Public Meeting Minutes: July 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education

Pledge of Allegiance

Call meeting to order (Open Meeting Law announcement)

"The Mission of Kimball Public Schools is to educate every student for a lifetime of success."

Roll Call

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Taylor Brown, seconded by Jennifer Griebel to excuse the absence of Britni Toth and Tom O'Brien. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Excuse the Absence of Board Member

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Taylor Brown, seconded by Jennifer Griebel to excuse the absence of Britni Toth and Tom O'Brien. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Jennifer Griebel, seconded by Landon Smith to approve the agenda. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Read and Approval of Minutes: Regular Board Meeting June 9, 2025

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Taylor Brown, seconded by Jennifer Griebel to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting June 9, 2025. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Reading and Approval of Board Bills

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Landon Smith, seconded by Taylor Brown to approve the current bills. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Treasurer's Report

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Taylor Brown, seconded by Landon Smith to approve the Treasurer's Report. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Board Reports

Administrator Reports

Superintendent's Report

Recognition of Visitors - Public Comment (Policy 202.04)

Action Items:

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to amendment of the 2025-26 school calendar

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Taylor Brown, seconded by Jennifer Griebel to approve the 2025-26 school calendar as amended. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approval of the engagement letter from Rauner & Associates for the 2024-2025 audit

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Landon Smith, seconded by Taylor Brown to approve the engagement letter from Rauner & Associates for the 2024-2025 audit. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approval of district handbooks for the 2025-26 school year

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Taylor Brown, seconded by Landon Smith to approve the district handbooks as presented. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to review, amend, repeal, consideration and/ or adoption of board policies:

KPS Board Policy 1001.02: Parental Involvement
Hold Public Hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policy. The public will be given the opportunity to present information and options on the Parental Involvement Policy.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to altering or reaffirming the Parental Involvement Policy 1001.02

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Taylor Brown, seconded by Jennifer Griebel to reaffirm the Parental Involvement Policy 1001.02. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to adoption of board policies: 602.06, 603.17, 603.18, and 802.06

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Landon Smith, seconded by Jennifer Griebel to adopt Board Policies: 602.06, 603.17, 603.18, and 802.06 on second reading. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion Items:

Discussion Item #1: Board of Education Yearly Planning Calendar

Discussion Item #2: District Fund Transfers

Next Meeting(s)/Opportunities:

Regular Board Meeting: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Kimball County Transit Service, 233 South Chestnut Street, Kimball, Nebraska

Motion to Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Jennifer Griebel, seconded by Landon Smith to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 PM. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

O'Brien: Absent
Toth: Absent
Brown: Aye
Cook: Aye
Griebel: Aye
Smith: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

July 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education

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