January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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III. Roll Call by Superintendent Shepard - Reorganization of Board
Discussion:
Reorganization of the Board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
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III.A. President
Action(s):
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Discussion:
Superintendent Shepard called for nominations for President of the board. Susan Pike nominated Larry Thomas; Anita LaPointe nominated Waylon LaPlante. Cease nominations. 3 votes for Waylon LaPlante and 2 votes for Larry Thomas. Waylon LaPlante will remain President
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III.B. Vice-President
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Discussion:
President LaPlante, called for nominations for Vice President. Anita LaPointe nominated Larry Thomas. Cease nominations. Larry Thomas is Vice President by acclamation.
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III.C. Treasurer
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Discussion:
Larry Thomas nominated Susan Pike as Treasurer.
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III.D. Board Secretary
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Discussion:
Nomination for Dewayne Wabasha by Susan Pike to become Secretary; nominations by Anita LaPointe to be Secretary by Waylon LaPlante. Cease nominations. Anita LaPointe 1 vote and Dewayne Wabasha 3 votes.
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IV. Committee Assignments
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IV.A. Building and Grounds
Discussion:
Waylon LaPlante, Larry Thomas, Sidney Tuttle
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IV.B. Education and Curriculum / Americanism
Discussion:
Anita LaPointe, Susan Pike, DeWayne Wabasha
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IV.C. Finance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Waylon LaPlante, Anita LaPointe, Susan Pike
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IV.D. Negotiations
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IV.E. Legislative
Discussion:
Sidney Tuttle, Susan Pike, DeWayne Wabasha
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V. Public Comment & Recognition of Guests
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VI. Approve the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
Action(s):
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VII. Treasurer Report
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard referred to financials; we are doing good, and in a good spot and able to meet obligations. Looking forward to next school year 2026-27.
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VIII. Approve Outstanding Payables
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IX. Discussion and Action Items
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IX.A. 2026-27 Calendar
Discussion:
Discussion took place and questions were asked about surrounding districts and their schedules. Waylon directed the Supt. to move forward with planning a 4-day school week and bring a good plan to the next meeting for a vote.
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IX.B. Authorize Superintendent Greg Shepard as Official District Representative for all local, state and federal programs
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IX.C. Designate the Niobrara Tribune and Omaha World Herald as official newspapers for the district.
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IX.D. Designate Farmers & Merchants State Bank and Bank of Hartington as the official depository for all funds for the District
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X. Reports
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X.A. Superintendent
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard shared that we need a release of information form to talk about students. Ex: stepparent wanting to discuss a girlfriend / boyfriend of their child. Paperwork must be on file for Custody and Power of Attorney.
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X.B. EC Director, ELEM Principal & MS-HS Principal
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X.C. Committee Reports
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XI. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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XII. Adjourn
Action(s):
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