October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
Board President Mike Kumm called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Excuse Absent Board Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Approval of Consent Agenda
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2.1. Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.2. Minutes of previous meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Guests
Discussion:
No Guests were present for the meeting.
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4. Financial Reports
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4.1. Treasurer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing presented the treasurer's report, noting levies across Knox County for School Districts, as well as the county treasurer's balances deposited.
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4.2. Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing took questions on claims, regarding bus repairs.
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4.3. Activity
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing presented the activity financial report, noting the gate money has been good. Board Member Nipp commented on the amount of free passes available to patrons, and if there was a list for the ticket takers in order to provide for them that list.
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5. Action Items
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6. Reports
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6.1. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing presented his report, highlighting the annual audit, as well as the safety audit provided by Mr. Craig Frerichs of the NDE. Mrs. Nipp commented that the teaching and custodial staff should be commended on Mr. Frerich's comments on how clean and nice that the building was, and Mrs. Clausen commented on how school safety is a priority and always needs to be a priority for our school.
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6.2. Principals/AD
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing presented the administrative reports on behalf of the principals, highlighting the Ms. Gragert's work on ACT prep, as well as elementary happenings in the building in the report provided by Mrs. Heimes. Also in discussion was the great turnout of jr high and sr high parents at the last parent teacher conferences.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Bond Meeting Update
Discussion:
The board discussed the bond meeting and the Q&A, verbally going through each question and ensuring the information presented was a reflection of what they believe or know. Mr. Hoesing stated that he would repost the Q&A online on the website and on social media for the public after the meeting. The board also appreciated the turnout, and the insightful questions asked by the public, and hoped that the next meeting would also be well attended.
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7.2. Strategic Planning Update
Discussion:
Due to both principals and a board member being gone, it was decided to move this discussion to November, to allow better participation.
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8. Executive (Closed) Session (If needed)
Discussion:
No need to go into closed session.
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9. Dates of Future Board Meetings
Discussion:
The Next Regular Wausa School Board Meeting will occur on Monday, November 10th, at 7:00 PM, in the WPS Library/Media Center.
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10. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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