The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, April 13, 2026 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Bland, Elementary Principal Rennerfeldt and Secondary Principal Burton. ROUTINE AGENDA President Dockhorn called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and noted the Nebraska 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. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Aaron Anderson, Marilee Groth, Diane Pelan-Johnson, Henry Unwin and Jon Dockhorn. EXCUSED ABSENCES Diane Pelan-Johnson moved that Brett Johnson and Dane Johnson are absent, excused. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-0. REGULAR AGENDA President Dockhorn welcomed 6 visitors. One visitor addressed the Board. Brett Johnson arrived at 8:04 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Pelan-Johnson moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of the April 13, 2026 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $54,044.46, Depreciation Fund in the amount of $14,395.50 and Lunch Fund in the amount of $13,920.79 and the approval of the minutes from the March 9, 2026 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Elementary Principal Rennerfeldt reported that NSCAS testing is underway for grades 3-6. Mrs. Rennerfeldt reported that the first ever Book Blast event was a success. Over $21,000 was raised, which allowed each student to take home at least five books for their personal libraries. Based on results of the survey regarding After School Recess, the program will continue for the 2026-2027 school year. Projected class sizes for next year were reviewed. Current PK-6 th grade enrollment is 229 students, which is the same as last month and down 10 from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 173 students which is down 1 from last month and down 11 from last year. Mrs. Burton reported that there are currently 54 active TeamMates matches in grades 3 – 12. Mrs. Burton reported that ACT and Pre-ACT testing has been completed. NSCAS testing will be completed soon. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Superintendent Bland reviewed the list of proposed summer projects. Mrs. Bland reviewed per pupil costs and additional financial data. Strategic Plan progress based on staff input was reviewed. Mrs. Bland gave a brief legislative update. POLICY UPDATES Superintendent Bland explained the proposed policy updates and explained there were no changes to these policies. Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the following policies as presented: 5014 – Homeless Students, 5017 – Routine Directory Information, 5019 – Communicating with Parents, 5020 – Rights of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents, 5022 – investigations, Arrests, and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and HHS, 5023 – Student Illness, 5024 – Medication of Students, 5025 – Student Insurance. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF SPANISH CURRICULUM Superintendent Bland reviewed the quotes for the new Spanish curriculum. Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the purchase of the Spanish curriculum in an amount not to exceed $23,000. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACT Superintendent Bland reviewed the special education contract for the 2026-2027 school year. Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the special education service contract with ESU 2 for the 2026-2027 school year. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-0; Dockhorn abstained. Motion carried. STAFF RESIGNATIONS (NOT UNDER CONTRACT) Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to accept the resignation, with regret, of Nancy Lierman, Michael Menish, Eric Mlinar and Jane Nincehelser at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year. Groth seconded the motion. President Dockhorn thanked them for their years of service to Oakland-Craig. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. STAFF RESIGNATIONS (UNDER CONTRACT) After much discussion, Brett Johnson moved to accept the resignation, with regret, of Alex Howser pending the hiring of a suitable replacement by May 11, 2026. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. HIRING OF ELEMENTARY TEACHER Groth moved to approve the hiring of Ellen Eriksen as an elementary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year pending approval of her resignation from Tekamah-Herman. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. HIRING OF ELEMENTARY TEACHER Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the hiring of Mya Guzinski as an elementary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year pending release from her Logan View contract by May 11, 2026. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. HIRING OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHER Groth moved to approve the hiring of Cameron Hyde as a Business and Technology teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. HIRING OF SECONDARY ELA TEACHER Anderson moved to approve the hiring of Blake Johnson as a secondary ELA teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. HIRING OF MUSIC TEACHER Brett Johnson moved to table the hiring of a music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ORTON GILLINGHAM TRAINING Anderson moved to approve Orton-Gillingham training, materials, and staff stipends for 3rd-6th teachers and up to 3 high school teachers in an amount not to exceed $22,000. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUEST Brett Johnson moved to approve the out of state travel request submitted by Kylie Penke to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN from October 21-24, 2026. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF CHROMEBOOKS Anderson moved to approve the purchase of Chromebooks in an amount not to exceed $40,000 from the Depreciation Fund. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF INTERACTIVE TVS Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the purchase of interactive TVs in an amount not to exceed $11,000. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. FUTURE BUS BARN PLANS Much discussion took place regarding building a bus barn on school property east of the elementary school. Unwin moved to move forward with engineering plans for the bus barn. Groth seconded the motion. There was some additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-1 (Diane Pelan-Johnson). Motion carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Unwin reported that Emerson Hubbard is dropping out of P2T beginning in the 2026- 2027 school year. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS No standing committees have met. EXECUTIVE SESSION Groth moved to go into closed session at 9:50 p.m. to discuss staffing. Closed Session is necessary for the protection of the public interest. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Brett Johnson moved to resume Regular Session at 10:25 p.m. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Dockhorn adjourned this meeting at 10:26 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND ACTIVITY ACCOUNT $1,100.00 AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC $3,620.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. $951.83 BAUER BUILT $1,635.20 BURT COUNTY INDEPENDENT $448.52 BURTON, MICHELLE $108.23 CENTRAL VALLEY AG $5,170.57 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS $150.00 CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC $298.42 CITY OF OAKLAND $484.75 CLASSIC CLEAN CAR WASH $69.97 DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC $65.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS $1,719.73 ENGELMEYER REPAIR LLC $159.58 ESU 2 $110.00 FASTWYRE BROADBAND $304.35 FIREGUARD, INC $1,463.80 FIRST BANKCARD $119.40 FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE $145.00 GAHAN, GREGG $34.22 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE LTD $2,070.64 HEARTLAND FOUNDATION $4,935.00 HOLIDAY INN-KEARNEY $149.95 HOMETOWN LEASING $1,148.21 JOSTENS $451.30 JOYRIDE PUBLIC TRANSIT $1,600.00 KRUTILEK, JAKOB $37.68 LARSEN INTERNATIONAL $954.38 LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL $48.00 LUNCHFUND $16.50 MARTINEZ, LISA $852.60 MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC. $36.56 NASB $280.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $4,045.69 NORTHEAST INSTANT RAIN $300.00 NRCSA $100.00 RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL SERVICES $1,734.37 REVOLVING ACCOUNT $15.36 SCHOOL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC $300.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE $638.80 SECOND STREET STATION $86.10 SELK, MICHAEL $237.01 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE $61.09 TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION $1,019.50 U. S. BANK $3,615.29 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES $8.36 WESTPOINT AUTO & TRUCK CENTER, INC $3,790.22 WOLKEN THERAPY & WELLNESS $416.81 WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC $6,901.52 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC. $34.95 $54,044.46 LUNCH FUND CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING $5,598.76 FOOD PRIDE $90.58 HILAND DAIRY $2,444.38 RUDA SEPTIC, LLC $350.00 SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION $62.50 SYSCO LINCOLN $5,374.57 $13,920.79 DEPRECIATION FUND COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN $14,395.50 $14,395.50 ZNEZ BCI 04/30/26
