Minutes of the Banner County School District Board of Education Meeting
Monday, December 12, 2022
Notice of the Monday, December 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 in the Western Nebraska Observer.
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Banner County School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 PM, in the school cafeteria.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed in the cafeteria.
Roll Call/Welcome
Present: Laura Baker, Bret Jeffries, Ronald Johnson, Jake Knaub, and Douglas Olsen. Also present: Evelyn Browne, Superintendent/BOE Secretary and Principal Charles Jones.
Motion to excuse BOE member Megan Allen from the December 12th, 2022, regular meeting of the Banner County BOE. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Pledge of Allegiance
President Ron Johnson invited members and guests to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Approve agenda for the December 12th, 2022 Banner County Regular Board of Education meeting. Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Bret Jeffries.
Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Comments from the Audience
There was no public comment.
Presentations
Students of the Month - Dr. Browne presented October and November Students of the Month. Rhys Belden, 7th grade received his certificate. Due to the weather conditions, students who were unable to attend will be invited back to the January meeting.
Awards and Recognitions
President Ron Johnson commended the following students, staff, and patrons:
-Students of the Month: Ariel Acosta (grade 12), Trace Olsen (3), Riata Peterson (Grade 1), Rhys Belden (Grade 7)
-Jacob Parsons & Adam Knaub placed 6th in the Chadron State Scholastics accounting contest
- Wyatt Onstott, Travis Onstott, and Isaac Olsen were selected for the High Plains Honor Band
Keira Bolander was selected for the High Plans Honor Choir
-Wyatt Reichenberg qualified for the Jr World Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, finishing 18 out of 45.
-Sandy Wounded Arrow will have her research on the Buffalo Soldier Bands published in the Nebraska History Magazine, Winter 2023 issue.
Reports Superintendent Community
-Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10th was very well attended. Thanks to everyone who helped out with activities!
Facilities & Transportation
- November Facilities Report (attached)
- November Technology Report (attached)
Request for bids for a 14 passenger bus were sent out to six companies, due Dec 20th.
Student Programs & Enrollment
-Current 2022-2023 Enrollment - 149 PK = 9; K-5= 67; 6-8= 31; 9-12=39; LL- 1; VALTS-2
-Option IN - 53 Option Out - 10
-High Ability Learner grant of $3,234 awarded
- Supply Chain Assistance Grant of $7,458.80 awarded
- Repairs to West Teacherage due to fire damage will be completed by Rusch’s General Contracting. Quote of $3,331 to be paid by ALICAP upon completion.
Personnel
-Commend Tod Wenger for his rapid response to fire in West Teacherage on Nov. 16.
Principal
- Mrs. Gifford and Mrs. Hilbert took a group of students to the Sportsmanship Summit at Alliance on November 15.
- FFA students traveled to Chadron to compete in LDE on November 16.
- A representative from WNCC was here on November 16 to talk to Juniors and Seniors.
- MAC One Act was held in Bayard on November 17.
- I attended the SMCA All State Meeting on November 22.
- District One Act was held in Chappell on November 30.
- A representative from EWC was here on December 5 to talk to Juniors and Seniors.
- There was a representative from 21st Century Equipment to talk to Juniors and Seniors on December 6.
- I attended an NSCAS Workshop at ESU 13 on December 8.
- We had Breakfast with Santa on December 10. Thank you to everyone who facilitated activities, helped with coffee, and thank you to Hendersons for providing the horse drawn carriage rides.
Board of Education
-2022 Election Certification has received from the County Clerk.
-Staff Holiday Dinner rescheduled at the Hampton Inn on Dec. 21st at 6:30pm
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: No report
Policy Review: No report
Personnel and Negotiations: The 4th meeting took place Dec. 12 with a tentative agreement reached. The negotiated contract will go to the BCEA for approval and then be placed on the January 9th Regular Meeting for Board approval.
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda. Passed with a motion by Bret Jeffries and a second by Laura Baker.
Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
-Approve the Minutes of the November 14th, 2022 regular meeting and the December 1st, 2022 Work Session.
