Board minutes are considered draft minutes until approved by the board.
Regular Board Meeting
July 8, 2026
The Board of Education of Chadron Public Schools was convened in Regular Session on July 8, 2026 by President Huffman at 4:30 PM.
Board members present: Adam Hoesing, Boone Huffman, Tom Menke, Colleen Margetts and Melissia Webster
Board member absent: Sandy Montague-Roes
Routine Matters
President Huffman welcomed visitors to the meeting. President Huffman announced the posting of a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act on the east wall of the conference room by the door. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A quorum was determined to be present.
Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to declare the meeting properly publicized and open to the public. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mrs. Webster, seconded by Mrs. Margetts, to approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting for July 8, 2026. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Mr. Menke, to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
High Fives
Summer maintenance and cleaning crew for the awesome work going on.
Recognition of Public Requesting to Comment on Specific Agenda Items
None
Business Transactions
Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2026
Ending
Beginning Transfers, Ending Balance
Fund Balance Revenue Expenditures Others* Balance 6.30.25
General Fund 6,172,859.65 1,188,025.91 1,21,364.58 (3,095.83) 6,144,425.15 5,961,617.24
Depreciation Fund 420,365.56 420,365.56 420,365.56
Lunch Fund 196,179.61 18,333.25 214,512.86 254,300.17
Special
Building Fund 353,821.17 8,023.03 4,821.64 357,022.56 408,614.04
Cooperative
Fund 4,835.92 (4,835.92) 0 (5,838.06)
Total 7,148,061.91 1,209,546.27 4,821.64 (3,095.83) 7,136,326.13 7,039,058.95
Motion by Finance Committee, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to approve the bills and claims for the General Fund in the amount of $132,554.63, Lunch Fund in the amount $36,625.85 and the Special Building Fund in the amount of $4,821.64. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Finance Committee, seconded by Mrs. Margetts, to approve the bills and claims for the Activity Fund in the amount of $41,506.81 and Student Fee Fund in the amount of $189.56. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
New Business
Motion by Mr. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Menke, to approve Board Members attending Area Membership meetings August 18 in Cody-Kilgore (Huffman, Menke, Hoesing, Montague-Roes) or August 19 in Gering (Webster, Margetts). Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Mr. Menke, to approve the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) membership for $850.00. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Menke, to approve the 2026-2027 Student Handbook. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve the following policies based on attorney recommendations, waiving second and third readings. Policy 1117, Policy 3600, Policy 5111.6, 5111.1 and Policy 3315. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve Policy 5111.2 on first reading, waiving second and third reading. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Personnel
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Mrs. Margetts, to approve the teacher contract for Ross Bowman, MS Social Studies for one year. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Student Performance and Program Reports
Administrator Reports Including: Building Principals, Curriculum Director, and Maintenance Supervisor can be found on the district’s website at chadronschools.org.
Superintendent Report and Superintendent-Board Discussion
Policy 5144 Student Discipline was reviewed and will be on the August board meeting agenda. The estimated valuation was discussed.
Board Member Roundtable (non-action)
Hiring a MS Social Studies teacher is something the Board did tonight for student learning.
Advanced Planning
Public Comment Time for Items Not on the Agenda
None
Adjournment
Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to adjourn at 5:04 PM. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Montague-Roes
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
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Boone Huffman Sara Taylor
President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education