Minutes of the Banner County School District
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, June 10, 2024
Notice of the Monday, June 10, 2024, Board of Education Regular Meeting was posted at the
entrance to the school, the Banner County Court House, the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner Capital
Bank, in the Western Nebraska Observer, and on the school website.
Call to Order
The regular May meeting of the Banner County School District Board of Education was called to
order at 7:00PM in the School Cafeteria, 200 School Street, Harrisburg, Nebraska.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted on the wall.
Pledge of Allegiance
President Ron Johnson invited members and guests to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call/Welcome
Present: Laura Baker, Ronald Johnson, Jake Knaub, Douglas Olsen, and Ryan Olsen.
Also present: Evelyn Browne, Superintendent/BOE Secretary and Troy Holmberg, Principal.
Board Member Megan Allen arrived at 7:12PM.
Approval of Agenda
Approve the agenda for the June 10th, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Banner County Board of
Education. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea, Ryan Olsen: Yea
(Megan Allen not present).
Awards and Recognition
President Johnson commended the following students and staff:
Katie Armstrong and Stephanie Stricker for organizing Historical Days Fun Run for AR Road.
Kambree Hottell was the 1st place Junior Varsity winner at the state trap shoot.
Comments from the Audience
There was no public comment.
Hearing on Parental and Family Engagement, Bullying Prevention, and Student Fees
Open a public hearing at 7:03PM for the purposes of hearing support, opposition, criticism,
suggestions, or observations of patrons relating to Board of Education Policy 1005.12 Parental and
Family Engagement, Policy 504.20 Bullying Prevention, and Policy 504.19 Student Fees. Passed
with a motion by Ronald Johnson and a second by Laura Baker.
Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea, Ryan Olsen: Yea
(Megan Allen not present).
At 7:05PM, the Board closed the hearing on Policies 1005.12, 504.20, and 504.19 with no decisions
being made. President Johnson declared the meeting in regular session at that time.
Reports
Superintendent
Community
-AR Road Fun Run had 10 kids and 6 adults, including one all the way from Lincoln. Katie
Armstrong posted our race on a website called Running in the USA and that is how she found us.
Her goal is to run a race in every county in Nebraska. She is going to spread the word about
next year’s fun run within her running community. $220 was raised for AR Road reading incentives.
-Historical day activities were limited at the school due to construction. Rick Caudillo organized the
parade line-up and was also the MC for the parade.
-Abigayle Jones represented the school in the Historical Day parade as the Wildcat.
-Email received from Commissioner Darnall requesting to be added to the agenda to discuss
"Financial Assistance with BC Sheriff Funding." I invited the Commissioners to make a presentation
to the Board with specific details. They will make a presentation at the regular July meeting.
Facilities & Transportation
-Change order for AMERESCO Energy Project - additional $25, 875. Good news, the interest earned
in the Special Building Fund is $21,400. Roof is scheduled to finish on Thursday, June 13. A refund
for the first installation of LED lights should be around $11,893.28.
-Three classrooms were carpeted & 3 tiled in the High School wing. Tod, Mike, and Rick did great
work!
-We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education
to support network security. There is no charge for this service.
Student Programs & Enrollment
-Current 2024-2025 Enrollment PK = 7; K-5= 63; 6-8= 25; 9-12=35, LL=1, VALTS=1;
PBDT=1 Total = 134
Option IN: 41 Option OUT: 19
-DMV conducted an audit via email of Banner County Schools Driver Safety School program which
was completed on June 3, 2024. The results of the audit were satisfactory. Four students
successfully completed Driver Safety this year during OEFs.
-Perkins Grant of $4200 approved for Ironworker, punch and die set for Metals & Fabrication class.
-In preparation for the 2024-2025 budget, I will request the Board to vote on increasing the
Property Tax Authority with the additional amount that can be accessed with 70% board approval.
For our district, the Board can approve up to 7% - or $261,311. This will be included in the July 8
agenda and posted 1 week ahead of the meeting as required by statute.
