Meeting Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Announcement - Becky Sullivan
3. Welcome to HEA reps and guests - Becky Sullivan
4. Review Board Norms/Goal - Becky Sullivan
5. Board Report - Becky Sullivan
6. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Christopher Prososki
7. Discuss, Consider, and Take all Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution Increasing the School District's Base Growth Percentage used to Determine the School District Property Tax Request by up to 5% - Dr. Christopher Prososki
8. Hold Parental Involvement hearing and reaffirm Policy 1005.03: Parental Involvement in the Schools - Kristen Slechta
9. Approve Second Reading of Required New Policies - John Hauser
10. *Consent Agenda - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
11. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - Becky Sullivan
12. Reminders - Becky Sullivan
13. Adjournment - Becky Sullivan
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Meeting: July 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Work Session
Subject:
1. Roll Call
Subject:
2. Announcement - Becky Sullivan
Rationale:

As required by Nebraska law, the public is advised that the Open Meetings Act is posted and copies of the Open Meetings Act are available for the public. 
Subject:
3. Welcome to HEA reps and guests - Becky Sullivan
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4. Review Board Norms/Goal - Becky Sullivan
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Rationale:

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5. Board Report - Becky Sullivan
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6. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Christopher Prososki
Attachments:
Rationale:

a.  Budget Update
b.  Legislative Update
c.  Other
Subject:
7. Discuss, Consider, and Take all Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution Increasing the School District's Base Growth Percentage used to Determine the School District Property Tax Request by up to 5% - Dr. Christopher Prososki
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Rationale:
Discuss, Consider, and Take all Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution Increasing the School District's Base Growth Percentage used to Determine the School District Property Tax Request by up to 5%
Subject:
8. Hold Parental Involvement hearing and reaffirm Policy 1005.03: Parental Involvement in the Schools - Kristen Slechta
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Rationale:
Hold annual hearing on the Parental Involvement policy and consider reaffirmation of the Parental Involvement Policy following the hearing.
Subject:
9. Approve Second Reading of Required New Policies - John Hauser
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Rationale:
Consider approval of the following new  policies, as required by legislation and at the advice of the District's legal counsel:

412.022 Safe Driving Record Standard for Drivers
504.04 Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management
801.031 Foster Care Student Transportation
Subject:
10. *Consent Agenda - Dr. Thomas Szlanda
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11. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - Becky Sullivan
Rationale:
Any resident or employee of Hastings Public Schools District #18 is welcome to address the Board of Education at this time on items pertaining to education and/or the operation of the District.  Any person wishing to address the Board is requested to raise their hand and, on being recognized, give his/her name and address. Questions relating to employees of the District will not be permitted; such questions should be referred to the Superintendent at another time.  It is requested that comments be limited to five (5) minutes.  Citizens who wish to present petitions to the Board may do so at this time; however, the Board will only receive the petitions and will not act upon them or their contents.
Subject:
12. Reminders - Becky Sullivan
Rationale:
President Sullivan reminded Board members of upcoming Board meetings.

Regular Board Meeting - Monday, July 21, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Board Room at HPS District Offices

Special Board Meeting/Phase V - Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - Board Room at HPS District Offices
Subject:
13. Adjournment - Becky Sullivan

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