GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT #37

NOVEMBER 10, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

7:00 PM -

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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 November 3, 2025 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.

SECTION I - Opening Procedures

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

1.2   Roll Call - Board members present were: Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Greg Beach, Blake Turpen and Mark Hauptman. Board members with excused absence were: Dawn Stock. Others present were: Travis Lightle, Russ Olsen, Mike Sortino, Shawn Hoppes, Andy Boone, Molly Hornbeck, Andrew Rinaldi, 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 October 27, 2025. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, absent.

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 Bills (SP 2) - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve payment of the General Fund bills totaling $1,271,951.46 and the Construction Fund bills totaling $3,988,651.94. A roll call vote was taken - Mark Hauptman, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Dawn Stock, absent; and Kyle Janssen, yes.

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

2.2   Consider Approval of Financial Report (SP 2) - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the financial report. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, absent; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

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

2.3   Consider Approval of Resignations and Contracts (SP 4) - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Kyle Janssen the retirement of Pat Phelan on January 16th, 2026. A roll call vote was taken - Greg Beach, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Dawn Stock, absent.

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

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

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

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

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

2.4   Consider Approval of 2026-27 High School Curriculum Handbook. (SP 1) - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the 2026-2027 High School Curriculum Handbook. A role call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, absent; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Blake Turpen, yes.

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

2.5   Consider Approval of Additional Certificated Staff for the 2026-2027 (SP 4) - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve 45 new certificated hires for the 2026-2027 school year. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Dawn Stock, absent; Rick Hollendieck, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes.

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

2.6   Discuss, Consider and Take Action All Necessary Action to Approve an Extension of One Additional Year to the Superintendent’s Contract of Employment (SP 2) - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Greg Beach to approve the Superintendent’s Contract of Employment, and authorize the Board President to execute any documents necessary to extend the Superintendent’s Contract for one additional year. A roll call vote was taken - Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, absent; and Greg Beach, yes.

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

SECTION III - Reports

3.1   Americanism Report (4th Grade White Table) (SP 1) – The Americanism report is required twice per year. This year, the elementary Veterans Day programs were highlighted once again. Mr. Balcer from Palisades guided fourth grade students (Annabelle Baatz, Lydia Beach, Blakely Brandenburg, Millie Jensen, Jackson Nedbalek, Noah Porter) through the “White Table” presentation.

3.2   Policy Review Report (6214–6281) (SP 1) – This was the third of four reviews for the 6000 series. A synopsis of policies 6214 through 6281 was provided. Board members were asked to note any changes they believed might be necessary. These changes will be reviewed during the board retreat.

3.3   Construction Report (SP 2) – Mike Kros updated the Board on the Gretna High School track. Jack Nelson presented the final budget for Giles Creek, and Pat Phelan reported on the Gretna Elementary parking lot. Travis Lightle updated the board on a pending contract with Rainwood Development, acting as an Owner’s Representative for the GMS HVAC project.

3.4   Report on Yearly Audit (SP 2) – Tim Lens from Creative Planning presented the 2024–2025 audit.

SECTION IV - Announcements and Dates

4.1   Set Next Board Meeting Date - The next school board meeting will be held on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices.

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

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

TIME: 8:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Stock, Secretary

Board of Education - District #37

*”SP” refers to the Gretna Public Schools Strategic Plan.

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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, December 08, 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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