Board members set the superintendent search timeline: applications will be accepted through Jan. 4, the board will meet in a special session Jan. 12 beginning at 3:00 p.m. to review applications (in executive session), hold interviews Jan. 20 beginning at 9:00 a.m., and reconvene the following day if additional decision time is needed. The board agreed to have NASB (Nebraska Association of School Boards) provide sample interview questions and advise the interviewing teams.

On action items, trustees approved a series of policy readings and the consent agenda. The board carried a motion to reaffirm internal board policies on second and final reading, approved revisions to policy 8110 (purpose and role of the board), approved revisions to policy 8151 (standing committees), and adopted changes to the annual organizational meeting policy (81 30). First readings were taken and approved for revised policies 83 20 (adoption/amendment/suspension of policies) and 2430 (attendance at professional growth meetings). The board also approved the consent agenda, with multiple members filing conflict disclosures and abstaining on specified claims; the chair announced 'Motion carries five‑zero' on the consent vote.

Before adjourning to closed session to discuss negotiations, public commenter Peggy Hoffman raised concerns about policy 8130’s seniority‑based succession rule for vice‑president and questioned a district rental of railroad property behind the bus barn for $5,000 a year, suggesting use of district land instead to save money. The board then moved, seconded and passed a motion to convene closed session to discuss negotiations (motion carried 5‑0); the chair noted no action items would follow immediately on return.

Votes at a glance: consent agenda (approve minutes and claims) — carried 5‑0; motion to excuse Terry Bauer — failed 4‑1; reaffirmation of internal policies (second/final reading) — carried 5‑0; revised policy 8110 (second/final reading) — carried 5‑0; revised policy 8151 (second/final reading) — carried 5‑0; revised policy 81 30 (second/final reading) — carried 5‑0; first readings of policies 83 20 and 2430 — carried 5‑0; permission to release RFPs for several contracts — approved.