The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Jessica Bland, Elementary Principal Becky Rennerfeldt and Secondary Principal Michelle Burton. President Aaron Anderson 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. Notice of this meeting was posted on the school website, published in the Burt County Independent and hung at the Oakland Post Office, Oakland-Craig Elementary and Oakland-Craig High School on August 7, 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. REGULAR AGENDA President Anderson welcomed 4 visitors. One visitor addressed the Board. CONSENT AGENDA Unwin moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Dockhorn seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda included the approval of August 11, 2025 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $101,898.66 and the approval of minutes from the July 14, 2025 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S BASE GROWTH PERCENTAGE Superintendent Bland reviewed why the district would like to have the option to increase the base growth percentage. Brett Johnson moved to adopt a resolution to increase Oakland-Craig Public School’s base growth percentage used to determine the school district’s property tax request authority by up to 7%. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE BASE GROWTH PERCENTAGE TO DETERMINE ITS PROPERTY TAX REQUEST AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Board of Education ("Board") for Burt County School District 11-0014, commonly known as Oakland-Craig Public Schools (the "School District"), is planning the School District’s annual budget for the 2025-2026 school year; and WHEREAS, the funding needed for the School District to meet its obligations to its students will require an increase in the base growth percentage used to determine the School District’s property tax request authority under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-3403; and WHEREAS, Nebraska law authorizes the Board, upon an affirmative vote of at least seventy percent (70%) of the Board, to increase such base growth percentage by up to 7%. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-3405(2), the Board hereby increases the base growth percentage used to determine its property tax request authority for the 2025-2026 budget in an amount of 7%. Said Resolution was adopted by the Board of Education by a vote of 7 to 0 on the 11th day of August, 2025. 2025-2026 FOOTBALL PROGRAM Mrs. Bland explained that due to injuries and decreasing numbers participating, the difficult decision not to have a varsity football season has been made. Staff are working on scheduling 8-man junior varsity games. Junior high will continue to play 11-man football games for the 2025 season. FUTURE OF OAKLAND-CRAIG FOOTBALL PROGRAM (Beginning Fall of 2026) After much discussion, Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve moving to an 8-man football schedule beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Principal Rennerfeldt gave a shoutout to the summer staff for all their help getting ready for the beginning of the school year. The elementary open house will be Tuesday, August 12th from 4 – 6 p.m. Projected enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is 239. Mrs. Burton thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend Administrator Days. Principal Burton gave a shout out to Dr. Chris Johnson for winning one of the weekly NSAA Above and Beyond awards. Mrs. Burton reported on the number of students in each fall activity. Fall practice began on August 11th. Anticipated 7-12 enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is 175. Mrs. Burton provided a list of upcoming trainings and events. Superintendent Bland reported on the status of many of the summer projects. Wooden poles have been ordered for the lights at the football field and should arrive in 4 to 5 weeks. Mrs. Bland gave a shout out to the entire summer crew for all their hard work completing the summer project list. Mrs. Bland reported that Lisa Snader has taken a position elsewhere and Angela Turner will replace her as a preschool para. Mrs. Bland provided a list of board development opportunities and ended her report by reporting on her available vacation and sick leave. ADULT FOOD SERVICE PRICES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the adult food service prices for the 2025-2026 school year be set as follows: Breakfast $2.75 (previously $2.75); Lunch $4.70 (previously $4.60). Henry Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF VAN Mrs. Bland explained the new regulations regarding full-size vans. After much discussion, Brett Johnson moved to approve the purchase of a 2026 Low Roof Van at a cost not to exceed $62,500. Jon Dockhorn seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. NRCSA, NASB, AND ALICAP MEMBERSHIPS Henry Unwin moved to approve the continued membership with Nebraska Rural Community School Association, Nebraska Association of School Boards, and Alicap (Insurance). Marilee Groth seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. CRITERIA USED BY THE BOARD TO EVALUATE THE SUPERINTENDENT'S PERFORMANCE PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY 4057 Brett Johnson moved to approve the criteria listed on the attached document to evaluate the superintendent pursuant to Board Policy 4057. Jon Dockhorn seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. BUDGET HEARING DATE Brett Johnson moved to set the date of the Budget Hearing for September 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PROPERTY TAX LEVY HEARING DATE Dockhorn moved to set the date of the Property Tax Levy Hearing for September 15, 2025 immediately following the Budget Hearing. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS There were no board member reports. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS No committees have met. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 9:17 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND ABE KRASNE HOME FURNISHINGS; $6,896.28 AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC; $3,620.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.; $982.22 BLAND, JESSICA; $244.20 BRAND, VANESSA; $133.90 BURTON, MICHELLE; $248.16 CENGAGE LEARNING; $192.50 CENTRAL VALLEY AG; $610.96 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS; $150.00 CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC; $172.21 CITY OF OAKLAND; $509.28 CLASSIC CLEAN CAR WASH; $15.84 CROWNE PLAZA KEARNEY; $1,304.55 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; $3,197.77 EGAN SUPPLY; $70.74 EHLERS, JULIE; $76.56 ENGELMEYER REPAIR LLC; $120.60 ESU 2; $5,925.00 ESU COORDINATING COUNCIL; $12,944.33 FAMILY ZONE INC; $3,840.00 FASTWYRE BROADBAND; $315.15 FIRST BANKCARD; $1,297.23 FOOD PRIDE; $10.29 FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE; $290.00 HD SUPPLY; $1,640.45 HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC; $659.09 HOMETOWN LEASING; $1,148.21 JOURNEYED.COM, INC; $2,057.00 K C PARTS; $209.95 KSB SCHOOL LAW; $1,330.00 LAKESHORE; $287.38 LANE TREE SERVICE; $1,250.00 LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS; $247.75 MELS SMALL ENGINE; $23.43 NCSA; $822.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER; $6,546.76 NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER; $250.00 NEBRASKA SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION; $300.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT; $255.49 ONE SOURCE; $57.00 PAPER TIGER SHREDDING; $91.80 RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; $1,120.50 S & S LAWN CARE INC; $150.00 SCHOOLMATE; $480.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; $1,097.05 SECOND STREET STATION; $40.00 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC; $11,300.00 ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSP; $225.00 STERLING COMPUTERS; $15,858.90 STROMQUIST MASONRY; $3,963.42 TEACHING STRATEGIES; $538.00 U. S. BANK; $557.95 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES; $8.36 WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE; $930.45 HULL CONCRETE PUMPING LLC; $5,250.00 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC.; $34.95 $101,898.66 ZNEZ BCI 08-28-25
