GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

The Board of Education of the Gretna Public Schools, Gretna, Nebraska, will hold a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gretna Public Schools - Administration Building located at 11717 South 216th Street, Gretna, Nebraska, in the Board of Education Meeting Room. An agenda for the meeting, which shall be kept continually current, is readily available for public inspection on our website and at the Superintendent’s office during normal business hours.

 

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GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT #37

JANUARY 13, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

7:00 P.M. -

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

SECTION I - Opening Procedures

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by the publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was published in the public notices section of the December 13, 2024 edition of The Daily Record and on their website as well as on the district website. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the Agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

1.1   Call Meeting to Order - Rick Hollendieck called the meeting to order.

 

1.2   Roll Call - Board members present were: Greg Beach, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Dawn Stock, and Mark Hauptman. Board members with excused absence were: Blake Turpen. Others present were: Travis Lightle, Andrew Rinaldi, Russ Olsen, Shawn Hoppes, Mike Sortino, Andy Boone, Molly Hornbeck, Caroline Foresman, Greg Schwanke, and guests.

 

1.3   Pledge of Allegiance - The board recited the pledge of allegiance.

 

1.4   Approval of Minutes - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Dawn Stock, to approve the minutes of January 4, 2025. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

1.5   Recognition of Visitors - None.

 

SECTION II - Matters Requiring Board Action

2.0   Oath of Office - Dawn Stock, Kyle Janssen and Rick Hollendieck recited the oath of offices as newly elected officers.

 

2.1   Board Member Conflict of Interest Statement and Code of Ethics - All board members discussed and reviewed the conflict of interest forms and Code of Ethics and signed.

 

2.2   Election of Officers

 

President – Kyle Janssen nominated Rick Hollendieck for President.

Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Mark Hauptman to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Rick Hollendieck as Board of Education President. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

Vice President – Mark Hauptman nominated Kyle Janssen for Vice President.

Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Greg Beach to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Kyle Janssen as Board of Education Vice President. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

Secretary – Greg Beach nominated Dawn Stock for Secretary.

Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Greg Beach to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Dawn Stock as Board of Education Secretary. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Mark Hatupman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

Treasurer – Dawn Stock nominated Mark Hauptman for Treasurer.

Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Kyle Janssen to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Mark Hauptman as Board of Education Treasurer. A roll call vote was taken - Mark Hauptman, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.3   Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Appoint Standing Committees, Positions and Designations - Board President Rick Hollendieck appointed Blake Turpen, Mark Hauptman, and Kyle Janssen to serve on the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Board President Rick Hollendieck appointed Greg Beach, Mark Hauptman and Dawn Stock to serve on the Transportation Committee. Board President Rick Hollendieck appointed Dawn Stock, Rick Hollendieck and Mark Hauptman to serve on the Americanism Committee. Board President Rick Hollendieck appointed Rick Hollendieck, Dawn Stock and Greg Beach to serve on the Teacher Negotiations Teams. Board President Rick Hollendieck appointed Kyle Janssen, Mark Hauptman and Blake Turpen to serve on the Administrator Negotiations Teams.

 

2.4   Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Elect Recording Secretary - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Rick Hollendieck to approve Caroline Foresman as the Recording Secretary for the Board of Education. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.5   Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Legal Counsel - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Greg Beach to approve Perry Law Firm as the main legal counsel for the school district and also approve the board and/or superintendent the authority to use a secondary attorney when circumstances arise. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Rick Hollendieck, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.6   Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Board Member to Gretna Public Schools’ Foundation - Board President Rick Hollendieck appointed Rick Hollendieck to serve on GPS Foundation.

 

2.7   Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Depository Bank(s) - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the Pinnacle Bank of Gretna and the Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund as our depository. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.8   Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select District Newspaper(s) of Record - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Greg Beach, to approve The Daily Record as the newspaper of record for the district with the Omaha World Herald as a backup. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

       Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.9   Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Title IX Coordinator - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve Andrew Rinaldi as Non-Discriminiation Compliance Coordinator. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes.

       Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.10 Approval of Current Board Policies and Regulations - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve current board policies and regulations. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

       Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.11 Authorization to Apply for Federal/State Funds or Grants - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the Superintendent or designee to apply for federal and state funds or grants on behalf of Gretna Public Schools. A roll call vote was taken - Mark Hauptman, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; and Dawn Stock, yes.

       Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.12 Authorization to Sign Standard Contracts - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Greg Beach to approve the superintendent or his designee to sign contracts. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes and Rick Hollendieck, yes.

       Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.13 Approval of Bills - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Dawn Stock to approve the General Fund bills totaling $609,810.23 and the Construction Fund bills for the 2020 Bond total $1,924,866.19. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, absent; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.14 Consider Approval of Financial Report - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Mark Hauptman, to approve the financial report as presented. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Kyle Janssen, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.15 Consider Approval of Resignations and Contracts - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the resignations as stated. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck; yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes and Kyle Janssen, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

       Motion by Kyle Janssen seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the contracts as stated. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

       Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.16 Consider Approval of the Out of State Trip Request(s) - Motion by Dawn Stock seconded by Greg Beach to approve the out of state trips as presented. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.17 Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action with Regard to Possible Approval and Authorization to Execute a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Surplus and Sale by the District - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the sale and/or dispose of the items listed in the report. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes.

       Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

2.18 Consider, Discuss and Take Action on the 5-Year Strategic Plan - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Dawn Stock to approve the 5-year Strategic Plan. A roll call vote was taken -Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

 

SECTION III – Reports

3.1   Report on Elementary Technology - Director of Technology, Greg Schwanke introduced Jon Trede and other elementary tech coordinators who presented on the elementary technology program.

 

3.2   Legislative Update - Burke Harr presented an update on the first week of the legislature.

 

SECTION IV - Announcements and Dates

4.1   Set Next Board Meeting Date - The next regular board meeting will be held on January 27th.

 

4.2   Adjournment - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Mark Hauptman, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

TIME: 8:46 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Stock, Secretary

Board of Education - District #37

 

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