BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DOUGLAS COUNTY

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024 6:00 PM

BENNINGTON DISTRICT BOARD ROOM

 

Posting Information: Notice published in the Daily Record on 03/08/2024. 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: Absent, Tim Dreessen: Present, Kara Neuverth:

Present, Kristi Ryan: Present, Steve Shannon: Present, Allyson Slobotski: Present.

 

I. Call Meeting to Order- President Allyson Slobotski called the meeting to order at 6:04 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- Two 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.)

A. Approval of Agenda

B. Approval of Minutes of the Monday, February 12, 2024 - Regular Meeting

C. Presentation of March 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 Tim Dreessen and a second by Steve Shannon. Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

March 2024 Personnel Notes- Certificated Staff Hire: Katherine Brandt- special education teacher at Anchor Pointe. Kelli Schoch- 7th grade science teacher at BSMS. Olivia Andersonteacher at Pine Creek. Vanessa Bos- middle school math teacher at BNMS. Kennedy Bradburnteacher at Bennington Elementary. Jenny Paden- math teacher at Bennington High School. Madeline Corley- teacher at Pine Creek. Callan Phillips- 0.5 PE teacher at Pine Creek. Jennifer Peterson- teacher at Heritage. Ashley Brahmer- teacher at Heritage. Mary Helen Hoppesteacher at Pine Creek. Tyler Stender- math teacher at Bennington High School. Matt MalcolmPE teacher at Heritage. Shaylyn Hanson- elementary teacher at Heritage. Support Staff Hire: Archana Pesarekalaya- SPED paraprofessional at Bennington High School. Natasha Linsenmeyer- bus driver for the district. Certificated Staff Resignations: Donnita Coulter, Jachob Wiedeburg, Emily Pieper, Marissa Kessler, Paul Donelson, Melissa Ludwig, Rob List, Carrie Oswald, Madi Tibke. Classified Staff Resignations: Becky Nicks, Calais Oliver.

 

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

 

V. Reports- Elementary- Chad Boyes, Middle School- Lucas Apfelbeck, High School- Greg Lamberty, Student Services- Dan Bombeck, Operations- Matt Blomenkamp, CIA- Dee Hoge Superintendent- Aaron Plas presented reports to the Board. Committee Report: Curriculum and Policy committees reviewed past meetings. Building and Finance Committee did not meet. Coordinator- Technology - Rob Uchtman Spotlight- CKLA Amplify - Shannon Thoendel Lobbyist- Dr. Plas reviewed the Lobbyist report with the Board.

 

VI. Unfinished Business

VI.A. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the 2024-25 School Calendar- It was

recommended to approve the 2024-25 school year calendar to separate the high school ParentTeacher conference dates to Monday and Wednesday, while the remaining buildings will have their conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday. The second change requested by the high school administration is to add an early staggered release to the calendar on April 22nd due to the high school hosting the Bennington Track and Field Invitational.

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the 2024-25 school calendar as presented, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Kara Neuverth. Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII. New Business

VII.A. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement with SID No. 623 of Douglas County for proposed public infrastructure improvements near new property in the Morgan Ridge Subdivision- As part of the school’s acquisition of the Morgan Ridge property, it must also engage in an interlocal cooperation agreement with Sanitary and Improvement District No. 623 of Douglas County Nebraska (SID 623), which encompasses the Morgan Ridge subdivision area.

MOTION PASSED: Motion that the Board of Education of this School District approves and

authorizes execution of the interlocal cooperation agreement with Sanitary and Improvement District No. 623 of Douglas County, Nebraska, relating to the design, construction, and payment of certain proposed public infrastructure improvements on and adjacent to a new school property generally located in the Morgan Ridge Subdivision near about 156th Street and Rainwood Road, such agreement in the form on file with official BPS records and as presented at this meeting or with such changes as are deemed necessary and in the best interest of BPS and approved by the Board President or Superintendent of Schools, passed with a motion by Kristi Ryan and a second by Tim Dreessen. Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.B. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement with Douglas County, SID No. 623, SID No. 633, and Papio-Missouri River NRD for proposed public infrastructure improvements on Rainwood Road- As a condition of the agreement to purchase the Morgan Ridge land, the district must enter into an interlocal agreement for the extension of Rainwood Road. This extension is crucial for providing access to their respective subdivision

developments.

