September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee As A Whole

Discussion:  Mike Jeffryes read the Mission Statement.

Discussion:  JP Holys, Lost Creek Principal, presented the demographics, WIG, and engagement and connections happening at Lost Creek Elementary.
Enrollment at Lost Creek is at 319, which has remained pretty steady. Mr. Holys shared the state classification which has been "Good" since 2021.  NSCAS ELA test percentages were shared and discussed. Chronic absenteeism is at 9%, and is always being monitored. Mr. Holys spoke about the schools "WIG" and the continuous plans to meet those goals. Staff, family and student engagement at the school is going well. There are many of the same events and some added new events/activities being implemented. Favorites are Cookies with Santa and Grandfriend's Days.

Discussion:  Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, shared all the financial report information. He said, as standard practice, the 25-26 budget was cut off in mid-August. There was discussion about the LunchTime Solutions hires from previous CPS staff.

Discussion:  There were no certified hires or resignations.

Discussion:  Mr. Schapmann commented that the report shows a very limited amount of professional travel. 

Discussion:  Nicole Anderson, Foundation Director, presented the report. She said there are a few fundraisers starting soon. PTOs have started meeting, and will start making plans for events/activities for elementary buildings. The total contributions for the year were $189,897.04; for the month, $17,171.55.
Mrs. Anderson said the CPS Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet went very well.

Discussion:  Nicole Anderson, Communications Director, shared information from her department. She said the new hire, Chris Miya is doing great. He is working on some training for Parent Square, he has been to classrooms to take photos. Mrs. Anderson said that Parent Square is functioning at almost 100%. 

Discussion:  Brooke Kavan, Director of Teaching and Learning, explained the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act along with the requirements. CPS will begin the training that is required by the statute. Mrs. Kavan shared how the CPS training will look for all teachers.  
She also discussed the new K-6 Math Amplify DESMOS, she said this is a big change in thinking. This is problem-based learning.

Discussion: 

Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, shared information about what is happening. He said numbers are growing fast, he recently placed 20 students. Dr. Harris said CPS will need to have more conversations about staffing and safety for students if numbers continue to increase so quickly. Dr. Harris discussed the Goal Book training for special education staff, the expectations will be set once everyone is trained. He said he is preparing the state reports and finalizing grants. Dr. Harris gave some information regarding outside behavior consultants and similar providers and how that can affect students at CPS.

Discussion: 

Sara Colford, Assistant Director of Student Services, shared information about the Non-Tradition Learning and Support Center. She said they have 49 students. Four students have completed their high school graduation requirements. Mrs. Colford said they practice social emotional learning every day. Things are going well. 

 

Discussion: 

Leonard Kwapnoski, Director of Operations, gave a brief review of projects happening in the district. There are some changes being made at the entrance of the high school. The water issues at CMS are being investigated by New Flow. They are scoping everything. Mr. Kwapniosli said that the network update is very close to being complete.  

Discussion:  Dr. Kay described the student recording policy, which includes video and audio recording. He said we need this policy to protect all recorded information because of the new and changing technology that is being used.

Discussion:  Dr. Kay spoke about the special education policies. The policy handbook was updated. These policies are bound by law more than by policy.

Discussion:  Chip Kay, Superintendent, shared information about a new company that will take our salvageable surplus items to sell.

Discussion:  Dr. Kay, Superintendent, this policy will bring attention to the branding guide and establish that there is a process. 

Discussion:  Mr. Schapmann discussed the proposed budget as published in the paper, highlighting the disbursement/transfer limits for each fund, with a comparison from prior-year amounts.

Discussion:  Mr. Schapmann discussed the tax asking levies for each fund based upon the certified valuation and how it compared to the previous year’s levy amounts, highlighting the total tax asking not increasing from the previous year, and the total levy decreasing from 1.086269 to 1.025579 per $100 of valuation.

Discussion:  Mr. Schapmann said the financial institutions need to be updated because of a staff change.

Discussion:  The board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 7:56.