April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Notices
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NOTICE: As stated in state statue, a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the west wall of this meeting room. The meeting was duly advertised in the designated newspaper and all board member were served notice of the meeting.
SEQUENCE OF AGENDA: The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board. Please arrive at the beginning of the meeting. CLOSED SESSION: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. ACTION ITEM: The board reserves the right to take action on an item listed on the board agenda.
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Call Meeting to Order
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Roll Call
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Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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Motion by Board Member #1 to excuse absent board members ___________,______________, and _____________ Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Report from Board Committee(s)
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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Recognition of Student Achievement (Bobcat Excellence)
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Girls State Wrestling: Carle Welling, Sofia Gomez
State FFA Participants - Kail Miles, Gattlen Bell, Emily Johnston, Ainslee Woltman, Brenna Schumacher, Anthony Haas, Carson Haas, James Lanier, Grayson Hunter, Ty Horstman, Tyan Hruby, Dallas Woltman, Grace Helmink, Dawn Runkle, Brooke Hartman, Tyan Hurby, Dakota Horstman, Talon Payne, Jake Eggers, Jacob Bryner, Tayten Haas, Owen Plog, Braden Staudenmaier, Trydon Sorensen Noted Accomplishments at State Livestock Management- Equine 1st Place and 10th Overall, Emily Johnston, Tyan Hruby, Ainslee Woltman, Gattlen Bell, and Brooke Hartman Poultry Evaluation- Emily Johnston, 4th Place MIG Welding- Jake Eggers, 4th Place State Degrees- Kail Miles, Gattlen Bell, and Emily Johnston State FCCLA Participants - Alli Meek, Emma Hitchcock, Sophie Gomez Noted Accomplishments at State Toys that Teach: 2nd Place - Alli Meek Emma Hitchcock- Impromptu Speaking, and Sophie Gomez- Sports Nutrition All-State Band- Cody Penaluna, Emily Johnston, Cash Keane, Gloria Waidley, and Delilah Long Reading Rally State Qualifiers - 6th Grade - Cecilia Arneson, Charleigh Grobler, Turner Anderson, Addy Vogel - 7th-8th Grade - Mariah Reynolds, Raelee Woltman, Jeremiah Armenta, David Armenta - 9-12 Grade - Parker Wright, Kaiden Casey, Cody Penaluna, Sophie Butler, Kylie Kumpf, Grace Lilly-Gitch |
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Public Participation (Maximum of 30 Minutes Allotted for this Portion of the Meeting)
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This is the portion of the meeting when visitors to the meeting may speak to any item.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Getting Started: When you have been recognized by the Board President to speak, please stand and state your name and address, as well as the topic on which you will be speaking to the Board of Education. After the Board President has given you permission to proceed, your time will begin. Time Limit: You may speak only one time and must limit comments to 3 minutes or less. Personnel or Student Topic: If you are planning to speak about personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that our policies require that such concerns initially be directed to the administration for consideration. Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments you make about individual staff members or students. You are cautioned that slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at Board meetings. General Rules: Please remember that this is a public meeting for the conduct of the business of the Board of Education. Comments from within the audience while others are speaking or Board members are speaking will not be tolerated. Offensive language, personal attacks, and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. No Action by the Board: Any item not on the agenda will not be acted upon by the Board of Education at this meeting.
