MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 28-0015, a/k/a, DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Monday, August 12, 2024

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education, District #15, in the County of Douglas, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Central Office Board Room, 401 South Pine Street, Valley, NE 68064-0378.

Following public notification procedures approved by the Board of Education, February 14, 2011, in adherence to 84-1411, notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting such Notice on the exterior front door of the high school, elementary school, middle school, Valley City Hall, First Nebraska Bank, and Foundation One Bank. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Education of the meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM.

Kelly Hinrichs:       Present

Luke Janke:          Present

Jamie Jorgensen: Present

Bill Koile:              Present

Elizabeth Mayer:   Present

Jim Tomanek:       Present

Present: 6.

 

1.      Call to Order

The agenda, listing items for consideration by the Board, is on file in the Superintendent’s office. Other matters may come before the Board and the Board has the right to modify the agenda before the meeting.

 

President - “As I call the meeting to order I wish to inform everyone present that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall of the Board Room for your review at any time.”

 

2. Public Communications and Correspondence

Comments from the audience were accepted at this time. Correspondence addressed to the Board will be presented. No public correspondence noted.

 

3.      Approval of Agenda

Motion to approve agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Luke Janke.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea:6, Nay:0

 

4.      Administrative Reports

4.1.        Superintendent’s Report

4.2.        Financial Report

 

5.      Consent Agenda

Motion to approve Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Jamie Jorgensen and a second by Kelly Hinrichs.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

5.1.        Approve Minutes

Regular Meeting Date:

              Special Meeting Date:

5.2.        Approve Claims for Payment

5.3.        Approve Financial Report

5.4.        Approve Classified Staff

              Becky Ericson, Elementary Health               Para resigned

 

6.      New Business

6.1.        First Reading 2024 Policy Updates

The Board was presented summaries and policies that are proposed revisions or new policies related to updates from changes in federal law or passed Nebraska legislation in the 2024 session. The Americanism (policy) committee reviewed all changes before forwarding to the entire Board for first reading.

 

Policies included: 5101 Student Discipline, 1050 Access to Records, 8346 Public Participation at Board Meetings, 3130 Purchasing Policies, 8342 Designated Method of Giving Notice, 5201 Promotion and Retention, 3140 Contracting for Services, 8240 Membership in School Board Associations, 6700 Firearms, 5008 Attendance, 5006 Option Enrollment, 4141 Teacher Training- Training Requirements, 6111 Classroom Environment, 3571 Meal Charge, 6310 Textbook Loans, 5013 Preschool Enrollment.

 

6.2.        Report of Academic Progress & Professional Development Plan for DC West Staff

Dr. Marten presented academic progress from the 2023-2024 school year. She and the administrative team also provided the Board the 2024-2025 Professional Development Plan. This plan outlines the content provided for professional development for all DC West staff in the upcoming year.

 

6.3.        Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Review & Discussion

The Board reviewed the draft by category budget for the 2025 fiscal year. We have been budgeting with an estimate from March 2024 on our property tax valuation and state aid. We will have the certified valuation by Monday, August 19th. After that time, we will meet with the finance committee to finalize the budget and levy. The Board publication, hearing and approval of the budget will be conducted in September.

 

6.4.        Approval to Sell or Recycle Used Wheelchair Van

As the Board approved, a new wheelchair van was purchased in July. The dealership would not take our old van on trade due to the condition of the van. The administration is requesting authorization to sell the van as is or recycle the van in order to dispose of the vehicle that is no longer needed.

 

Motion to authorize the Superintendent to sell, recycle, or dispose of the current wheelchair van due to the current condition of the vehicle Passed with a motion by Jamie Jorgensen and a second by Bill Koile.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

6.5.        2024 Special Session Legislative Update

This agenda item was held for discussion of the current status of the 2024 special legislative session and the impact of legislation on DC West Community Schools.

 

7.      Adjournment

Motion to adjourn meeting @7:26pm Passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Luke Janke.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

Kristi Trost, Board Secretary

Dr. Melissa Poloncic, Superintendent

 

DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST SCHOOLS

AUGUST 2024 CLAIMS

 

