GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION,

DISTRICT #37, SARPY COUNTY

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

7:00 P.M. -

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

SECTION I - Opening Procedures

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by the publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was published in the public notices section of the August 16, 2024 edition of The Daily Record and on their website as well as on the district website. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the Agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

1.1 Call Meeting to Order - Rick Hollendieck called the meeting to order.

1.2 Roll Call - Board members present were: Mark Hauptman, Dawn Stock, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Greg Beach and Blake Turpen. Board members absent were: none. Others present were: Travis Lightle, Andrew Rinaldi, Russ Olsen, Mike Sortino, Shawn Hoppes, Andy Boone, Molly Hornbeck, Pat Phelan, Caroline Foresman, and guests.

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance - The board recited the pledge of allegiance.

1.4 Approval of Minutes - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Blake Turpen, to approve the minutes of September 09, 2024. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

1.5 Recognition of Visitors - Mayme Patnaude spoke regarding Gretna Middle School and Aspen Creek Middle School marching bands at AppleJack Festival.

SECTION II - Matters Requiring Board Action

2.1 Consider Approval of Resignations and Contracts - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Greg Beach to approve the resignation as stated. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

2.2 Consider Approval of Budgets for the 2024-2025 School Year - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve the General Fund budget of $94,698,247. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Rick Hollendieck, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the Building Fund budget of $60,677,816. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Greg Beach to approve the Bond Fund budget of $22,659,268. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; and Kyle Janssen, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the Depreciation Fund of $4,052,233, the Activity Fund of $4,300,000 and the School Nutrition Fund of $5,597,500. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

2.3 Consider Approval of Resolution for Setting the Property Tax Rates. - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve the General Fund tax rate for $0.974818. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Rick Hollendieck, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Kyle Janssen, to approve the Building Fund tax rate for $0.008969. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Mark Hauptman, to set the tax rate for the Bond Fund at $0.366006. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

2.4 Consider Approval of Property Tax Request Resolution. - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Greg Beach, to adopt Resolution #09-23-2024. A roll call vote was taken - Mark Hauptman, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

SECTION III – Reports

3.1 Construction Report - Mike Kros and MCL presented an update on our ongoing construction projects.

3.2 Report on the YMCA and Indoor Pool - Brandon Brugger presented a report on the YMCA and Indoor Pool focused on facilities and finances.

SECTION IV - Announcements and Dates

4.1 Set Next Board Meeting Date - The next school board meeting will be held on Monday, October 14th 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices.

4.2 Adjournment - Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Greg Beach, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent 0.

TIME: 8:04p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Stock, Secretary

Board of Education - District #37

These minutes remain unofficial until officially ratified and signed by the Board of Education Secretary.

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GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF REGULAR

BOARD MEETING

The Board of Education of the Gretna Public Schools, Gretna, Nebraska, will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gretna Public Schools - Administration Building located at 11717 South 216th Street, Gretna, Nebraska, in the Board of Education Meeting Room.

An agenda for the meeting, which shall be kept continually current, is readily available for public inspection on our website and at the Superintendent’s office during normal business hours.

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