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Correspondence
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NEBA Report
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Consent Agenda
Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting(s) Approve Treasurer's Report Approve School Activity Fund Report Approve Control Budget Report Required by State Statute 79-506
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Payment of Claims
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 claims for _____ be approved as presented in the amount of General Fund:$_____, Building Fund:$_____ Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of the Employment of Mrs. Kaitlyn Kumpf, RN, as School Nurse for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Nurse Kumpf holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She completed nursing prerequisites at Laramie County Community College after graduating from Hemingford High School. In addition to her RN, she holds several certifications, including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Nurse Kumpf has nine years of nursing experience at Box Butte General Hospital.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the employment of Mrs. Kaitlyn Kumpf, RN, as School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Employment of Gina Jespersen as Elementary Principal for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Miss Gina Jespersen holds a Master of Science in Elementary Administration from Wayne State College, a Master of Arts in PK-12 Reading from the University of Nebraska - Kearney, and a Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Education) from Black Hills State University. Miss Jespersen holds educator certifications in Elementary Education K-8 and Principal PK-8.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Employment of Certificated Staff for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Makayla Payne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Chadron State College, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Chadron State College, and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. She is currently serving as a 5th grade teacher at Alliance Public Schools. Mrs. Payne holds an educator certificate with an endorsement in Elementary Education.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the employment of Mrs. Makayla Payne as an elmentary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, contingent upon release from contract in another school district Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Resignations and Retirements of Certificated Staff
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Motion by Board Member #1 Motion to approve the resignation of Hannah Hinojosa Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Subscription to A Policy Service Provided by the Nebraska Association of School Boards
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Motion by Board Member #1 approve the annual subscription fee of $1,250 for level 2 of the NASB Policy Service that includes, the policy manual authored by Perry Law Firm, ongoing policy updates, and a recommended policy review schedule. Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Flooring Proposals for Classrooms, the Gymnasium, and Gymnasium Lobby
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The following projects are recommended for completion during the 2026 summer maintance work:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve proposal from Morford's to replace carpet in rooms 419 and 420, install carpet in front entry and lobby of the gym, replace vinyl tile in the ADA bathroom in the gym lobby, and install LVT to replace vinyl tile in the gym Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding a Proposal to Replace the Transition Material on the Perimeter of the Gym Floor
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In order to address safety concerns with the transition strip, it is proposed that it be replaced with a wider floor strip designed for this purpose.
This would be completed in conjunction with floor refinishing and replacement of the vinyl tile. J&J Flooring $11,780 (Installed)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve proposal from JJ Pratt Enterprises (J&J Flooring) to replace the transition strip around the perimeter of the wood floor in the gym Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding High School Roof Replacement
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High School Roof
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve Phase 1 of the High School Roof Replacement by Fisher Roofing Option ___ Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Proposal to Relocate Trees from School Property
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We have received a proposal from West Pine Tree Farms (Bill Smith) to move trees from the north side of the elementary playground. The cost per tree is $260. He would only move trees that are deemed likely to survive. We would request authorization to move up to 60 trees to the west edge of the practice football field, pending approval by the Box Butte County Ag Society.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the relocation of up to 60 trees by West Pine Tree Farms. Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding a Proposal for Concrete Work for Relocation of the Maintenance Shop
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This proposal is for a concrete floor for relocating the maintenance shop. This would include a stem wall to increase the shop's height (so we can get the tractor in the shop).
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve proposal from R & J Industries for Concrete flooring and a stem wall for the relocation of the maintenance shop Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding a Proposal for Relocation of the Maintenance Shop
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We have received a verbal estimate from Russ Reisig to move the maintenance shop. The verbal estimate was for $10,000. The actual cost may be lower.
Updated mobile estimate submission: "We propose to move a 30 / 40 wood frame building in Hemingford, for the Hemingford, school district for $10,000.00 not to exceed one block or need to be rolled sideways or a round any obstacles. Any extra labor will will be an additional charge." This estimate has been sent by Russell's Excavation & Construction
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Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the relocation of the maintenance shop by Russell's Excavation & Construction Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Second Reading of the Following Policies: Proposed Revised 402.18 - USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, Proposed Revised 509.02 - OPEN NIGHT, Proposed Revised 1006.01 - COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS, SITES AND EQUIPMENT
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Motion by Board Member #1 Approve first reading of Following Policies: Proposed Revised 402.18 - USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, Proposed Revised 509.02 - OPEN NIGHT, Proposed Revised 1006.01 - COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS, SITES AND EQUIPMENT Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Selection of A Communications Platform to Replace the Remind Communications Platform
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Discussion/Possible Action Items
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Discussion Regarding Superintendent Contract Renewal and Terms
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Current contract and compensation information for Neb.Rev.St. § 79-2402 Compliance (Superintendent Pay Transparency Act) is provided on our website: https://www.hemingfordschools.org/vnews/display.v/ART/64308e4e09c37?in_archive=1
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Student Board Representative Report
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Administration Reports
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Superintendent Report
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Policy Review
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Items For Next Board Meeting
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Adjournment
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