Minutes of the Banner County School District
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2022
Notice of the Monday, September 12, 2022, Board of Education Regular Meeting was published at the entrance to the school, the Banner County Court House, the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner Capital Bank, the school website, and the Western Nebraska Observer.
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Banner County School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:00PM, in the school cafeteria.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was displayed on the wall.
Roll Call/Welcome
Present: Megan Allen, Laura Baker, Bret Jeffries, Ronald Johnson, Jake Knaub, and Douglas Olsen.
Also present: Evelyn Browne, Superintendent/BOE Secretary and Principal Charles Jones.
Pledge of Allegiance
President Ron Johnson invited members and guests to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Approve the agenda for the September 12th, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Banner County Board of Education. Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Bret Jeffries.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Comments from the Audience
There was no public comment.
Awards and Recognitions
President Johnson commended the following students and staff:
-Marie Parker, School Nurse - presented at the National Association of Local Boards of Health Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan in August. Her presentation was titled "What Public Health Has Met in Remote Rural Areas."
-Students who participated at State Fair: Makynna Boettcher, Kody Carpenter, Logan Mason, Shawnie Mason. Results: Shawnie Mason - 2nd Place Cupcake Decorating; Makynna Boettcher - 4th place Cupcake Decorating
-All of the Banner County School students who participated in the Kimball-Banner 4H Fair: Kody Carpenter: 9 Blue, 6 Red, 9 Purple, Archery - Grand Champion
Bailie Gilbert: 1 Blue, 2 Purple
Helen Hein: 1 Blue, 1 Purple
Marie Hein: 2 Blue, 3 Purple, Meat Goat Rate of Gain - Grand Champion Riley Jones: 1 Blue, 3 Purple, Rabbit Showmanship - Reserve Champion
Isaac Olsen: 3 Blue, 2 Red, 11 Purple, Archery - Grand Champion, Beef Showmanship - Reserve
Champion.
Luke Olsen: 2 Red, 3 Blue, 7 Purple, Archery - Grand Champion, Rate of Gain - Grand Champion Tate Olsen: 1 Blue, 2 Purple
Trace Olsen: 3 Blue
Jaspen Vrbas: 14 Blue, 3 Red, 17 Purple, Photography - Grand Champion, Portfolio Pathways - Reserve Champion, Clothing - Grand Champion, Poultry Showmanship - Reserve Champion, Market Lamb - Reserve Champion, Oregano - Reserve Champion
Andie West: 1 Red, 3 Blue, 2 Purple
Austin West: 3 Blue, 3 Purple, Welding Article - Grand Champion
Presentation
Rob Sevier of AMERESCO presented an update on the Energy Savings Contract
Reports
Superintendent
COMMUNITY
-New Banner County News page in the Western Nebraska Observer will feature local school and county information, monthly superintendent column.
-BCPS Foundation held their first fundraiser of the year - VIP parking spots awarded to Jo Foland (FB) and Jay Dove (VB).
-Deputy Zane Hopkins addressed student drivers on road safety.
Facilities & Transportation
- August Facilities Report (attached)
- Final septic installation scheduled for this week at the North teacherage
-Annual ALICAP Inspection took place on August 26th. Excellent safety record; experience modifier
.78. Ken Navrotil commended Tod Wenger’s oversight. Report attached. Recommendations are highlighted in yellow.
-ALICAP Premium $113,878, an increase of 19% due to industry-wide increases and property reappraisal (Oct. 2021).
Student Programs & Enrollment
-Current 2022-2023 Enrollment - 149 PK = 9; K-5= 67; 6-8= 32; 9-12=38; LL- 1; VALTS-2
-Option IN - 53 Option Out - 16
-BCS is an approved Training Provider for the FMCSA. We can now provide the ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) required for new CDL candidates. Tod Wenger will provide the Behind the Wheel portion of the training.
-United Way grant of $250 for classroom supplies received.
-District awarded 2021-2022 Safety Honor Roll certificate from ALICAP. Attached.
