MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

DOUGLAS COUNTY

SCHOOL DISTRICT 28-0015,

a/k/a, DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Monday, February 12, 2024

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education, District #15, in the County of Douglas, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Central Office Board Room, 401 South Pine Street, Valley, NE 68064-0378.

 

Following public notification procedures approved by the Board of Education, February 14, 2011, in adherence to 84-1411, notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting such Notice on the exterior front door of the high school, elementary school, middle school, Valley City Hall, First Nebraska Bank, and Foundation One Bank. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Education of the meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM.

Kelly Hinrichs:                Present

Luke Janke:                   Present

Jamie Jorgensen:           Present

Bill Koile:                       Present

Elizabeth Mayer:            Present

Jim Tomanek:                Present

Present:                        6.

 

1. Call to Order

The agenda, listing items for consideration by the Board, is on file in the Superintendent’s office. Other matters may come before the Board and the Board has the right to modify the agenda before the meeting.

 

President - “As I call the meeting to order I wish to inform everyone present that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall of the Board Room for your review at any time.”

 

2. Public Communications and Correspondence

Comments from the audience were accepted at this time. Correspondence addressed to the Board was presented.

 

There was no correspondence.

 

3. Approval of Agenda

Motion to approve agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Jamie Jorgensen.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Kaile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

 

Yea:6, Nay:0

 

4. Administrative Reports

Board member Kaile asked Middle School Principal, Mr. Travis for feedback regarding the MOEC Attendance Improvement Cohort. Mr. Travis reported that they can now have more intentional meetings now thru a smaller platform. Koile also asked Mr. Travis for upcoming plans for the unified sports team.

 

Board Member Liz Mayer congratulated Dr. Kerns and Elementary Music Teacher Ms. Beck on receiving the Arts NOW Grant.

 

4.1. Superintendent’s Report

4.2. Financial Report

 

5. Consent Agenda

Motion to approve Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Bill Kaile and a second by Kelly Hinrichs.

 

Elizabeth Mayer: Nay, Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Kaile: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

 

Yea: 5, Nay: 1

 

5.1. Approve Minutes

Regular Meeting Date:

Special Meeting Date:

 

5.2. Approve Claims for Payment

5.3. Approve Financial Report

5.4. Approve Classified Staff

New Staff Hired:

Hannah Morisson - Exit Elem Sped Para

Ashley Wurth - Hire Elem Sped Para

Anne Espejo- Hire Elem Sped Para

 

6. Old Business

6.1. Building and Grounds Update

The Board was updated on the design schedule as well as Construction Management at Risk firm selection for the Sports Complex Project.

 

7. New Business

7 .1 . Approve New Certificated Staff Positions

The following are two positions that were recommend additions for the 2024-2025 school year:

 

1.0 FTE Middle/High School Librarian/Middle School High Ability Learner Teacher

This position would allow for a full-time Teacher Librarian at the Elementary and a part-time HAL teacher at the Middle School.

 

1.0 FTE High School Math Teacher

This position would allow for smaller class sizes in major math offerings as well as math support classes, as well as allow for course offering expansion.

 

Motion to approve 1.0 FTE Middle/High School Librarian/Middle School High Ability Learner Teacher and 1.0 FTE High School Math Teacher beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Passed with a motion by Bill Kaile and a second by Luke Janke.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Kaile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

 

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

7.2. Approve Retirement and Application for Early Retirement Incentive Program

Ron Michael, High School Counselor, submitted his retirement and applied for the early retirement incentive program at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Motion to approve the retirement and application for the Early Retirement Incentive Program from Ron Michael, High School Counselor, at the end of the 2023-2024 school year Passed with a motion by Jamie Jorgensen and a second by Kelly Hinrichs.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Kaile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

 

Yea:6, Nay:0

 

7.3. Approve New Certificated Hire for the 2024-2025 School Year

The administration recommended Logan Johansen for hire as full-time Spanish teacher beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

 

Motion to approve Logan Johansen for hire as full-time Spanish teacher beginning in the 2024-2025 school year Passed with a motion by Jamie Jorgensen and a second by Bill Kaile.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Kaile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

 

Yea:6, Nay:0

 

7.4. Approve Certificated Staff Resignations

The following resignations have been received at the end of the 2023-2024 school year:

 

Taylor Siegrist, 6th grade English Language Arts

Kaylie Chromy, Middle School Special Education

 

Motion to approve the resignations of Taylor Siegrist, 6th grade English Language Arts and Kaylie Chromy, Middle School Special Education at the end of the 2023-2024 school year Passed with a motion by Bill Kaile and a second by Kelly Hinrichs.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Kaile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

 

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

The Board congratulated Dr. Poloncic on being awarded the Region 2 Superintendent of the Year

 

8. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at meeting at 7: 14pm Passed with a motion by Jamie Jorgensen and a second by Luke Janke.

