October 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Lewiston Consolidated School Board of Education
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call Meeting to Order
Speaker(s):
Aaron Rule
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1.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Emily Bohling
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Aaron Rule
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1.4. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Aaron Rule
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1.5. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.6. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Aaron Rule
Discussion:
Amy Christen and Dennis Schuster addressed the Board.
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1.7. Approval of Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.8. Claims and Accounts
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1.9. Financial Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Reports
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2.1. FCCLA Report
Discussion:
The Lewiston FCCLA officers presented.
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2.2. Strategic Plan Report
Academic Learning & Success
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wehrbein
Discussion:
Tracie Wehrbein reported to the Board the most recent testing results.
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2.3. Principal Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Smith was absent and Superintendent Halvorsen delivered her report that she had prepared for the board.
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2.4. Committee Reports
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2.4.1. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
The Negotiations Committee reported on their meeting.
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2.4.2. Finance Committee
Discussion:
The Finance Committee reported on their meeting.
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2.5. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Halvorsen
Discussion:
On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Nebraska State Board of Education considered the proposed revisions to the Nebraska Social Studies Standards, but it did not approve the revised standards.
With this decision, LCS will continue to use and align our curriculum and instruction to the 2019 Nebraska Social Studies Standards. Superintendent Halvorsen reported on the Rule 10 compliance visit. The district provided the requested documents to NDE and the documents were approved by NDE. Mr. Halvorsen showed the board a document with the number of bus routes, total riders and miles for each route. The board requested the time for each route and Mr. Halvorsen will follow up with the board on this. Mr. Halvorsen shared with the board about the Upcoming State Education Conference and his goals. |
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3. Discussion Items
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3.1. Farm 2 fork program
Speaker(s):
Mr. Halvorsen
Discussion:
Mr. Halvorsen provided the board with information on a potential Farm 2 Fork program that could incorporate fresh meat into the school lunch program from local producers.
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3.2. Use of Electric Hand Dryers
Speaker(s):
Mr. Halvorsen
Discussion:
Discussion was had regarding the use of Electric Hand Dryers. The Board requested Superintendent Halvorsen to get pricing for the activities restrooms.
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4. Matters Requiring Board Action
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4.1. Consider, review and take action to update Board Policy 103 Mission Statement
Discussion:
The Board approved to adopt the following Mission Statement for Lewiston Consolidated Schools.
Lewiston Consolidated Schools: committed to inspiring and cultivating respectful, responsible, and productive students, equipping them with the confidence and creativity to build their own futures.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Review, discuss, and possible action for Superintendent's Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Mr. Halvorsen
Discussion:
The board approved using the NASB Transition Superintendent Evaluation tool for the evaluation. With the recommenced timeline presented in the motion.
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4.3. Consideration and possible action to approve policies 2015, 3004, 3007, 3014, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3018, 3019, 3020
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4.4. Review, discuss, and consider selling a 2011 Chevy 10 passenger van to Premier Chevrolet
Speaker(s):
Mr. Halvorsen
Discussion:
No action was taken.
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4.5. Review, discuss, and consider selling a 2014 10 passenger van to Premier Chevrolet.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Halvorsen
Action(s):
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4.6. Personnel
Discussion:
No action was taken.
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4.7. Executive Session
Discussion:
No action was taken.
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4.8. Executive Session Action Items
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5. Announcements
Discussion:
Next Regular Board meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 7:30 pm
Transportation Committee meeting November 12th at 6:00 pm Negotiations meeting November 12th at 6:30 pm Finance Committee meeting November 12th at 7:00 pm |
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6. Adjournment
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