September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

I. Open Meetings Law

II. Call regular meeting to order

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Recognition of Guests and Visitors

V. Patrons who wish to address the board - 30 minutes (3 minutes per person)

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.1. Excuse Board Member Absences

VI.2. Approval of Agenda

VI.3. Approval of Minutes; August 10, 2026 6:30pm

VI.4. Option Enrollment  In:6, Out:0, Canceled:1

VII. Financial Report: Includes 3 Special Payroll Check & Deposit Reports from August 

VII.1. Budget Report: See Report -

VII.2.  Fund Claims: Discussion

VIII. Administrative Reports

VIII.1. Ms. Reeson Pk - 6 Principal Report 

VIII.2. Mr. Schmit  7-12 Principal Report

VIII.3. Mrs. Knust: Superintendent Report

IX. Discussion items  

IX.1. Discussion on attending the NASB State Education Conference November 18-20 in Omaha. 

IX.2. Discuss and consider the best options for the south side of the building to create an inviting appearance for Winside Public School. 

IX.3. Discuss and consider what to charge Wayne County for the use of our bus for jury transportation. 

IX.4. Discussion on the FFA greenhouse location with the approval of $80,000 grant from the Growing a Brighter Future Nebraska FFA grant.

IX.5. Discussion on adding boys golf to sports for Spring 2027. 

IX.6. Discussion on the Wayne County Joint Public Hearing and the Sept. 23rd budget hearing and special board meeting. 

X. Action Items

X.1. Take action on the approval of the Budget, Financial Report, and Claims 

X.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to adopt the resolution increasing the school district's base growth percentage used to determine the school district's property tax request authority by up to 7%.

X.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the NASB Superintendents Transition Evaluation for the 2026-2027 school year. 

X.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to purchase 20 chromebooks and 20 ThinkPads from Trafera for $36,130. REAP grant difference is $2507.00

X.5. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve new coaching assignments for 2026-2027: Austin Buss and Whitney Fremstad for JH Volleyball and One-Act Victoria Nelson and Kara Thompson. Kara will be paid if we have enough students participate and we compete. 

X.6. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve First Aid/CPR training for all staff and coaches from ThinkSafe for $55 a person. 

X.7. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action in changing the weight room public use contract. 

X.8. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action in transferring $50,000 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund. 

X.9. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action in transferring $10,000 from the General Fund to the School Lunch Fund.

X.10. Take the necessary action to approve the ALICAP insurance premium for $922 (August 28, 2026 to September 1, 2026) and $83,824 for September 1, 2026 to  August 31, 2027 for district's complete coverage for the 2026-2027 school year.

X.11. Discuss with public input, consider, and take all necessary action to reaffirm the Student Fees policy, Parental Involvement Policy, Bullying Policy, Attendance Policy, Staff Conduct with Students, and Multicultural Policy.

X.12. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the TK Elevated Agreement for service and yearly maintenance of the elevator for $4068 plus $250 set up fee. 

X.13. Executive Session (if needed) Discuss Personnel/Litigation/Protection of Public Interest -

X.14. Agenda Setting and Future Meetings/Adjournment