BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DOUGLAS COUNTY

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023- FOLLOWING JOINT COUNCIL/

BOE MEETING

BENNINGTON DISTRICT BOARD ROOM

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

 

Posting Information:  Notice published in the Daily Record on 08/11/2023.  Notice of meeting posted on the District website.  Agendas posted at all Bennington Public School buildings three days prior to the meeting date.

 

Attendance Taken at 6:00 PM. Jeremy Dick: Present, Tim Dreessen: Present, Kara Neuverth: Present, Kristi Ryan: Present, Steve Shannon: Present, Allyson Slobotski: Present.

 

I. Call Meeting to Order- The meeting was called to order at 6:01 by President Allyson Slobotski noting a copy of the Open Meetings Act was located at the south wall of the Board Room.

 

II. Public Forum- Five members of the public were present to speak.

 

III. Consent Agenda- (Note: Items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items at the meeting unless a Board Member requests an item removed from the agenda for separate action.)

MOTION PASSED:  Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented, passed with a motion by Tim Dreessen and a second by Jeremy Dick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

August 2023 Personnel Notes: Certificated Staff Hire: Jeff Graver – 0.5 STS teacher at the high school. Support Staff Hire: Julie Sanford - substitute cook. Ester Komeng - substitute para. Peter Camargo - route driver. Calais Oliver - route driver. Chantel Aubrey - library paraprofessional. Melinda Gansebohm - preschool paraprofessional. Brandon Henkel - route driver. Doug Kibbe - life skills paraprofessional. Darian Dunn – paraprofessional. Amber Mailander - paraprofessional. Angela Stiles – paraprofessional. Taylor Euerle – paraprofessional. Sarah Pretz – paraprofessional. Lexi Ritterbush – paraprofessional. Certificated Staff Resignations: None. Classified Staff Resignations: Paula Miller- paraprofessional.  Sabrena Lozo- paraprofessional. Carol Clarke- cook. Makinsey Thomas- paraprofessional. Jodi Cooper- paraprofessional. Aubrey Gutierrez- bus driver. Allison Larr- paraprofessional.

 

IV. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Separate Action- No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

V. Reports- Elementary, High School, Student Services, Curriculum, Operations, and Superintendent presented reports to the Board.  Coordinator Report- Facilities.  Jeremy Edens updated the board on transportation.  Spotlight- Summer School.

V.B. Committee Report(s)- Reports on Building & Finance and Policy Committees were presented.

 

VI. Unfinished Business

VI.A. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Revise Policies 502.02- Non-Resident Students/Option Enrollment, 504.11 Weapons, 605.07 Part-Time Enrollment, 611.07 Graduation Requirements, 605.03 Program for High Ability Learners, and 605.03R1 Program for High Ability Learners Procedures.

MOTION PASSED:  Motion to revise policies 502.02-Non-Resident Students / Option Enrollment, 504.11 Weapons, 605.07 Part-Time Enrollment, 611.07 Graduation Requirements, 605.03 Program for High Ability Learners, and 605.03R1 Program for High Ability Learners Procedures, passed with a motion by Steve Shannon and a second by Jeremy Dick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VI.B. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Add Policies 506.02 Student Organizations, 508.18 Administration of Naloxone (Narcan), 508.19 Behavior Point of Contact, and 801.01R2 Foster Care Transportation Plan.

MOTION PASSED:  Motion to add Policies 506.02 Student Organizations, 508.18 Administration of Naloxone (Narcan), 508.19 Behavior Point of Contact, and 801.01R2 Foster Care Transportation Plan, passed with a motion by Jeremy Dick and a second by Tim Dreessen.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VI.C. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Add/Revise Policies for Sections 100 and 200

MOTION PASSED:  Motion to approve the policy revisions and additions for sections 100 and 200 of the board policies as presented, passed with a motion by Steve Shannon and a second by Jeremy Dick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VI.D. Review Progress on Previously Approved Summer Maintenance/Transportation Purchases-

Dr. Plas and Dr. Blomenkamp provided updates to the Board.

