Minutes of the Banner County School District
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 11, 2024
Notice of the Monday, March 11, 2024, Board of Education Regular Meeting was posted at
Harrisburg U.S. Post Office, Banner Capital Bank, Banner County Courthouse, Banner County
School, the Banner County web-site, 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 7:04 PM, in the school cafeteria.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed in the cafeteria.
Roll Call/Welcome
Present: Megan Allen, Laura Baker, Ronald Johnson, Jake Knaub, and Douglas Olsen.
Also present: Evelyn Browne, Superintendent/BOE Secretary and Troy Holmberg, Principal.
Pledge of Allegiance
President Ron Johnson invited members and guests to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Approve agenda for the March 11th, 2024 Banner County Board of Education Regular meeting.
Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Megan Allen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Presentations
-Dr. Browne presented Students of the Month for February - Mattias Bocanegra, Grade 2 and Keira
Bolander, Grade 11.
Class of 2024 Officers presented information on the Senior Trip to South Dakota.
Awards and Recognition
President Ron Johnson commended the following students and staff:
-Students of the Month - Matias Bocanegra, Grade 2 and Keira Bolander, Grade 11.
-Wyatt Reichenberg - was the 190# runner up at the Nebraska state wrestling championships in
Omaha on February 17 th
- FFA district contest at Kimball on March 6th:
-Agronomy Team placed 10th: Abigayle Jones 20th overall, Marie Hein 21st, and Janie Fonseca-
Warm 27th.
-Meats Judging Team placed 3rd: Brendyn Onstott was 11th overall, Tobey May 13th, Nathan
Clement 15th, Jacob Parsons 18th, and Ti Gaasch 34th.
-Environmental & Natural Resources Team placed 5th: Adam Knaub was 6th overall, Isaac Olsen
10th, Andie West 28th, and Brentsen McGowan 32nd.
The Meats Judging and Environmental & Natural Resources Teams qualified for the state contest
in Lincoln on April 3-5.
-Congratulations to the K-2 girls and the 1-2 boys basketball teams - both teams did a fantastic job
this season.
Comments from the Audience
There was no public comment.
Reports
Superintendent
COMMUNITY
-FFA Silent Auction and Dinner was well attended by community supporters.
-Senator Hardin security meeting was well attended.
Facilities & Transportation
-Facilities report [attached]
-AMERESCO update: All Seasons Roofing (Cheyenne) will begin prep work on the roof May 13 th .
Only two workers will be on the roof to limit noise in classrooms. The project work schedule is
attached.
Student Programs & Enrollment
- Current 2023-2024 Enrollment - 144 PK = 8; K-5= 64; 6-8= 33; 9-12=36; LL-1; VLTS-1; PBDT-1
- Option IN - 42 Option Out - 18
-Awarded Supply Chain Grant (Nutrition Services) $8,306.08
-Annual Report included in the Scratching Post mailing.
-PK/K Registration will be April 12 st at 9:00am
Personnel
-Letter of resignation received from Sandy Wounded Arrow, vocal and instrumental music teacher.
She is thanked for her service and dedication to BCS students for 19 years.
-I attended the University of Wyoming Teacher Fair March 7-8.
-Interviews for music educator and business/engineering will take place this week.
-Sonja Lind will attend the NAEP State Convention on March 27-28 in Kearney.
-I will attend the NASB Finance Workshop on March 20 in Gering.
Principal
Student of the Month Nominees - 9 Elementary 7 Secondary
Matias Bocanegra, Bailie Gilbert, Dalton Gilbert, Rylie Jeffries, Camden Knaub, Amiah Cooper,
Charles Cooper, Kinlee Olsen, Corielle Martinez
Keira Bolander, Marie Hein, Brentsen McGowan, Riley Allen, Rory Jeffries, Lydia Grant, Destineey
Soto
Spanish Courses 2024-2025
We are planning to receive Spanish I and II via Distance Learning through the World Languages
department at ESU 5. Kimball will be receiving the same feed. This will allow us to share costs.
