August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. OPEN THE MEETING
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.1.1. Publication of Meeting
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1.1.2. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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1.1.3. District Mission Statement
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1.1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Board Member Roll Call
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2. MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARING
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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4. INFORMATION ITEMS
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4.1. Administrator Reports
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4.1.1. Superintendent Report- Mr Brandon Marquez
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4.1.1.1. Facility and Grounds Update
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4.1.1.2. Strategic Plan Update
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4.1.1.3. Policy Governance Update
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4.1.1.3.1. First Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
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4.1.1.3.2. Policy Compliance Information
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4.1.1.3.3. 5 Year Nebraska Department of Education School Improvement Visit scheduled for November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026
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4.1.1.4. Budget & Finance Update
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4.1.1.4.1. 2025-2026 Budget Tracking
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4.1.1.4.2. 2026-2027 Budget Workshop on Monday, August 24th at 6:00 P.M.
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4.1.2. 7-12 Principal Report - Mr Tanner Cavenee
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4.1.3. PK-6 Principal Report- Mrs Terah Williams
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4.2. Board Committee Reports
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4.2.1. Curriculum, Americanism, & Technology
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4.2.2. Buildings and Grounds
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4.2.3. Policy Committee
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that we approve the consent agenda as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Alternatively, if any items are removed for separate discussion: I move that we approve the consent agenda, with the exception of item(s) [specify item number(s)], which will be discussed separately. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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5.1. Prior Meeting Minutes
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5.2. Financial Reports and Claims according to Review of Bills policy 3007
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5.3. Policy Final Reading and Adoption Including all New Policy Updates
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5.3.1. Reaffirm Policy 6020 Multicultural Education
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5.3.2. Review and Revise Policy 6043 Mapping Data
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5.4. Approve 2026-2027 Little Buffs Preschool Handbook
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6. ACTION ITEMS
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that we approve (state the action item) as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.1. Appoint authorized signers on District Bank Accounts — Mr. Marquez on all accounts, Mr. High on Activities Accounts, and all other signers stay the same.
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6.2. Close the Construction Fund and move the funds of $3.07 to the General Fund.
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6.3. Approve Transferring $45,000 from General to Activities Fund
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6.4. Change from NASB Standard Superintendent Evaluation Tool to the NASB Transition Superintendent Evaluation Tool per NASB recommendation.
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that we change from NASB Standard Superintendent Evaluation Tool to the NASB Transition Superintendent Evaluation Tool per NASB recommendation. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.5. Surplus outdated computer technology and the old shop air tank and compressor
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7. SCHEDULE NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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8. ADJOURN
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to adjourn the Elm Creek Public School Board meeting of [date] at (time). This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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9. **CLOSED SESSION: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
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10. **SEQUENCE OF AGENDA: The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Due to [reason for the change, if applicable], I would like to propose a change in the sequence of the agenda. Specifically, I suggest moving [item name] to [new position on the agenda]. May I have a motion to approve this change?. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Once the motion is made and seconded, the president can continue with: All those in favor of changing the agenda sequence as proposed, please say 'aye.' [Pause for votes.] All those opposed, say 'no.' The motion passes, and we will proceed with the revised agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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