September 14, 2026 Or immediately following Levy Hearing - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
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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 September 10, 2026. 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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Sandy Renken is dual endorsed in Social Studies and Physical Education. She has taught Fitness & Strengths at Freeman for the past few years. This summer, Sandy Renken completed several certifications relating to strength and conditioning. These are not required to teach at the high school level, but they are required in the fitness industry. The certifications she completed included:
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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 $ Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $ Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $ Payroll expenditures in the amount of $ 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:
Edward Jones Presentation
Bob Moran, Financial Advisor Heather Hippen, Client Support Team Kitchen Expansion Drawing Community Meeting schedule/presentation Small group meetings - Cafe - Suzys Sweets - Filley Jet Stop or other location |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year as presented.
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3.2. Consideration and possible action to approve the 2026-27 proposed levy as presented.
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a 65-passenger route bus
Rationale:
I have requested pricing from International, Bluebird, and Thomas.
Notes:
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to approve Freeman's updated Emergency Operations Plan
Rationale:
Freeman's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated each school year. NDE has suggested an annual approval by the BOE.
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to review policies 5052, 6011, 6012, 6013, 6014, 6015, 6016, 6017, 6018, 6020
Rationale:
Monthly policy review
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
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Superintendents Report Principal Reports |
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4.2. Strategic Planning Goal Update
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Curricular Opportunities
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4.3. School Improvement
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MTSS Update
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4.4. Facilities
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4.5. Transportation
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4.6. Board of Education
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting:
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Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday,
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6. Adjournment
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