Minutes of the Board of Education #42R - Regular Meeting - 11/09/2026
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION #42R
REGULAR MEETING
11/9/2026
The Osmond Board of Education met at 5:15 pm, Monday, November 9, 2026, in the multi-purpose room at Osmond Community Schools, located at 202 W. Prairie St., Osmond, NE.
It was moved by Koehler, seconded by Krohn, that it is hereby determined that this meeting was preceded by publicized notice on the school district website and in the November 4, 2026 issue of the Osmond Republican, according to policy 2008 and is hereby declared to be duly convened in open session. All members having voted in favor of the motion, the same was declared, passed and adopted and the following proceedings were had and done at said meeting in open session. A copy of the open meetings act was posted in the room.
Yea: 6 Nay: 0
Board roll call was taken, with all members being present. The Board discussed the annual Superintendent evaluation.
The meeting was recessed at 5:55 pm for the 7-12 Fall vocal concert.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:01 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Rice, seconded by Koehler, to approve the Agenda as presented.
Yea: 6 Nay: 0
Celebration of Excellence: Members of the OHS marching band, including Donovan Heiman, Alexa Aschoff and John Broekemeier presented to the board on their successful season and highlighted this year’s awards.
Patron Input: Kerri Conn addressed the board on the possible negotiated raise change for 27/28 school year due to the rise in health insurance costs. President Moes recognized Regina Lorenz from the Osmond Republican as the news reporter in attendance.
Discussion Item(s): Kyle Overturf from AMGL CPAs & Advisors presented on the 2025/2026 school district audit results, also answering questions by board members.
It was moved by Reikofski, seconded by Gansebom, to approve the consent agenda, reviewed, revised and/or new board policies 4004 through 4010, the financial reports and November claims as presented.
Yea: 6 Nay: 0
Athletic Director Guenther reported on: 1) winter sports practice beginning Nov. 16; 2) projected winter sports participation numbers; 3) the new GNAC sign for the gym; and 4) the high school basketball games to be held at OCS this season.
K-6 Principal Parsons reported on: 1) the K-3 literacy event; 2) the KSB School Law Digital Safety Assembly for 6-8th graders; 3) Osmond Tiger Partners drive-by meal fundraiser and membership drive; 4) the SRP (Standard Response Protocol) Review; 5) JMC report cards; 6) the recent 6th grade field trip to Madison Co. Fairgrounds; 7) Halloween downtown trunk or treat and classroom parties; and 8) upcoming events.
7-12 Principal Polt reported on: 1) Two students attending the Governor’s Virtual Student Leadership Event at ESU on Oct. 26; 2) update on conference activities & the KSB assembly; 4) noted four OHS students were named to conference honor choir; 4) provided a quiz bowl update; 5) the junior class will take the ASVAB test on Nov. 10; 6) no school on Nov. 18 for students as OCS will be hosting the District FFA Leadership Development Events (LDE), noting this is a teacher contract day; 7) Thanksgiving break will begin on Nov. 24 with a 2:06 dismissal with school to resume on Nov. 30; 8) Christmas break will begin Dec. 21 with a 2:06 dismissal, with school to resume for the staff on Jan. 4 with students returning Jan. 5; 9) noted he will be attending the State Principal Conference in Lincoln on Dec. 1 & 2.
Superintendent Bremer reported on: 1) Board policies; 2) the annual Superintendent evaluation; 3) the 25/26 school audit; 3) new key and lock system; 4) kitchen modernization grant; 5) thanked the OCS Foundation for donating the funds to purchase a new elementary music cart; 6) the recent Rule 10 Safety and Security visit; 7) the upcoming NASB State Education Conference in Omaha; 8) Nebraska legislature number updates; 9) board goals; 10) possible updated language for the teachers 26-28 negotiated agreement; and 11) upcoming events.
Board Member / Committee Reports: 1) Reikofski noted the recent Americanism meeting and commended the school’s social science teachers, Mr. Krause and Mrs. Wiseley for their dedication in this area; 2) Moes noted that the north water heater is in need of replacement, with more information being gathered; and 3) Moes congratulated the board members that were re-elected and thanked them for their service to the district.
It was moved that the board enter closed session to hold a strategy session related to collective bargaining because it is clearly necessary to protect the public interest. It was moved by Moes, seconded by Rice, to enter closed session at 8:22 pm to discuss the health insurance rate increase for the 27/28 school year, because it is clearly necessary to protect the public interest
Yea: 6 Nay: 0
The Board entered open session at 9:20 pm.
Action Items: It was moved by Gansebom, seconded by Rice, to authorize the approval of the 2025/2026 school district audit.
Yea: 6 Nay: 0
It was moved by Koehler, seconded by Rice, to approve the November 2026 superintendent evaluation.
Yea: 6 Nay: 0
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 pm.
Notice is hereby given that the next regular meeting of the Osmond Board of Education will be on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the school. An agenda is kept continually current and is available for public inspection in the Superintendent’s office during regular office hours.
I, the undersigned Recording Secretary of the Osmond Board of Education, Osmond, Nebraska, hereby certify that the attached and foregoing minutes is a true and correct copy of a meeting of the Osmond Board of Education, Osmond, Nebraska, held in open session on the 9th day of November, 2026, which meeting was preceded by publicized notice.
--Margaret Ryan, Recording Secretary