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School Board Minutes and Good News- October

Good News

Board of Education Meeting – October 2024

  1. Congratulations to Layla R., Watson 3rd Grader, who won 1st Place in the
    Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education poster contest for her
    drawing about recycling.
  2. Congratulations to the Hastings High School Marching Tigers!
    1. Melody Round-Up: Division I – Superior; Best Band – Class A and Overall
    2. Columbus Music Festival: Division I, Superior
    3. Lincoln LINKS Marching Contest: Superior; 2nd Place in Class AAA
      1. Individually, the marching Tigers also had six Top-10 finishers in the LINKS Drill Down with Micah Kugler placing 2nd and Blake Schiffbauer placing 3rd.
  3. The employees of Hastings Public Schools have pledged nearly $19,000.00 to the United Way for the 2024-25 campaign and over $34,000.00 to the HPS Foundation during the 2024-25 drive.
  4. Congratulations to the Hastings High School Softball Team on winning the Class B-3 District Championship, qualifying for the State Tournament and playing in the State Championship game. Congratulations on bringing home the Class B State Runner-Up trophy!
  5. Congratulations to Mikhail R., Ryder M., Avery G., Teagan B., Gaia R., Yazlin GV., Samanta RA., Carter C., Santiago A., Sara M., Analeia FA., Brinley S., Rosalie H., Yumylaiza M., Hoyt A., Aleigh H. - the inaugural class of “Alcott Eagles of the Month” for demonstrating Safe, Respectful, and Responsible behaviors in and out of the classroom. They receive a certificate, a sign in their yard, a photo on their locker, and a celebratory lunch. This new recognition was sponsored by a donation from an Alcott Alumni/Community member through the HPS Foundation.
  6. Congratulations to the Senior High social media team.
    1. The Senior High Facebook page reached 1500 followers this September.
    2. Since its start in August 2021, the audience has grown, but because of a concerted effort by the district, administration, and staff, we have amassed 600 new followers in the past year.
    3. Class Intercom, our online moderation tool, has allowed staff members and students to contribute to our school’s story. This safeguard ensures accurate and positive messaging.
    4. Most talked about posts: Who Knew Wednesday and Social Media Rumors

HPS BOARD OF EDUCATION Briefs, September 2024

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  • Approve minutes of the previous meetings
  • Approve expenses as submitted: Payroll - $3,647,517.99; Vendors - $1,077,376.31;
    Total Warrants - $4,724,894.30
  • Appoint Board Negotiations committee for 2025-26
  • Approve the Resolution for the 2024-25 Tax Levy request
  • Re-affirm Policy 604.04: Multicultural Education
  • Approve revised Rule for Policy 402.08: Employee Travel Compensation (meal rates)
  • Approve bid for Alcott parking lot project
  • Approve consent agenda
    • Under Consent Agenda: extra-standard appointments; classified resignations, transfers, and appointments.

Dates of future Board Meetings:
Work Session: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. – Board Room at HPS District Offices
Regular Board Meeting: Monday, November 18, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. – Board Room at HPS District