October 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Elgin Public School Board
Regular Meeting
EPS Board Room
October 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Before the meeting Amy Selting and students Harper Evans and Harper Childers presented a demonstration from their day attending Digital Citizenship Symposium at the ESU 8.
Vice President Todd Heithoff called the regular school board meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The board members present were Eric Beckman, Ron Bode, Steve Busteed and Todd Heithoff. Also present were Principal Greg Wemhoff and Supt. Mike Brockhaus.
Eric Beckman motioned to approve to excuse Lisa Welding and Luke Hinkle. Ron Bode seconded the motion. Vote 4-0, motion carried.
Vice President Todd Heithoff led the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Heithoff reminded everyone that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was posted in the meeting room.
School board meeting notice complied with Meeting Notice Policy #204.07. Posting was done on the High School building window and post office bulletin board.
Eric Beckman entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda which includes the financials and authorization for Superintendent Mr. Mike Brockhaus the ability to sign the checks this one time due to our unique situation with having two of the signees absent, Consent Agenda #4 - Minutes of Regular Meeting, #5- Adopt the Agenda, #6- Financial Report, #7- Board Bills. Ron Bode seconded. Motion carried, vote 4-0.
Vice President Heithoff opened the hearing at 7:15 p.m. for the Internet and Computer use Policy #606.06. Board members reviewed the policy. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed at 7:19p.m.
Vice President Heithoff recognized visitors and asked if the patrons had any comments.
No committees met since the previous meeting.
In the principal's report, Mr. Wemhoff discussed the previous month of school programs and forthcoming occasions. He also provided information on multicultural reporting.
In the Superintendent's report, Mr. Brockhaus reminded the board members of the upcoming evaluations, reminding them that they must be submitted to Lisa Welding by November 4th. Mr. Brockhaus also updated the board on the condition of the window wraps on the high school building and asked for input on updating them.
Beckman motioned, Steve Busteed seconded to approve Policy 606.06 Internet and Computer use as presented. Vote 4-0, motion carried.
Beckman motioned, Ron Bode seconded to approve the bid from LOVE Signs to replace the glass door wraps in the high school doors for $2,489.72. Vote 4-0, motion carried.
Motion to approve the bid from Protex Central to install fire duct detectors in the gym HVAC units for $5,392.98 was made by Steve Busteed, seconded by Eric Beckman. Vote 4-0, motion carried.
Steve Busteed motioned to approve the bid from Leifelds for the replacement of the carpet on the gym stage steps for $2,163.15. Ron Bode seconded the motion. Vote 4-0, motion carried.
Ron Bode motioned to approve the MTSS Coordinator contract for Mrs. Kristen Evans for the 2027-2028 school year, Eric Beckman seconded the motion. Vote 4-0, motion carried.
In discussion items, putting in underground sprinklers at the football practice field was discussed. Discussion was also held on replacing the playground fence.
The next regular board meeting will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the EPS Board Room. The Americanism Committee will take place before the meeting, beginning at 6:30pm.
Busteed motion, Beckman seconded to adjourn the meeting was made by Bode and second by Busteed. Vote 4-0, the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Bode, Secretary
Jessica Niewohner, Recorder
-This is a draft copy and does not become official Elgin Public Board minutes until approved at the next regular or advertised meeting.