November 9, 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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1.3. Excuse Absent Board Members
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2. CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE (STAFF & STUDENT PRESENTATIONS)
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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. Facilities & Grounds Update
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4.1.1.1.1. Greenhouse Gas Line Project Update
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4.1.1.1.2. Football Lights Project & Football Field
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4.1.1.1.3. Gym Floor Transition Project Update
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4.1.1.1.4. Stage Curtain Replacement 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. Review District Audit
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4.1.1.3.2. Review Rule 10 Accreditation Assurance Statement
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4.1.1.3.3. Final Fall 2026 NASB Transitional Superintendent Evaluation
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4.1.1.3.4. Continuous School Improvement Visit Update
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4.1.1.4. Budget & Finance Update
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4.1.1.4.1. Budget and Cash Balance Tracking Update
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4.1.1.4.2. Bond Payments — Series 2021 & 2022 Principal and Interest
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4.1.1.4.3. Depreciation Fund CD Renewal
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4.1.1.4.4. Recalculation of State Aid
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4.1.1.4.5. Nutrition Fund Balance and Transfer
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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. Buildings & Grounds Update
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4.2.2. Finance & Personnel Update
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4.2.3. Americanism, Curriculum & Technology Update
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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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5.4. Bond Payments of $683,416.25
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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. Consider & Accept the Fall 2026 NASB Transitional Superintendent Evaluation
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6.2. Consider & Accept 2025-2026 Audit Report
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6.3. Consider & Approve Omaha Stage Equipment Bid for Stage Curtain Replacement
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to accept the Omaha Stage Equipment bid in the amount of $48,840.90. The purchase will be funded through three sources: $26,000 from the Elm Creek Foundation grant deposited in the Activities Fund, $17,500 from the Depreciation Fund, and the remaining $5,340.90 from the General Fund. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.4. Consider & Take Any Necessary Action to Renew Depreciation CD 1589
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to renew Depreciation CD #1589 at First Tier Bank of Elm Creek for an additional 12-month term at the renewal interest rate of 4.27%. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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6.5. Consider & Approve $30,000 Transfer from the General Fund to the Nutrition Fund
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to transfer $30,000 from the General Fund to the Nutrition Fund. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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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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