A Special Hearing was held September 15, 2025 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Jessica Bland and Elementary Principal Becky Rennerfeldt. President Anderson called the hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. and noted the Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date. Notice of this meeting was posted on the school website, published in the Burt County Independent and hung at the Oakland Post Office, the Craig Post Office, Oakland-Craig Elementary and Oakland-Craig High School on September 11, 2025. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Jon Dockhorn, Marilee Groth, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson, Diane Pelan-Johnson, Henry Unwin and Aaron Anderson. PURPOSE OF THE HEARING The purpose of this hearing is to study the proposed 2025-2026 budget and receive public comment on the budget as it is considered for adoption by the Board of Education. Superintendent Bland reviewed the budget presentation and budget/tax request documents published in the Burt County Independent. President Anderson asked for further comments from the board and visitors present. There were no further comments. President Anderson declared the Budget Hearing adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Secretary Julie Ehlers ZNEZ BCI 09-25-25
