July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. 2025-26 Student Fees Hearing
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I.A. Call the hearing to order
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I.B. The purpose of the hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, support, opposition, criticism, and suggestions from patrons relating to the student fees policy.
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I.C. Public comment
Discussion:
There was none
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I.D. Discussion
Discussion:
All students will be assessed a $10 student fee to access all school activities. Families that need assistance can apply for a waiver.
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I.E. Adjourn student fees hearing
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II. Opening the Meeting
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II.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
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II.A.i. Posted in the room
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II.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
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II.B. District Mission Statement:
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III. Board Member Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Excuse Absent Board Members
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V. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.A. Approval of minutes from the June regular meeting
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VI.B. Approve claims and accounts
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VI.C. Approve new hires
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VII. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was none
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VIII. Information Items: Reports
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VIII.A. Administrator reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Uhl reported that parents are able to order their child's school supplies online and a portion goes to our Student Council. August 5th and 7th will be new student registration and she reported on different upcoming trainings. Mr. Brand reported on some trainings he has and will attend this summer and discussed the new Attendance Campaign, which will be "Every Knight, Every Minute, Every Day". This will go out on all paperwork, read in the daily announcements and communicated clearly with students.
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VIII.B. Superintendent report
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal was recently trained as a Human Trafficking Trainer of Trainers. Our new buses are scheduled to arrive on the 17th, with our drivers handling pickup. Due to new federal regulations, we will need to update our van fleet. Additionally, we have received policy manual updates from NASB for review.
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IX. Discussion Items
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IX.A. Human Trafficking Training
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal attended a training at ESU2 where he was trained as a trainer. He will do some Inservice training at other ESU schools if asked.
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IX.B. Bus update
Discussion:
All five buses will be brought back this week, and bus driver positions will be filled soon.
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IX.C. Vehicle update
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal updated the board on our vehicles and new federal laws that will require us to stop using some of our large vans. Different options were discussed as we will have 16 months as of July 31st to replace three of our vans. Dr. Lefdal will get bids on two new vehicles.
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IX.D. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The Superintendent Evaluation was discussed.
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IX.E. 1st reading of policy manual updates.
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal has been working with NASB to make sure policies are up-to-date and added to the NASB online format.
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X. Action Items
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X.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to authorize Dr. Joseph Lefdal to apply for all state, and federal funding, including Title I.
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X.B. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2025-26 membership with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.C. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve Porter & Company, CPA's, P.C. to conduct the 2024-25 District audit.
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X.D. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2025-26 student handbooks.
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal has been working with our attorneys to update our handbook to match our policies.
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X.E. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2025-26 school lunch prices. Student Elem $3.30, JH/HS $3.40, Adult Lunch $5.25, Student Breakfast $2.25, Adult Breakfast $2.75.
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X.F. Consider, discuss, and take action on the second reading of policy updates.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XI. Next Meeting
Discussion:
The next board meeting will be Tuesday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m.
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XII. Adjournment
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