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, November 20, 2023

 

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, November 20, 2023 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

 

     The Board received public comments

 

3.  Approval of Agenda

 

     Motion to approve agenda as presented passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Jim Tomanek.

 

     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 Luke Janke and a second by Jamie Jorgensen.

 

     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: 10/16/23

     Special Meeting Date: 10/30/23

 

     5.2. Approve Claims for Payment

 

     5.3. Approve Financial Report

 

     5.4. Approve Classified Staff

     Jessica Bonnaci - EL Para Resigned

     Katrina Maher - EL Para Resigned

     Teri Graham - Elem Sped Para Hired

     Regan Olson - Preschool Para Hired

 

6.  Old Business

     6.1. Building and Grounds Update

 

     The Board received an update on the following projects:

       • An executive summary of the survey on the future athletic fields was presented to the Board.

       • Closing of the land purchase & financing was completed on 11/8/23

       • The design & development process will begin in December.

 

7.  New Business

     7.1. Enrollment Report 2023-24

 

     The Board was presented with an annual DC West enrollment report summarizing data from the Nebraska Department of Education reporting in the Fall.

 

     7.2. Resolution of Previous Board Action Taken

 

     Board approval and action was taken at the Board meeting in October to authorize a lease of facilities from NEBA and the dissolution of the former Leasing Corporation. This resolution formally recaps previous action taken by the Board.

 

     Motion to approve resolution as presented to formalize action taken by the Board of Education passed with a motion by Jamie Jorgensen and a second by Kelly Hinrichs.

 

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

     Yea: 5, Nay: 1

 

7.3 Approve Certificated Staff Resignation

     Mr. Adam Loftis, Strength and Conditioning Teacher, has submitted his immediate resignation to the Board for their approval. The administration recommends the approval of this resignation.

 

     Motion to approve the immediate resignation of Adam Loftis, Strength & Conditioning Teacher passed with a motion by Luke Janke and a second by Jamie Jorgensen.

 

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

     Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

8.  Executive Session

     The Board may enter into closed session at any time to discuss any matter for which a closed session is lawful and appropriate.

 

     Before the Board can enter closed session, a motion must be made in agreement with Statute 84-1410 by the Board to discuss topics such as personnel, negotiations, and legal matters.

 

     Motion to move into executive session before item 7 .3 in new business to discuss personnel matters 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

 

     8.1. Reconvene to Regular Session

     Motion to reconvene to regular session passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Jamie Jorgensen.

 

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

     Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

9.  Adjournment

     Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:31 pm passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Jamie Jorgensen.

 

     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

NOVEMBER 2023 CLAIMS

 

