October 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting called to order at 8:00 PM.

Discussion:  There were no absent board members.

Discussion:  Amazon, 655.61; AT&T, 141.46; Callahan-Smith Electric, 870.22; Callaway District Hospital, 390.00; Callaway Market, 333.97; Callaway True Value, 243.93; Character Strong, 3998.00; Charron Lawn Care, 875.00; Conditioned Air Mechanical Systems, 4104.00; Country Partners Cooperative, 3054.05; State of Nebraska, 953.61; Eakes Office, 1316.34; Egan Supply, 686.03; Embassy Suites, 322.20; ESU 10, 9761.49; Ewell Educational Services, 390.00; Frontier Home Medical, 400.00; Gateway Motors, 193.48; Goodwin's Advanced Auto Diagnostics, 829.24; Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, 4321.68; Great Plains Communications, 474.99; Grocery Kart, 13.10; Intgrated Security Solutions, 85.00; JW Pepper, 399.87; The Juice Plus Company, 125.00; Kansas City Audio-Visual, 32,010.60; Kimball Midwest, 643.68; Landmark Implement, 1702.03; The Lawn Dock, 698.21; Melham Medical Center, 206.00; NASB, 534.00; NCS Pearson, 21.85; NCSA, 620.00; Nebraska Department of Education, 250.00; Nebraska Glass Co, 39.95; One Source the Background Check Company, 77.00; Paulsen, 393.06; Performance Truck & Trailer, 498.00; Power Solutions, 224.99; Pye Barker Fire Safety, 320.00; Quill, 748.60; Ranchland Ford, 837.00; Redfern Electric, 585.99; Riverside Insights, 1600.00; Schoolmate, 112.00; Staples, 309.53; D Sughayar, 20.12; Syndicate Publishing, 404.30; Team Physical Therapy, 1803.62; US Bank, 1352.57; US Post Office, 280.00; Village of Callaway, 4213.72; Wenquist, 489.10; Yandas, 203.00; Bill Total: 86,137.20. Fixed Payroll: 106,637.68; Total Payroll: 340,710.57.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow wanted to highlight one of the statistics from our principal report. Our 24-25 chronic absenteeism was at 12% for the year.  This was down from 26% in the 21-22 school year.  

Discussion:  There was no public comment in tonight's meeting.

Discussion:  Dan Bird and Larry Cihal presented the ESCO process to the board and explained how they have helped other school districts with facility projects and planning.

Discussion:  Mr. Birkel and Mrs. Jesseph shared the activities of the last month including our Homecoming festivities.  Mrs. Jesseph shared data on our acadience scores from fall testing and our attendance rates from last school year.  Mr. Phelps inquired about when NSCAS scores from last school year would be released. Mr. Birkel shared how our students were using the new BoxLight technology to do presentations. Mrs. Jesseph also informed the board of professional development attended by the staff over the last month.
 

Discussion:  The November BOE meeting is set for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that we would have principal evaluations done before the November board meeting.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that the administration would begin work on different scenarios for school day and school calendar for the 26-27 school year.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that certified staff negotiations had to begin before November 1st.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow and Mrs. Lisby shared information they learned about handling personnel and payroll from the 2 day conference in Lincoln.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared that our Rule 10 Assurance statements were completed and that we had no deficiencies to report this year.  

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared that there was no new information to report on the our overdue lunch bills at this time.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that the superintendent evaluation for this year was in the packet and each board member was also given a hard copy to fill out.  Evaluations are to be turned into Mr. Reiff the week before the November board meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board of a new policy that NASB shared.  This policy would cover the use of federal funds related to travel costs.  Mrs. Lisby shared with the board that we have not in the past used federal funds to help cover any transportation costs.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board of two handbook updates.  One that is in the action items this evening is to ensure that our policy and handbook are in alignment on student dress code. The other would be an update to our nondiscrimination statement to include all protected characteristics.  This will be an action item for the November meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow and the board discussed setting up committee meetings for Negotiations, Building/Grounds & Transportation, and the Americanism Committee.

Discussion:  Meeting was adjourned at 9:22 PM.