The Maywood Board of Education on Feb. 9, 2026 approved the consent agenda covering minutes, payroll and vendor claims totaling $370,666.47 and unanimously passed a slate of routine business items including contracts and the 2026–27 calendar.
In the opening business, the board approved the consent agenda, moved by Marty Schurr and seconded by Jason Johnson, which included payroll totaling $264,966.34 and a grand total of $370,666.47 in claims and disbursements. General Fund claims listed included Ag Valley Coop for $10,265.00 and ESU#15 for $21,535.75. Lunch Fund, Petty Cash and Activity Fund disbursements were also approved as listed on the claims register. The motion passed, Yea: 4, No: 0.
During the business portion the board unanimously approved membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards for 2026–2027 at a cost of $3,250.00 (motion by Barb Fritsche, seconded by Jason Johnson; Yea: 4, No: 0). The board also approved the Maywood Annual Report for 2024–2025 (motion by Marty Schurr, seconded by Darren Sellers; Yea: 4, No: 0) and adopted School Calendar B for 2026–2027 (motion by Marty Schurr, seconded by Darren Sellers; Yea: 4, No: 0).
The board approved a contract with ESU 16 for distance education, maintenance and audiology services for 2026–2027 in the amount of $23,000.00 (motion by Jason Johnson, seconded by Darren Sellers; Yea: 4, No: 0). The board also approved contract #2 with Armor Vu Defense for 16-mil window films at a cost of $11,569.25 (motion by Marty Schurr, seconded by Darren Sellers; Yea: 4, No: 0).
Principal Mr. McCain reported that parent-teacher conferences and the accompanying book fair were successful, and that teacher in-service work is focusing on five-year school improvement goals and instructional strategies. Superintendent Mr. Bejot gave updates on the state budget, the triennial assessment and National Insurance Services.
The meeting included a motion to excuse Thomas Worth and Sheri Hartley from the meeting (moved by Marty Schurr and seconded by Darren Sellers), which passed, Yea: 4, No: 0. The board adjourned at 7:46 p.m. and set its next regular meeting for March 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library.