October 12, 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
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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
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Excuse absent board members
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1.3. Acknowledge meeting notice and announcement
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Notice of this public meeting was published on the school 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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October is Principals Month. This is Mrs. Sieh’s 13th year at Freeman, Mr. Wallinger's 4th, and 2nd for Mr. Sales in an administrative position. They do an excellent job of ensuring our students and staff are successful. Thank you for everything you do!
The Freeman Elementary Student Council (FRESCO) is doing a Socktoberfest fundraiser. The socks collected will then be donated to the People's City Mission in Lincoln. FRESCO representatives will be at the meeting to discuss the fundraiser and other things they have planned for the school year. FRESCO Members: Fourth Grade: Molly Lempka, Gemma Fossler, Carson Behrends, Lillian Saltzgaber Fifth Grade: Kash Kroeker, Max Troxel, Blakey Fritzen, Mosely Weyer Sixth Grade: Ella McElroy, Hannah Flesner, Maverick Fast, Anna Ideus |
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1.5. Communication from the Public
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1.6. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $127,826.30 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $19,898.57 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $142,350.00 Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $600.00 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $580,005.82 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
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First State Bank Presentation - Clint Watson, Iris Wiese, Julie Feist, and Brenda Watson from First State Bank will be at the meeting to share information about available account options that could be used for bond funds if the bond passes.
Community Meeting Recaps Feedback Received - Weightroom/Wrestling Room - Art Room - FCS 2nd Mailer or Future Meeting? |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action to set district option enrollment standards.
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If Freeman plans to "close" any class, program, or building to option enrollment for the 27-28 school year, the board must act "before October 15."
According to the option enrollment limits set by the board in March 2026, grades 6, 7, 8, and 10 will be closed in 2027-28. This resolution will now take the place of setting limits each March.
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3.2. Consideration and possible action to recognize the Freeman Education Association as the negotiations representative for the certificated teaching staff for the 2028-2029 school year.
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to review policies 6021, 6026, 6027, 6028, 6029, 6030, 6032, 6033, 6036, 6039
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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
Growth Ready Facilities Communication of Success |
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4.3. School Improvement
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4.4. Facilities
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4.5. Transportation
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4.6. Negotiations
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October:
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4.7. Board of Education
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Superintendent Evaluation due October 15th
NASB Visit - Wednesday 10/14 10:30 AM Future Committee Meetings: Negotiations - Mencl, Ideus, Dorn Transportation - Wiese, Ideus, Schoen |
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: November 9th 7:00 PM
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Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 9th
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6. Adjournment
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