May 18, 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 $86,722 |
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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: 376 K-12: 763 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 before and after school programming proposal timeline
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I have met with Little Leaps and MCLC to discuss potential before/after school programming. At this time I do not have any additional information or formal proposals to share with the board.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the sale of outdated technology hardware
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We have several Chromebooks that are needing to be replaced. We have had interest from families in purchasing outdated devices. The attached list of the list of Chromebooks we plan to replace/sell.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the sale of outdated technology hardware as listed 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 update policy 3003 - Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Site Improvement
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The Nebraska Department of Education updated the cost limits for bidding and architectural services for projects that involved construction, remodeling, repair or site improvement. This policy reflects the changes to match the limits updated by NDE.
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7.3. Review, consider, and take all necessary on a contract to update elementary playground equipment
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We received 4 proposals and have reviewed them with Clark & Enersen to be sure we are meeting the safety requirements. The bid tab sheet is attached with information from the 4 proposals.
I received a list of references from Fry and Associations and have made contact with some of them about the installation and quality of equipment. All the references were pleased with the installation and quality of the equipment.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the superintendent to execute a contract with Fry & Associated, Inc. for $112,447 to replace the elementary playground equipment as presented 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 on an annual agreement with the Southeast Nebraska Regional Program (SNRP) for services for students who are dear of hard of hearing
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This is an annual agreement for services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. We would use these services only if needed.
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7.5. Review and discuss future board meeting dates
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There is a possibility the board may consider a tax asking increase beyond the 2% + real growth for the upcoming budget. If so, we will be attending the Seward county Joint Public Hearing in mid-September. I listed all the possible meetings in August/September, so the board could consider how many meetings are needed to consider the 2026-2027 budget and property tax asking.
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7.6. Discuss, consider, and receive advice regarding tort claim
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I recommend executive sessions for this agenda item to discuss potential litigation and to receive legal advice which is clearly necessary to protect the public interest and attorney client privilege.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and to receive legal advice which is clearly necessary to protect the public interest and attorney client privilege. 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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