BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL

DISTRICT NO. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025 6:00 PM

BENNINGTON DISTRICT BOARD ROOM

 

Posting Information: Notice published in the Daily Record on 10/10/2025.  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 5:57 PM. Jeremy Dick: Present, Tim Dreessen: Present, Kara Neuverth: Present, Joe Pick: Present, Steve Shannon: Present, Allyson Slobotski: Absent.

 

I.     Call Meeting to Order - Vice-President Tim Dreessen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public.

 

II.   Public Forum - One person from the public was 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.) - Approval of Agenda.  B. Approval of Minutes of the Monday, September 8, 2025, Regular Meeting, Monday, September 8, 2025, Budget Hearing, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Special Meeting.  C. Presentation of October Bills for Approval and Payment, D. Personnel: Resignation(s) and Hiring of Personnel.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, passed with a motion by Steve Shannon and a second by Joe Pick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea

 

October 2025 Personnel Notes: Certified Staff Hire: None. Classified Staff Hire: Amber Ruston- 4 hour cook at Pine Creek, Fran Cruz- 6.5 hour cook at Stratford Elementary, Shanna Lopez- paraprofessional at Heritage Elementary, Audrey Townsend- paraprofessional at Heritage Elementary, Devon Cvejdlik- paraprofessional at Bennington South Middle School, Tracie Cavitt- paraprofessional at Heritage Elementary, Mackenzie Sederburg- paraprofessional at Pine Creek Elementary, Bobbi Jo Schram- part time paraprofessional at Anchor Pointe Elementary. Certified Staff Resignations: None. Classified Staff Resignations: Dena Wineinger, Robin Velencia, Ashley Neel, Beth Kemp, Jessica Schafer.

 

IV.  Items Removed From the Consent Agenda for Separate Action - There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

V.    Reports - Administrative Report: Elementary - Craig Theis, Middle School - Lucas Apfelbeck, High School - Greg Lamberty, Student Services - Dan Bombeck, CIA - Jimmy Feeney, Operations - Matt Blomenkamp, Superintendent - Aaron Plas.  Committee Reports: Building and Finance, Committee.  Coordinator – None.  Spotlight - NE Teacher of the Year - Lindsey Wilson.  Lobbyist – None.

 

VI.  Unfinished Business - None.

 

VII. New Business

 

VII.A.  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Bennington Public School Option Enrollment Resolution for the 2026-27 School Year - A resolution was approved showing all grade levels at capacity for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the Bennington Public Schools Option Enrollment Resolution for 2026-27 as presented, passed with a motion by Tim Dreessen and a second by Steve Shannon.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea

 

VII.B.  Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action with Regard to Obtaining a Standby Letter of Credit for Approval of the Military 180 Crossing Subdivision with the City of Omaha, Nebraska - The City of Omaha requires Bennington Public Schools to complete several steps prior to approving the final plat for the second high school. This final plat approval is necessary for BPS to obtain a building permit.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion that the Board of Education of Bennington Public Schools should, and does hereby, authorize and approve obtaining a standby letter of credit from i3 Bank in the amount of approximately $2,376,235.00 or such other required amount, for the benefit of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, for purposes of satisfying the Omaha Public Works Department roadway construction, platting, and subdivision agreement requirements for the Military 180 Crossing Subdivision school development project located near North 180th Street and Military Road, and that the Board hereby approves and adopts the attached Resolution, passed with a motion by Tim Dreessen and a second by Joe Pick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea

 

VII.C.  Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action with Regard to Possible Approval of a Roadway Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Douglas County, Nebraska for Construction and Maintenance of Certain Roadway Improvements to in the Military 180 Crossing Subdivision located near 180th Street and Military Road - A resolution was prepared for the Board’s approval of the Road Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Douglas County for the Military 180 Crossing Subdivision (High School #2).