-ESSA application completed. New this year, districts are required to have written procedures for how transportation to maintain children in foster care in their school of origin when in their best interest will be provided, arranged, and funded for the duration of the time in foster care. Jim Luebbe (NASB) provided administrative regulation 801.01R1 (attached) to meet the federal requirement at my request.
Personnel
-Regular, sub, and activity bus drivers needed.
-Thanks to Mr. Pahl, Mr. Jones, & Mr. Caudillo for helping out with routes while we await CDL driversJ
Principal
- We hosted an Open House on Tuesday August 16 and was well attended. Thank you to all of the Board Members and Staff who helped make it a success.
- Teacher work days were on August 16-17. The first day for K-12 was August 18; the first day for PK was August 24.
- A group of students attended the Adventure Seekers trip to Medicine Bow Wyoming on August 19-21. Thank you to Mrs. Kari Gifford, Mr. Bill Gifford, and Mrs. Wittni Boettcher for sponsoring the trip.
- Mr. Bill Gifford took a group of FFA students to WESTCO FFA Field Day on August 24.
- Kody Carpenter, Logan Mason, Shawnie Mason, and Makynna Boettcher attended the State Fair Academic Competition held in Grand Island on August 27-28. Thank you to Mrs. Nancy Olsen and Mrs. Kinsey Groves for sponsoring the students on the trip.
- Homecoming Week was this week, there were a lot of activities and dress up days throughout the week. Thank you to Mrs. Wittni Boettcher and the Student Council Students for all their hard work.
- Mrs. Priscilla Stauffer and the 4th Graders attended “Tools and Technology” in Scottsbluff on September 7.
- Mrs. Priscilla Stauffer and the 4th Graders attended Flowerfield on September 9.
- Fall sports for High School and Junior High are in full swing.
Board of Education
Dr. Johnson reported on the NASB Area Meeting in Gering on August 29th. Dr. Johnson, Jake Knaub, and Dr. Browne attended.
Adopt Budget, Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Adopt the following Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023: General Fund Budget: $5,100,882; Depreciation Fund Budget: $419,937; Employee Benefit Fund Budget: $110,983; School Nutrition Fund Budget: $196,294; Special Building Fund Budget: $548,360. TOTAL BUDGET: $6,446,655 and UNUSED BUDGET AUTHORITY: $19,717. Passed with a motion by Bret Jeffries and a second by Laura Baker.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Approve Tax Request Resolution, Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Approve the District's Tax Request for the 2022-2023 school fiscal year: the General Fund is set at
$2,657,822, Tax levy .857 and the Tax Request for the Special Building Fund is set at $50,505, Tax levy .016. The total tax levy will be $.873 per $100 of assessed value. Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Bret Jeffries.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Douglas Olsen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
-Approve the Minutes of the August 8th, 2022 regular meeting and the August 30th, 2022 Work Session
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $441,264.29 for the September 12th, 2022, regular meeting
-Appoint Representative for Federal, State & Local Matters
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report.
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: No report. Policy Review: No report.
Personnel and Negotiations: First Negotations meeting will take place October 12th at 5:00PM.
