August 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting

Summary:  This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.  The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting at a location accessible to members of the public.

Summary:  Per board policy 2008-Meetings, advance notice of all board meetings, other than emergency meetings, shall be publicized 48 hours or more in advance of the meeting in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.  Meeting notices may also be posted on the school district website and posted in three prominent places in the school district.

• Publication: Meeting notice was published in the Wahoo Newspaper on Friday, August 2, 2024.  An additional meeting notice for a change of time was published in the Wahoo Newspaper on Friday, August 9, 2024.
• Postings:  Meeting notice and change of time notice was posted at the entrance of Yutan High School, Yutan Elementary School, Yutan Post Office, First State Bank-Yutan, and on the Yutan Public Schools web page on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
• Agenda: The agenda is kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent’s office during normal business hours, and is posted on the school website in advance of the scheduled meeting. The agenda may not be altered later than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting.  The order of the items on the agenda may be changed by the board at or during the meeting.

Summary:  Instructions for those who wish to speak during Public Comment: 
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of citizen participation in school district matters.  In order to assure citizens are heard and board meetings are conducted effectively and in an organized manner, a Public Comment period will be scheduled at some meetings.  A Public Comment sign-in sheet is located on the table near the entrance and your name and topic must be entered on the sheet prior to the start of the meeting.  If you are planning to speak about a personnel or a student matter involving an individual, please understand that the district has complaint procedures to address such complaints and concerns. The Board requests that you follow the policy and procedures before commenting on these matters to the Board. Board members will not respond to any questions you ask or comments about individual staff members or students, but may direct your concerns to the appropriate administrator for further review.  Each speaker shall be allowed a maximum of five minutes, and not more than twenty minutes will be allowed for a specific topic. Policy 2009-Procedure for Addressing the Board is made available in the meeting room.

Comments:

• Foundation Information:
• Booster Club Information:
• General Public Comments:

 

Summary:  Written reports have been submitted from:

• Superintendent

Summary:  The Consent Agenda is used to help the efficiency of the meeting by allowing the Board to approve items such as prior meeting minutes, general business of noncontroversial nature, or routine communication.  The Consent Agenda for this meeting includes:

1. Minutes from the July 15, 2024 Board Meeting
2. Treasurer’s Report and Claims

Summary:  Reports from the following committee(s):

• Facilities Committee
• Finance Committee

Summary:  The anticipated number of students expected to participate in Junior High Football this year is 25-27. The administration is requesting the approval of an additional coach. The estimated cost of the additional coach would be $1,560. The additional paid position will be beneficial not only for coaching and instruction, but also for safety and supervision at practices and games. The board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve an additional paid coach for junior high football for the 2024-25 season.

Summary:  Policy updates are provided from KSB School Law in response to changes in state statutes, state or federal regulations, or impacts of federal or state court cases that impact school operations.  The board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve the policy revisions.

Summary:  Fund transfers are part of the current 2023-24 fiscal year budget and traditionally occur in the last month of the fiscal year (August).  Fund transfers allow the district to use budgeted money to support services, operations, student activities, or to reserve funds to facilitate the eventual purchase of a costly capital outlay.  The administration is recommending the following fund transfers:

1. $175,000 from the General Fund into the Savings Depreciation Fund for the purposes of transportation, technology upgrades, facility repairs or improvements, curriculum materials, or school equipment. 
2. $25,000 from the General Fund into the Lunch Fund for general operations.
3. $65,000 from the General Fund into the Activities Fund for general operations.

Summary:  The board will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on a base salary increase for the final year of the contract between the Board of Education and Rex Pfeil.

Summary: 

Items for discussion, information, or consideration - no action to be taken:

• Buried fiber connection from high school to Fitness Center and Press Box
• Strategic Plan
• Property Tax Authority
• Board Meetings and Budget/Tax Request Approval Process
  • Monday, August 26:  Special Meeting to approve fiscal year-end claims and budget workshop.
  • Monday, September 9: Budget Hearing and Regular Monthly Meeting.
  • Monday, September 23: Tax Request Hearing and Special Meeting to approve budget and tax request.
• NASB Fall Membership Meetings.  Nearest options:
  • September 11 - Nebraska City
  • September 24 - Omaha
  • September 25 - Fremont
    • 4:30 PM - Registration
    • 5:00 PM - Opening Session
    • 5:15 PM - Legislative Update
    • 5:50 PM - Break
    • 6:05 PM - Training Sessions #1
    • 6:35 PM - Break
    • 6:50 PM - Training Sessions
    • 7:20 PM - Dinner & Recognition
• Policies for review at the May board meeting:
  • 1001-General Policy Statement
  • 1002-Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies
  • 1003-Mission Statement
  • 1004-Philosophy of Education
  • 1005-Aims of Education

Summary:  The Board will be meeting for a Special Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00pm in the high school media center for the purposes of approving year-end claims and a 2024-25 budget workshop.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Board is scheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm in the high school media center.