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion that the Board of Education of this School District should, and does hereby, authorize and approve the Roadway Construction and Maintenance Agreement by and between the County of Douglas, Nebraska, and this School District, and that the Board hereby approves and adopts the attached Resolution, passed with a motion by Jeremy Dick and a second by Joe Pick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea

 

VII.D.  Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action with Regard to Possible Approval of a Permanent Noise Attenuation Easement with the City of Omaha, Nebraska Relating to Certain Improvements In and for the High School Development Project Near N. 180th Street and Military Road - The Noise Attenuation Agreement is to outline responsibilities between Bennington Public Schools and Douglas County regarding noise mitigation measures for future development near district facilities.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion that the Board of Education of this School District should, and does hereby, authorize and approve the permanent noise attenuation easement by and between the City of Omaha, Nebraska, and this School District relating to certain improvements in and for the high school development project located near North 180th Street and Military Road, and that the Board hereby approves and adopts the attached Resolution, passed with a motion by Kara Neuverth and a second by Steve Shannon.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea

 

VII.E.  Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action with Regard to Possible Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Douglas County and SID 625 for Construction and Cost Sharing of Certain Roadway Improvements to N. 180th Street and Military Road - As part of the construction of the second high school, the District must enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement with Sanitary and Improvement District No. 625 (SID 625), which encompasses the Stratford West subdivision area of Douglas County, Nebraska, and with Douglas County.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion that the Board of Education of this School District should, and does hereby, authorize and approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the County of Douglas, Nebraska, Sanitary and Improvement District No. 625 of Douglas County, Nebraska, and this School District, and that the Board hereby approves and adopts the attached Resolution, passed with a motion by Tim Dreessen and a second by Joe Pick. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea

 

VII.F.  EXECUTIVE SESSION to Discuss Certificated Staff Negotiations - With the first negotiations session needing to take place over the next month, the Administration wanted to provide information to the whole BOE during executive session.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:00 PM for the purpose of holding a strategy session regarding collective bargaining as an executive session is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest, passed with a motion by, Tim Dreessen, and a second by Joe Pick.

 

The Board entered into regular session at 7:43 PM.

 

VIII. Time and Date of Next Regular Meeting - Regular Meeting: November 10th, 2025 - 6:00 PM - District Office.

 

IX.  Adjournment - Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 PM made by Steve Shannon, and a second by Joe Pick.  All in favor.

 

Jodi McCoy-

Board of Education Recording Secretary

 

10/13/25

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLAIMS BOARD REPORT

 

