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York Board of Education approves 2026–27 calendar, accepts 2025 audit, and green-lights track replacement
Summary
At its Jan. 26 meeting, the York Board of Education approved the 2026–27 school calendar, accepted the 2025 audit, voted to join the Nebraska Association of School Boards, accepted a quote from Fischer Track Systems to replace the track, and approved a teacher contract for YHS guidance counselor Tasha Osten (I-17).
The York Board of Education on Jan. 26, 2026, unanimously approved routine district business, including the 2026–27 school calendar, the acceptance of the 2025 audit, membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards and a contract for a YHS guidance counselor. The board also voted to accept a quote from Fischer Track Systems to replace the high school track.
The actions were taken during a regularly scheduled meeting at the Office of the Superintendent, 1715 N. Delaware Ave., York, Neb., which was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Five board members were present; one member, Matt Holthe, was excused. Motions were recorded with roll-call votes showing the five members present voting in favor of each listed motion.
Board business and votes Alison North moved to excuse the absence of board member Matt Holthe; Pepper Papineau seconded and the motion carried on a roll-call vote with the five members present voting yes.
Pepper Papineau moved and Alex Hildebrand seconded approval of the Jan. 12, 2026 minutes; the roll-call vote recorded five yes votes and the minutes were approved.
The board approved membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards after a motion by Alex Hildebrand and a second by Pepper Papineau; the motion carried on a five–yes roll-call vote.
The proposed 2026–27 school calendar was approved after a motion by Alison North, seconded by Brian Tonniges; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with five yes votes.
The board accepted the 2025 audit following a motion by Pepper Papineau and a second from Alison North; the acceptance passed on a unanimous roll-call vote of the members present.
On facilities business, the board reviewed quotes to replace the high school track and voted to accept the quote from Fischer Track Systems. Alison North moved to accept the Fischer quote and Pepper Papineau seconded; the motion passed with five yes votes.
Personnel Under personnel business, the board approved the 2026–27 contract for Tasha Osten, YHS guidance counselor, at lane/step I-17. The motion to approve the contract was made by Pepper Papineau and seconded by Alex Hildebrand; the roll-call vote was five yes and the contract was approved.
Information items and next steps Administrators reported updates on YES phasing, furniture and playgrounds, a YES construction update and a YHS digital hall pass initiative; those reports were informational and no motions tied to them are recorded in the meeting extract. The agenda included an item for teacher retirements/resignations but the transcript extract does not list individual names or any motions related to that item.
The meeting concluded with announcements and adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Gayla K. Knight is listed on the record as secretary.
