July 13, 2026 Meeting will start following the Hearing 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 MEMBER 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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2.6. 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. FHS Senior Survey Results
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3.3. FMS Construction Project Update
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3.4. District Budget Timeline
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3.5. District Accreditation
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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
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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 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 Internal Board Operations and Board Authority as well as legal updates.
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 FPS Student Handbooks: Elementary, Johnson Crossing, Middle School, High School, Pathfinder, Young Adult and Learning Center
Rationale:
See attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Student Handbooks for Elementary, Johnson Crossing, Middle School, High School, Pathfinder, Young Adult and Learning Center 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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First Lutheran Church is donating 4 4'x8' riser stages to JCAC. The value of the donation is approximately $5,500.00.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a donation of 4 4'x8' riser stages from First Lutheran Church 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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4.4.1. 2026-2027 Employee Handbooks - Certified, Classified, Substitute
Rationale:
See attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Certified and Classified Handbooks and Substitute Teacher Handbooks passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.4.2. Annual Staff Training
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In 2024 the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 1329 (2024) which requires an annual presentation to the Board of Education regarding required training including the estimated time for completion of each required training. Board Policy 4141 states: "At least annually, the administration will present to the Board the planned staff training as required by law. The Board will then approve those training requirements if the Board determines that the length of each training is reasonable." It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Education approve the training/professional development plan for the 2026-27 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the training/professional development plan for the 2026-27 school year passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5. Business/Facility Items
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4.5.1. Tuition Rates 2026-2027
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Student Tuition Rates for the 2026-2027 school year
See Attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2026-2027 Tuition Rates as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.2. Nutrition Services Uncollectable Debt
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Periodically based on auditors recommendation the District clears the Nutrition Services Fund of uncollectable debt. The mechanism outlined in rule and USDA guidelines requires the District’s General Fund to provide payment for the negative lunch balances. Negative lunch balances through July 1, 2026 are $35,234.01. It is the recommendation of the administration to clear the nutrition services fund uncollectable debt utilizing a transfer from the general fund.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the administration to transfer $35,234.01 from the general fund to the nutrition services fund to clear outstanding student debt passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.5.3. LB243 Additional Property Tax Request Resolution
Rationale:
See attachment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resolution 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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