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Hemingford board votes to join NEBA, approves site lease and accepts 2024–25 audit
Summary
On Nov. 10, 2025 the Hemingford Public Schools Board unanimously approved resolutions to join the Nebraska Educational Building Association and enter a site lease for NEBA-built facilities, received the 2024–25 audit, approved claims, adopted multiple policies and accepted a staff retirement.
Hemingford, Neb. — The Hemingford Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 10 approved a pair of resolutions to join the Nebraska Educational Building Association and to enter a site lease in favor of NEBA for construction of school buildings to be owned by NEBA, voting 6–0 on both measures.
The resolutions followed presentations of facility concepts and preliminary construction-cost estimates by Jack Baker of JEO and Scott Kralik of BD Construction. The board voted to authorize participation in NEBA’s interlocal leasing arrangement and to appoint a district representative to NEBA’s board; both motions were moved and seconded and passed on unanimous roll calls.
The board also received the district’s 2024–2025 fiscal year audit and financial statements from Diedre Budahl of Casey Peterson, Ltd.; a motion to receive the audit and express appreciation to district staff (Kristy Hanks) carried 6–0. Separately, the board approved November claims as presented: General Fund claims totaling $101,528.50 and Building Fund claims totaling $34,045.00.
Board members adopted a package of revised and proposed policies on second reading — including Policy 201.01R1, 203.06, 204.08, 204.10, 204.12, 301.04 and related exhibits, 403.05, 411.53R1, 504.01, 704.06 and 1005.01 — by unanimous vote. The board also approved first reading of Policy 801.04R1. A motion to approve the summary of the superintendent evaluation likewise passed 6–0.
The board accepted the retirement of Mrs. Shari McClure and noted 15 years of service to the district. Student board representative Dakota Horstman delivered a student report; administrative reports were provided by Mr. Arneson, Mrs. Plog, Mr. Redden, Mr. Westover, Mrs. Hanks and Dr. Travis Miller.
The meeting opened at 5:02 PM at South Campus and adjourned at 7:23 PM. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Dec. 15 at 5:00 PM at South Campus.
Details of each formal action, including movers, seconders and roll-call tallies, are recorded in the minutes.
