BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DOUGLAS COUNTY

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 6:00 PM

BENNINGTON DISTRICT BOARD ROOM

 

Posting Information: Notice published in the Daily Record on 06/06/2025.  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, Joe Pick: Present, Steve Shannon: Present, Allyson Slobotski: Present.

 

I.     Call Meeting to Order- Board President Allyson Slobotski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. noting the meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act, which is available on the south end of the room.

 

II.   Public Forum- No 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.)- Approval of Agenda, Approval of Minutes of the Monday, May 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting, presentation of June bills for approval and payment, Personnel: Resignation(s) and Hiring of Personnel.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented, passed with a motion by Tim Dreessen and a second by Joe Pick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

June 2025 Personnel Notes: Certified Staff Hire: Nicole Zulkoski- elementary special education teacher at Bennington Elementary, Gerry Kalina- interim high school assistant principal at BHS.  Classified Staff Hire: Zaviaire Ingram- IT Associate.  Certified Staff Resignations: Mallory Fink, Cody Blobolz, Julie Dixon. Classified Staff Resignations: Brook Tresham, Ethan Tarintino, John Stratman, Millie Mithcell, Jessica Thorberg.

 

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

 

V.    Reports- Administrative Reports: Elementary- Chad Boyes, Middle School - Lucas Apfelbeck, High School - Chris Kessell, Student Services - Dan Bombeck, CIA - Shannon Thoendel, Operations - Matt Blomenkamp, Superintendent - Aaron Plas, Committee Report: Building/Finance, Curriculum, Policy, Coordinator - Communications - Stacy Hawn, Spotlight - Activities - Chris Kessell, Lobbyist - N/A.

 

VI.  Unfinished Business

 

VI.A. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Preschool, Elementary, Middle School and High School Handbooks- The BOE was provided an overview of the student handbooks during the May meeting. This overview included the changes that were going to be recommended in each of the student handbooks.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school handbooks for the 2025-26 school year as presented, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Jeremy Dick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VI.B. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Add/Revise Policies for Section 500- The Committee recommended several forms to be listed on the district website and not within policy.  The Committee recommended 11 policies for language revisions that result in material changes.  The remainder of the 500 section was determined appropriate by the Committee.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the revision of the section 500 policies as presented, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Steve Shannon.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII. New Business

 

VII.A.  Discuss and Consider the First Reading to Revise Policies- There were 17 policy revisions recommended by NASB and the Policy Committee.  204.07 Meeting Notice, 402.17 Workplace Privacy, 406.08 Certificated Employee Evaluation, 502.01 Resident Students, 504.06 Student Appearance, 504.12 Cell Phones and Other Electronic Communication Devices, 506.01 Student Activity Eligibility, 506.10 Physicals, 604.16 Behavior Intervention and Classroom Management, 604.16R1 NDE Standards for Systems of Supports, 605.07R1 Procedures for Dual Enrollment, 717.00 Disposal of Property Under Federal Grants, 718.00 Fiscal Management Internal Controls, 1005.03 Parental Family Involvement, 605.05 Religious Based Exclusion, 605.05 Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program, 1005.13 Parent Access to Library Materials.  No motion is necessary, first reading only.

 

VII.B.  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Bid Contracts for the Second High School Project- The Bennington School District received bids from general contractors for the Bennington Public Schools second high school site project. There was one bid package for the precast materials.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to award the bid contract for precast wall panels to Coreslab Structures for $5,531,118 for the second high school project, passed with a motion by Tim Dreessen and a second by Joe Pick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.C.  Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale by the District of One or More Series of its General Obligation School Building Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $112,000,000- This resolution will provide the district with financial flexibility related to the March 11th bond election.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale by the district of one or more series of its general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $112,000,000, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Steve Shannon.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.D.  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Approve Contract with DLR for Construction of Second High School- During the 2022-23 school year, DLR Group was selected as the architect for the second high school project. Since that time, they have collaborated closely with the district on all three bond proposals and are currently approximately 25% complete with the design drawings for the approved project.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the contract with DLR Group for architectural services related to the second high school project, passed with a motion by Joe Pick and a second by Jeremy Dick.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.E.  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Appoint Kara Neuverth to Fill the Vacancy on the Board of Education- Following the resignation of Kristi Ryan from the Board of Education, the district initiated the process to identify a qualified individual to serve the remainder of the vacant term, which runs through December 2026. During the May Board of Education meeting, the Board discussed and voted to seek a replacement with prior Board of Education experience to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. One individual identified through this process was Kara Neuverth, a former BOE member with prior service and knowledge of the district.

