February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Open Meetings Act
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Information Item
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4. School District Mission Statement
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1.5. Roll Call
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2. Recognition of Visitors/Communication from the Public
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3. Discussion and Action Items
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Action Item
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3.1. Hold for discussion and take appropriate action on an administrative recommendation to approve the initial certified employment contract:
Jessica Horsley - 5-12 Instrumental Music Education Teacher
Speaker(s):
Farup
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the initial certified employment contract for Jessica Horsley - K-12 Instumental Music Education Teacher. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.2. Hold for discussion and take appropriate action on the recommendation of the Superintendent to purchase a [number] compliant student transportation vehicle(s), including Chevrolet Suburban(s) or equivalent, configured and certified for 10 or fewer passengers, to replace older, unsafe, and likely non-compliant passenger vans currently in the district fleet, and to authorize the Superintendent to complete all necessary purchasing and documentation to ensure compliance with Nebraska Department of Education and federal transportation requirements.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that the Board of Education approve the purchase of (number) compliant student transportation vehicle(s), including Chevrolet Suburban(s) or equivalent, configured and certified for 10 or fewer passengers, to replace older, unsafe, and likely non-compliant passenger vans currently in the district fleet, and to authorize the Superintendent to complete all necessary purchasing and documentation to ensure compliance with Nebraska Department of Education and federal transportation requirements. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.3. Hold for discussion, consideration, and appropriate action to approve the 2026-2027 contract for special education services with Educational Service Unit (ESU) #1.
Speaker(s):
Farup and Zach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the 2026-27 Service Contract with Educational Service Unit #1 for special education services, as presented, in the estimated amount of $357,864.72, subject to final NDE-approved rates and any mutually agreed adjustments prior to execution; and authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract on behalf of the district following board approval. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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3.4. Take appropriate action to declare district items as surplus.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to declare the listed items as surplus property and authorize their sale through a school-sponsored silent auction consistent with Board policy governing the disposition of public property. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.5. Consideration of Concrete Repair and Stabilization – Main Entrance and West Steps
Speaker(s):
Farup
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that the Board of Education approve the proposal from Thrasher, Inc. for concrete repair and stabilization work at Wakefield Community Schools in an amount not to exceed $__________, as presented, and authorize the Superintendent to execute the necessary agreements. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.6. Consideration of Master Boiler Pump Replacement
Speaker(s):
Farup
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that the Board of Education approve the proposal from Rasmussen Mechanical Services for the replacement of the master boiler pump in the amount of $5,442.00, and authorize the Superintendent to execute all necessary agreements and arrangements for completion of the work. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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4. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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