GENERAL FUND

360 COMMUNITY SERVICES              4,211.60

ACH BANK FEE               67.25

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES             786.64

ARROW STAGE LINES     1,902.00

BEAR PAW CREEK          70.00

BERGANKDV                  12,000.00

BOOKWORM, INC, THE   220.00

BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC    836.14

BOYS TOWN                  12,380.00

BREAKFIELD, VERNON    300.00

BROWN, CORBIN           1,250.00

BSN SPORTS INC           889.43

CAPPEL NAPA AUTO SUPPLY - VALLEY        62.36

CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1,075.26

CENTRAL REACH, LLC     79.90

CINTAS CORP                164.00

CITI CARD   128.40

CITY OF VALLEY            1,275.25

CONTROL TEMP, INC.     398.00

COX BUSINESS              188.83

CROWN PLAZA HOTEL & RESORTS    1,819.35

DAILY RECORD, THE      289.33

DC WEST ACTIVITY ACCOUNT          539.64

DC WEST FOOD SERVICE                 2,258.79

DICK’S VALLEY MARKET  18.80

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE    489.94

EAGLE SERVICES INC.    855.89

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3          12,730.00

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #7      80.00

EGAN SUPPLY CO           9,969.58

ELKHORN AUTOMOTIVE 3,807.08

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC    560.78

FIRST STUDENT             46,147.24

FREMONT ELECTRIC INC                  469.62

HAMMOND, NEIL            140.00

HEARTLAND PEST CONTROL             240.00

HOMETOWN LEASING    2,522.27

HY-VEE INC 70.00

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC           9,715.00

JW PEPPER & SONS        448.89

KEYMASTERS OF

GREATER OMAHA INC    126.24

KNOTT, JAMES               108.17

LEARNING FORWARD NEBRASKA      300.00

LEISURE CRAFT HOLDINGS, LLC             10,185.46

LOVE’S TRAVEL

STOPS & COUNTRY STORE               3,280.72

MACKIE CONSTRUCTION, INC.                  38,465.89

MADISON NATIONAL

LIFE INS CO IN              3,532.28

MAGIC WRIGHTER E-SERVICE           202.00

MARTEN, DAWN             234.49

MATHESON TRI-GAS INC                  34.99

MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION INC        728.59

MENARDS - ELKHORN    964.59

METAL DOORS & HARDWARE CO      125.00

METAL LOGOS INC         11,822.71

MIDWEST SOUND & LIGHTING INC   150.00

N2Y LLC      249.99

NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADM          625.00

NEBR STATE BANDMASTERS ASSOC  30.00

NEBRASKA ASCD            40.00

NEBRASKA COACHES ASSOC             215.00

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR  96.92

NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER              200.00

NEBRASKA TURF PRODUCTS             1,024.60

NORTHERN SPEECH SERVICES          235.27

ODEY’S INC 302.50

OMAHA PUBLIC

POWER DISTRICT          25,475.13

ONE SOURCE                 276.00

PERRY GUTHERY

HAASE & GESSFORD      2,594.86

PITNEY BOWES              969.15

PRAIRIE MECHANICAL CORP             8,074.08

PRIME SECURED            479.00

PRO-ED       305.60

PROFESSIONAL GLASS TINTING              24,907.49

PUBLICATION PRINTING 165.55

SCHOLASTIC INC           131.78

SHAPE NEBRASKA          825.00

STEVE WEISS MUSIC      309.95

VALLEY ACE HARDWARE 395.12

VARSITY GROUP            7,305.00

VERIZON     90.12

W.W. NORTON & COMPANY, INC.     4,882.80

WALD, RACHEL              43.20

WALMART COMMUNITY  213.57

WASTE CONNECTIONS

OF NEBR, INC                1,181.88

WATER ENGINEERING INC               302.50

WELLS FARGO BANK      9,937.80

WEX BANK   117.77

WINSUPPLY COMMERCIAL CHARGE   686.63

WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC                2,179.13

ZOOM VIDEO

COMMUNICATION, INC.  287.13

  296,873.91

 

DEPRECIATION 

BERINGER CIACCIO

DENNEL MABREY           13,791.12

BOYD JONES CONSTRUCTION CO     175,473.41

DC WEST

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND                                    600,000.00

LATITUDE SIGNAGE & DESIGN                   10,753.00

MEDCO SUPPLY COMPANY                                    16,005.34

PUSH-PEDAL-PULL         27,958.24

SHEPPARD’S BUSINESS

INTERIORS INC             7,417.90

  851,399.01

 

NUTRITION FUND 

CANTEEN REFRESHMENT SERVICES         223.74

CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING                                        17,620.31

CHESTERMAN CO           910.14

CINTAS CORP                462.00

EGAN SUPPLY CO           269.60

HILAND DAIRY               5,346.03

ROTELLA’S ITALIAN BAKERY INC       685.66

SYSCO LINCOLN            9,695.54

US FOOD INC                17,611.42

  52,824.44

 

BOND FUND 

BOKF, NA    476,475.00

 

SPECIAL BUILIDING FUND 

COMMERCIAL TITLE SERVICES                 10,000.00

 

QCPUF 

BOKF, NA    428,951.25

 

11/30          ZNEZ

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