October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM in the Verdigre Public School Boardroom on October 15, 2026.
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1.2. Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
This meeting is being conducted in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. A current copy is posted on the wall of the Board Room and is available to the public. This meeting has been properly noticed, and the agenda has been made available to the public.
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
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1.4. Approve Member Absences
Discussion:
No board member absence.
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1.5. School District Mission Statement:
Discussion:
Verdigre Public School will focus our efforts on research-based practices to prepare our children for their future and guide them toward understanding what it means to be successful in school. The important factors identified will assist the district in creating an atmosphere conducive to accomplishing the vision of Verdigre Public School: One school, one community, one purpose: empowering students for the future.
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1.6. Roll Call
Discussion:
Let the record reflect that a quorum of the Board is present.
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2. Awards and Special Recognition
Discussion:
Coach Konopasek recognized the cross country team for their accomplishments.
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3. Reports
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3.1. Administrators
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3.1.1. 7-12 Principal Report– Mrs. Faehnrich
Discussion:
Mrs. Faehnrich shared that Homecoming Week went very well. An update on professional learning was shared. A behavior incident report was also shared. Observations and evaluations are ongoing. There is focus on the SAT process. The safety team is planning their next meeting. Upcoming activities are the remaining football games, Career Day at Wayne, State XC and the National FFA Convention. There is no school on November 2nd.
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3.1.2. Superintendent/PK-6 Principal Report – Mr. Farup
Discussion:
Mr. Farup shared that his work has focused on completing the budget process, strengthening student support and instruction, improving district operations, and establishing clear procedures for board and staff work. Policy review will be an important next step, particularly for artificial intelligence and option enrollment.
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4. Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Negotiations Committee met, contracts & processes were discussed.
The Playground Committee met, discussed pausing the architect coming and instead making conservative improvements to the playground. |
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5. Recognition of Visitors/Communication from the Public
Discussion:
Jason Wessendorf spoke to Agenda Item 6.4.
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6. Discussion and Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1.1. Minutes of the previous meeting
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6.1.2. Financial Reports: Treasurer’s Report and Approval of bills
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6.2. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to declare three district-owned school buses as surplus property and authorize their sale or other appropriate disposition.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to approve a revised special education services contract with Educational Service Unit No. 1 (ESU 1), including an adjustment to the contracted school psychologist services and associated fees.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with COR Therapeutic Services to provide licensed mental health professional services for students of Verdigre Public School.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to approve an upgrade to the district's security camera software system.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to approve the purchase and installation of two new digital scoreboards for the district gymnasium.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to approve an amendment to the 2026–2027 Negotiated Agreement between the Verdigre Board of Education and the Verdigre Education Association regarding compensation for teachers who provide substitute coverage during preparation periods or assume responsibility for combined classes.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.8. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to authorize the superintendent and business manager to establish certificates of deposit (CDs) with an authorized financial institution for the purpose of maximizing interest earnings on available district funds.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.9. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the superintendent's recommendation to authorize the superintendent and business manager to establish interest-bearing money market accounts with an authorized financial institution to maximize interest earnings on available district funds.
Speaker(s):
Farup
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.10. Review and Approval of Superintendent Performance Evaluation and Discussion of Continued Employment for the 2027–2028 School Year
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Board of Education's evaluation of the superintendent's performance, including consideration of the superintendent's continued employment for the 2027–2028 school year.
Speaker(s):
Hrbek
Discussion:
Closed session began at 7:04 pm.
Closed session ended at 7:31 pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Upcoming Dates and Times
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7.1. Set the date and time for the next regular meeting.
Discussion:
Next regular meeting is set for November 11th at 6:30 pm.
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm.
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