September 8, 2025 Meeting will start following Special Hearings at 6:30 pm - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD WILL BE RECOGNIZED TO SPEAK AT THE BOARD TABLE. WHEN RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIR, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR COMMENTS. A MAXIMUM TIME LIMIT OF 5 MINUTES WILL BE ALLOWED FOR EACH AUDIENCE UNLESS AN EXCEPTION IS GRANTED BY THE CHAIR.
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1.1. Open Meetings Act
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A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board Room. The Board may meet in Closed Session to consider issues including, but not limited to 1) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate purchases, or litigation; 2) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; 3) investigative proceedings regarding allegations or misconduct; or 4) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person or persons. The vote to hold a Closed Session shall be taken in open session and the subject matter and reason for the session shall be included in the motion. The motion and the vote of each member of the Board and the time when the session commenced and concluded shall be recorded in the minutes. If the motion passes, the President will restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the Closed Session.
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2. CONSENT SECTION
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All matters listed under the Consent Section are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, the item(s) will be considered at the end of the Consent Section.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent section as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.1. Legality of Meeting
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Approve that all legal requirements have been met as to advance notice of this meeting to both individual Board Members and to the public. |
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2.2. Approval of Agenda
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Approval of the agenda as published/revised. Note that items can be removed or amended from the published agenda at this time but additions can be made only through an emergency resolution.
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2.3. Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
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2.4. Policy & Board Reports
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2.4.1. Option Enrollment
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2.4.2. Student Enrollment
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2.5. Personnel Reports
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2.5.1. Certified / Classified Monthly Personnel Report
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2.5.2. Fall 2025 Student Teachers
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2.6. Business Reports
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2.6.1. Bill Listing
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2.6.2. Fund Reports
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2.7. Surplus/Salvage Items
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3. REPORT ITEMS
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3.1. FEA
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4. ACTION ITEMS
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4.1. Board Items
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4.1.1. Real Estate Purchase Agreement with City of Fremont
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Real Estate Purchase Agreement between City of Fremont and Fremont Public Schools - Lot 1 Johnson Park Subdivision, Dodge County Nebraska (3421 East Military Avenue, Fremont, NE)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve that the Board of Education of this School District should and does hereby ratify, authorize and approve the real estate sale and sale agreement ("Purchase Agreement") by and between Dodge County School District #0001, as Seller, and the City of Fremont, Nebraska, as Buyer, for the purchase of real property located at 3421 East Military Avenue, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, in the form on file with official records of the School District or with such changes as are deemed necessary and in the best interest of the School District and approved by the Board President, Superintendent of Schools, or designee of either, and authorize and ratify the Board President or Superintendent of Schools, or designee to sign and deliver the Purchase Agreement, to sign and deliver any documents, or other agreements called for in such Purchase Agreement, to retain any necessary professionals for assistance, to pay the purchase price and all other related costs and expenses, and to take all other action necessary to close the purchase and conveyance transaction and to carry such Purchase Agreement into effect passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.2. FHS Conference Affiliation
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Fremont Public Schools has formally submitted our withdrawal from the Heartland Athletic Conference, effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, Fremont Public Schools has formally made application for admittance to the Metro Conference, effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. We have greatly valued our time as members of the Heartland Athletic Conference and appreciate the relationships and competitive opportunities it has provided. However, our proximity to Omaha and the metropolitan area, along with the advantage of access to lower-level schedules featuring comparable competition—without the extensive travel across the state—are key reasons for seeking membership in the Metro Conference. We have long admired the standards, leadership, and competitive excellence demonstrated by the HAC. However, we believe that joining the Metro Conference better aligns strategically with the best interests of our students, coaches, and families.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve withdrawal from the Heartland Athletic Conference, as well as accepting admittance to the Metro Conference, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.3. Update Board Policy 3132 - Internal Controls
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NDE's federal desk audit review is now requiring every school district to add a "travel" section to their Internal Controls Policy. Under this new required section, travel expenses paid by or reimbursed from federal grant awards must be "reasonable."
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve updates to Board Policy 3132 Internal Controls and waive the second reading passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2. Elementary/Secondary Items
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4.2.1. FHS Donation Request - Magnum Builders
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Magnum Builders has donated a set of Rustgo scaffolding to the Construction Tech classes, valued at $8,500.00.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the donation of Rustgo scaffolding from Magnum Builders to Fremont High School, valued at $8,500.00. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2.2. JCAC Donation Request
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Lincoln Premium Poultry donation of $1,000 Costco gift card to Johnson Crossing Academic Center
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve $1,000 Costco gift card donation from Lincoln Premium Poultry to JCAC passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.3. Curriculum and Instruction Items
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4.4. Personnel Items
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4.5. Business/Facility Items
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4.5.1. Approve 2025-2026 Budget
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The Board of Education met at 6:30 p.m. to hear from taxpayers about the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The administration recommends approval of the proposed 2025-2026 budget as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve budget for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.2. Approve 2025-2026 Tax Request
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The Board of Education met at 6:30 p.m. to hear from taxpayers on the district's proposed tax request for the 2025-2026 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2025-2026 tax request passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.3. Chromebook Purchase
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The Tech Department is looking to purchase 120 Acer Spin 311 R724T Chromebooks. This purchase will replace Elementary loaner Chromebooks at each Elementary building and provide Chromebooks on the shelf for new students as they enter the District. It is the recommendation of the administration to approve the purchase of $32,059.20 for 120 Acer Spin 311 R724T Chromebooks from CDWG. The source of funds will be the district activity fund (Tiger Care Chromebook Repair Proceeds). The Board, by approving this purchase is approving the contract documents, and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent or a designee to sign, execute, and deliver the contract documents and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract and all associated documents related thereto on a day-to-day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district, and hereby designates the Director of Technology, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under this agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the elementary Chromebook purchase as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5. CLOSED SESSION
Recommended Motion(s):
Fremont Public Schools Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice. Motion to go into Closed Session passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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