MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT AUGUST 10, 2026
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on August 10, 2026. This meeting was advertised in the August 5th edition of the Battle Creek Enterprise. President Jeremy Pochop called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were Tammy Bierman, Toby Thompson, Tom Leathers, Bo Brummels, and Paul Kuchar. Also present were Superintendent Jake Luhr, Principal Jeff Heimes, Principal Curtis Childers, and one visitor. The open meeting law poster was discussed and posted and will be followed at every Board meeting. To start the Board meeting, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Toby Thompson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the August general fund bills that totaled $64,406.94. Bo Brummels seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.
Mr. Luhr informed the Board of an update on the Mechanical/HVAC project with Daikin.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board information on LB 243 Property Tax Authority. Mr. Luhr recommended the Board approve access to the additional 6% of tax request authority by resolution. President Pochop read a resolution allowing access to the additional 6% of tax request authority. Tom Leathers made a motion to approve the resolution. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.
Toby Thompson made a motion to approve Mr. Luhr as the CEO for the Federal, State, and Local funds for projects as needed for the 2026-27 school year. Bo Brummels seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.
Mr. Luhr discussed the budget timeline for the 2026-27 budget. The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 at 4:30pm. The Finance Committee members are Jeremy Pochop, Paul Kuchar and Tom Leathers.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board information outlining annual training requirements for staff. Mr. Luhr recommended the Board approve the resolution that outlines the training requirements required by state law provided by Justin Knight of Perry Law. President Pochop read a resolution outlining the annual training requirements as required by state law. Toby Thompson made a motion to approve the resolution. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board a purchase order for graphing calculators for ACT prep math classes. Bo Brummels made a motion to approve the purchase order to Math4Sale in the amount of $7,914.34 for 65 graphing calculators. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.
Comments were heard from the Principals and Superintendent.
With no further business, Board President Jeremy Pochop adjourned the meeting at 6:50 P.M.
Submitted by,
Jake Luhr, Secretary Board of Education