September 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Immediately Following the Tax Request Hearing - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance. The Open Meetings Act was available for review. 

Discussion: 

Knott- Community Engagement - A shout out to those that are responsible and participated in the Freedom Walk to the Courthouse last Friday and also a shout out to the Albion Chamber and elementary staff for the Big Wheels event held this morning.

Roberts- Football players..... this has been a season full of distractions that they can’t control.  They have done a good job staying focused on controlling what they can and just having fun playing football and winning in spite of those distractions.

Frey- Dozler Land and Cattle provided the beef for this month and Albion Locker covered the processing. Thank you.

Stuhr- Jordan Temme, Josh Majerus, Andy Imus- doing a nice job with MS football.  Fun group to watch! 

Fogleman- I would like to recognize Mrs Blanchard for tonight’s Senior night.  She puts in a lot of effort setting up different colleges and military recruits to be here. 

Rolf- Leanne Blanchard is great about letting the students know what needs to be done, she is a great resource and it is very much appreciated how much she helps out.

Look- I would like to recognize our Teammates program. Last Wednesday was their kickoff for the year with the Mentor/Mentee welcome back breakfast. Program Director Kris Schrad, along with help from Mr. Curry and others, does a great job of finding matches for kids looking for a teammate. Thank you for what you do with this program!

Larsen- Mr. Ty Heimes has done a great job as a new HS PE/Strength and Conditioning teacher on staff. I appreciate his work ethic and his ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and staff! Thanks to Mr. Heimes for all of his work so far this school year!  Also, I would like to recognize Mrs. Wiese for jumping in and being willing to lead everyone in singing at the Freedom Walk at the courthouse on Friday last week. Mrs. Wiese is a team player and shared her talents with all that were in attendance at that event commemorating the 25th Anniversary of September 11th. Thank you, Mrs. Wiese!

Curry- I would like to recognize Mr. Ray.  Mr. Ray does a great job at building rapport with students.  He asks good questions in class that get students to think about the world around them.  Mr. Ray fostered meaningful discussions around the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.  He is a leader among his peers.

Kayton- I would like to recognize Angie Flinn.  As many of us know, High Plains Community School recently had to navigate a tragic event, and Angie was asked to step in and support students and staff. It takes a very special person with unique skills and talents to walk alongside others as they grieve.  We are so lucky to have Angie here in our building. Thank you, Angie, for being willing to support others during such a difficult time and for being the caring person you are! 

Perone- Jacob Paczosa is a pro, he is awesome with kids.  He handles things at a high level, communicates well and helps keep kids safe.  He makes a huge impact, his energy is high.

Discussion: 

Getting ready to send out our year four perceptual survey to parents, staff and students.  Data will be compared to year two.  Hoping to catch parents at PT conferences to complete so all voices are heard

Discussion:  Transportation - purchasing a pickup with snow plow to replace the recent one that was totaled out through insurance.  A bus is also scheduled to be purchased.  10-passenger #07 van on our current fleet is looking at being traded for a suburban.

AEF - discussed CKC expenditures and revenues

Safety - committee will be meeting in the coming months.

Facilities - committee will be meeting in the coming months.  The east door on the pathways building has been installed.

Discussion:  General Fund ended 2025-26 12.328% under budget.  The joint public hearing will be next Monday, September 21st at 6:00pm at the courthouse.  A special board meeting will need to be held to approve the tax asking, Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00am in the flex room.  New custodian Daniel French has started.  Superintendent evaluation is coming up.  NASB state conference is November 18-20.  Pathways east door has been installed.  Activity passes have been sent out.

Discussion: 

Larsen- 2026 Enrollment: 9th-43, 10th-50, 11th-62, 12th-57, Total: 212.  2025 Enrollment: 9th-48, 10th-62, 11th-56, 12th-46, Total: 212.  MAP Testing was completed at the end of August, only a few kids that need to finish due to needing more time or being absent.  ACT Testing is being scheduled for October 13th.  Thank you again for helping to provide this opportunity for our students.  Activities are in full swing.  Students are representing our programs and our school at a high level!  October Meeting we have historically had our LB 399 Civics/Americanism Public Hearing.  Will be adding a Computer Science/Personal Finance Public Comment meeting this year as well.

Curry- no report

Kayton- Enrollment: PK-4th: 226 students.  Beginning of the year testing has been completed.  First round of Tier Talks took place with each grade level to look at the data (Math, Reading, and behavior).  Grandparents Day/Special Friends Day is this Friday!  Planning for around 600, program, lunch/recess, classroom activities.  PT Conferences/PK Advisory Team Meeting.  Parents are able to sign up for conferences through Sign Up Genius.  Preschool Advisory Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23rd at 5:00 in Mrs. Wilke’s classroom.  Use this time to evaluate our program and hear from each other 

Perone - Bound is up and running.  The best practice is for parents to register kids for activities in order to get messaging going through Bound.  399 kids at the XC meet, we appreciate all the help.  It’s been a very busy fall activities season.  BC Club leadership team has met, we appreciate the work they are doing.

Discussion:  9.5 Chevy 2022 3/4 ton Chevy Silverado with snow plow $42,999.  Minor hail damage.
9.6 72 capacity (48 adult) 2028 Freightliner Thomas Bus.  To arrive mid-July.

Discussion:  Special Board Meeting: September 22, 2026 at 7:00am in the Flex Room
Regular Board Meeting and Hearings:  October 12, 2026 at 6:30am in the Flex Room

Discussion:  8:22pm