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to approve the resolution as presented to appoint Kara Neuverth to fill the vacancy on the Bennington Board of Education, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Tim Dreessen.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.F.  EXECUTIVE SESSION to Discuss Certified Staff Negotiations-

 

MOTION PASSED: Motion to enter into closed session at 7:11 PM to evaluate the job performance of an individual and prevent the needless injury to the reputation of that individual, and for negotiations between the board and superintendent, passed with a motion by Steve Shannon and a second by Tim Dreessen.  Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Joe Pick: Yea, Steve Shannon: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea.  The Board returned to Regular Session at 7:30 PM.

 

VIII. Time and Date of Next Regular Meeting- July 14th – Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM – Bennington District Office

 

IX.  Adjournment- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 PM, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Jeremy Dick.  All in favor.

 

Jodi McCoy-

Board of Education Recording Secretary

 

06/09/25

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLAIMS BOARD REPORT

 

Vendor Name     Amount

BOND FUND      

BOK FINANCIAL    $4,351,114.51

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING      $23,348.77

ACCESS SYSTEMS  $513.90

ADAPTIVEMALL.COM, LLC        $89.95

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS  $82.11

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    $11,717.96

AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING $5,238.00

APPLE INC   $129.00

ART FX        $600.50

Austin, Marc         $88.20

B&D TURF CARS LLC      $559.50

Barada, Landon     $61.32

BAUER BUILT INC $726.96

Blevins, Cole         $142.10

Blocher, Theodore          $37.31

Blomenkamp, Matthew   $84.00

Bobolz, Cody         $221.20

Bombeck, Daniel   $25.76

Bos, Vanessa        $123.75

Bottorff, Alexandria        $61.74

Bouaphakeo, Ann $56.00

BOYS TOWN NATIONAL 

RESEARCH HOSPITAL     $12,768.14

BSN SPORTS LLC  $22.72

CAPSAN       $158.44

CAROUSEL’S        

SOFT SERVE ICERY 1     $1,337.60

CERRIS SYSTEMS  $5,991.30

Christensen, Jennifer      $19.46

CONTROLLED RAIN        $3,672.00

COX BUSINESS     $1,317.31

CROWNE PLAZA KEARNEY       $959.70

CUBBY’S, INC        $13,170.38

CULLIGAN   $41.00

CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE         $435.08

Dabelstein, Ashley          $577.88

DAILY RECORD, THE      $391.33

DeHart, Melissa     $69.30

DEMCO, INC         $118.23

DH PACE COMPANY        $303.75

DOUGLAS COUNTY        

TREASURER $23,734.16

Ehlers, Jessica      $30.52

ELECTRICITY, LLC $220.00

Engel, Olivia         $15.68

ESU 2 $8,452.75

ESU 3 $29,433.81

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC   $2,368.83

FIELD PAPER COMPANY  $544.69

FILTER SHOP, INC $4,102.80

FIRST STUDENT, INC     $29,745.23

Fisher, Molly         $11.76

Fitzgerald, Abby    $84.00

FOLLETT    

CONTENT SOLUTIONS, LLC     $2,092.37

GOPHER      $31.75

GRACENOTES LLC $480.00

GRAINGER   $194.72

Gutz, Stacy $177.80

HD SUPPLY FORMERLY  

HOME DEPOT PRO         $5,205.12

Holt, Erin     $361.35

HY-VEE INC $570.37

I3 BANK      $80.00

INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS      

OF OMAHA  $425.85

INTERSTATE        

POWER SYSTEMS, INC   $5,616.86

J & J SMALL ENGINES     $155.24

Johanek, Jay         $135.10

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $2,356.16

JOSTENS INC        $106.45

