October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members Present
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II. Motion to Legally Convene
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III. Introduction of Any Guests Present
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Information Item
Public Discussion:
There were no guests present.
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IV. Excuse Absent Board Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Public Comment
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Procedural Item
Rationale:
Members of the public will be permitted to speak at Board meetings. Members of the public may also speak when invited to make a presentation or when recognized by the President.
For all meetings of the Board, individual speakers shall have up to 5 minutes to address the Board, and the Board shall hear up to 30 cumulative minutes of public comment. The Board may vote to modify these time limits when the Board deems appropriate. The President may implement other reasonable requirements for public comment, consistent with the Open Meetings Act. Members of the public will not be required to have their name placed on the agenda prior to the meeting in order to speak about items on the agenda. Any member of the public desiring to address the Board shall be required to identify himself or herself, including an address and the name of any organization represented by such person, unless the address requirement is waived to protect the security of the individual. Speakers will be permitted to address the Board consistent with free speech rights. However, offensive language, defamatory remarks, and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. Further, charges or complaints against employees shall not be made for the first time at a public Board meeting without having followed the school’s complaint procedure.
Public Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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VI. Approve Previous Minutes
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Action Item
Public Discussion:
The previous month's minutes were reviewed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Approve Treasurer’s Report
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Action Item
Public Discussion:
The treasurer's report was reviewed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Bills Presented for Approval
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Action Item
Rationale:
1) Love Signs has a 2% discount if ESU 8 pays the estimate in full. With your permission, I'd like to get them this payment. It is not in the bills presented for approval. The discount is $219.80. The total prepayment amount would be $10,770.20.
2) RaDec Construction was a little late getting the bill for the sill stones to us. With your approval, we could get them their check of $11,639.00
Public Discussion:
The bills were reviewed. Administrator Dahl reviewed two invoices for signage and windowsill repairs, payable in late October.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Playground RFP's
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Action Item
Rationale:
Included for board review are two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the construction and installation of new playground facilities at both the Eastern Learning Center and Central Learning Center. Proposed Timeline:
Action Requested: Review the draft RFPs and authorize administration to proceed with public solicitation.
Public Discussion:
Two RFP's for construction and installation of potential new playground facilities at both of our learning centers were reviewed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. Administrator’s Report
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Information Item
Public Discussion:
Administrator Dahl discussed that the negotiation process begins when we receive the BCBS rates, which is typically at the end of October. There has been some discussion in the education world that the rate increase for the 2027-2028 school year could be significantly higher.
Administrator Dahl discussed what our upcoming external team visit schedule looks like. The visit is from the 27th to the 29th of October. The board is invited to join us for the initial presentation at the Eastern Learning Center @ 5:30 pm on the 27th. They can also join us for the initial exit report on the 29th in Neligh @ 11:00 am.
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XI. Other Items for Discussion
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XI.A. Continuous Improvement Process
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Rationale:
Update on the Continuous Improvement Process
Public Discussion:
The Continuous Improvement Process was discussed by Administrator Dahl during the administrator's report.
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XI.B. Administrator Evaluations
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Information Item
Rationale:
Please give your administrator evaluations to Tim Lambert.
Public Discussion:
Evaluations need to be given to President Lambert as soon as possible so he can have his synopsis put together for our November meeting.
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XII. Adjourn
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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