Budget Hearing, Hearing to Set Tax Levy and Special Meeting to Adopt the 2026-27 Budget Monday, September 21, 2026 6:30 PM as advertised in The Washington County Enterprise High School Media Center and on fortcalhounschools.org BUDGET HEARING -Budget Hearing Called to Order: The hearing was called to order at 6:30 PM. There were 6 members, 3 administrators and the Business Manager present. Mr. Schleifer was supervising an event. -Note Nebraska Open Meeting Laws: So noted. -Excused Absences: All members were present. -Roll Call: Josh Christensen, Present; Tony Dowling-Present; Cassie Kelly-Present; Amanda Schrum-Present; Ryan Sevcik-Present; Ted Welchert-Present. -Approval of the Agenda: Moved that the agenda be approved as presented. This motion, made by Sevcik and seconded by Schrum, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Cassie Kelly: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea -Purpose of the Hearing: The purpose of this hearing is to receive support, opposition, criticism, suggestions and observations of taxpayers on the proposed budget for 2026-27. -Review of Proposed 2026-27 Budget: Mr. Green presented a breakdown of the proposed budget that had been discussed at previous meetings and in committee with the board. The figures were explained pointing out questions that had been brought up in committee regarding insurance. The budget represents a 2.88% increase over last year. Attendance at the county joint meeting was about 30 people with only one speaking. He is confident this is a good budget but there is concern with the way prices are going up on everything. Principals are doing a great job keeping expenses in line. -Board of Education Comments: The board had no further comments. -Public Comments: There was no public in attendance. -Adjournment of Budget Hearing: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35PM. The Hearing to Set the Final Tax Request will begin at 6:45PM. HEARING TO SET FINAL TAX REQUEST -Hearing Called to Order: The hearing was called to order at 6:45PM. There were 6 members 3 administrators and the Business Manager present. -Note Nebraska Open Meeting Laws: So noted. -Excused Absences: There were none, all present. -Roll Call: -Roll Call: Josh Christensen, Present; Tony Dowling-Present; Cassie Kelly-Present; Amanda Schrum-Present; Ryan Sevcik-Present; Ted Welchert-Present. -Approval of the Agenda: Moved that the agenda be approved as presented. This motion, made by Kelly and seconded by Sevcik, Passed.Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Cassie Kelly: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea -Purpose of the Hearing: The purpose of this hearing is to set the Final Tax Request for 2026-27. Review of Proposed 2026-27 Final Tax Request: Mr. Green presented a breakdown of the final tax request that had been discussed at previous meetings and in committee with the board. The figures were explained and discussed. With the current asking of $1.23in the past 5 years, there has been a 14¢ give back to taxpayers. There was a question about the highest asking in current recollection which was $1.35 in 2013-14 at which time valuations were quite a bit lower. Board members asked about and discussed other schools in the area and how they fare. Board of Education Comments: There were no further comments. Public Comments: There was no public in attendance. Adjournment of Hearing To Set Final Tax Request: There being no further business, the hearing was adjourned at 6:51PM. The Special September meeting will begin at 7:00PM. Cassie Kelly was called out of the meeting. SPECIAL SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING REGULAR AGENDA -Call to Order: There were 5 members, and 3 administrators present. Mr. Schleifer was supervising an event. -Roll Call: Josh Christensen, Present; Tony Dowling-Present; Cassie Kelly-Absent; Amanda Schrum-Present; Ryan Sevcik-Present; Ted Welchert-Present. -Excused Absences: Moved that the absence of Cassie Kelly be excused. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Dowling, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea Note Nebraska Open Meeting Laws: So noted. Approval of Agenda: Moved that the agenda be approved as presented. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Sevcik, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea Public Participation: There was no public in attendance. Standing Committee Reports: Both committees met and discussed the elementary sound system, board goals recommending NASB assist in this process, K-2 support with high need students, the 2026-27 budget, proceeding with initial phases of an addition to the outside concession building, and the 2026-27 levy recommending a 2¢ drop. -Budget Motions •General Fund Budget: The board will move that the General Fund Budget for the 2026-27 school year be set at $15,525,977.94 with a property tax requirement of $6,611,482.00 resulting in a tax rate of .88. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Sevcik, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea •Special Building Fund Budget: The board will move that the Special Building Fund Budget for the 2026-27 school year be set at $2,063,157.40 with a property tax asking of $676,175.00 resulting in a tax rate of 0.09. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Sevcik, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea •Bond Fund Budget: The board will move that the Bond Fund Budget for the 2026-27 school year be set at $1,780,000.00 with a property tax asking of $826,435.00 resulting in a tax rate of 0.1100. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Sevcik, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea •Qualified Capital Purpose Fund: Moved that the Qualified Capitol Purpose Fund Budget for the 2026-27 school year be set at $210,600.00 with a property tax asking of $75,130.00 resulting in a tax rate of 0.0100. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Sevcik, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea. Kelly returned at 7:05 PM SET THE PROPERTY TAX REQUESTS •RESOLUTION SETTING PROPERTY TAX REQUESTS: Moved that the board of education pass Resolution 2027-2 Setting the Property Tax Request- WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of Fort Calhoun Community Schools passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; NOW THEREFORE, the Governing Body of Fort Calhoun Community Schools resolves that: 1. The 2026-27 property tax request be set at: General Fund: $6,611,482.00, Bond Fund: $826,435.00, Special Building Fund: $676,175.00 Qualified Capital Purpose Fund: $75,130.00. 2. The total assessed value of property differs from last year's total assessed value by 4.43 percent. 3. The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be 1.062945 per $100 of assessed value. 4. Fort Calhoun Community Schools proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be 1.09 per $100 of assessed value. 5. Based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of Fort Calhoun Community Schools will increase last year's budget by 12.47 percent. 6. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before October 15, 2026. Motion by Josh Christensen and seconded by Amanda Schrum to adopt Resolution #2027-2 Dated this 21st day of September, 2026. This motion, made by Christensen and seconded by Schrum, Passed. Josh Christensen: Yea, Tony Dowling: Yea, Cassie Kelly: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Ryan Sevcik: Yea, Ted Welchert: Yea. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11PM. ZNEZ WCE 9/29/26
