April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Nick Mumm, Principal JJ Wagner, and Jen Bond.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
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Visitors present were Jessica Sherwood and Craig Bergmeyer.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
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No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Athletic Director's Report
Discussion:
Athletic Director, Brent Zoubek, gave the board a list of upcoming activities.
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7.2. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wagner informed the board that he attended IPG (Instructional Practice Guides) training in Beatrice. It is a new thing that will be required. Mr. Bird, Mrs. Ridpath, and Mr. Wagner attended CLSD (Comprehensive Literacy State Development) meeting. It focused on what our Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III should look like moving forward. The track season is off to a great start. The spring play was a success. Many members of the Threat Assessment Team attended a training via Zoom on March 19th. It focused on how to decide if a threat is credible and what steps to take if a threat is made. Mike Donahue came and talked to students, staff, and the public. He had a great message about valuing yourself and others.
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7.3. Superintendent's Report
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Dr. Mumm told the board that the junior class completed the ACT this past week. Students K-8 are currently working through the NSCAS State Assessments or MAP Growth testing. He also told the board that over the past seven months, district spending has increased by an average of 2.9% per month compared to last year.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Discussion and presentations by Ella Vyhnalek and Sierra Sherwood.
Discussion:
Ella Vyhnalek talked to the board about FBLA State Leadership Conference and what it is all about. Ella Vyhnalek and Sierra Sherwood talked to the board about their concerns about possible changes to class schedules.
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8.2. High Ability Learners Program Presentation from Mrs. Brenda Nerud.
Discussion:
Brenda Nerud talked to board members about the HAL (High Ability Learners) program. She thanked board members for their past support of HAL and giving the kids the opportunity to attend the Bright Lights program each year.
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8.3. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve 2026–2027 certified teacher contracts.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve the update of board policy 6009, Grade Placement of Transfer Students.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve the First Student contract for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
The Maintenance/Transportation Committee has been talking about several facilities projects that they would like to see within the next few years.
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10. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
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The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, May 11th at 7:00pm
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12. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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