for a school safety visit. |
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6. Action Items
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Information Item
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6.1. Consent Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1.1. Approve September Budget Hearing, Special Hearing, and Regular meeting minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.2. Approve September Bank Transfers
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.3. Approve School Nutrition Fund claims for $11,767.36
(Payroll - $5,577.80, Claims - $6,189.56)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.4. Approve September Activity Fund claims for $18,611.66
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.5. Approve Special Building Fund claims for $3,235.43
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6.1.6. Approve September General Fund Petty Cash claims $164.00
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6.1.7. Approve General Fund claims $295,626.88
(Payroll - $245,880.35, Claims - $49,746.53)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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6.1.8. Approve Financial reports of the District
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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7. Discussion
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8. Information Only
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.1. Superintendent Evaluation
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
First Superintendent Evaluation needs returned to President Cox before the next meeting.
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9. Correspondence
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Information 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
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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11.1. Committee on American Civics Hearing
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Non-Action Item
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12. Next Meeting: November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Information Item
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13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Cox adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM. |