Approve Amendment to the Negotiated Agreement for 2022-2023
Approve the Amendment to the Negotiated Agreement for 2022-2023 with the Banner County Education Association as presented. Passed with a motion by Bret Jeffries and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Next Meeting
Regular Meeting: October 10th, 2022, 7:00 PM
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:40PM. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Laura Baker. Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Banner County School Schedule of Bills/Claims
American Union Ventures, Inc. Electronic Deposal/Recycling $25.00; B&C Steel Corporation Supplies $150.00; School Nutrition Fund Open House Catering $179.94; Best Plumbing Freezer Repairs $600.65; Blick Art Materials Supplies $12.20; CDW Government, Inc. Tech Supplies
$404.96; CENGAGE Learning Textbooks $195.70; DerbyTech, Inc. 3-yr Contract Renewal
$1,184.22; Connecting Point Copies $518.88; Crossroads Music Supplies $314.44; DAS State Acctg. Network Service Charges $259.49; Decker Equipment Signs $303.20; Educational Service Unit #13 DL & Services $1,783.59; Nebraska ESU Coordinating Council Swank Annual Site License $330.00; Ewell Education Services Student Record Book Subscripts $175.00; Flinn Scientific Inc. Supplies $64.95; Floyd's Bus #2 Repairs $264.18; Follett Content Solutions, LLC Library Books $1,782.51; Frank Parts Supplies $133.25; Fresh Foods Work Session Supper
$38.97; Banner County School Account Reimbursement $1,091.25; Gering Courier Annual Subscription $27.59; Bill Gifford Reimbursement $206.70; GreatAmerica Leasing Corp Copier Leases $250.00; Harrisburg Water System Water Usage $820.92; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites State Fair Trip $1,019.70; High West Energy Electricity $4,505.37; High West Energy Football Field Lights Repairs $85.00; Home Depot Credit Services Equipment $108.75; Home Depot Pro Supplies $355.13l Home Depot Pro Supplies $293.01; JourneyEd.com, Inc. Sophos
$2,536.84; Kaitlin Knaub Reimbursement College Cr Hrs $1,670.00; KSB School Law PC LLO Legal Services $803.00; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. Supplies $80.51; Lou's Sporting Goods Supplies
$3,883.60; McGraw Hill LLC Supplies $7,694.06; Menards Supplies $119.89; MAC Conference Conference Membership Dues $1,750.00; NASB Dues & Registrations $224.00; NASB ALICAP Annual Premium $113,878.00; National Art & School Supplies, Inc. Supplies $83.92; Nebraska/Central Equipment Bus Parts $708.00; NKC Tire Tire Repairs $77.43; Ne Safety Center Level II Training $250.00; Pack Rat Enterprises, Inc. Trash Removal $350.00; Panhandle Cooperative Assoc Fuel $1,711.16; Rick Parker Reimbursement $33.33; PlanbookEDU LLC Premium Subscription $475.00; Project Lead The Way Supplies $3,800.00; Pyramid School Products Supplies $180.47; Quality Inn Admin Days $463.60; Quill.com Whiteboard $296.60 Snell Services, Inc Electric in Science Room $2,325.00; Staples Advantage Supplies $27.24; Staples Credit Plan Supplies $84.43; Striv, Inc. Annual Subscription $1,975.00; Thompson Glass, Inc. Repair Bus Window $1,500.00; Walmart Supplies $30.68; WESTCO Fertilizer $444.60; Western Nebraska Observer Legal Notices & Ads $685.88; Wells Fargo Card Services Supplies, Textbook $790.25; Wells Fargo Card Services Time Clock System $24.75; Wells Fargo Card Services State Fair Travel Expense $120.82; Wiznerd Development Group LLC Tech Consultation & Support $1,836.25; 125 Clearing Account September 2022 Payroll $1,741.18; AFLAC; September 2022 Payroll $476.76; Amer Fam Life Assurance Co; September 2022 Payroll
$1,395.44; Banner County Bank September 2022 Payroll $40,214.99; Banner Capital Bank September 2022 Payroll $6,899.79; Banner County School September 2022 Payroll $1,870.00; Blue Cross & Blue Shield Ne September 2022 Payroll $50,088.46; Colonial Life September 2022 Payroll $160.34; Colonial Life September 2022 Payroll $367.84; Banner County School September 2022 Payroll $36,191.02; Horace Mann September 2022 Payroll $252.67; LegalShield September 2022 Payroll $174.40; MG Trust Company September 2022 Payroll
$8,211.03; State of Nebraska September 2022 Payroll $6,042.86; Principal September 2022 Payroll $837.42; VSP September 2022 Payroll $335.28; VSP September 2022 Payroll $120.63; VSP September 2022 Payroll $104.91; September 2022 Payroll $117,380.41
