August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
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III. EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. MEETING COMPLIANCE
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V.A. DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
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V.B. OPEN MEETINGS ACT
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V.B.1. President ensures all can hear proceedings
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V.C. PUBLICATION OF MEETING NOTICE
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
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VII. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
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VIII. RECOGNITIONS BY BOARD
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IX. HEARINGS
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IX.A. Student Fees Policy 504.18, Regulation 504.18R1, and Exhibit 504.18E1
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Discussion:
Chip Kay, Superintendent, shared that CMS did not send a fee list, we will need to revisit. Dr. Kay gave a brief description of how fees are collected and coded and spent according to the purpose. If a student qualifies, these fees can be reduced or free. Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal, discussed that any personalized uniforms or equipment is paid for by the participant. Any major change in fees would be brought before the Board of Education.
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IX.B. Bullying Prevention Policy 504.20
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Dr. Kay said there has been no change in this policy. The policy is clearly defined in all three student handbooks.
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IX.C. Parent and Family Involvement Policy 1005.03, 1005.03R1 and Parental Relation Goals Policy 1005.02
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IX.D. Multicultural Education
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Dr. Kay said all of curriculum is in compliance with this policy.
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IX.E. Cell Phones and Other Electronic Communication Devices, Policy 504.11
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The Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy was adopted in 2025. Elementary has no cell phone policy. CHS and CMS policy is no cell phones in instructional spaces. Mr. Hiebner said infractions at CHS are down. There was a discussion about a website needed for college courses that need their phones for two-factor authentication.
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IX.F. Compulsory Attendance Policy 503.01
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Dr. Kay said this policy has not changed. The district has done a great job improving chronic absenteeism. He also shared some information that he heard at the annual meeting with the county attorney: 4 out of 5 people don't know it is illegal not to send their children to school.
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X. BUILDING OR DISTRICT PRESENTATION
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XI. CONSENT AGENDA
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XI.A. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda
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XI.B. Meeting Minutes
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XI.C. Finance Reports
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XI.D. Staffing Reports
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XI.E. Professional Travel
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XII. FOUNDATION REPORT
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XIII. DIRECTOR & SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTS OR UPDATES
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XIII.A. Director of Teaching and Learning
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XIII.B. Director of Special Education
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XIII.C. Assistant Director for Student Services
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XIII.D. Director of Human Resources
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XIII.E. Director of Operations
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XIII.F. Superintendent
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XIV. MONTHLY REVIEW OF POLICIES
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XIV.A. Policy 203.06 Board Committee and 203.60R1 Committee on American Civics
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Discussion:
Dr. Kay shared information about each of these policies, noting the compliance with the Committee on American Civics.
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XV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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XV.A. Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget
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Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Relations and Fiscal Support, gave a brief report on the 2026-2027 CPS School Budget that will be voted on in September.
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XV.B. Discuss the purchase of a Lift van
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Discussion:
Leonard Kapnioski, Director of Operations, discussed driving a lift van for the district. One of the struggles is finding CDL drivers. This van will hold 10 riders or less. These drivers still get trained. We have lost our flexibility in transporting students because we don’t have enough CDL drivers. Mr. Kwapnioski said this would be a big asset for CPS. Funds are available in depreciation for this purchase.
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XVI. ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS MEETING
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XVI.A. Surplus Requests
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Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann said the the North Park PE items have been offered to the CASSETTE House.
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XVI.B. Approval of the contract from Omaha Music Therapy LLC.
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Discussion:
Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, said this is an annual contract for music therapy, and there is a new therapist this year.
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XVI.C. Fundraising Applications
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XVI.D. Discuss and take action on the Resolution to Access Property Tax Authority
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Mr. Schapmann explained that we are not changing our tax asking. There has been some unnecessary attack on the resolutions across the state. It will not elevate property tax.
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XVI.E. Approval of the North Park and West Park Replacement Windows
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Mr. Kwapnioski stated that this project has already started. The request is to complete the project.
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XVI.F. PELI Proposal
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XVI.G. Approval of the Goalbook Proposal
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Dr. Harris discussed this proposal last week. It will assist case managers in writing IEPS.
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XVI.H. Approval of the Presence Contract
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XVI.I. Approval of the Maxim Healthcare Services Contract
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XVII. BOARD REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
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XVII.A. Attendance at: CHS Hall of Fame Banquet 9/3 and NASB Region Meeting 9/23.
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XVIII. BOARD SHARING
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XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Discussion:
The board did go into Executive Session.
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XX. ADJOURN
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