January 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER FOR REGULAR MEETING (Principles III, IV, and V)
Discussion:
Bill Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
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I.1. Pledge to the Flag
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I.2. Roll Call of Members
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I.3. Notification of Open Meetings Law Posting
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I.4. Recognition of Possible Recording of Meeting
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II. Appoint Johnny Wimberly to School Board
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III. Organization Meeting of the Board of Education
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III.1. Election of Officers
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III.1.a. Election of Board President
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III.1.b. Election of Board Vice President
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III.1.c. Election of Board Treasurer
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III.1.d. Election of Board Secretary
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III.2. Appointments by Board President
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III.2.a. Curriculum/American Civics
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III.2.b. Facilities/Transportation
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III.2.c. Finance/Negotiations
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III.2.d. Safety Committee
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III.2.e. Policy Committee
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III.2.f. Morrill School Foundation
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III.2.g. Strategic Plan Implementation
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IV. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL (Principles IV and V)
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IV.1. Approval of minutes
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IV.2. Appoint The Scottsbluff Star Herald as the legal publication for Morrill Public Schools
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IV.3. Appoint KSB Law Firm as the Legal Counsel for Morrill Public Schools
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IV.4. Designate Platte Valley Bank as the Legal Depository of Morrill Public Schools
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IV.5. Appoint C. Todd Chessmore as Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Coordinator
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IV.6. Approve Claims Payable/Payroll
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IV.7. Business Manager's and Financial Reports (Principle IV)
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IV.7.a. Working Monthly Budget
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IV.7.b. Monthly Budget of Receipts
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IV.7.c. Activity Accounts
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IV.7.d. County Treasurer's Report
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IV.8. Approve the review of policies
2004 Oath of Office 2005 Conflict of Interest 2007 Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures 210 Preparation for Board Meetings 2011 Membership in Organizations 2013 Violation of Board Ethics |
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IV.9. COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Principles IV and V)
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IV.9.a. Facilities/Transportation: Gompert, Muhr, Watson
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IV.9.b. Finance/Negotiations: Martin, Gompert, Muhr
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IV.9.c. Policy Committee: Gompert, Watson, Martin
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IV.9.d. Elementary Principal's Report
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IV.9.e. Secondary Principal's Report
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IV.9.f. Superintendent's Report
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V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT (Principles III and V) The board has set aside 30 minutes for a public comment period if needed. Time for each speaker is not to exceed 5 minutes, and they will be asked to identify themselves and who they represent. While this meeting is open to the public, it does not facilitate direct interaction between the board and attendees during the public comment period. However, if a comment pertains to an agenda item, the board may take note and address it accordingly. Any concerns or comments unrelated to agenda items can be directed to the superintendent for further clarification. The superintendent will then address these concerns at a later date and, if needed, bring them to the board for resolution or guidance.
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VI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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VI.1. Board Elections
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.1. Sale scrap bus
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VII.2. Music Room Exit Doors HS
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VIII. Next Regular Meeting Date
February16, 2026 |
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Bill Watson adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.
Except for an emergency, this agenda shall not be altered later than twenty-four hours before scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Board will attempt to adhere to the sequence of the published agenda, but reserves the right to adjust the order of items if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed. The agenda is kept continuously current and can be viewed in the district office. Executive Session {84-1410}: These are the reasons for an executive session: strategy sessions for collective bargaining, real estate purchases, pending litigation, deployment of security personnel or devices, investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct and evaluation of the job performance of a personnel when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public body. The motion must state the specific reason listed above and include the phrase "and will be limited to the discussion of ________." |