April 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Milford Public Schools Board of Education Information
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Mission Statement — Milford Public Schools is committed to supporting every student in identifying and developing passion, purpose, and skill to write their best story.
This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the District Office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be altered later than twenty-four hours before the meeting. The Board reserves the right to alter the order of items, as it deems necessary. |
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1.1. Meeting was advertised
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order, Roll Call
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2.2. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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2.3. Open Meeting Law — Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room.
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room. |
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2.4. Changes to the Agenda
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
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2.6. Community Input
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This is the public’s opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. This is also the public’s opportunity to speak to other non-agenda topics concerning the school district - since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action on the matter at this time. To be recognized, all participants must complete the Request to Address the Milford Board of Education Form. The District has established separate complaint procedures for any complaints, including complaints and concerns against individual employees. As such, the Board requests that this complaint process be followed before discussion with the Board takes place. Thank you for your participation. |
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3. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.1. Review, consider, and take all necessary action on the minutes of previous meeting
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3.2. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to approve payment of claims
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General Fund for $ |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/discuss administrative reports
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4.2. Review/discuss student enrollment report
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K-6: 387
7-12: 378 TOTAL K-12: 765 Two fewer students than last month. |
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4.3. Review/discuss state funding for public education
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Open discussion as needed. |
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review and discuss the playground installation project for the elementary playground
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We are currently collecting proposals from vendors for the playground project. Once we have a chance to review the proposals and current funding, we will be drafting a potential contract for the board to consider at the May board meeting. Attached is a draft visual of the potential playground equipment.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, discuss, and consider all necessary action to accept the resignation of Betsy Sistek effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Betsy Sistek Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.2. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to approve a teaching contract with DeLaney Barkdoll for the 2026-2027 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an initial teaching contract with DeLaney Barkdoll for the 2026-2027 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.3. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to approve a teaching contract with Greg Miller for the 2026-2027 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize a contract with Greg Miller upon release from his current teaching contract Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.4. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to approve out of state and overnight trips
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve out of state and overnight trips as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.5. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to approve a summer rental agreement with MCLC
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MCLC is interested in providing a summer program for students in the district. They do not have adequate space at their center and have asked to use part of the school facility over the summer to house the program. I have attached a proposed agreement for the board to consider.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a long-term rental agreement with MCLC for a summer youth program Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.6. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to issue a request for proposals for a before and after school program
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I have attached the survey data for a before and after school program for review.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the superintendent to collect proposals for a before/after school program Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.7. Review, consider, and take all necessary action on the resolution for federal FEMA funding
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Adopting this resolution allows the district to access available FEMA hazard mitigation grants without committing to any actions. Adoption of the Upper Big Blue NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan is the final step for full participation to become eligible for certain FEMA grants.
I’ve attached a report outlining the proposed projects that could be supported with grant funding. I have also attached the resolution.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resolution to support the Big Blue NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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