August 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Elgin Public School Board
Regular August Meeting
EPS Distance Learning Room
August 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
President Lisa Welding called the Regular August Board Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Board members present were Ron Bode, Steve Busteed, Todd Heithoff, Eric Beckman and Lisa Welding. Also present were Superintendent Mike Brockhaus and Principal Greg Wemhoff.
President Welding led the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Welding reminded everyone that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was posted in the meeting room.
School board meeting notice complied with Meeting Notice Policy #204.07. Posting was done on the High School building window and post office bulletin board.
Todd Heithoff motioned, Luke Hinkle second to approve the consent agenda--#5- Minutes of Regular Meeting, #6- Adopt the Agenda, #7- Financial Report, #8- Board Bills. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
President Welding recognized visitors and asked if the patrons had any comments.
No standing committee reports.
In the principal's report, Mr. Wemhoff reported on the past events in July including him and Mr. Brockhaus attending the national Principals Convention and Administrator days in Kearney. Also reported on coaches that attended the coaches clinic in July in Lincoln. He also gave an update on the upcoming start to school and activities.
Supt. Brockhaus gave an update on the budget and information from Administrator Days. Also commented on an update on updating the track at the football field.
In action items, Steve Busteed motioned, Eric Beckman seconded to approve Policy 505.02 R1, Classroom Capacities for 2026-2027 school year as presented. Vote 6-0 motioned carried.
Todd Heithoff motioned, and Ron Bode seconded to approve of the Junior Class Trip in June of 2026. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Approval to take all necessary actions to adopt a resolution increasing the school district’s base growth percentage used to determine the school district’s property tax request authority by up to 7% was motioned by Steve Busteed and seconded by Luke Hinkle. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Bode motioned and Beckman seconded to approve the transfer of $75,000 from the General Fund to the Nutrition Funds and $100,000 from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Hinkle motioned, Bode seconded to approve the bid from Stokes Investments for the cement project and water diversion project near the bus barn for $5,180. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Heithoff motioned to approve the selling surplus school materials, Bode seconded. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
In Discussion items, the date and time for the Budget Hearing was set for Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 a.m.
Busteed motioned, Beckman second to adjourn the meeting. Vote 6-0, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Elgin Public School.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Bode, Secretary
Jessica Niewohner, Recorder
--This is a draft copy and does not become official Elgin Public Board minutes until approved at the next regular or advertised meeting.