MOTION PASSED: Motion that the Board of Education of this School District approves and

authorizes execution of the interlocal cooperation agreement with Douglas County, Nebraska, Sanitary and Improvement District No. 623 of Douglas County, Nebraska, Sanitary and Improvement District No. 633 of Douglas County, Nebraska, and Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District relating to the design, construction, and payment of certain proposed public infrastructure improvements on and to Rainwood Road between 166th and 156th streets, which is and adjacent to a new school property generally located in the Morgan Ridge Subdivision near about 156th Street and Rainwood Road, such agreement in the form on file with official BPS records and as presented at this meeting or with such changes as are deemed necessary and in the best interest of BPS and approved by the Board President or Superintendent of Schools, passed with a motion by Kristi Ryan and a second by Kara Neuverth. Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Kristi Ryan: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VIII. Time and Date of Next Regular Meeting- April 8th – Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM – Bennington District Office

 

IX. Adjournment- Motion made by Allyson Slobotski to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 PM. All in favor.

 

Jodi McCoy-

Board of Education Recording Secretary

 

03/11/24 Bennington Public Schools Claims Board Report

 

Vendor Name              Amount

GENERAL FUND CHECKING         

360 COMMUNITY SERVICES    $9,085.23

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING     $21,478.68

ACCESS SYSTEMS            $254.95

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES        $13,528.09

Austin, Marc                     $22.11

BENNINGTON AUTO INC   $2,550.32

BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS           $125.00

Blevins, Cole                   $152.09

Bobolz, Cody                   $72.36

Bombeck, Daniel             $308.87

Bottorff, Alexandria         $44.29

Bouaphakeo, Ann            $113.90

BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS       $46.56

BOYS TOWN                  $2,570.00

BPS NUTRITION SERVICES               $76.50

CAMELOT TRANSPORTATION      $2,160.00

CAPSAN         $866.64

CAPSTONE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH      $115.00

CENGAGE LEARNING INC                  $203.85

Christian, Jack                  $21.44

Coble-Obermeyer, Kristi                    $23.52

CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS      $424.95

COX BUSINESS                 $1,308.63

CRCC          $6,855.00

CUBBY’S, INC                   $10,611.93

CULLIGAN     $40.00

CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE        $1,026.16

DAILY RECORD, THE       $970.02

DECKER EQUIPMENT        $179.59

DeHart, Melissa               $101.84

DEMCO, INC                  $267.97

DESIGN 4      $840.00

DH PACE COMPANY        $292.95

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, INC            $1,411.77

ELECTRICITY, LLC          $504.75

Engel, Olivia                     $19.70

ESU 13          $60.00

ESU 3            $35,690.17

EYMAN PLUMBING           $246.00

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC       $2,372.11

FILTER SHOP, INC            $741.80

FIRST STUDENT, INC       $27,012.15

Fisher, Molly                     $12.86

Fitzgerald, Abby                $78.73

FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS, LLC             $1,202.31

