September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Budget Hearing and Levy Setting Hearing and Regular Meeting
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I. 2025-26 Budget Hearing
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I.A. Call Hearing to Order
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I.B. The purpose of the Hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, and or support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget.
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I.B.i. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was none.
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I.B.ii. Discussion
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal discussed this year's budget and our tax and levy history as well as property tax asking history.
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I.C. Adjourn Budget Hearing
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II. 2025-26 Levy Setting Hearing
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II.A. Call Hearing to Order
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II.B. The purpose of the hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, and or support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations from taxpayers relating to the proposed tax levy.
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II.B.i. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was none.
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II.B.ii. Discussion
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal discussed several different district goals.
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II.C. Adjourn Levy Setting Hearing
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III. Opening the Meeting
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III.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
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III.A.i. Posted in the room
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III.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
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III.B. District Mission Statement:
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IV. Board Member Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Excuse Absent Board Members
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VI. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
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VII. Consent Agenda
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VII.A. Approval of Minutes from the August regular meeting
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VII.B. Approve claims and accounts
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VII.C. Approve new hires
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VIII. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was none.
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IX. Information Items: Reports
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IX.A. Administrator reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Uhl and Mr. Brand reported that Homer Community Schools is off to a strong start this year. Parent/Teacher Conferences are set for September 24-25, with scheduled times for elementary, core teacher meetings for middle school, and an open house for high school. TeamMates launched the week of September 1, and Student Council hosted a successful blood drive on September 3. Picture Day is September 16, with retakes October 23. Elementary students completed AIMSweb testing, and grades 3-5 are taking MAP Growth September 8-12, alongside grades 6-8. Knight Time began September 8 for K-2 and starts September 15 for 3-5. Progress continues on the new library project, and a new agriculture teacher has joined the district, also assisting with multiple activities. Middle school is restructuring WIN Time groups using MAP Growth data to strengthen MTSS. Fall sports are underway with strong showings in cross country, volleyball, and football.
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IX.B. Superintendent report
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal thanked Becky and Austin for their assistance in restructuring the library. He has also been working on state grants and reports. The admin team is exploring options for a community informational meeting/video, and a brief update on special education spending was given.
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X. Discussion Items
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X.A. First reading of Internal Controls update to policy 3132
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X.B. Calendar changes
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal shared we have the opportunity to host District One Act and Conference Wrestling. Staff will report these days for Professional Development but students will not.
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XI. Action Items
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XI.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2025-26 Budget as advertised.
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XI.B. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2025-26 Levy Resolution as advertised.
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XII. Next Meeting
Discussion:
The next meeting will be held Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m.
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XIII. Adjournment
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