BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL

DISTRICT NO. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024 6:00 P.M.

BENNINGTON DISTRICT BOARD ROOM

 

Posting Information: Notice published in the Daily Record on 07/05/2024. 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 6:05 PM. Jeremy Dick: Present, Tim Dreessen: Present, Kara Neuverth: Present, Kristi Ryan: Absent, Steve Shannon: Absent, Allyson Slobotski: Present.

 

I.       Call Meeting to Order- President Allyson Slobotski called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m., noting the meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. 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 member of 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.)

A.  Approval of Agenda

B.  Approval of Minutes of the Monday, June 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting

C.  Presentation of July Bills for Approval and Payment

D.  Personnel: Resignation(s) and Hiring of Personnel

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

 

July 2024 Personnel Notes- Certificated Staff Hire: Lyndsay Rahlfs, first grade teacher at Heritage Elementary, Shawn Keizer, high school science teacher at Bennington High School, Dalton Stodieck, middle school health teacher at Bennington South Middle School, Ryan Evans 0.5 FTE PE teacher at Pine Creek Elementary. Support Staff Hire: Cher Moore, front office receptionist at the District Office, Kim Ash, database manager at the District Office. Certificated Staff Resignations: Matt Malcom, PE teacher at Heritage. Classified Staff Resignations: Nate Olson, database manager at the District Office, Bonnie Corbin, front office receptionist at the District Office, Colleen Donahoe, paraprofessional at Stratford Elementary, Peter Camorgo, bus driver.

 

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

 

V.      Reports- No reports were presented.

 

VI.    Unfinished Business- Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Revise Policies- Policy 201.02 Elections and Appointments, Policy 204.07 Meeting Notice, Policy 204.12 Public Comment, Policy 206.02 Board Association Memberships, Policy 402.03 Employee Conflict of Interest, Policy 402.08 Employee Travel Compensation, Policy 409.01 Certificated Employee Professional Development, Policy 502.02 Nonresident Students/Option Enrollment, Policy 503.04 Addressing Barriers to Attendance, Policy 504.03 Student Conduct, Policy 504.06 Student Appearance, Policy 504.11 Weapons, Policy 504.17 Questioning of Students by an Outside Agency, Policy 504.23 Suicide Awareness and Assessment, Policy 508.02E1 Parental Authorization and Release Form, Policy 508.13 School Wellness, Policy 606.01 Instructional Materials Selection, Policy 606.09 Textbook Loans to Children Enrolled in Private Schools, Policy 607.10 Classroom Environment, Policy 611.02 Student Promotion, Retention, or Acceleration, Policy 611.07 Graduation Requirements, Policy 612.03 Childfind, Policy 612.05 Individualized Education Program and Family Services Plan, Policy 801.01R1 Student Transportation Regulations, Policy 802.05 Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility and Meal Charges, Policy 905.02 Annual Emergency Safety Plan, Policy 1003.00 Public Examination of School District Records, Policy 402.01 Equal Opportunity Employment, Policy 402.01E1 Compliant Form, Policy 402.01R1 Equal Employment Opportunity Procedures, Policy 404.06R1 Employee Harassment Investigation, Policy 404.12E1 Title IX Reporting Form, Policy 504.18R1 Harassment Investigation Procedures, Policy 504.24 Title IX Sexual Harassment, Policy 504.24E1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Reporting Form.

MOTION PASSED:       Motion to approve the revising of all policies as presented, passed with a motion by Jeremy Dick and a second by Allyson Slobotski. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.   New Business

VII.A.         Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Reaffirm the Student Fee Policy

MOTION PASSED:       Motion to reaffirm Student Fee Policy, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Kara Neuverth. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.B.         Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Reaffirm the Parent Involvement Policy

MOTION PASSED:       Motion to reaffirm Parental Involvement Policy, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Jeremy Dick. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.C.         Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Reaffirm the Bullying Policy

MOTION PASSED:       Motion to reaffirm Bullying Prevention Policy, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Tim Dreessen. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.D.        Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Approve Time Requirements of Mandatory Staff Trainings- To comply with the State’s language of “a reasonable amount as determined by each board”, and out of an abundance of caution, a resolution for the Board of Education was presented to approve those statutes that now have that language.