GENERAL FUND          

ACH BANK FEE               45.75

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    32,353.45

APPLE COMPUTER INC            20,903.00

ASPI SOLUTIONS INC              84.00

BERNINA SEWING CENTER               2,626.00

BEST BUY             8,609.86

BLICK ART MATERIALS            1,417.14

BLOOKLET LLC              419.16

BOOKWORM, INC, THE            173.39

BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC    91.00

BROCKHAUS, JOHN                 163.47

BROMM & ASSOCIATES           14,900.00

BSN SPORTS LLC            4,385.67

BUNDY, DENISE             425.78

CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT           982.94

CAPPEL NAPA AUTO SUPPLY - 

VALLEY       35.33

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY        1,157.93

CASTILLO, ERIC             150.00

CDW GOVERNMENT INC          9,906.61

CENGAGE LEARNING               3,433.50

CINTAS CORP                304.40

CITY OF VALLEY             2,528.50

CLARK, SERENA             1,431.06

CMC NEPTUNE, LLC                 1,200.00

COX BUSINESS              194.70

CROWN PLAZA HOTEL & RESORTS    3,078.90

DAILY RECORD, THE               431.99

DC WEST    

DEPRECIATION FUND     400,000.00

DEMCO INC          463.77

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE            704.16

DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY             445.73

DOSTALS CONSTRUCTION                8,600.00

DREY INC             545.00

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3      370.00

EGAN SUPPLY CO           14,099.22

EVERETTS REPAIR INC            6,420.15

EVERYDAY SPEECH                 399.99

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC             1,395.81

FILAMENT ESSENTIAL SERVICE         3,700.00

FILE, ERICA                   1,976.70

FIREGUARD INC             988.85

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC            3,683.61

GLASER CERAMICS                  1,593.00

GOPHER SPORT             909.36

GRAHAM, TERA              1,119.98

GREEN HILLS AEA          125.00

GRIMM, THOMAS           2,700.00

GROWING LEADERS                269.80

HAND 2 MIND, INC                  32.99

HARNISH, SHERRI                  425.00

HEARTLAND PEST CONTROL             260.00

HEARTLAND SCENIC STUDIO, INC    426.00

HELM SERVICE              565.00

HOMETOWN LEASING             2,522.27

HOODMASTERS, INC               977.20

HUDL          8,000.00

HUMANEX VENTURES LLC                 5,000.00

HY-VEE INC          75.00

INNOVATIVE OFFICE     

SOLUTIONS, LLC            323.68

INSECT LORE                 63.98

JD’S CAR WASH & DETAILING           3,270.00

JELINEK HARDWARE COMPANY         99.96

JOHNSON, JENNIFER               2,620.44

JOURNEYED.COM, INC            500.00

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC           1,229.00

KANSAS CITY AUDIO-VISUAL INC      159.78

KORNEY BOARD AIDS              87.94

LAKESHORE LEARNING  

MATERIALS, LLC            1,138.31

LEARNING FORWARD              190.00

LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS             349.58

LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS &        

COUNTRY STORE           1,619.97

LOWE’S BUSINESS ACCOUNT            3,923.85

MACKIN EDUCATIONAL 

RESOURCES 4,153.34

MADISON NATIONAL LIFE      

INS CO IN   3,261.61

MAGIC WRIGHTER E-SERVICE           12.00

MALMSTROM, ASHLEE             448.26

MASLO, PAUL                420.62

MATHESON TRI-GAS INC                  2,377.87

MECHANICAL SALES INC          1,592.03

MEDCO SUPPLY COMPANY       11,664.21

MENARDS - ELKHORN             209.29

MENSAH, SOWAH          500.00

METAL DOORS & HARDWARE CO      8,304.00

METRO OMAHA    

EDUCATION CONSORTIUM               6,000.00

MIDWEST MOVEMENT             85.00

MILLARD SPRINKLER INC                 3,152.66

NASB ALICAP                 218,841.00

NASCO                 177.52

NCS PEARSON INC                  255.50

NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADM          2,800.00

NEBRASKA DEPT OF EDUCATION      1,000.00

NEBRASKA SCIENTIFIC            396.89

NEBRASKA TURF PRODUCTS             1,439.98

OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT   27,172.27

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD                  4,050.00

ONE SOURCE                 302.50

OSBORNE, AIRELLE                 711.89

PECK, BRITNI                1,654.95

PERRY GUTHERY  

HAASE & GESSFORD               656.00

PITNEY BOWES BANK,   

INC PURCHASE POWER           24.82

PRAIRIE MECHANICAL CORP             4,345.37

PRIME SECURED            10,737.00

PRO-ED, INC                 217.80

PUBLICATION PRINTING          1,144.90

QUILL, LLC           269.55

REALLY GOOD STUFF INC                 713.57

REALLY GREAT    

READING COMPANY, LLC                  30.95

RISE VISION                  999.00

S2 ROLL OFFS, LLC                 758.75

SCHOLASTIC INC           3,972.03

SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION      198.34

SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC          5,078.55

SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC.              8,766.50

SEEMAN, BRENDA                   1,502.48

SEESAW LEARNING INC           3,675.00

SHEPPARD’S BUSINESS

INTERIORS INC              9,557.19

SMARTSIGN          368.80

SPORTS FACILITY

MAINTENANCE LLC                 7,771.51

STAPLES ADVANTAGE              6,611.78

STEVE WEISS MUSIC               515.95

SUPERIOR VAN & MOBILITY    65,654.00

TEACHER CREATED RESOURCES       28.95

USBANK               10,224.33

VALLEY ACE HARDWARE         420.29

VERIZON              180.24

VERNIER SCIENCE EDUCATION         400.65

VEX ROBOTICS INC                 265.63

VISION SERVICE PLAN             28.97

WALMART COMMUNITY           254.08

WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE EST INC  131.00

WASTE CONNECTIONS  

OF NEBR, INC                1,140.39

WATER ENGINEERING INC               302.50

WELLS FARGO BANK               316.00

WEST O CHAMBER                  300.00

WEX BANK           146.71

WORLD BOOK INC         0.00

ZLOMKE, DESIRAY                  1,151.03

1,045,647.61

 

DEPRECIATION          

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE             4,405.00

SPORTS FACILITY

MAINTENANCE LLC                 6,362.30

         10,767.30

 

NUTRITION FUND               

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES             201.18

CINTAS CORP                16.70

NASB ALICAP                 11,841.00

                  12,058.88

 

8/22            ZNEZ

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