Personnel
-Jim Milner hired as Fleet Mechanic, Maintenance, Bus Driver
-Training dates scheduled for teachers in core programs over the summer: ELA, Social Studies,
Math 180
Principal
A Honor Roll
Nathan Clement, Brendyn Onstott, Andie West, Isaac Olsen, Hugo Rodriguez Escalera, Shawnie
Mason, Kambrie Loutzenhiser
A/B Honor Roll
Adam Knaub, Jacob Parsons, Micah Dittbenner, Logan Mason, Leeigh McGowan, Coleson Gilbert,
Jackson Onstott, Kassie Loutzenhiser, Madalinn May, Luke Olsen, Tate Olsen, George Teeple
Passing Rate-
98% for High School in the Second Semester (5 failing grades/250 courses)
100% for Middle School in the Second Semester
CIP/MTSS -
External Review is scheduled for April 7, 2025
Trevor Anderson, Supt. of Kimball Schools, is the team leader
A three-person team from our CIP/MTSS Committee is attending an External Visitation workshop
in Sidney on June 26th
NSAA Changes of Note - 7
th and 8th grade team managers are allowed to participate in high school
practice in Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track & Field.
A 35 second shot clock will be utilized in basketball.
Summer Workouts - Weight room is from 5:30-7:00 and 7:00-9:00 for athletes to complete a
weight and core training circuit along with agility/speed drills
My Upcoming Trainings/Workshops
June 13th
- Walkthroughs for teacher growth and evaluation (ESU 13)
June 25th
- Title IX Regulations (KSB via Zoom)
June 26th
- Preparing for External Visitation (ESU 13)
Secondary Bell Schedules for 2024-2025
There will be four lunch periods rather than the three in the 2023-2024 school year. Lunch period
times will be consistent with the exception of the 1:00 dismissal day.
Wildcat Period for intervention, make-up work, and meetings is scheduled between the first and
second periods.
Board of Education
August 15th, 2024 at 5:00PM was set date for the Open House.
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda. Passed with a motion by Ryan Olsen and a second by
Douglas Olsen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
-Approve the Minutes of the May 13th, 2024 regular meeting.
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $337,420.16 for the June 10th, 2024, regular
meeting.
-Annual Transportation Report
-Approve 2024-2025 Student/Parent School Handbook
-Approve obsolete technology equipment
-Declare textbooks obsolete
-Approve General Fund transfer
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report.
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: No report.
Policy Review: June 25th, 2024 at 5:00PM was set for the next Policy Committee meeting.
Personnel and Negotiations: No report.
Approve Fees, Charges, Payments, & Tuition
Approve the fees, charges, payments, and tuition for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Laura Baker.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Renew Parental and Family Engagement, Bullying Prevention, Student Wellness, and Student
Fees Policies
Renew BOE Policies Parental and Family Engagement 1005.12; Student Fees 504.19; School
Wellness 508.13; Bullying Prevention 504.20; Harassment by Students 504.18. Passed with a
motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Award LP Bid
Approve and accept the bid from Peetz Farmers Coop to supply propane to the School District and
associated members of the Interlocal for the fixed price of $1.15 per gallon delivered to the
Interlocal members' propane tanks beginning September 1, 2024, and ending on August 31, 2025.
All other bids are rejected. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Douglas Olsen: Abstain (With Conflict), Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea,
Jake Knaub: Yea, Ryan Olsen: Yea
Approve purchase of student and administrator laptops
Approve the purchase of 13 student and administrator laptops from CDW-G for $10,507.78.
Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Laura Baker.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Approve Installation of Interior Doors at Main Entrance
Approve the installation of replacement interior doors at the main entrance by Thompson Glass
for $21,400; $13,200 of the cost is covered by the Safety & Security Grant. Passed with a motion
by Ryan Olsen and a second by Douglas Olsen.
