September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
VP Katie Clausen called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Members present, Amanda Nipp, Derek Cunningham, Eric Wynia, Katie Clausen. Absent Brian Wakeley. Mike Kumm had arranged to arrive late.
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Excuse Absent Board Members
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2. Approval of Consent Agenda
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2.1. Agenda
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2.2. Minutes of previous meeting
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3. Guests
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No guests were in attendance
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4. Financial Reports
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4.1. Treasurer
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4.2. Claims
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4.3. Activity
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5. Action Items
Discussion:
Mike Kumm arrived at the meeting at 7:16 PM
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5.1. Discuss, consider, and make a motion and a second to approve membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) for the 2026-27 School Year.
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5.2. Discuss, consider, and make a motion and a second to approve the Wausa Education Association as the sole negotiating body for the Certificated staff (Teachers).
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5.3. Discuss, consider, and make a motion and a second to approve Policy #1310, Community Relations (Tabled from previous meeting).
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5.4. Discuss, consider, and make a motion and a second to approve the purchase of a route bus from Coachmasters' in Kearney, NE.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing discussed negotiations with WEA and waiting for EHA rates to come out. They will make sure to meet prior to the November 1st deadline. Mr. Hoesing discussed the completion of the track and its in its final stages of being completed. There are a few small things to finish up and Wausa is grateful for all the help, support and volunteers that made it happen. The house project i going to ramp up now that the track is done. OSHA is currently inspecting, and we will get going with any requirements noted. He briefly noted the IHUB NECC, which is a hands-on innovation and workforce development facility designed to give students and teachers access to advanced technology. He noted that federal applications are coming up and their due dates. There is a NASB workshop is in November so board members can let him know who is interested. We will need to have the final budget/tax asking to have reports to NDE by September 30th
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6.2. Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Anderson was not present and board was presented with his report to review
Mrs. Heimes presented on the year so far and all the instruction and student achievement happening. The implementation of DIBBELS, preparing and doing MAPS testing, working with staff to strengthen the use of objective, measurable data in IEP teacher input, and continued support for Title 1 school wide. The year so far has been good, with a lot of student, teacher, and staff support all around. Our staff has done great with applying for grants and being awarded with lots of grants for classroom needs. |
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6.3. Activities Director
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Strategic Planning
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7.2. Future Meetings
Discussion:
The Joint Public Hearing to obtain public input on property tax increases proposed by Wausa Public Schools will occur on the 21st of September 2026, at 6:05 PM at God's Country in Center, NE. The Hearing for the 2026-27 for the Wausa Public Schools budget will occur on Monday, September 28th, at 7:55 PM, with a secondary hearing on the tax asking at 7:58 PM. A special meeting for the purposes of approving the 2026-27 budget and tax asking will occur on Monday September 28th at 8:00 PM at the Wausa Public Schools Library Media Center.
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8. Executive (Closed) Session (If needed)
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9. Dates of Future Board Meetings
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10. Adjourn
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