Elkhorn Public Schools
Board of Education Special Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026
4:00 PM
Board Room at the District Office

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
   A. Parks, S. Ringenberg, N. Rogic-Greufe, J. Shatel, R. Vokt, M. Wortman
3. Notices:
   Open Meetings Act – The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public. The Act is posted in the board meeting room. Additionally, advanced notice of the Special Board meeting was published in the Omaha World Herald on September 10, 2026.Instructions for those who wish to speak during citizen comment time: The Board of Education recognizes the importance of citizen participation in school district matters. In order to assure citizens are heard and board meetings are conducted efficiently and in an organized manner, the board shall set time aside for citizen participation at all regular monthly board meetings. To address the Board, citizens must provide their name and address on the sign-in sheet immediately upon entering the meeting, and when called, come forward to the table situated immediately in front of the board. Citizens may speak only one time and must limit comments to five (5) minutes or less if there are several members of the public present to speak. If you are planning to speak about a personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that board policies require that such concerns initially be directed to the administration for consideration. Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments you may make about individual staff members or students. You are cautioned that slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at a board meeting. Please remember this is a public meeting for the conduct of the business of the Board of Education. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. The Board President may order persons who are disorderly to be removed from the meeting. Recording of the meeting is allowed, except for executive (closed) sessions, provided that the Board President is notified, and that the recording device does not interfere with the meeting. (Policy 204.12)
4. Citizen Comments: (Not to exceed 5 minutes per individual or 15 minutes per topic) The Board allows 5 minutes per person and a total of 15 minutes per topic during the public comment section of their meeting.
   1. Citizen Comments (Please sign-in prior to addressing the Board of Education)
5. Business Items (Action Requested)
   1. 2026-27 Budget including the General Fund, Bond Fund, Activity Fund, Student Fee Fund, School Nutrition Fund, Depreciation Fund, Special Building Fund and Employee Benefit Fund– H. Shepard will request that the Board consider the 2026-27 annual budget for the school district.
   2. 2026-27 Tax Request Resolution for the General Fund, Special Building Fund, and Bond Fund – H. Shepard will request that the Board consider the tax request resolution and resultant levy impact to fund
      the 2026-27 annual budget for the school district.

NEXT MEETING – The next Regular Meeting of the Board is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM, in the Board Room at the District Office, 20650 Glenn Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. NOTE: The Board Agenda Explanation contains pertinent notes and administration recommendations for the Special Meeting, Thursday, September 17, 2026.

September 17, 2026 Special Board Meeting Agenda (Printable PDF)