Megan Allen: Nay, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Approve policy revisions, 2nd Reading
Approve 2nd reading revisions for Policies 402.17, 412.01R14, 502.10, 504.17, 611.03, 612.03,
612.05, 905.07 as presented. Passed with a motion by Ronald Johnson and a second by Laura
Baker.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Next Meeting
Regular Meeting: July 8th, 2024, 7:00 PM
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:23PM. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Ryan Olsen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Banner County School Schedule of Bills/Claims
BCS Activity Fund Teacher Appreciation $96.00; School Nutrition Fund Supplies $33.96; Blick Art
Materials Supplies $28.08; Arica Z. Carlson Interpretation Services $250.00; CDW Government
Supplies $245.26; CENGAGE Learning Supplies $324.21; Connecting Point Contract & Copies
$671.34; Crossroads Music Repairs & Supplies $173.10; DAS State Acctg Network Service
Charges $267.63; ESU #13 May Services $17,539.35; Stephanie Farro Bus Plug-Ins $289.25;
Floyd's Bus #8 Repairs $416.25; GF#2 Account Reimbursement $1,238.53; Carla Goranson Bus
Plug-Ins $260.00; GreatAmerica Leasing Corp Copier Leases $250.00; Harrisburg Water System
Usage $761.52; HD Supply Supplies $423.00; High West Energy Utilities $2,596.99; Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt Math 180 $1,481.20; Jennie Hullinger Services & Mileage $646.00; Jones
School Supply Supplies $52.50; Jostens Inc Graduation Items $150.61; Kaitlin Knaub Tuition
Reimbursement $1,401.00; Chad Knotts Installation of Flooring $10,700.00; Lawson Products,
Inc. Supplies $12.09; Legacy Cooperative Supplies $80.69; The Library Store, Inc. Supplies
$56.05; Luikens Well & Pump Service, Inc. Well & Pump Check $460.00; Menards Supplies
$332.21; Midwest Technology Products Supplies $93.01; Mohawk Factoring LLC Floor Tile &
Supplies $7,181.52; NCSA CTE Conference Registrations & Membership Renewals $1,595.00;
NKC Tire/McWhorter's Tire Repairs $505.12; Ne Safety Center Bus Training $270.00; Pack Rat
Disposal Trash Removal $350.00; Rocket Math, LLC 1 yr. Subscription $275.00; Savvas Learning
Company LLC K-5 Social Studies/6 ELA $13,425.63; School Specialty, LLC Supplies $675.02; Soar
Pediatric Therapy LLC April PT Services $1,383.28; Chris Soler Bus Plug-Ins $166.75; USI Supplies
$746.49; Walmart Supplies $140.48; James Watts SPED Mileage Reimbursement $943.36;
Westco Gas/Diesel $2,990.03; Western Nebraska Observer Legal Ads & Notices $145.13; Wells
Fargo Card Services Supplies, Text Books, DMV $282.54; Wells Fargo Card Services Supplies &
Time Clock $80.91; Wells Fargo Card Services Travel Expense $155.32; Wiznerd Development
Group LLC IT Support & Consultation $2,486.25; 125 Clearing Account June 2024 Payroll
$1,115.05; AFLAC June 2024 Payroll $993.55; Banner Capital Bank June 2024 Payroll
$37,160.74; Banner Capital Bank June 2024 Payroll $6,055.66; Banner County School June 2024
Payroll $920.00; Banner County School June 2024 Payroll $1,075.00; BCBS of NE June 2024
Payroll $49,592.07; Colonial Life June 2024 Payroll $111.58; Colonial Life June 2024 Payroll
$505.90; Banner County School June 2024 Payroll $34,651.11; Horace Mann June 2024 Payroll
$159.86; LegalShield June 2024 Payroll $101.65; MG Trust Company June 2024 Payroll
$9,228.07; State of Nebraska June 2024 Payroll $5,364.27; Principal June 2024 Payroll $786.73;
VSP June 2024 Payroll $435.22; June 2024 Payroll $114,036.04
