October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
President Mike Kumm called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
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4. Financial Reports
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4.1. Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing gave an overview of the Treasurer report, noting that the county balances have been received, and also Title I money from 2025-26 has been completed and is awaiting reimbursement from the state of around 31,000 dollars. He also stated that state aid is slightly up this year, but to be mindful of the fiscal shortfall that the legislature is facing, which could have consequences for not just Wausa but all school districts moving forward.
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4.2. Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion was had on the claims, noting sped reimbursements to ESU1 for the quarter will be coming in the next several months.
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4.3. Activity
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion was had on the activity account, that the foundation money has been all but spent on things for the track, so we will be returning to our more normal account balances for this year.
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5. Action Items
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5.1. Discuss, consider, and make a motion and a second to approve the NDE Annual Safety Audit.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing stated that the Audit went well, and that there are some small changes (signage) that we will need to do in the upcoming year. Mr. Hoesing also noted the windows in the lobby and doors are bad, and need to be replaced. Building and grounds committee is already aware of this, as well as the playground surfacing in the PK playground. Of note, in order to post the playground surfacing, the tree, as well as the sandbox, will have to be removed and replaced by other equipment.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing gave his report, noting the timelines for submission for data to NDE, as well as more on the safety audit. He also mentioned strategic planning, which is going well.
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6.2. Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing gave Mr. Anderson's and Mrs. Heimes' report on their behalf.
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6.3. Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing gave Mr. Anderson's report on his behalf.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Strategic Planning Update
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing outlined the next phases of planning. It was discussed and agreed upon by the board that they will move the patrons assigned to the ag community to the end of the next month, in order to allow them to finish harvest.
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8. Executive (Closed) Session (If needed)
Discussion:
No need for closed session
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9. Dates of Future Board Meetings
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10. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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