MOTION PASSED:       Motion to approve the resolution outlining required staff trainings, as presented, during the 2024-2025 school year as reasonable and appropriate for the District, passed with a motion by Kara Neuverth and a second by Tim Dreessen. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.E.         Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Curriculum and Personnel Proposals The Curriculum Committee met on June 10th to continue the process of determining which curriculum and personnel proposals to recommend for the 2024-25 school year.

MOTION PASSED:       Motion to accept the recommendations by the Curriculum Committee for 2024-25 curriculum and personnel proposals #3 High School English Teacher, and #5 Dean of Students, as outlined in the June 10, 2024, Curriculum Committee Report and pending 2025-26 budget approval, passed with a motion by Kara Neuverth and a second by Jeremy Dick. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VII.F.         Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Short and Long-Term Substitute Rates The BOE must approve the short- and long-term substitute rates for the upcoming school year. The Building/Finance Committee is recommending that both short- and long-term rates increase by $5 for the 2024-25 school year.

MOTION PASSED:       Motion to approve the short-term substitute pay at $170.00 and the long-term substitute pay at $185.00 for the 2024-25 school year, passed with a motion by Allyson Slobotski and a second by Tim Dreessen. Jeremy Dick: Yea, Tim Dreessen: Yea, Kara Neuverth: Yea, Allyson Slobotski: Yea

 

VIII. Time and Date of Next Regular Meeting- August 12th- Joint City Council/BOE Meeting at 5:00 P.M. - Bennington City Office. Regular BOE Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Bennington District Office.

 

IX. Adjournment- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 P.M. made by Allyson Slobotski, seconded by Jeremy Dick. All in favor.

 

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL

DISTRICT NO. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024 6:00 P.M.

BENNINGTON DISTRICT BOARD ROOM

 

Posting Information: Notice published in the Daily Record on 07/05/2024. 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: Present, Tim Dreessen: Present, Kara Neuverth: Present, Kristi Ryan: Absent, Steve Shannon: Absent, Allyson Slobotski: Present.

 

I.       Call Meeting to Order- President Allyson Slobotski called the hearing to order at 6:00 p.m., noting the meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. 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.     Review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the District for the 2024-2025 school year. The Bennington Public Schools’ Student Fee Fund had a beginning balance (9-1-23) of $36,627. The Student Fee Fund collected $12,418.39 in revenue and had $6,450.49 in expenditures leaving a current balance of $42,594.53.

 

III.   Hold Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Student Fee Policy. The board is required to hold a public hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the District’s student fees policy. No members of the public were present to speak.

 

IV.    Hold Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policy. The board is required to hold a public hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on Parental Involvement policy. No members of the public were present to speak.

 

V.      Hold Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Bullying Policy. State law requires school districts to develop and adopt a policy concerning bullying prevention and education for all students. This policy is subject to annual review. No members of the public were present to speak.

 

VI.    Adjournment- Motion to adjourn the hearing at 6:03 p.m. made by Tim Dreessen, seconded by Jeremy Dick. All in favor.

 

Jodi McCoy- Board of Education

Recording Secretary

 

07/08/24

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLAIMS BOARD REPORT

 

Vendor Name     Amount

ACTIVITY FUND

J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC         $49.00

 

