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Wauneta-Palisade board unanimously approves audit, expenditures, software and equipment purchases
Summary
At its Nov. 10, 2025 meeting the Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools Board of Education approved the district's 2024–25 audit, accepted $407,167.20 in expenditures including payroll and a QCPUF interest payment, approved a Follett library subscription and an $8,425 wrestling mat, and adopted Policy 6285.
The Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools Board of Education met in open session Nov. 10, 2025, at the district central office in Wauneta and unanimously approved a series of routine financial and administrative actions.
President Allison Sandman called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. MT. In roll call the board recorded five members present — Hondo Fanning, John Jutten, Laurie Maris, Allison Sandman and Marty Wheeler — and one absent, Aaron McKinney. The board confirmed meeting posting and the Open Meetings Act availability in the meeting room.
The board approved the Oct. 13, 2025 regular-meeting minutes. The members then moved through several consent and action items that passed on unanimous votes.
Key approvals included acceptance of the district’s 2024–25 audit from Forward CPA and authorization of the district’s expenditures totaling $407,167.20. The expenditures recorded in the meeting were: Payroll $316,826.59; General Fund accounts payable $79,154.36; and QCPUF accounts payable $11,186.25. The board also approved a QCPUF interest payment of $11,186.25 to BOK Financial after amending the agenda to add that item.
On district technology and compliance, the board approved a one-year subscription and support agreement with Follett for library software at a cost of $2,744.00, noting the purchase is intended to maintain Rule 10 compliance.
On athletics and equipment, the board approved purchase of a new wrestling mat for $8,425 plus freight. District members discussed that the existing mats had not been upgraded in more than 20 years and the new mat will be displayed and used during the 2026 state wrestling tournament.
The board also waived the first reading and adopted Policy 6285 on student participation in athletic contests between schools.
Administrative reports included an update from Superintendent Geier on RPAC scheduling and recent meetings with the Nebraska Department of Education on certification and retirement matters. Principal Frecks said AQUEST results will be published in January, noted MAPS testing begins the next day and previewed spring state testing, and summarized recent school events including a Veterans Day program and fall sports results.
The board set its next regular meeting for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. Central). President Sandman adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. MT. Recording Secretary Marj Rundback attested to the minutes.