Vendor Name                                  Amount

DEPRECIATION 

MASTER’S TRANSPORTATION,

INC.                                        $24,899.00                 

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING      $13,453.70

ACCESS SYSTEMS $1,516.39

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS                   $37.80

ADVENTURE BUS AND

CHARTER                                $5,695.00

ALL MAKES  $5,650.19

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    $22,105.20

AMPLIFY EDUCATION, INC       $245.78

ARBOR FAMILY COUNSELING   $3,736.26

ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY         $740.48

Assmann, Kathryn $63.91

Austin, Marc                                 $57.40

Barada, Landon     $86.80

BAUER BUILT INC $3,043.78

Biehler, Hallie                        $34.02

Bjork, Caitlyn                    $150.00

BLICK ART MATERIALS        $1,950.38

Blomenkamp, Matthew             $421.26

BOESIGER, KEYGAN       $150.00

Bombeck, Daniel   $313.81

Bouaphakeo, Ann $148.33

BOUND TO STAY BOUND

BOOKS                                              $18.88     BOYS TOWN NATIONAL

RESEARCH HOSPITAL              $7,539.05

BOYS TOWN                           $9,900.00

BULK BOOKSTORE                  $307.50

CAPSAN                                  $396.10

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL

SUPPLY COMPANY                              $111.75

CDW GOVERNMENT                      $267.04

CENGAGE LEARNING INC         $2,712.04

CERRIS SYSTEMS           $33,591.55

Christian, Jack                        $22.40

CI SHIRTS                     $1,452.50

Coble-Obermeyer, Kristi $36.96

COLORADO WEST EQUIPMENT $5,466.30

CONTROLLED RAIN        $3,530.00

COX BUSINESS                           $1,314.51

CROWNE PLAZA KEARNEY             $319.90

CUBBY’S, INC                 $14,236.33

CULLIGAN                              $41.00

CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE       $1,849.48

DAILY RECORD, THE      $416.00

Davis, Michael       $13.10

DECKER EQUIPMENT      $117.10

DeHart, Melissa     $38.15

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, INC     $1,196.04

Duckworth, Traci   $47.60

Duncan, Kaitlin      $266.00

EASYGROUP $2,909.42

EIDE BAILLY LLP   $36,750.00

ELECTRICITY, LLC $1,399.75

ENDERA      $1,900.63

Engel, Olivia         $88.97

ESU 2 $13,947.26

ESU 5 $3,235.00

FASTSIGNS  $515.00

FEDEX         $123.00

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC   $1,517.86

FILTER SHOP, INC $371.00

FIRESPRING $251.09

FIRST STUDENT, INC     $21,654.52

FIRST WIRELESS INC     $9,368.08

FISHER SCIENTIFIC LLC $217.22

Fitzgerald, Abby    $117.95

FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS,

LLC                                               $3,503.66

GET BATS OUT     $3,175.65

Gonzalez, Bryan    $40.39

GOPHER      $423.11

GRAINGER   $545.84

GREAT PLAINS ORFF CHAPTER $270.00

GREATER NEBRASKA SCHOOLS

ASSOCIATION       $4,250.00

Gutz, Stacy $102.20

HALVORSON, JONATHAN         $150.00

HD SUPPLY FORMERLY HOME

DEPOT PRO                            $7,458.97

HEMRY, KRIS                          $360.00

HILAND DAIRY, INC.      $81.55

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS  $110.00

HOTSY EQUIP CO  $270.00

HY-VEE INC $1,081.33

I3 BANK      $80.00

Ingram, Zavaire    $143.36

INNOVATIVE OFFICE

SOLUTIONS, LLC                     $11.48

INTERSTATE POWER

SYSTEMS, INC                        $3,214.82

Johanek, Jay         $136.50

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $290.08

JOSTENS INC        $210.95

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC  $26,478.75

KCAV                   $2,637.38

Kessell, Christopher                 $435.40

KNUDSEN OIL & FEED    $203.85

Konajeski, Jill        $95.20

KONRAD, ZACHARY        $150.00

Lamberty, Gregory         $273.70

LIBRARY STORE, THE     $304.97

LIBRARYTRAC LLC          $275.00

LIED LODGE                  $318.00

Loptin, Robbie                $134.40

Martinez, Jose                $5.54

MATHIS, JOAN               $150.00

Matland, Charles            $93.10

Mattson, Tara                $17.99

MAX ABILITY THERAPY

SERVICES                      $9,504.75

MAXIM HEALTH CARE

SERVICES                      $5,040.44

MENSAH, SOWAH          $90.00

METAL DOORS &

HARDWARE CO.                      $20.00

METROPOLITAN UTILITIES

DISTRICT                      $22,779.00

MIDAMERICA BOOKS               $1,023.90

MIDWEST BUS PARTS              $293.55

MIDWEST FLOOR SPECIALISTS

LLC                               $18,115.00

MIDWEST SOUND &

LIGHTING, INC.                      $222.27

MORRIS, SCOTT             $150.00

NACIA                           $500.00

NATIONAL ART & SCHOOL      

SUPPLIES INC       $2,872.49

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR

MUSIC EDUCATION                           $286.00     NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR

GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION                 $275.00     NCS PEARSON, INC                                            $277.72 NEBRASKA ASSOC. OF

