June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Work Session
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1. Roll Call
In attendance: Board members , Jim Boeve, Sharon Brooks, Andrew McCarty, Stacie Widhelm , Tamisha Rose Osgood, and Board President Becky Sullivan. Bryan Vetter, Adam Boettcher, Ben Welsch, Amy Sloan, Andy Jones , Shelly Julian, Terry Julian, Kristen Slechta, Tanya Evans, Lawrence Tunks, Laura Hargis and Superintendent John Hauser. |
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2. Announcement - Becky Sullivan
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As required by Nebraska law, the public is advised that the Open Meetings Act is posted and copies of the Open Meetings Act are available for the public. |
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3. Welcome to HEA reps and guests - Becky Sullivan
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4. Review Board Norms/Goal - Becky Sullivan
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5. Board Report - Becky Sullivan
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT — John Hauser will discuss summer activities for staff.
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Spotlight on learning :
Professional Learning CelebrationsAs we move into the summer months, I want to recognize the commitment of our teachers, principals, and support staff who continue learning and growing even when they are off contract. Their dedication to improving their practice directly benefits our students and reflects the strong culture of continuous improvement we are building across Hastings Public Schools.This summer, HPS staff are participating in a variety of high-quality professional learning opportunities, including:
We also have staff serving students through our summer school programs, providing continued academic support and learning opportunities for students who need them. These efforts demonstrate the dedication of our staff to continuous growth and their commitment to providing the highest quality educational experience for the students of Hastings Public Schools. |
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7. Hastings Middle School Activity fee adjustment — Bryan Vetter
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Working to streamline the process for parents/students with activity registration so that it is a very similar process to the high school's. The middle school is switching over to Bound for activity scheduling, facility use reservations, and registrations.
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8. Second half of the 6000 policy series
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Consider approval of the second half of the 6000 policies
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9. Policy Updates - John Hauser
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Consider approval for the updated policies .
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10. Approve Addition of 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment — John Hauser
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11. Superintendent Contract Approval -Becky Sullivan
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Consider the contract for superintendent for John Hauser.
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12. Multicultural Report - Kristen Slechta
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Kristen Slechta Multicultural Report
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13. Graduation Requirements Increase — Kristen Slechta
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School Credits (from 225 to 250)
Consider the proposed High School graduation requirements increase . |
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14. Renewal of Allo Communications Contract — Lawrence Tunks
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Consider the renewal of the Allo Communications contract.
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15. Disposal of School Property — Musical Instruments — Lawerence Tunks
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Director Lawrence Tunks recommends removing old equipment to make room for the coming in .
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16. *Consent Agenda — Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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Dr. Tom Szlanda
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17. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - Becky Sullivan
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Any resident or employee of Hastings Public Schools District #18 is welcome to address the Board of Education at this time on items pertaining to education and/or the operation of the District. Any person wishing to address the Board is requested to raise their hand and, on being recognized, give his/her name and address. Questions relating to employees of the District will not be permitted; such questions should be referred to the Superintendent at another time. It is requested that comments be limited to five (5) minutes. Citizens who wish to present petitions to the Board may do so at this time; however, the Board will only receive the petitions and will not act upon them or their contents.
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18. Reminders - Becky Sullivan
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The Regular Board Meeting is to be held on Monday, June 15th at 6pm.
The next work session is on July 16, 2026, at 6pm at the Hastings Public Schools District Office. The board meeting will be on July 20, 2026, at 6pm at the Hastings Public Schools District Office. |
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19. Executive Session - Becky Sullivan
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The Board will go into Closed Session to discuss real estate and personnel issues. Discussion shall be confined to these issues. The action is consistent with applicable state law; i.e., Nebraska Revised Statute 84-1410, Reissue 1981, and with Board Policy 204.06 and is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and such individual has not requested a public meeting.
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20. The Board of Education returns to Open Session - Becky Sullivan
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21. Adjournment - Becky Sullivan
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Board Member Andrew McCarty made the 1st motion
Board member Stacie Widhelm 2nd motion |
