August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Routine Business
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1.1. Recognize the Nebraska Open Meetings Act
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Recognize Visitors
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Presentations
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2.1. Activity Director Report
Discussion:
Mr. Hirchert increased our activity participation goal to 95% of students involved in at least 1 activity and 80% in 2 or more. He provided an update on the fall sporting events that will soon be taking place. We had 15 sports qualify for the Nebraska coaches association academic excellence award for having team average of over 3.30 gpa.
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2.2. Elementary Principal Report
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2.3. MS/HS Principal Report
Discussion:
Mr. Pietrzak shared goals for the upcoming school year. We want 100% of students to show academic growth in all areas of NSCAS, ACT, and pre-ACT. We want to build community by getting participation numbers in activities up and meet or exceed community service hours. We also want students to earn at least 1 leader in me micro-credential.
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2.4. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Zessin shared some info about the legislative candidates for our district and what their stances are on public schools issues.
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3. Consent Agenda
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3.1. Approval of Prior Minutes
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3.2. Approval of the Monthly Claims
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3.3. Approval of the Monthly Financial Reports
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4. Discussions
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4.1. The design of the multi-use student programming space, strength and conditioning/weight room, and Career & Technical Education facilities.
Discussion:
We discussed proposed ceiling height for the potential new addition to the high school.
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4.2. 2026-2027 Budget
Discussion:
We discussed that we wanted the building project to be as levy-neutral as possible. To do this, we may need to limit the number of summer projects. |
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4.3. 2027-2028 Professional Development
Discussion:
PLC "Professional Learning Community" is coming to Kearney next year. This is nationally recognized conference that we are lucky to have coming to a town this close to us. We hope to send the certified staff to the conference.
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5. Regular Agenda - Business
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5.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to set the date for the Annual Budget Workshop.
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5.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to review, confirm, and approve district goals.
Discussion:
We looked at three main areas of focus for our district goals. Academic improvement, Culture, and Leadership. Work hard, build community, and lead the way!
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5.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to award a contract for the High School ADA Parking project to the lowest responsible bidder.
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5.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the architectural services agreement with Wilkins Architecture Design Planning LLC for the proposed multi-use student programming space, strength and conditioning/weight room, and Career & Technical Education facility improvements.
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6. Adjournment
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Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Dated the 10th day of August, 2026. Attest: Dylan Gill Secretary |
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7. Thank You Notes
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