February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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1.1. Public Statement
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1.2. Public Comment Period
Rationale:
Individuals wishing to address the Board will be recognized to speak at the Board table. When recognized by the Chair, please state and spell your name before proceeding with your comments. A maximum time limit of 5 minutes will be allowed for each audience member unless an exception is granted by the Chair. Please note that the Board cannot discuss or act upon matters that are not listed on the agenda. Therefore, Board members will not respond to your comments or questions. |
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1.3. Open Meetings Act
Rationale:
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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2.6. 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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3.2. Update on Board Goal #1 Student Outcomes/Serve All Students - Bell Field Continuous Improvement Plan
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3.3. Update on Board Goal #1 Student Outcomes/Serve All Students - Deer Pointe Continuous Improvement Plan
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3.4. Update on Board Goal #1 Student Outcomes/Serve All Students - JCAC Continuous Improvement Plan
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3.5. Facility Projects Update
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4. ACTION ITEMS
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4.1. Board Items
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4.1.1. Board Policy Updates
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has been reviewing policies in order to move towards a full adoption of policies as recommended by Perry Law Firm. The rationale for the work of the policy committee is to:
Once the Perry policies are fully approved and implemented the maintenance of District policies will involve periodic updates which are provided at no charge through the ESU on an annual basis. This will enable a more efficient and effective policy process ensuring the legality, relevance and accuracy of the District’s policies. The sections of policy brought forth this month include the sections of Business Operations and General Personnel Policies and Policies Applicable to all Personnel, Certified Employees and Non-Certified Employees.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the recommended policies 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. 2026-2027 Calendars
Rationale:
The 2026-2027 calendars for Elementary, JCAC, FMS and FHS are presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 calendars passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2.2. FHS Donation Request
Rationale:
See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the $907.69 donation from Panda Express/Donors Choose to the FHS Media Center passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2.3. FMS Donation Request
Rationale:
See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the donation request from the Fremont Volleyball Club to Fremont Middle School of a volleyball net system with a value of $3,936.46 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. Bank Authorizations
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Personnel changes necessitate updates in authorized signers on the District bank accounts. With the consent of the Board of Education, Dodge County School District 001 authorizes the use of the banks listed and approves the authorized signers. This remains in effect until further action of the Board. The listing of banks and authorized signers are attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to certify Pam Murphy as Board Secretary, authorize Pam Murphy, Susan Plank and Chris Loofe as agents of the district and approve the Bank Authorization Resolution as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.2. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to (1) adopt a resolution selecting the construction management at risk contract delivery system for a school facilities improvement project entitled 2026 Middle School, Bell Field, and Lenihan Gym Project, (2) designate members of the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee, (3) refer all construction manager at risk proposals to the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee, (4) authorize the administration to create and publish a Notice of Request for Proposals and to create the Request for Proposals and Proposal Instructions, and (5) take any other action deemed necessary or appropriate regarding the selection of the construction management at risk contract delivery system or required by the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act
Rationale:
See attached
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt the written resolution reviewing and selecting the construction management at risk contract delivery system for the 2026 Middle School, Bell Field, and Lenihan Gym IAQ/Updates Project, including all authority granted by such resolution passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.3. Review and affirm Board of Education policy 76 - Construction Management at Risk Contracts
Rationale:
See attached policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to affirm Board of Education Policy 76 - Construction Management at Risk Contracts as required by the Political Subdivisions Construction Awareness Act passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.4. Three-Year Audit Bid Cycle
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Every three years, the district goes out to bid for a three-year agreement to have the district's financials audited every year, per state statute.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Erickson & Brooks as the Auditor of the School District's Financial Records for the fiscal years of 2026, 2027 and 2028 for a not to exceed price of $120,600.00 passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.5. Student Chromebook Purchase (7th & 9th grades)
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The 1:1 distribution of Chromebooks to students was adjusted last summer in an effort to make better use of the Chromebooks and to take advantage of the extended life cycle in the Google AUE (Automatic Update Expiration). Chromebook distribution from this purchase will go to 2026/2027 7th and 9th grade students.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of 825 Acer 311 (C725) Chromebooks and Google Management Licenses, from CDWG, at a total cost not to exceed $306,957.75 passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.6. Non-Instructional Staff Computer Purchase
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The FPS Technology Department is requesting permission to proceed with a hardware purchase of 191 Desktop Micro Form Factor computers for Non-Instructional Staff. The desktop micro computers will replace existing non-instructional staff computers installed in 2019-2020.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of 191 Dell Pro Micro computers from Sterling at a total cost not to exceed: $202,923.96 passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.7. Ratify the 2026-2027 Negotiated Agreement and Contracts with the Fremont Education Association
Rationale:
The Fremont Board of Education and the Fremont Education Association agreed to a settlement for 2026-2027 which includes 1) a total package increase of 3.4% ($43,896 base) 2) increases the flat salary stipend by $250 to $9,000 and 3) increases the employer paid insurance premium option by $1,000 to $6,500.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the BOE Negotiations Committee's recommendation to approve the Settlement contracts, and apply the same 3.4% increase and contracts to all employee groups 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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