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Yutan Public Schools board affirms annual policies, approves meal prices and superintendent contract
Summary
At its July 13 meeting the Yutan Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved student and adult meal prices for 2026–27, affirmed several annually reviewed policies (including Parent Involvement, Student Fees, Student Bullying, and the district Title I engagement policy), adopted KSB School Law policy updates and handbook revisions, and approved an updated superintendent employment contract.
The Yutan Public Schools Board of Education met July 13, 2026, in the Yutan High School media center and approved a package of administrative actions and policy updates, all by unanimous roll-call votes.
The board approved proposed student and adult meal prices for the 2026–27 school year, citing vendor costs and National School Lunch Program requirements. The motion to approve the prices was made by board member Gary Hollst and seconded by Dan Ridder; the transcript records a unanimous 6–0 vote. The specific price amounts were not included in the meeting record and are therefore not specified.
In a series of routine policy actions tied to the district’s annual review cycle, the board affirmed several policies after public hearings were held prior to the meeting. Those actions included: - Policy 5018 — Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices (revisions to reflect state legislation LB 71 and LB 428, including updates on parental access to instructional materials and school surveys), affirmed on a motion by Eric Wilke, seconded by Dan Ridder (6–0). - Policy 5045 — Student Fees, approved on a motion by Dan Ridder, seconded by Judy Daniell (6–0). - Policy 5054 — Student Bullying, affirmed on a motion by Gary Hollst, seconded by Dan Ridder (6–0). - Policy 5057 — District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, affirmed on a motion by Gary Hollst, seconded by Eric Wilke (6–0). The board noted the policy is maintained to meet requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
The board also reviewed and approved a package of post-legislative policy updates provided by KSB School Law. The listed updates included fiscal management for federal funds (3004.1); relations with employee collective bargaining associations (4017); resignation procedures for certificated staff (4056); staff and student use of AI tools (4065 and 6038); and grade placement/academic credit for transfer students (6009). The board approved these updates on a motion by Gary Hollst, seconded by Judy Daniell (6–0).
Administrators presented revised handbooks for the elementary, junior/senior high, activities, and staff handbooks for 2026–27; the board approved those handbook revisions unanimously on a motion by Gary Hollst, seconded by Judy Daniell.
On personnel/business matters, the board approved an updated Superintendent Employment Contract for Mr. Brett Schwartz. The motion, moved by Dan Ridder and seconded by Gary Hollst, passed unanimously (6–0).
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Kyle Schimenti provided an update from the Foundation; the transcript records the Foundation update but does not provide details. No Booster Club reports or general public comments were recorded.
Informational items discussed without action included an NASB retreat/work session scheduled for July 27, 2026; a strategic plan community meeting on August 3, 2026; continued NRCSA membership for legislative advocacy and services; budget priorities; and a facilities discussion regarding the practice football field. The board set its next regular meeting for August 10, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. in the high school media center. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Agenda approval: moved by Gary Hollst, seconded by Judy Daniell. Vote: Daniell Yes; Hancock Yes; Hollst Yes; Ridder Yes; Wacker Yes; Wilke Yes (Yes: 6, No: 0). - Consent agenda (minutes, treasurer’s report/claims): moved by Judy Daniell, seconded by Gary Hollst. Vote: unanimous (6–0). - Student and adult meal prices (2026–27): moved by Gary Hollst, seconded by Dan Ridder. Vote: unanimous (6–0). Price amounts not specified in the meeting record. - Policy 5018 (Parent and Guardian Involvement): moved by Eric Wilke, seconded by Dan Ridder. Vote: unanimous (6–0). - Policy 5045 (Student Fees): moved by Dan Ridder, seconded by Judy Daniell. Vote: unanimous (6–0). - Policy 5054 (Student Bullying): moved by Gary Hollst, seconded by Dan Ridder. Vote: unanimous (6–0). - Policy 5057 (Title I Parent and Family Engagement): moved by Gary Hollst, seconded by Eric Wilke. Vote: unanimous (6–0). - KSB School Law policy updates: moved by Gary Hollst, seconded by Judy Daniell. Vote: unanimous (6–0). - Handbook revisions (elementary, Jr/Sr high, activities, staff): moved by Gary Hollst, seconded by Judy Daniell. Vote: unanimous (6–0). - Superintendent employment contract (Mr. Brett Schwartz): moved by Dan Ridder, seconded by Gary Hollst. Vote: unanimous (6–0).
No votes failed or were tabled during the meeting; where numeric or dollar details were germane (for example, meal price amounts), the transcript did not record the actual figures and the article indicates that those specifics are not specified.