 

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Luke Janke: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Kaile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

 

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

 

Kristi Trost

Board Secretary

 

Dr. Melissa Poloncic

Superintendent

 

DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST SCHOOLS

FEBRUARY 2024 CLAIMS

 

GENERAL FUND

360 COMMUNITY SERVICES              4,001.02

AAA STATE OF PLAY                         187.00

ACH BANK FEE                                 61.50

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES             3,055.10

APPLE COMPUTER INC                     4,995.00

AWARDS UNLIMITED INC                 2,130.85

BERGANKDV                  12,500.00

BEST CARE EMPLOYEE

ASSIST PROGRAM                            3,775.68

BSN SPORTS LLC                             7,757.94

CAPPEL NAPA AUTO SUPPLY - VALLEY      11.99

CDW GOVERNMENT INC                   687.04

CINTAS CORP                                  359.16

CITI CARD - COSTCO                       403.74

CITY OF VALLEY                              526.25

COX BUSINESS                                121.27

CRASH CHAMPIONS

COLLISION REPAIR                          500.00

DAILY RECORD, THE                         591.99

DC WEST FOOD SERVICE                 1,181.75

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE                      247.72

DISCOUNT TIRE                               866.24

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3      4,297.60

EGAN SUPPLY CO                             9,770.56

ELKHORN AUTOMOTIVE                   1,283.92

ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL                  85.00

ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL       82.00

ENGINEERED CONTROLS                  300.00

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC                     560.78

FIREGUARD INC                               992.00

FIRST EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES     2,700.00

FIRST STUDENT             30,852.56

GUNTER, MATTHEW                          80.00

HARCO ATHLETIC

RECONDITIONING, INC                    1,344.00

HELM SERVICE                                599.50

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       539.00

HOMETOWN LEASING                      5,044.54

HUDL                            1,960.36

JD’S CAR WASH & DETAILING           500.00

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC           9,051.00

KEYMASTERS OF GREATER OMAHA INC   10.00

LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS &

COUNTRY STORE           716.49

MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES  175.46

MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INS CO IN     2,806.05

MAGIC WRIGHTER E-SERVICE           179.00

MATHESON TRI-GAS INC                  37.44

MENARDS - ELKHORN                      458.96

MENSAH, SOWAH                             6,170.00

MIDWEST MOVEMENT                      170.00

MIDWEST SYMPOSIUM FOR

LDESHIP IN BEHAVIOR                      1,320.00

MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL          48.00

MORRISON, JESSICA                         60.00

NASB ALICAP                                   4,244.00

NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADM          60.00

NEBR ASSOCATION OF

SCHOOL BOARDS                             5,816.00

NEBR STATE FIRE MARSHAL AGENCY                      360.00

NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITY

SCHOOLS ASSOC                             100.00

NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER              100.00

NEBRASKA TURF PRODUCTS             524.80

NU MOTION                  3,216.00

OMAHA PUBLIC

POWER DISTRICT          18,574.98

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD                  1,350.00

ON TO COLLEGE                              7,250.00

ONE SOURCE                                   409.50

PAULISON, KENNETH                        725.00

PECHOUS, NICOLE                            1,213.80

PERRY GUTHERY HAASE

& GESSFORD                                   2,163.75

PETTY CASH                                    114.90

PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC

PURCHASE POWER                          1,002.63

PITNEY BOWES, INC                        177.97

POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC             6,403.85

PRAIRIE MECHANICAL CORP             9,773.88

PRIME SECURED                              5,109.45

PUBLICATION PRINTING                  76.55

REMM, KYLIE                                    240.00

RIVERSIDE INSIGHT                        837.50

SCHMIDT, MISTY                              80.00

SPORTS FACILITY MAINTENANCE LLC    675.00

STANBURY UNIFORMS, INC            59,081.00

STANZEL’S MOW & SNOW LLC          26,204.26

STEVE WEISS MUSIC                        88.90

VALLEY ACE HARDWARE                  134.98

WALMART COMMUNITY                    124.70

WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE EST INC  224.89

WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NEBR, INC    1,140.39

WATER ENGINEERING INC               302.50

WAYNE STATE COLLEGE                   225.00

WELLS FARGO BANK                        3,692.78

WENGER CORPORATION                  923.77

WINSUPPLY COMMERCIAL CHARGE   1,067.63

ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATION, INC.       5.91

289,971.73

 

DEPRECIATION

LIFEGUARD MD, INC                        4,661.10

 

NUTRITION FUND

CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING                  22,353.13

CHESTERMAN CO                             500.63

CINTAS CORP                                  679.32

HILAND DAIRY                                    3,604.07

ROTELLA’S ITALIAN BAKERY INC       821.85

SYSCO LINCOLN             13,983.33

US FOOD INC                 17,608.00

59,550.33

 

2/27            ZNEZ

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