October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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3. Motion to Excuse Board Member's Absence
Discussion:
Motion by Matulka, second by Benes to excuse the absence of Mr. Lange. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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4. District Mission Statement
The Raymond Central community is committed to providing a positive, challenging learning environment which prepares each individual to be a responsible citizen in an ever-changing society. |
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5. Consent Agenda
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Motion by Heyen, second by Brase to approve the consent agenda as presented, including the regular meeting minutes of September 16, 2026; the September financial statement; and the September monthly bills.
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5.1. Minutes of September 16th, 2026 Meeting
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5.2. Financial Statement/Report
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5.3. Monthly Bills
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5.4. Policy Review
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5.5. Re-Affirm and Approve the 6000's Instruction Policies as Presented
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6. Correspondence/Recognition
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Congratulations to Laura Anderson Gibbons, a 1984 RC Graduate on her induction to the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.
The Raymond Central Band was given a Division I Superior Rating at the Conestoga Marching Festival and a Division II Excellent Rating at the Bennington Marching Invitational. Well done RC Band! Congratulations to the RC Softball team on a great season and for being the district runner-up. The RC FFA held their Feed a Farmer event on October 9th, serving meals to farmers during harvest at local co-ops. |
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6.1. IPG Instruction Walkthrough Presentation
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6.2. NEE Indicator Report
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7. Public Forum
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8. Reports
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8.1. Administrative Reports
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8.2. Student Board Member Report
Discussion:
Student Body President Isaac Zobel spoke to the board about fall activities, highlighting the softball team's district runner-up achievement, cross-country runners qualifying for state and FFA members competing in state land judging. Isaac also spoke about the new bowling team that will be starting soon, the new baseball/softball complex and the excitement these things bring students when thinking about the future of Raymond Central.
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8.3. Superintendent's Report
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Superintendent Hanson talked about going to Fremont with some board members and becoming more politically involved. He reached out to Senator Storm and is setting up a time for the Senator to come in to see students at Ceresco Elementary and the small group work that is happening at the school.
Superintendent Hanson held a Pre-K advisory meeting. Pre-k students made a thank-you card for Mr. Lange and the rest of the school board. Pre-K parents discussed how much the Pre-K staff cares about the students. School Board members will complete the evaluations of Superintendent Hansen Thur. Oct. 15th - Sun. Oct. 25th. |
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8.3.1. Classified Staff Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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8.3.2. NASB Monthly Update
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8.3.3. NRCSA Monthly Report
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8.3.4. Update on Superintendent Goals
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8.3.5. Safety Report
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Discussion:
The attached hard surface pick-up plan and schedule will be sent out soon. This will be used in the event that hard surface roads are clear after a snowfall, but not all gravel roads are able to be traveled on by buses. This could allow Raymond Central to use fewer snow days. If gravel roads are not clear and a family is unable to bring their student to school or to a hard surface pick-up location, it will be counted as an excused absence.
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8.3.6. Facilities Report
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8.3.7. Important Upcoming Dates
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8.4. Board Committee Reports
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8.4.1. Curriculum & American Civics Committee (Burklund-chair, Lange, Matulka)
Discussion:
The Curriculum & American Civics Committee met on October 14th. Mr. Matulka reports that the school is doing above and beyond what is required by the state.
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8.4.2. Facilities & Transportation Committee (Matulka-chair, Burklund, Lange)
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The school will start updating heat pumps. Concrete projects will be put on hold. The school is planning to purchase three new buses over the course of three years. These purchases will be made with funds from the depreciation fund.
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8.4.3. Finance Committee (Burklund-chair, Heyen, Lange)
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8.4.4. Negotiations Committee (Benes-chair, Heyen, Matulka)
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8.4.5. Policy Committee (Benes-chair, Brase, Heyen)
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8.4.6. Executive Committee (Burklund- Chair, Heyen, Brase)
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9. Old Business
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10. New Business
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10.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Snow Removal Bids
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Motion by Heyen, second by Brase to approve the snow removal bid as presented for the Valparaiso building. RCV 4-1. Motion carried.
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10.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt the Raymond Central Emergency Operation Plan
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Motion by Benes, second by Matulka to adopt the Raymond Central Emergency Operation Plan. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action Regarding Board Goals.
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Motion by Matulka, second by Heyen to accept the Board Goals as presented by President Burklund. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action Regarding State Conference Delegate.
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Motion by Benes to nominate President Burklund to continue being the State Conference Delegate, second by Heyen. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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10.5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Certificated Staff hire(s)/reassignment(s)/resignation(s).
Discussion:
Motion by Matulka, second by Benes to approve hiring the following substitute teachers: Dylan Teut, Kali Almond, Charlee Peacock, Katie Borg, Gregory Hansen, and Beau Bieker. RCV 5-0. Motion carried.
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11. Next Regular Board Meeting: November 11th at 6:00pm.
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12. Adjournment
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