August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Wauneta-Palisade Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Discussion:
Sandman called the meeting to order at 5:06 pm MT.
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I.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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I.2. Open Meetings Act Notice
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I.3. Mission Statement
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I.4. Meeting Posting Verificaiton
Discussion:
Hondo and Aaron verified.
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II. Roll Call
Discussion:
Present Board Members: Hondo Fanning, John Jutten, Laurie Maris, Aaron McKinney, Allison Sandman, Marty Wheeler
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III. Amendments to the Agenda/Approval of the Proposed Agenda
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III.1. Add Playground Equipment Purchase and WP Foundation Donation to Action Items
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comments
Discussion:
Jack Mols, from the NRCSA Executive Director, shared goals and made connections throughout his eight years. He shared NRCSA membership growth, benefits of membership, and legislative updates. New to the benefits, teacher scholarships for para programs or transition to teach programs.
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V. Action Items
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V.1. Approval and Signing of July Meeting Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.2. Approval of BD Pay App #28
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.3. Approval of Baxter Concrete Payment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.4. Approval of ALICAP Payment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.5. Approval of 2025-2026 FV Coop Propane Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.6. Approval of District Expenditures and Budget Reports
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.7. Adoption of 2025-2026 District Handbooks
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.8. Approval of Non-Certificated Staff Wage Increase
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.9. Approval of 2025-2026 Substitute Pay
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.10. Approve Playground Equipment Purchase
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.11. Accept WP School Foundation Donation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Policy Review
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VI.1. Annual Review of Student Fee Policy 5416
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Administrative Reports
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VII.1. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Geier shared the progress on the roofing project, carpet is half complete, the painters have to finish the walls, Rutts is working on the HVAC projects, compliments to Marj and Guy for rocking the north side entrance, football field is aerated and filled holes with sand, bleachers are near completion, will begin to work on budget in the next two weeks. Planning to meet with Ashley soon to start the budgeting process. The summer staff is working hard to mow, water, paint, refinishing floors, the building is looking great for school next week. Geier will work to get the east street parking fixed and pouring pillars on the east side of new gym.
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VII.2. Principal Report
Discussion:
Frecks shared that 18 participated in Bronco Academy for two weeks covering reading, math, science. Teachers will report on Thursday with elementary words training, Friday other staff will report, Monday morning all teacher in-service, drivers will report for meeting Monday, all routes are covered and sub drivers are in place. Tuesday evening will be 6th grade orientation, open house 6:30 pm MT for paperwork, device checkout, welcome back meal.
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VII.3. ESU 15 Report
Discussion:
Sandman shared that ESU 15 meets tomorrow to approve EL Achieve payment, ESU 16 SNDEN consortium payment, NRCSA dues, ESU 6 SPED training, Audit expenses, occupational therapy and migrant services payments. The board will review the policy changes, STEP Handbook, budget,
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VII.4. NASB Report
Discussion:
Reminder that AMM will be held 9/3/2025 in North Platte. The August meeting was held on 8/9/2025 in Lincoln and reviewed financial reports, ALICAP report, SparqData Report and potential partnerships in the future.
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VIII. Executive Session
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VIII.1. Enter into Executive Session
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VIII.2. Return to Open Session
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IX. Next Regular Meeting
Discussion:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5 pm MT for Budget Hearings and regular meeting to follow.
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X. Adjourn
Discussion:
Sandman adjourned the meeting at 6:46 pm MT.
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