June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Roll Call
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In attendance were Ben Welsch, Amy Sloan, Terry Jullian , Will Vraspir , Bryan Vetter, John Hauser, Laura Hargis, Shelly Jullian, Dr. Tom Szlanda, Kristen Slechta, Lawrence Tunks, Tanya Evans, Chris Schukei.
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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. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
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4. Recurrent- Becky Sullivan
Approve Mins from the hearing on May 27, 2026 Approve Mins from May 18, 2026, meeting Approve Mins from May 14, 2026 work session
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5. Payment of Expendures
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6. FIRST 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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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8. Hastings Middle School Activity fee adjustment — Bryan Vetter
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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9. 2nd Half of 6000 policy series
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Superintendent John Hauser led Board members through a review of the second half of 6000 Series policies.
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10. Approve Addition of 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment — John Hauser
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11. Policy Updates - John Hauser
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12. Superintendent Contract Approval
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13. Multicultural Report- Kristen Slechta
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Kristen Slechta Multicultural Report
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14. Graduation Requirements Increase — Kristen Slechta
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School Credits (from 225 to 250)
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15. Renewal of Allo Communications Contract — Lawrence Tunks
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16. 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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17. *Consent Agenda - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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John Hauser informed Board members of 6 certificated, 16 classified, and 10 extra-standard positions that are currently unfilled throughout the district.
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18. 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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19. Reminders - Becky Sullivan
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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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20. Adjournment - Becky Sullivan
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