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC  $28,862.00

KELVIN L.P. $1,054.17

Kessell, Christopher        $483.00

Kiger, Emily          $23.10

KNOCKOUT PRINT AND DESIGN        $154.61

KNUDSEN OIL & FEED    $1,045.33

KONA ICE    $1,334.40

Krambeck, Michael          $577.88

Lamberty, Gregory         $925.40

LANG DIESEL INC  $154.69

Laughlin, Carrie     $361.35

LEARNING FORWARD NEBRASKA      $145.00

Longo, William      $577.88

Loptin, Robbie       $161.70

LOVING GUIDANCE LLC  $1,656.00

Lukehart, Anna      $577.88

MACKIN BOOK COMPANY        $1,609.44

Mahoney, Dylan    $577.88

Martinez, Jose       $4.20

MAXIM       

HEALTH CARE SERVICES $9,310.21

MERIDIAN STUDENT PLANNER $3,416.50

METAL DOORS & HARDWARE CO.     $950.00

METROPOLITAN   

UTILITIES DISTRICT      $18,849.00

Mitchell, Kimberly $577.88

Mitchell, Millie       $27.79

NASCO        $837.69

NEBRASKA  

CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC       $4,698.11

NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS -        

FORT ATKINSON  

STATE HISTORICAL PARK        $196.00

NEBRASKA  

PEDIATRIC PRACTICE INC       $2,500.00

NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER     $100.00

NEBRASKA.GOV    $160.00

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS   

OF NE, P.C. $1,020.00

Ohlson, Calena      $49.70

OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO        

AND AQUARIUM    $2,017.45

ONE SOURCE        $124.00

OPPD $75,547.00

ORIENTAL TRADING CO $261.89

OUTDOOR RECREATION PRODUCTS  $48.75

Panning, Emily      $192.50

PAPER101    $57,241.98

PARCO SCIENTIFIC COMPANY  $277.00

PERRY LAW FIRM  $8,969.32

PITNEY BOWES     $696.03

Plas, Aaron $220.50

POINT CONSTRUCTION 

AND MANAGEMENT        $2,990.00

POPCO INC.,        

DBA IDEAL PURE WATER         $16.00

PORT-A-JOHNS INC        $657.50

Powell, Emilie        $333.63

PRIME SECURED, INC     $4,766.50

PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS $2,080.75

QA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.        $1,700.00

Reinwald, Alexander       $33.60

RENZE DISPLAY COMPANY      $4,814.79

Rowley, Pamela    $28.00

RTG BUILDING SERVICES, INC $81,377.08

SCENARIO LEARNING, LLC       $1,125.51

SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION       $668.90

SCHRAMM EDUCATION CENTER        $360.25

SCOTT ENTERPRISES, INC.      $537.49

Sindelar, Kathryn   $123.90

SOLIANT HEALTH, LLC   $6,805.50

STERICYCLE, INC  $412.79

SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION     $934.00

SUNCO        $86.75

TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION  $89.43

Townsend, Jake    $100.10

TRAN, TRINH        $60.00

TRANE US INC      $1,748.00

Uchtman, Robert   $100.80

Underwood, Sheryl         $200.20

UNIVERSITY OF NE AT OMAHA -      

MOEC $6,000.00

US BANK     $11,845.33

US POSTMASTER  $84.00

USIC LOCATING SERVICES, LLC        $283.59

VERIZON     $513.48

VISITING NURSE  

HEALTH SERVICES         $5,266.25

VOSS, DOUGLAS   $806.40

WEST MUSIC        $117.51

Wilson, Katharine $333.63

WM   

CORPORATE SERVICES, INC    $7,688.45

Wright, Nicole       $577.88

Young, Norise       $65.52

 

NUTRITION SERVICES       

PRIME SECURED, INC     $1,445.69

TRANE US INC      $295.50

 

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND -

CHECKING

CITY OF OMAHA, MANAGER -  

CURRENT PLANNING      $738.50

DLR GROUP $21,500.00

OLSSON ASSOCIATES     $1,650.00

SHORT       

ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC   $7,140.00

 

STUDENT FEE FUND   

AGPARTS WORLDWIDE, INC    $3,840.00

US BANK     $819.75

 

6/23            ZNEZ

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