October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. Preliminary Procedures
|
|
1.1. Call to Order
|
|
1.2. Roll Call
|
|
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
|
|
1.4. Public Notice of the Meeting and Notification of Open Meeting Law
Summary:
The meeting notice is posted prior to each meeting at the Shickley Post Office, Heartland Bank Shickley Branch, and the front door of Shickley Public School, and the local newspaper: The Nebraska Signal. |
|
1.5. Approve Board Member Absence(s)
|
|
1.6. Approve the Agenda
|
|
2. Consent Agenda
Summary:
The Consent Agenda is used to help the efficiency of the meeting by allowing the Board to approve items such as prior meeting minutes, general business of noncontroversial nature, or routine communication. The Consent Agenda for this meeting includes:
|
|
3. Financial Reports
Summary:
The monthly financial reports outlining the financial position of the District are presented to the Board for review, discussion, and approval.
|
|
4. Claims and Bills
Summary:
The claims and bills drawn upon District funds are presented to the Board for review, discussion, and approval.
Attachments:
()
|
|
5. Welcome Visitors
Summary:
Individuals wishing to speak must sign up to do so prior to the Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to a total of 30 minutes with each speaker having a time limit of 5 minutes. The board will listen to comments at this time but not respond to those comments. Comments made at other times are out of order unless asked to respond by the Board President. Any handouts for Board Members provided by the public must be presented to the Secretary for later distribution. No posters, images, or similar material will be displayed by the public during the meeting.
|
|
5.1. Public Comments not on agenda items
|
|
5.2. Public Comments on agenda items
|
|
6. Committee Reports
Summary:
Reports from the following committee(s):
|
|
7. Discussion Items: Consider and Discuss - No Action to be Taken
|
|
7.1. Superintendent Evaluation process
Summary:
The board will review the evaluation used previously by NASB and the timeline for completion.
|
|
8. Action Items: Consider, Discuss, and Take all Necessary Action
|
|
8.1. Emergency Operations Plan
Summary:
The board will consider approval of updates to the district's Emergency Operations Plan.
Attachments:
()
|
|
8.2. Option Enrollment Resolution
Summary:
The board will consider approval of Option Enrollment standards for the 27–28 school year.
Attachments:
()
|
|
8.3. HVAC Needs - lower area
Summary:
The board will consider proposals for HVAC work in the lower area of the older structure.
|
|
8.4. Superintendent Resignation
Summary:
The board will consider the resignation of Dr. Essink effective at the end of his contract year June 30, 2027.
Attachments:
()
|
|
8.5. Superintendent Search
Summary:
The board will consider hiring a search firm to facilitate the superintendent search for the 2027-28 school year.
|
|
9. Informational Items
|
|
9.1. Administrative Reports
Summary:
The Board has received written reports from:
Attachments:
()
|
|
9.2. Multicultural Education Report
Summary:
Districts are required to incorporate multicultural education into their curriculum and provide a report to their board of education.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Summary:
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be November 9, 2026.
|
|
11. Closed Session
|
|
12. Items from Closed Session
|
|
13. Adjournment
|