GENERAL FUND CHECKING

A CATERED AFFAIR        $350.00

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING      $24,370.26

ACCESS SYSTEMS  $330.52

ACCO BRANDS USA LLC  $31.06

AFC - PLAYGROUND NEBRASKA         $686.00

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    $6,854.36

Andrus, Mindy       $48.24

Blevins, Cole         $87.10

BLICK ART MATERIALS   $4,465.67

BLUUM USA, INC   $410.40

BOOK SYSTEMS    $9,720.00

BOOKWORM, THE $563.60

BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS       $403.79

BOYS TOWN         $7,500.00

BRADCO COMPANY        $1,149.52

BSN SPORTS LLC   $508.89

CENGAGE LEARNING INC         $4,267.46

Christensen, Jamie $83.08

Christian, Jack      $32.16

COX BUSINESS     $1,301.66

CUBBY’S, INC        $3,657.94

CULLIGAN   $40.00

DAILY RECORD, THE      $453.99

DECKER EQUIPMENT      $391.50

DEMCO, INC         $4,789.00

DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO   $78.15

DH PACE COMPANY        $577.35

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, INC     $1,066.88

DOERR, ANNE       $500.00

Duckworth, Traci   $48.24

E3 HOME SOLUTIONS, INC.     $1,307.69

EDPUZZLE   $10,016.62

EGAN SUPPLY COMPANY $145.40

ESU 3 $35,876.00

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC   $3,936.12

FIELD PAPER COMPANY  $581.00

FIRST STUDENT, INC     $25,469.82

FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS, LLC $2,290.74

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS $201.60

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC  $2,650.00

GOPHER      $565.49

GRAINGER   $411.90

HAPARA, INC        $17,773.99

HAUFF MID AMERICA SPORTS $35.98

HD SUPPLY FORMERLY HOME DEPOT PRO  $5,096.53

HERITAGE WATER SERVICES INC      $1,500.00

Hoge, Denise        $111.22

HOLIDAY INN KEARNEY  $129.95

HOTSY EQUIP CO  $103.49

Hughes, Dutton     $75.62

HY-VEE INC $875.95

J & J SMALL ENGINES     $153.77

Johanek, Jay         $72.36

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $717.76

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC  $9,095.00

KAYDEE COMPANY         $368.00

Kessell, Christopher        $89.11

KNUDSEN OIL & FEED    $28.44

KONA ICE    $185.00

Kramer, Brittany    $64.32

KSB SCHOOL LAW $250.00

LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS   $733.51

Lamberty, Gregory $42.88

LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES, INC        $250.00

LIBRARY STORE, THE     $321.29

Longo, William      $567.75

Loptin, Robbie       $146.06

MAPLE 85 PREMIUM LANDSCAPE MULCH   

CENTER      $3,911.00

McCoy, Jodi $15.70

METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT         $16,634.00

Mitchell, Millie       $21.67

MMC MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC     $38,802.75

MPS - BEDFORD, FREEMAN & WORTH       

PUBLISHING         $29,197.31

NCS PEARSON, INC        $479.92

NEBRASKA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS     $165.00

NEBRASKA COUNCIL OF SCHOOL     

ADMINISTRATORS $300.00

NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART  $589.99

NEBRASKA PEDIATRIC PRACTICE INC         $2,500.00

NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL AGENCY  $120.00

Nightengale, Erica $380.16

Nobles, Kimberly   $50.00

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF NE, P.C.    $110.00

ODEYS INC  $9,920.00

Odson, Amy $48.24

ONE CALL CONCEPTS     $10.32

OPPD $75,547.00

PARKING AREA MAINTENANCE, INC  $3,170.00

PATERA LANDSCAPING   $690.00

PERRY LAW FIRM  $2,240.84

Plas, Aaron  $123.28

Pohlmann, Janna   $48.24

POPCO INC., DBA IDEAL PURE WATER       $5.00

PORT-A-JOHNS INC        $150.00

PRIME SECURED, INC     $161.94

PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS $6,368.72

Reinwald, Alexander       $148.74

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.     $2,250.00

RTG BUILDING SERVICES, INC $85,328.00

RUDO ENTERPRISES      $250.63

RYDIN         $1,114.00

S & S WORLDWIDE, INC.         $4,553.08

SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC     $9,240.85

SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION      $1,015.51

SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC $2,069.24

SCOTT ENTERPRISES, INC.      $851.19

SCREENCASTIFY LLC      $5,746.00

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO $63.04

SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC $969.00

SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.   $16,518.00

SPRINTURF LLC    $11,495.00

STERICYCLE, INC  $500.61

SUBURBAN SCHOOLS’ PROGRAM       $32,451.65

SUNCO        $486.92

Thoendel, Shannon        $45.56

TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION  $797.70

TRADE WELL PALLET, INC       $8,360.00

TRANE US INC      $1,908.25

TURFWERKS         $51.28

Uchtman, Robert   $40.20

UNITED SEEDS, INC.      $137.50

US BANK     $6,978.51

USIC LOCATING SERVICES, LLC        $117.43

Vacura, Ashley      $567.75

VERIZON     $667.40

VIRCO INC  $3,244.16

WHC NE, LLC DBA ZTRIP         $5,975.80

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC       $6,982.36

Wood, Kristine      $48.24

Wulff, Alyse $481.14

Young, Norise       $136.14

ZANER-BLOSER     $220.99

Zebolsky, Rachel   $51.72

 

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND-CHECKING

OLSSON ASSOCIATES     $1,650.00

WHITE CASTLE ROOFING        $264,214.80

 

STUDENT FEE FUND

AGPARTS WORLDWIDE, INC    $2,083.00

 

7/23            ZNEZ

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