Garton, Jill    $232.65

GENERAL FIRE AND SAFETY             $2,911.0

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC      $3,100.00

Gowen, Kelly                    $188.13

GRAINGER      $503.02

GRIBBEN, KRISTIE            $661.96

Gutz, Stacy                      $105.86

HANDS OF HEARTLAND    $207.57

HAUFF MID AMERICA SPORTS           $815.00

HEARTLAND FOUNDATION      $25,080.00

Hoge, Denise                    $265.32

HOME DEPOT PRO, THE             $10,298.63

HY-VEE INC   $668.91

I3 BANK         $80.00

INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS, INC         $11,470.90

Johanek, Jay                    $127.30

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL   $3,619.02

JOSTENS INC                   $730.41

Jurgens, Amanda             $567.75

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC         $22,115.71

Kanger, Madisen               $29.42

Keough, Marshall               $567.75

Kessell, Christopher            $611.71

Kienbaum, Angela              $32.16

Kiger, Emily                      $36.85

Knott, Barbara                  $104.52

Korbel, Alysha                   $97.28

Kruse, Megan                    $175.00

Lamberty, Gregory           $242.54

LANG DIESEL INC             $1,630.36

LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES, INC        $281.25

Loptin, Robbie                   $56.28

Matland, Charles               $91.12

Mattson, Tara                    $18.76

METAL DOORS & HARDWARE CO.       $681.00

METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT                 $21,998.00

MITCHELL, JASON               $425.18

Mitchell, Millie                    $23.85

MMC MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC                                $9,890.80

Muller, Jaquelyn                 $533.61

NATIONAL CONCRETE CUTTING         $6,500.00

NEBRASKA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS                                                 $215.00

NEBRASKA CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC                                   $4,600.25

NEBRASKA COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS                                  $150.00

NEBRASKA DEPT OF EDUCATION                        $300.00

NEBRASKA PEDIATRIC PRACTICE INC                                    $15,000.00

NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER              $230.00

NEBRASKA STATE BANDMASTERS ASSOC                              $177.00

NEBRASKA.GOV               $606.50

NSAA DISTRICT 2             $180.00

NSBA MARCHING BAND     $77.00

ODEYS INC     $166.42

Ohlson, Calena                 $73.03

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD, THE            $198.00

ON TO COLLEGE              $10,500.00

ONE SOURCE                    $360.00

OPPD             $75,547.00

Panning, Emily                  $337.68

PATERA LANDSCAPING      $920.00

PERRY LAW FIRM              $5,310.67

PITNEY BOWES                $696.03

Plas, Aaron                     $363.14

PORT-A-JOHNS INC          $362.50

POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC       $15,195.26

PRESTO-X       $2,894.60

PRIME SECURED, INC        $1,177.50

PRO-ED, INC                    $134.20

Reinhart, Alyssa               $567.75

Reinwald, Alexander         $91.12

REISER, JIM                    $150.00

RTG BUILDING SERVICES, INC          $84,328.00

SCHAEFER ELECTRIC, INC           $3,648.51

Sempek, Adam                 $70.35

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO   $28.49

SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC       $1,045.00

Sindelar, Kathryn             $173.62

SPEED STACKS, INC       $69.98

STERICYCLE, INC           $372.17

SUBURBAN SCHOOLS’ PROGRAM         $31,922.89

Thoendel, Shannon            $412.72

TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION             $710.55

TRANE US INC                  $807.00

Uchtman, Robert               $121.94

Underwood, Sheryl            $76.38

UNITED CANVAS & SLING, INC.        $30,300.00

UNITED LABORATORIES, INC.              $609.40

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA - CEHHS                       $480.00

US BANK       $11,536.89

USIC LOCATING SERVICES, LLC         $407.96

VERIZON       $673.06

VIRCO INC    $9,709.02

VISITING NURSE HEALTH SERVICES      $8,347.52

VOSS, DOUGLAS              $964.80

WAYNE STATE COLLEGE   $65.00

WEST MUSIC                 $149.83

WHC NE, LLC DBA ZTRIP         $4,115.88

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC       $6,978.03

WOODHOUSE                $131.83

Young, Norise                  $87.77

 

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND - CHECKING

DLR GROUP $90,000.00

OLSSON ASSOCIATES       $1,650.00

 

STUDENT FEE FUND

AGPARTS WORLDWIDE, INC               $843.00

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES             $17.49

 

3/18            ZNEZ

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