February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. Call to Order and announce location of Open Meetings Act Poster

A.1. Verification of Receipt of Notice, which was published in the Harlan County Journal

A.2. Roll of Board Members - Excuse absent board members

A.3. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.3.a. Minutes from Previous Meetings

A.3.b. General Financial Report

A.3.c. Activity Financial Report

A.4. Review monthly bills submitted

B. Request to address the Board:
   1. School Improvement External Visit Exit Report:
 

C. Action Items - Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action

C.1. to review the pre-school policy 5013, NDE Rule 11, and make a decision on the capacity of students for 2026-2027 school year.  

C.2. to continue our Nebraska Association of School Boards membership of $4330 ($4,418 after 4/1/26) for the 2026-2027 school year.

C.3. to review and approve the Master Service Agreement with ESU #11 for services as listed in the contract for the 2026-2027 school year and the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Agreement with ESU 10.

C.4. discuss requiring students to take a full year of math during their junior year of high school.   

C.5. to possibly approve a teacher contract for the open 2026-2027 school year position.

C.6. to discuss 2026-2027 salary and benefits for the classified and non-classified staff – Possible Executive session. 

C.7. to begin negotiations with the administration for the 2026-2027 school year– Possible Executive session. 

D. Principal's Report: Parent Teacher Conferences, School Improvement External Visit, Award Presentation.
 

E. Superintendent Report: Legislative Happenings, State Aid, Winter Sports, Pay for Student Teachers, NSAA – Football, Facilities Advocate Project, NRCSA - Convention, RPAC Conference Report.

F. Next Regular Meeting

G. Adjourn