SCHOOL BOARDS                           $65.00

NEBRASKA COUNCIL OF SCHOOL    ADMINISTRATORS                              $380.00

NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART  $635.40

NEBRASKA PEDIATRIC PRACTICE

INC                                        $2,500.00

NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL

AGENCY                                 $117.00

NEBRASKA TURF PRODUCTS            $7,293.20

NEBRASKA.GOV                              $1,385.00

NEFF TOWING, INC                       $127.60

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

CENTERS OF NE, P.C.                         $538.00

ODEYS INC                             $6,404.80

Ohlson, Calena                                    $57.40

ONE CALL CONCEPTS     $10.23

ONE SOURCE        $1,057.55

OPPD                            $75,547.00

OUTDOOR RECREATION

PRODUCTS  $291.87

Panning, Emily                        $233.80

PAPAROZZI STROUP, FRANK    $150.00

PARENTSQUARE, INC.    $21,075.00

PARKING AREA MAINTENANCE,

INC                               $5,200.00

Penington, Carly             $23.80

PERRY LAW FIRM           $7,453.00

PHONAK               $1,938.66

Plas, Aaron           $651.00

POPCO INC., DBA IDEAL

PURE WATER                          $16.00

PORT-A-JOHNS INC                 $325.00

POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC    $7,661.20

PRESTO-X                      $850.81

PRIME SECURED, INC     $19,030.09

PRIMEX WIRELESS, INC. $884.19

PRO-ED, INC                          $94.60

PUBLICATION PRINTING

OF NE                           $1,620.80

REGION II ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPALS                            $150.00

Reinwald, Alexander       $46.20

RISE VISION         $1,839.00

Rowley, Pamela                      $30.52

RTG BUILDING SERVICES, INC $81,377.08

SCHAEFER ELECTRIC, INC       $4,512.96

SCHOLASTIC INC           $299.70

SCHOOLMASTERS SAFETY       $104.11

SECURITY EQUIPMENT, INC     $332.25

SGH CONCEPTS                      $460.00

Sindelar, Kathryn                     $304.64

SKINNY BONES PUMPKIN PATCH        $770.15

SOUNDTRAP US INC       $414.00

SPATH, NICHOLAS         $150.00

SPAULDING, JOSHUA                        $150.00

SPORTS FACILITY

MAINTENANCE, LLC                    $1,100.00

STERICYCLE, INC                    $422.38

Stuart, Jyntri                           $408.59

SUBURBAN SCHOOLS’

PROGRAM                     $2,682.44

SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION CO.       $2,740.47

TAESE                           $300.00

Thoendel, Shannon         $142.80

TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION  $1,379.25

TOUCHMATH LLC           $339.36

Townsend, Jake             $39.20

TRANE US INC               $7,746.00

TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES    $173.99

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER &

SERVICE                                 $355.09

Uchtman, Robert                     $219.80

Underwood, Sheryl                  $117.60

UNIVERSITY OF NE AT OMAHA $20.00

US BANK                       $19,091.53

USIC LOCATING SERVICES,

LLC                                        $97.11

VALA’S PUMPKIN PATCH          $1,188.30

VENTRIS LEARNING LLC          $301.00

VERIZON              $465.57

VISITING NURSE HEALTH

SERVICES                               $20,253.75

VOSS, DOUGLAS                     $1,008.00

WALDINGER CORPORATION,

THE                              $2,957.58

WEST MUSIC                 $3,214.00

WHC NE, LLC DBA ZTRIP         $9,269.10

WHITE CASTLE ROOFING        $7,735.00

WM CORPORATE SERVICES,

INC                                        $8,363.98

WOODHOUSE                         $160.72

Woodrich, Katie                      $14.14

WORTHINGTON DIRECT          $811.01

Wright, Nicole                         $25.20

Young, Norise                         $58.73

Zulkoski, Nicole                       $105.35

ZUM SERVICES INC.                $1,308.00

 

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND - CHECKING         DLR GROUP                   $974,544.84

HAUSMANN CONSTRUCTION,

INC                                        $655,599.68

K2 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT,

LLC                               $51,953.09

OLSSON ASSOCIATES     $1,650.00

SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON,

INC                                        $5,670.37

TERRACON CONSULTANTS INC         $28,485.64

        

STUDENT FEE FUND            

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    $917.40

 

10/24          ZNEZ

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