 

VII. New Business

VII.A. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Summer Maintenance/Transportation Purchases

MOTION PASSED:  Motion for approval of all summer maintenance and equipment purchases as presented, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Kristi Ryan.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.B. Discuss and Consider First Reading to Revise Policies 605.02- Alternate Education Program and 604.15 Information Related to Dyslexia.

 

VII.C. Review 2023-24 Enrollment Projections- Dr. Plas reviewed current and projected enrollment numbers.

 

VII.D. Discussion on 2022-2023 Budget- Dr. Plas presented information regarding expenses, revenues, and an overview of the budget.

 

VIII. Time and Date of Next Regular Meeting(s):

September 11, 2023- Budget Hearing, 6:00 p.m.- Bennington District Office

September 11, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.- Bennington District Office

 

IX. Adjournment- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. made by Jeremy Dick, seconded by Allyson Slobotski.  All in favor.

 

Jodi McCoy

Board of Education Secretary

 

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Bennington Public Schools

City Council / School Board Meeting

Monday, August 14, 2023; 5:00 p.m.

School District Board Room

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

 

Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings Act

School Board President Allyson Slobotski called the meeting to order on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 5:01 p.m.  School Board members in attendance were Jeremy Dick, Tim Dreessen, Kara Neuverth, Steve Shannon, Allyson Slobotski and Superintendent Aaron Plas.

 

City Council members in attendance were Clint Adams, Kaye Bridgeford, Shane Pekny and Mayor Zac Johns.

 

Also in attendance were City Clerk Mindi Laaker and District Secretary Jodi McCoy.

 

Items for Discussion include:

 

Future School Facilities, Site Map and Growth Projections

New City of Bennington Developments

Park Green Space Development Plans – Update and Review of Plan

City Infrastructure Projects

City Economic Development Plan

 

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

 

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BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DOUGLAS COUNTY

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023   600 P.M.

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD ROOM

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 28, 2023, a regular board meeting of the Bennington Board of Education will be held at Bennington District Office.  The agenda for the meeting will be kept continually current and available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

 

Allyson Slobotski

President, Bennington Board of Education

 

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Bennington Public Schools

Claims Board Report

8/14/23

 

