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Freeman Board approves policy changes, personnel contracts and conference move
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Freeman Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved an updated use-of-property policy, multiple personnel contracts for 2026–27, the 2024–25 annual report and plans to join the Southern Nebraska Conference beginning 2026–27; the consent agenda included $622,319.15 in claims.
The Freeman Public Schools Board of Education on Dec. 8 unanimously approved a slate of policy and personnel actions, including an updated Policy 3014, contracts for district principals and administrators, and membership in the Southern Nebraska Conference beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and claims totaling $622,319.15. The consent agenda was moved by board member Myron Schoen, seconded by Tiffany Buhr, and carried on a 6–0 roll call vote.
During the meeting the board approved updated Policy 3014 (Use of School Property). The motion to adopt the revised policy was made by board member Eldon Ideus, seconded by AJ Wiese, and passed unanimously.
The board voted to join the Southern Nebraska Conference starting in 2026–27. The motion was made by board member Kyle Dorn, seconded by board member Tiffany Buhr, and passed on a unanimous vote.
Board members also approved the district’s 2024–25 Annual Report (motion by AJ Wiese, second by Kyle Dorn) and the certificated staff negotiated agreement for the 2026–2027 school year (motion by Eldon Ideus, second by Kyle Dorn); both measures passed unanimously.
Separately, the board approved employment contracts for the elementary principal (mover: AJ Wiese; seconder: Tiffany Buhr), the secondary principal (mover: Myron Schoen; seconder: AJ Wiese), the Director of Assessment and Activities (mover: Kyle Dorn; seconder: Tiffany Buhr) and the superintendent (mover: AJ Wiese; seconder: Eldon Ideus). The board also approved the review of policies 4050, 4052, 4054, 4056, 4058, 4060, 4061 and 5002.1 (motion by Tiffany Buhr; second by Myron Schoen). All votes recorded in the transcript were unanimous.
The motions recorded in the public minutes show unanimous support from the six board members present: Tiffany Buhr, Kyle Dorn, Eldon Ideus, Shawn Mencl, Myron Schoen and AJ Wiese. No dissenting votes or abstentions are recorded in the transcript.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026.
