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Hemingford school board unanimously re-elects officers, approves payroll and policy items
Summary
At its Jan. 12 meeting the Hemingford Public Schools Board re-elected Justin Ansley president and other officers unanimously, approved January claims totaling $60,115.34 (General) and $20,944 (Building), and approved several policy and personnel items including hiring a Pre-K teacher for 2026–27.
Hemingford Public Schools’ Board of Education met Jan. 12, 2026, at South Campus and completed its annual organization, re-electing Justin Ansley as board president in a unanimous vote and installing other officers before approving routine policy, financial and personnel items.
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Justin Ansley. During the organization portion — conducted under the temporary chairmanship of the superintendent for the election process — Trish Schumacher nominated Ansley for president; the nomination was seconded and a motion to cast a unanimous ballot carried 6–0. The board also elected Trish Schumacher vice president, Blanche Randolph secretary and appointed Kristy Hanks as treasurer/clerk, each by unanimous ballot.
The board approved the consent agenda and passed a motion to approve claims for January, with the General Fund totaling $60,115.34 and the Building Fund totaling $20,944.00. SEG 006 contains the itemized invoice list for the General Fund, which includes vendors such as Black Hills Energy, Hemingford Municipal Utilities and Westco.
On policy matters, the board approved on second reading Proposed Revised Policy 704.06 (Internal Controls), Proposed Revised 802.07 (School Food Procurement) and Proposed Revised 1002.00 (District Annual Report). The board also reaffirmed Policy 202.01 (Board Code of Ethics) and readopted existing policies, regulations and handbooks governing the district.
In personnel actions, the board approved the employment of Danielle Walters as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The board also adopted new goals for the superintendent and reaffirmed the district’s mission, vision and school improvement goals.
The board designated administrative and legal representatives: it authorized Dr. Travis Miller to serve as the board’s authorized representative to sign forms and documents as appropriate for local, state and federal matters; named Many Hats Law Firm and KSB School Law as legal counsel for district matters; designated Casey Peterson, LTD as the district’s auditors; and designated Mr. Todd Westover as Title IX Coordinator with Dr. Miller named as Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator. All motions passed unanimously.
The board approved facility use and authorized district resources for an alumni banquet, received administrative reports from Mr. Arneson, Mrs. Plog, Mr. Redden, Mr. Westover, Mrs. Hanks and Dr. Miller, and heard a student board representative report from Cody Penaluna. The board reviewed policies 400–403.07 and scheduled review of 403.08–406.09 for the next meeting. A board retreat is scheduled for Feb. 11 at 9:00 a.m.; the next regular meeting is Feb. 9 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Justin Ansley elected board president (motion to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot; 6–0); Trish Schumacher elected vice president (6–0); Blanche Randolph elected secretary (6–0); Kristy Hanks appointed treasurer/clerk (6–0); consent agenda approved (6–0); January claims approved — General Fund $60,115.34, Building Fund $20,944.00 (6–0); policies 704.06, 802.07, 1002.00 approved on second reading (6–0); Danielle Walters hired as Pre-K teacher (6–0); multiple administrative/representative designations approved (6–0).