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $347,146.52 for the December 12th, 2022, regular meeting.
Approve new policy, 1st reading
Approve 1st reading of new Policy 407.08 Certificated Employee Tuition Reimbursement. Passed with a motion by Ronald Johnson and a second by Jake Knaub.
Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Superintendent Evaluation
Go into closed session at 7:22PM, for the Superintendent Evaluation for the protection of the public interest OR to prevent needless injury to reputation of an individual. Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Laura Baker.
Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
At 8:17PM, the Board came out of closed session with no decisions being made. President Johnson declared the meeting in open session at that time.
Next Meeting
Regular meeting: January 9, 2023, 7:00PM
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:18PM. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Bret Jeffries. Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Banner County School Schedule of Bills/Claims
Linda Barrett FFA District LDE $199.06; CDW Government, Inc. Supplies $1,222.55; Connecting Point Copies $420.54; Crossroads Music Supplies $98.55; CSC Conferencing Office Student Meals $169.15; DAS State Acctg Network Service Charges $238.13; Educational Service Unit #13 SPED, DL, Other Services $14,533.44; Educational Service Unit #2 Canvas Training $573.05;
Stephanie Farro Coaching Cert. Reimb $170.00; Frank Parts Supplies $557.09; Banner County School Account Reimbursement $959.00; Kari Gifford Reimbursement $50.00; Grainger Supplies $803.20; GreatAmerica Leasing Corp Copier Leases $276.00; Harrisburg Water System Water Usage $569.37; High West Energy Electricity $3,281.47; Hilton Garden Inn Omaha State BoE Conference $330.00; Home Depot Pro Supplies $437.09; Jennie Hullinger Interpretation Services $484.00; Inland Truck Parts Company Bus#11 Service & Inspection $649.43; Charles Jones Reimbursement $50.00; Juice Plus Co LLC Supplies $149.00; Jake Knaub Mileage Reimbursement $581.25; KSB School Law PC LLO Legal Services $58.00; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc Welding Supplies $532.12; Menards Supplies $142.89; Nebraska Department of Education Training Session $45.00; Nebraska Safety & Fire Equip Charge Fire Extinguishers $115.00; Pack Rat Enterprises, Inc Trash Removal $350.00; Panhandle Cooperative Assoc Fuel $893.58; Panhandle Cooperative Association Gas & Diesel $4,066.20; Peetz Farmers Coop Propane & Repairs $13,540.35; J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. Supplies $112.86; Rauner & Associates Audit Fees
$11,236.25; Snell Services, Inc Repairs $230.00; Team Auto Center Repairs $599.30; Walmart Food Lab Supplies $85.96; WESTCO DEF $243.90; Western Nebraska Observer Legal Notices
$554.00; Wells Fargo Card Services Supplies $708.87; Wells Fargo Card Services Time Clock System $38.25; Wiznerd Development Group LLC Tech Support $552.50; W.P.C.I. Policy Assurance Renewal $500.00; 125 Clearing Account December 2022 Payroll $1,725.00; AFLAC December 2022 Payroll $476.76; AFLAC December 2022 Payroll $1,353.74; Banner County Bank December 2022 Payroll $42,833.62; Banner Capital Bank December 2022 Payroll $6,899.79; Banner County School December 2022 Payroll $2,470.00; Blue Cross & Blue Shield Ne December 2022 Payroll $50,056.55; Colonial Life December 2022 Payroll $160.34; Colonial Life December 2022 Payroll $332.73; Banner County School December 2022 Payroll $37,764.74; Horace Mann Insurance Company December 2022 Payroll $261.28; LegalShield December 2022 Payroll $174.40; MG Trust Company December 2022 Payroll $8,237.12; State of Nebraska December 2022 Payroll $6,494.42; Principal Life Insurance Company December 2022 Payroll
$836.97; VSP Insurance Co. December 2022 Payroll $326.66; VSP Insurance Co. December 2022 Payroll $107.28; VSP Insurance Co. December 2022 Payroll $104.91; December 2022 Payroll
$125,123.81
