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Ogallala board adopts package of redlined policies, approves teacher contracts and banking authorizations
Summary
The board adopted a large set of redlined policy updates, approved four teacher contracts for 2025–26, removed and added authorized bank signers, and authorized online bank access for a staff member during its June 16 meeting.
At its June 16 meeting, the Ogallala School District #1 Board of Education approved a broad set of redlined policy updates, confirmed teacher contracts for the 2025–26 school year and authorized updates to bank signers and online account access.
Board member Tim Ryan moved to approve multiple redlined policy changes covering policy numbers including 1002 (Creation, Amendment and Distribution of Policies), 2006 (Complaint Procedure), 3003 (Bidding for Construction), 3004.1 (Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds), 3023 (Record Management and Retention), 3026 (Handbooks), 3036 (Purchasing Card Program), 3043 (Design-Build Contracts), 3047 (Data Breach Response), 3057 (Title IX Policy), 4051 (Staff and District Social Media Use), 4057 (Superintendent Evaluation), 4059 (Behavioral and Mental Health Training), 5001 (Compulsory Attendance), 5015 (Protection of Pupil Rights), 5016 (Student Records), 5031 (Student Appearance), 6025 (Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices), 6031 (Emergency Exclusion), 6034 (Concussion Awareness), 6044 (Participation and Assignment of Athletic Teams), 6045 (Behavioral Intervention). The motion carried with five ayes; one member was absent.
On personnel matters, the board approved teacher contracts for Carly Armijo, Ashlynn Orr, Gloria Yager and Nancy Armstrong for the 2025–26 school year (motion by Mary Wilson, seconded by Amanda Christensen). The board also voted to remove Scott Rezac as an authorized signer on the Activities and Student Fees accounts at Adams Bank and to add Daniel Stokey in his place; that motion was moved by Mary Wilson and seconded by Tim Ryan. Separately, the board authorized Miranda Kiewatt to have internet access to all district bank accounts at Adams Bank and Pinnacle Bank (including ICS accounts) for Positive Pay management, statement downloads, research, file uploads and initiating transfers; the motion was moved by Tim Ryan.
All of those administrative items passed by recorded voice vote with five ayes among members present. The board did not attach additional conditions to the contracts or bank authorizations in the meeting record.
The district will continue reviewing substitute pay for 2025–26 at a future meeting; Superintendent Gene Russel said the district averages 12–15 qualified substitutes per day during active sports seasons and will bring comparative data from neighboring districts for further discussion.
The board will reconvene on July 21 for its next regular meeting.
