April 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
President Groff called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM
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2. Determination of Legality of the Regular Meeting and Roll Call
Discussion:
President Groff acknowledged that the notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication appearing in the April 1, 2026 edition of the Doniphan Herald, in accordance with the Board-approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. The availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice, and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken. At the same time, the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public as indicated by the Open Meetings Act on the West wall of the board room
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3. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval or Amendment of Agenda
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3.2. Approval of the Minutes
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3.3. General Fund Claims in the amount of $125,895.51, Lunch Fund Claims for $21,105.10, Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $20,148.45, Depreciation Funds in the amount of $0, and QCPUF Fund Claims in the amount of $0;
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4. Communication from the Public / Open Forum
Discussion:
No members of the public asked to speak to the board.
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5. Reports & Communications
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5.1. Board Recognition
Discussion:
The board of education recognized State Wrestling placewinners, wrestling conference champions and the boys basketball team on their conference championship. State Cheer and State Dance will be recognized at a future date due to schedule conflicts.
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5.2. Academic Report
Discussion:
Ms. Amy Schneider presented to the board of education on the rise of her instrumental music program and shared highlights from the vocal music department.
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5.3. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Building principals and administrators shared updates and highlights from their respective areas.
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5.4. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Dr. Braden shared information items, updates in policy, and changes in practice coming as legislation takes effect.
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5.5. Committee Report(s)
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6. Contracts & Purchased Goods / Services
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding the contracts, purchased services, and/or agreements below related to Board Policy 3130 |
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6.1. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding the proposed agreement with ESU for special education and mental health services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion / Action Items: Take all necessary discussion and/or action
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7.1. Discuss, consider, and adopt a Resolution regarding the consideration of acquiring real estate of the 100 Block of North Second Street in Doniphan, Nebraska.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding the renewal of our cooperative sharing agreement with GICC, GI Lutheran (Heartland Lutheran), and Wood River for softball.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Discuss, consider, and approve the first reading of the recommended policy updates to comply with new legislation, revisions based on legal counsel, and/or to match current practices.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding teacher resignations
Discussion:
There were no teacher resignations to act upon.
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7.5. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding teacher contracts.
Discussion:
There were no teacher contracts to act upon.
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7.6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding master facility planning
Discussion:
The board of education continued its discussion regarding master facility plans, building improvements, and expansion.
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7.7. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding entering a closed session to conduct a strategy session and discuss negotiations.
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8. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
Regular May Board of Education Meeting — May 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM Real Estate Proceeding Hearing — May 13, 2026 - 6:30 PM Working Meeting — May 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM |
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Groff adjourned the meeting at 9:02 PM.
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