July 13, 2026 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 on the school district's website. 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. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
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Congratulations to the following Freeman classified staff members who reached a milestone:
1 Year: Ryan Martin, Michelle Strick, Julie Wallace 5 Years: Jenni Bernhardt, Heather Ketelsen, Rochelle Denzin, Maggie Sales 10 Years: Darrin Podtburg, Courtney Podtburg |
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1.5. Communication from the Public
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1.6. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $103,447.82 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $17,832.08 Coop Fund Claims in the amount of $120.00 Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $191,699.22 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $448,592.10 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Commendations:
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1.7. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.7.1. N/A
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1.7.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion relating to future facility planning
Rationale:
Hausmann meeting recap
Tax Calculator FAQ Repository Kick-Off Meeting Community Meeting Schedule (Adams, Filley) |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action relating to an insurance program package for the 2026-27 school year.
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3.2. Consideration and possible action to renew a boys' and girls swimming coop with Beatrice, Norris, and Fairbury Public Schools through 2027-2028.
Rationale:
A new 2-year coop is required through the NSAA. The coop with Beatrice, Freeman, Norris, and Fairbury will remain the same.
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to approve Student, Staff, and Activity Handbooks for 2026-27
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to set substitute teacher rates for the 2026-27 school year.
Rationale:
Freeman currently pays $165 per day and $170/day for 11+ days each month. After 10 consecutive days, the rate goes to 1/185 of the base.
1/185th of 2026-27 Base: $221.08 Recommendation: $175/day 11+ Days each month - $180/day |
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to approve NRCSA membership dues for 2026-2027
Rationale:
Annual dues for 2026-2027 remain at $850.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Strategic Planning Goal Update
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Curricular Opportunities:
Growth Ready Facilities
Communication of Success
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4.2. Administrative Reports
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Superintendents Report Principal Reports |
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4.3. School Improvement
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No Report
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4.4. Facilities
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4.5. Negotiations
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No Report
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4.6. Board of Education
Rationale:
End of Fiscal year Meeting: Week of August 24th
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: Monday, August 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2026
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6. Adjournment
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