Meeting Agenda
I. 2026-27 Student Fees Hearing
I.A. Call the hearing to order
I.B. The purpose of the hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, support, opposition, criticism, and suggestions from patrons relating to the student fees policy.
I.C. Public comment
I.D. Discussion
I.E. Adjourn student fees hearing
II. Committee on American Civics
II.A. Call the hearing to order
II.B. The purpose of the hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, support, opposition, criticism, and suggestions from patrons regarding American Civics requirements.
II.C. Public comment
II.D. Discussion
II.E. Adjourn American Civics hearing
III. Opening the Meeting
III.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
III.A.i. Posted in the room
III.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
III.B. District Mission Statement:
IV. Board Member Roll Call
V. Excuse Absent Board Members
VI. Pledge of Allegiance
VII. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
VIII. Consent Agenda
VIII.A. Approval of Minutes from the June regular meeting
VIII.B. Approve claims and accounts
VIII.C. Approve new hires
IX. Public Comment
X. Information Items: Reports
X.A. Administrator reports
X.B. Superintendent report
XI. Discussion Items
XI.A. Parental Involvement Policy (§ 79-533)
XI.B. Bullying Policy (§ 79-2,137)
XI.C. Wellness Policy (triennially) (7 C.F.R. § 210.31(e))
XI.D. Attendance Policy (§ 79-209(2)
XI.E. Multicultural Policy (§ 79-721)
XI.F. Student Discipline Policy (§ 79-262)
XI.G. Policy update and review
XII. Action Items
XII.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the addition of the Homer Virtual Academy
XII.B. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the purchase of a van with wheelchair accessibility for $29,950.
XII.C. Consider, discuss, and take action to authorize Dr. Joseph Lefdal to apply for all state, and federal funding, including Title I.
XII.D. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2026-27 membership with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA).
XII.E. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve Porter & Company, CPA's, P.C. to conduct the 2025-26 District audit.
XIII. Next Meeting
XIV. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. 2026-27 Student Fees Hearing
Subject:
I.A. Call the hearing to order
Subject:
I.B. The purpose of the hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, support, opposition, criticism, and suggestions from patrons relating to the student fees policy.
Subject:
I.C. Public comment
Subject:
I.D. Discussion
Subject:
I.E. Adjourn student fees hearing
Subject:
II. Committee on American Civics
Subject:
II.A. Call the hearing to order
Subject:
II.B. The purpose of the hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, support, opposition, criticism, and suggestions from patrons regarding American Civics requirements.
Subject:
II.C. Public comment
Subject:
II.D. Discussion
Attachments:
Subject:
II.E. Adjourn American Civics hearing
Subject:
III. Opening the Meeting
Subject:
III.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
Subject:
III.A.i. Posted in the room
Subject:
III.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
Subject:
III.B. District Mission Statement:
Subject:
IV. Board Member Roll Call
Action(s):
Motion carried:
Motion was made by Byron Hall and seconded by Ryan Harris to excuse absent board member. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Samantha Johnson: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Yea
Subject:
V. Excuse Absent Board Members
Action(s):
Motion carried:
Motion was made by Byron Hall and seconded by Ryan Harris To excuse absent board members. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Samantha Johnson: Absent
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Absent
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
Subject:
VI. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
VII. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
Action(s):
Motion 1 carried:
Motion was made by Dr. Kristina Nelsen and seconded by Byron Hall to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
Motion 2 carried:
Motion was made by Dr. Kristina Nelsen and seconded by Byron Hall to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Samantha Johnson: Absent
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Absent
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
Subject:
VIII. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
Motion 1 carried:
Motion was made by Byron Hall and seconded by Ryan Harris to approve all items presented on the Consent Agenda. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
Motion 2 carried:
Motion was made by Byron Hall and seconded by Ryan Harris to approve all items presented on the Consent Agenda. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Samantha Johnson: Absent
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Absent
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of Minutes from the June regular meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve claims and accounts
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve new hires
Subject:
IX. Public Comment
Subject:
X. Information Items: Reports
Subject:
X.A. Administrator reports
Subject:
X.B. Superintendent report
Subject:
XI. Discussion Items
Subject:
XI.A. Parental Involvement Policy (§ 79-533)
Subject:
XI.B. Bullying Policy (§ 79-2,137)
Subject:
XI.C. Wellness Policy (triennially) (7 C.F.R. § 210.31(e))
Subject:
XI.D. Attendance Policy (§ 79-209(2)
Subject:
XI.E. Multicultural Policy (§ 79-721)
Subject:
XI.F. Student Discipline Policy (§ 79-262)
Subject:
XI.G. Policy update and review
Subject:
XII. Action Items
Subject:
XII.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the addition of the Homer Virtual Academy
Action(s):
Motion carried:
Motion was made by Byron Hall and seconded by Ryan Harris Take action to approve the Homer Virtual Academy. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
Subject:
XII.B. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the purchase of a van with wheelchair accessibility for $29,950.
Action(s):
Motion carried:
Motion was made by Dr. Kristina Nelsen and seconded by Byron Hall Purchase a van. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
Subject:
XII.C. Consider, discuss, and take action to authorize Dr. Joseph Lefdal to apply for all state, and federal funding, including Title I.
Action(s):
Motion carried:
Motion was made by Byron Hall and seconded by Dr. Kristina Nelsen apply for stae. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
Subject:
XII.D. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2026-27 membership with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA).
Action(s):
Motion 1 carried:
Motion was made by Dr. Kristina Nelsen and seconded by Byron Hall NRCSA. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
Motion 2 carried:
Motion was made by Byron Hall and seconded by Dr. Kristina Nelsen to authorize Dr. Joseph Lefdal to apply for all state, and federal funding, including Title I. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Samantha Johnson: Absent
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Absent
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
Subject:
XII.E. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve Porter & Company, CPA's, P.C. to conduct the 2025-26 District audit.
Action(s):
Motion 1 carried:
Motion was made by Ryan Harris and seconded by Dr. Kristina Nelsen Auditors. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
Motion 2 carried:
Motion was made by Ryan Harris and seconded by Dr. Kristina Nelsen to approve Porter & Company, CPA's, P.C. to conduct the 2025-26 District audit. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Samantha Johnson: Absent
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Absent
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
Subject:
XIII. Next Meeting
Subject:
XIV. Adjournment
Action(s):
Motion 1 carried:
Motion was made by Dr. Kristina Nelsen and seconded by Ryan Harris to adjourn the meeting at. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Samantha Johnson: Nay
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Nay
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
Motion 2 carried:
Motion was made by Dr. Kristina Nelsen and seconded by Ryan Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:47pm. On roll call vote the Board voted as follows: The motion carried
  • Samantha Johnson: Absent
  • Tyler Kirkholm: Absent
  • Ryan Harris: Yea
  • Paul Tighe: Yea
  • Byron Hall: Yea
  • Dr. Kristina Nelsen: Yea

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