September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - September
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A. Call to order
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B. Public Comment
Discussion:
No public comment received.
Ben Martin, Dennis Seberger, Shelby Borden were in attendance. |
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C. Consent agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C.1. Minutes of Last regular meeting
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C.2. General Financial Report
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C.3. Activity Financial Report
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D. Monthly bills submitted- General Fund, Activity Fund, Nutrition Fund, Special Building Fund, Depreciation Fund
Discussion:
Superintendent Hatch reviewed the monthly bills and transfers from the General Fund.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E. Presentation to the Board---NONE
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F. Reports
Discussion:
Superintendent Hatch reported that he and Principal Jones had attended the UNK job fair. He reported that for him, it was a great personal experience and that he was glad that Elwood had attended. There was also an update on the south entryway remodel. Just a little work needs to be completed for the project to be finished. Superintendent Hatch discussed with the Board of Education the dates of the State Education Conference and all Board members indicated they would be attending. The conference is November 18-20 in Omaha.
Principal Jones reported on the NSAA Competition Committee meeting. Mr. Jones is a member of the Competition Committee that met last week in Lincoln. This committee hears applications from schools that wish to be lowered a class and still be eligible for postseason play. This committee uses a rubric to score school's applications. Hi-Line submitted an application to remain D1 in Girls Basketball and that application was approved. Mr. Jones also attended the Principal RPAC meeting last week and there was a lot of discussion about seeding of the conference volleyball tournament and which method to use. There was also discussion on what day and where to host RPAC Wrestling. No decisions have been made yet. Elwood also hosted an open house for families and served hamburgers for supper. This event was well attended. Elwood has submitted three student applications for the NSAA Believers and Achievers Award. Transportation Director Dennis Seberger reported on needing to replace child restraint seats this year. The current ones are soon to age out. Special Education Director Kassie Schuett (read by Mr. Hatch) reported that the Special Education Financials Report is open and is due October 31st. Elwood Public School also has been classified Meets Expectations on the NDE Special Education report. |
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F.1. Administrator Reports
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F.2. Board Committee Reports
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F.3. Other Reports
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G. Items
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G.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to accept board member’s resignation (Kristy Diefenbaugh) and authorize the superintendent (or his designee) to provide written notices required by law.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.2. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to elect a new Board of Education Secretary.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.3. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve 2026-2027 Elwood Public School Budget as previously presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.4. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve 2026-2027 Property Tax Asking/Resolution as presented and read.
Discussion:
Superintendent read the Resolution Setting the Property Tax Request. Resolution #2627.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.5. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to review, amend or affirm Policy 5052 School Wellness.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.6. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to recognize the Elwood Education Association as the bargaining agent for the 2028-2029 contract year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.7. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve artwork and cost of activity achievement banners and championship banners. ($3,575).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.8. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Payment #4 to Paulsen's for building/playground project.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.9. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve resignation of Superintendent Hatch, effective June 30, 2027.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.10. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to take action to hire a new Superintendent, including options and contract considerations. (Option #1 hire a search firm, Option #2 conduct your own search, Option #3 contract with a qualified current staff member).
Discussion:
Discussed hiring a professional search firm, the Board conducting their own search or offering a contract to a current qualified staff member. Discussion centered around the District having had a succession plan for the past two years. That Dennis Seberger has attended many meetings and trainings in the past two years. Dennis has also received in-house training from Superintendent Hatch. The Board of Education also felt that there had been a succession plan developed, and they wanted to follow that plan. Discussion centered on choosing option #3 and having the Board's negotiation committee meet with Dennis to agree to a contract next week.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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H. Next regular meeting
Discussion:
Next regular meeting will be held on October 12th, 2026.
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I. Board ideas for next meeting.
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J. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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