GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT #37

MARCH 25, 2024

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 March 25, 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: Mark Hauptman, Dawn Stock, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen and Blake Turpen. Board members absent were: Greg Beach. Others present were: Travis Lightle, Mike Sortino, Andrew Rinaldi, Russ Olsen, Rex Anderson, Pat Phelan, Shawn Hoppes, Chanell Willmer, Caroline Foresman, 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 Blake Turpen, to approve the minutes of March 11, 2023. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, absent; 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

2.1 Consider Approval of Resignations and Contracts - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve the resignations as stated effective at the end of this school year. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, absent. Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent; 1.

Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Kyle Janssen, to approve the contracts as stated.. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Rick Hollendieck, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent; 1.

2.2 Consider Approval of Thomas Elementary Roofing Replacement – Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Kyle Janssen to award the bid for Thomas Elementary roof replacement to Mejia Roofing. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Kyle

Janssen, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Greg Beach, absent. Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent; 1.

2.3 Consider Approval of Lease from Apple Financial Services - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve the lease agreement with Apple Financial Services for Schedule No. 2003957589. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; and Greg Beach, absent. Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent; 1.

2.4 Consider Approval of Out of State Trip Requests - Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the out of state trip for Gretna High and Gretna East High School show choirs in March, 2025. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, absent; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent; 1.

2.5 Consider Resolution to Add Additional Depository Institutions - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Mark Hautpman to approve the resolution to be read by Kyle Janssen. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, absent; and Mark Hauptman, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent; 1.

SECTION III – Reports

3.1 Construction Report - Mike Kros presented the latest construction report.

3.2 Legislative Update - Burke Harr presented a review on the current legislative bills.

3.3 Human Resource Staffing Report - Andrew Rinaldi presented an update on certificated staff retention and future needs at Gretna Public Schools.

3.4 Districtwide and SPED Budget Report - Russ Olsen presented a report regarding the district finances as we began preparation for next fiscal year.

SECTION IV - Announcements and Dates

4.1 Set Next Board Meeting Date - The next school board meeting will be held on Monday, April 8th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices.

4.2 Adjournment - Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Dawn Stock, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, absent. Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent; 1.

TIME: 8:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Stock, Secretary

Board of Education - District #37

These minutes remain unofficial until officially ratified and signed by the Board of Education Secretary.

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