February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - February 11 WPS Board Meeting

I. Opening the Meeting

I.A. Call to Order:  The regular meeting of the Wynot Public School District Board of Education is called to order on Februray 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in Board Room # 108, Wynot Public Schools

I.B. Nebraska Open Meeting Law-posted in board room

I.C. Publication of Meeting (Policy 204.03)

I.D. Board Member Roll Call: (per policy excused/unexcused)

I.E. Pledge of Allegiance

I.F. Oath of Office and Code of Ethics

II. Approval of the Agenda

III. Public Comment

IV. Presentations

V. Information Items Reports 

V.A. Superintendent Report

V.B. Principal Report

V.C. Upcoming Events

V.C.1. February 17, 2026, last day for incumbents (any current office holder) to file for office on the primary ballot. (§32-606)

V.C.2. Bids due on Uhing property on March 1, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.

V.C.3. March 2, 2026, last day for non-incumbents (new filers) to file for office for the primary election. (§32- 606)

V.C.4. Statewide Primary Election - Tuesday, May 12

V.D. Board Committees

V.D.1. Negotiations Update: One-year contract add $1125 to the base. 
Base for 2026-2027 is $41,000. Change verbiage on sick leave to a max of 45 days.

V.D.2. Committee Assignments:

Finance
 - Current: Kelly Wieseler,  Laurie Schulte, Sue Lenzen
 - Proposed:

Americanism
 - Current: Greg Hite, Nikki Higgins
 - Proposed: 

Curriculum/Instruction
 - Current: Kelly Wieseler, Nikki Higgins, Sue Lenzen
 - Proposed:

Building/ Grounds/Transportation
 - Current: Greg Hite, Laurie Schulte, Todd Pinkelman
 - Proposed:

Negotiations
 - Current: Greg Hite, Kelly Wieseler, Todd Pinkelman
 - Proposed:

Legislative Relations Network Member
 - Current: Greg Hite
 - Proposed:

VI. Consent Agenda: Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on one time.

VI.A. Minutes of the January 14, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board.

VI.B. Financial Reports, Claims, and Account (Policy 704.05)    

VII. Discussion Items

VII.A. Community Town Hall: February 18

VII.B. Construction Updates

VIII. Action Items:

VIII.A. Approve the transfer from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund for $300,000 as Budgeted for HVAC Loan, Buses, and Building Repairs.

VIII.B. Approve Staff Handbook revisions.

VIII.C. Adopt the Wynot School Calendar for 2026-2027 school year as presented

 

VIII.D. Approve the Certificated Staff Master Agreement for 2026-2027 as negotiated.

VIII.E. Approve the Superintendent’s Contract amount of $________for the 2026-2027 school year.

VIII.F. Approve the district membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for the 2026-2027 school year.

VIII.G. Approve Policy #802.07 School Food Procurement.

IX. Adjourn  Next board meeting-

IX.A. Special Board Meeting Feb. 25, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.

IX.B. Next Regular Board Meeting: March 16, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.