GENERAL FUND

ABE’S TRASH SERVICE, INC        $1,560.00

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING      $13,453.70

ALL MAKES  $12,055.10

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES        $7,172.04

Andrus, Mindy                 $356.40

APPLE INC   $13,000.00

Austin, Marc                    $34.06

AWARDS UNLIMITED, INC.               $20.95

Blevins, Cole                   $62.23

Blomenkamp, Matthew    $261.87

Bohaboj, Jeremy             $500.00

BOOK SYSTEMS             $9,720.00

BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS       $404.02

CDW GOVERNMENT       $11,663.19

Cerny, Scott                    $500.00

Christian, Jack                 $18.34

CI SHIRTS    $2,503.75

CLAUSEN, TAMALA          $470.32

COGNIA, INC.                $10,800.00

CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL

DISTRIBUTORS              $436.00

CONTROLLED RAIN        $695.00

COX BUSINESS              $1,287.76

CROWNE PLAZA KEARNEY       $2,564.05

CUBBY’S, INC                 $1,517.95

CULLIGAN   $39.00

Dabelstein, Ashley           $500.00

DAILY RECORD, THE       $405.12

DECKER EQUIPMENT      $2,028.44

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, INC              $928.40

ELKHORN GLASS INC     $950.00

ESU 3          $4,700.00

EYMAN PLUMBING         $1,388.59

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC    $2,372.11

FILTER SHOP, INC          $2,374.16

FIRST IMPRESSION

SIGNS AND GRAPHICS    $3,045.50

Fischer, Darci                  $23.58

FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS, LLC $116.08

Frolio, Victoria                 $500.00

GENERAL FIRE AND SAFETY       $19,032.50

Ginal, James                   $353.43

Glinski, Thomas               $311.85

Gray, Daniel                    $500.00

GREGG YOUNG CHEVROLET        $1,391.34

GUMDROP BOOKS          $22.70

HAPARA, INC                 $16,335.00

Hawk, Emmily                 $500.00

Heese, Jennifer               $500.00

HERITAGE NURSERY      $165.00

Hoffman, Zackary            $61.51

HOME DEPOT PRO, THE  $5,606.92

I3 BANK      $80.00

INTERSTATE BATTERY

SYSTEMS OF OMAHA      $425.85

INTERSTATE POWER

SYSTEMS, INC               $28,290.55

Johanek, Jay                   $76.64

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC       $5,782.50

KELLEY PLUCKER, LLC    $6,750.00

Kessell, Christopher         $188.64

KNUDSEN OIL & FEED    $352.76

Krambeck, Michael          $162.41

Loptin, Robbie                 $110.75

MACKIN BOOK COMPANY                  $658.53

MAPLE 85 PREMIUM

LANDSCAPE MULCH CENTER       $5,114.50

MASTER LOCK COMPANY, LLC           $124.52

Matland, Charles             $51.75

Mattes, Jacob                  $500.00

METAL DOORS & HARDWARE CO.     $360.00

METROPOLITAN

UTILITIES DISTRICT       $23,801.86

MIDWEST FLOOR

SPECIALISTS LLC           $11,743.00

MIDWEST TURF & IRRIGATION         $326.48

Mimick, Casey                 $500.00

MMC MECHANICAL

CONTRACTORS, INC       $9,829.05

NASPA         $40.00

NATIONAL CONCRETE CUTTING       $1,400.00

NATIONAL SCHOOL FORMS, INC       $207.22

NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION

OF TECHNOLOGY ADMIN                  $65.00

NEBRASKA COUNCIL

OF SCHOOL ADMIN        $2,333.00

NEBRASKA TURF PRODUCTS             $676.20

NEBRASKA.GOV             $83.00

NEW PIG CORPORATION                  $326.81

NO PRESSURE POWER

WASHING, LLC               $250.00

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

CENTERS OF NE, P.C.     $586.00

OFFICE DEPOT, INC       $282.57

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD, THE           $99.00

ONE SOURCE                 $504.00

OPPD          $65,680.00

Panning, Emily                $602.60

PARKING AREA MAINTENANCE, INC    $5,500.00

PERRY LAW FIRM           $5,472.98

Plas, Aaron                     $4,503.88

PLYOMAT    $2,283.76

PORT-A-JOHNS INC        $100.00

PRESTO-X    $2,188.00

PRIME SECURED, INC     $4,304.00

Puck, Julie    $152.51

Reinwald, Alexander        $44.54

Rischling, Ryan               $500.00

ROGUE FITNESS HQ       $1,443.58

RTG BUILDING SERVICES, INC       $84,328.00

RYDIN         $2,111.25

SAFETY GUARD INC       $8,943.60

SCENARIO LEARNING, LLC         $12,435.60

SCHAEFER ELECTRIC, INC                $430.38

SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC $481.67

Schopen, John                $4.59

SECURITY EQUIPMENT, INC        $1,792.07

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO $370.33

Sindelar, Kathryn             $123.14

Sorrows, Karen               $500.00

SPARTAN ATHLETIC CO  $1,247.38

SPECIALTY FITNESS SYSTEMS, LLC     $1,406.74

STERICYCLE, INC           $51.68

Straight, Kristin               $500.00

STUDENT ASSURANCE SERVICES     $5,708.00

SUNCO        $3,293.67

Sund, Kelly  $500.00

TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC       $1,897.50

Thoendel, Shannon          $169.14

TITAN FITNESS              $3,174.65

TR CONSTRUCTION       $105,475.00

TRANE US INC               $2,402.50

TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES       $189,850.00

TURF TANK  $10,000.00

TURFWERKS                  $3.98

US BANK     $10,598.07

USIC LOCATING SERVICES, LLC        $87.42

VERIZON     $648.40

White, McKenzie              $231.66

ZTRIP         $861.00

$799,693.82

 

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND

DLR GROUP $11,537.00

K2 CONSTRUCTION        $330,383.96

OLSSON ASSOCIATES     $5,507.25

$347,428.21

 

STUDENT FEE FUND

US BANK      $172.73

 

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