January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
Rationale:
Executive/Closed Session may be necessary during this meeting for either: 1) Protection of the public interest; or, 2) The prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. Recognition of Visitors: The Board of Education encourages citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to address the Board at its regular meetings. Such opportunities will ordinarily be limited to the, “Communications from the Public” section of the meeting. When there are several persons who wish to address the Board at a meeting, the Board President shall have the authority to limit the amount of time provided to each speaker. In compliance with Nebraska statute 84-1412 the Open Meetings Act is posted within the meeting room. |
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1.2. Roll Call
Rationale:
Excuse absent board members
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1.3. Acknowledge meeting notice and announcement
Rationale:
Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on January 9, 2025. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and First State Bank in Filley.
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1.4. Election of Board President
Rationale:
2024: Shawn Mencl
2025: ______________ |
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1.5. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
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The Freeman E-Sports Team completed their first season this Fall and it was a successful one. They finished the season 9-1 and were Division III (Class C) state runner-ups in Overwatch 2.
Team members are: Keston Krupicka Solomon Delhay Ben Ruyle Derek Krause Max Latta Andrew Robeson Luke Vandergriend Coach Aaron Delhay |
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1.6. Communication from the Public
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1.7. Election of Officers
Rationale:
Vice President:
2024: Tiffany Buhr 2025: ________________________ Treasurer: 2024: Eldon Ideus 2025: ________________________ Secretary: 2024: Myron Schoen 2025: ________________________ |
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1.7.1. Election of Vice-President
Rationale:
2024: Tiffany Buhr
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1.7.2. Election of Treasurer
Rationale:
2024: Eldon Ideus
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1.7.3. Election of Secretary
Rationale:
2024: Myron Schoen
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1.8. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Rationale:
Holly Klein has been serving as the recording secretary and has consented to serve another term. I recommend the BOE appoint Holly Klein as the recording secretary.
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1.9. Standing Committees
Rationale:
American Civics:
2024: Buhr, Dorn, Schoen 2025: Buhr, Wiese, Schoen Facilities: 2024: Buhr, Meints, Mencl 2025: Buhr, Wiese, Mencl Curriculum: 2024: Buhr, Dorn, Schoen 2025: Buhr, Dorn, Schoen Negotiations: 2024: Ideus, Meints, Mencl 2025: Ideus, Dorn, Mencl Transportation: 2024: Ideus, Dorn, Schoen 2025: Ideus, Wiese, Schoen |
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1.10. Temporary Committees
Rationale:
Foundation:
2024: Buhr, Mencl 2025: Buhr, Mencl Media Advisory: 2024: Ideus, Meints 2025: Ideus, Wiese Wellness: 2024: Mencl, Schoen 2025: Mencl, Schoen School Improvement: 2024: Ideus, Dorn 2025: Ideus, Dorn |
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1.11. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $77,057.02 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $11,214.24 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $94,393.95 Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $33,145.00 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $512,174.05 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Commendations:
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1.12. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.12.1. N/A
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1.12.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion relating to potential construction projects
Rationale:
Bond Website
Bond Information Page Kickoff Event |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action relating to review and approval of Board of Education Code of Ethics
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3.2. Adopt the 2025 Board of Education Meeting schedule
Rationale:
January 13
February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8 |
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of SparqData meeting subscription and negotiations software in the amount of $4,400
Rationale:
Annual Renewal:
Sparq Meetings: $2,600 Sqarq Negotiations: $1,800 - Increase of $84 from last year
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3.4. Appoint Superintendent as the district's Title IX Non-discrimination Compliance Coordinator
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to review and approve policies 3023, 3024, 3025, 3026, 3027, 30028, and 3029
Rationale:
Monthly policy updates
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3.6. Consideration and possible action relating to Superintendent goals
Rationale:
Freeman Public Schools
2025 Superintendent Goals *DRAFT Goal Area: Mission, Vision, and Goals Strategies:
Goal Area: Budget Planning and Management Strategies:
Goal Area: Educational Leadership Strategy:
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3.7. Consideration and possible action to approve a K-12 Director of Assessment and Activities candidate and contract for the 25-26 school year.
Rationale:
Brett Sales has been offered the K-12 Director of Assessment and Activities position for the 2025-26 school year and has accepted pending board approval.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
Mr. Havelka: Superintendent's Report Mr. Wallinger: Principals Report Mrs. Sieh: Principals Report |
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4.2. School Improvement
Rationale:
School Improvement update
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4.3. Facilities
Rationale:
Facilities Update
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4.4. Transportation
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4.5. Negotiations
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4.6. Board of Education
Rationale:
NRCSA Spring Conference attendance
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: February 10, 2025
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025
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6. Adjournment
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