Scheduling 2024-2025
We have been creating drafts for the bell schedules next year. In the next couple weeks, Mr.
Cooper will be meeting with individual grade levels regarding scheduling for classes. Prior to this,
we have been updating the course description guide and setting up a program in JMC to assist in
the process.
Speech Districts
Our Speech Team competed at the district competition at WNCC today
Track Practice
We have three high school students currently participating in track
Board of Education
NASB Report shared with members.
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report.
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: Jake Knaub reported on the March 11 committee
meeting.
Policy Review: No report.
Personnel and Negotiations: No report
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda for the March 11th, 2024 regular Board of Education
meeting. 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
-Approve the Minutes of the February 12th, 2024 regular meeting.
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $340,135.37 for the March 11th, 2024 regular
meeting
-Approve 2024-2025 Services Agreement with ESU13
-Declare obsolete instructional items
-Approve Option Enrollment Resolution
-Approve Class of 2024 Educational Trip
-Approve 2nd reading of revised policy
Appoint Board of Education Member
Motion to appoint Ryan Olsen to the Banner County School Board of Education for the remainder
of the vacated term ending December 2026. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by
Laura Baker.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Accept Certified Staff Resignation
Accept the resignation of Sandy Wounded Arrow with gratitude for 19 years of excellent service to
students of Banner County School. 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
Approve Classified Salary Schedules
Approve a 2% increase in the base pay on classified employee salary schedules for Class A, Class B,
Class C, and Class D. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Douglas Olsen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Approve 1st reading of revised policy
Approve 1st reading revision of Policy 611.07 Graduation Requirements, 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
Approve Request for Bids to Purchase Suburban
Approve a motion to seek bids to purchase a low-mileage Suburban or 10 passenger van for use on
activity and/or routes Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a second by Megan Allen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Approve Request for Bids to Sell 2001 Chevy Suburban
Approve request for bids to sell fleet vehicle #19, a red Chevy Suburban, with a starting bid of
$3,500 to be sold in "as is" condition. 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
Closed Session (Only if Needed)
Go into closed session at 8:05 PM, to discuss personnel matters, for the protection of the public
interest or to prevent needless injury to reputation of an individual, if such individual has been
notified and has not requested a public meeting, Passed with a motion by Douglas Olsen and a
second by Ronald Johnson.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
At 8:28 PM, the Board came out of closed session with no decisions being made. President
Johnson declared the meeting in open session at that time.
Approve Principal's 2024-2025 Salary
Approve Troy Holmberg's' salary of $92,500 for Banner County School PK-12 Principal for the
2024-2025. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Douglas Olsen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Next Meeting
Regular meeting: April 8, 2024, 7:00 pm
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Laura
Baker.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Banner County School Schedule of Bills/Claims
Cardio Partners Inc AED Pediatric Pads $230.00; B.E. Publishing Supplies $1,467.68; Wittni
Boettcher Meal Money $135.00; Evelyn Browne Meal Money $90.00; Cash-Wa Distributing
Supplies $1,318.80; Connecting Point Copies $483.54; Crossroads Music Instrument & Repairs
$540.00; DAS State Acctg Network Service Charges $267.63; ESU #13 SPED Services $10,705.66;
Edu-Safe LLC Conference Registration $299.99; Floyd's Parts & Repairs $14,916.79; Frank Parts
Supplies $1,141.66; Banner County School Account Reimbursement $465.52; Grainger Supplies
$843.22; GreatAmerica Leasing Corp Copier Leases $250.00; Harrisburg Water System Water
Usage $636.27; Floyd Hein LifeLinks Transportation $235.80; High West Energy Inc Utilities
$2,739.84; Home Depot Supplies $367.19; Home Depot Pro Supplies $451.25; Kimball Public
Schools Team Quiz Bowl Entry Fee $25.00; Sonja Lind Meal Money $45.00; Main Street
Appliance Dishwasher $749.00; Menards Supplies $384.93; NASB State Convention Registration
$115.00; Ne Safety Center Level I Bus Training $225.00; Pack Rat Enterprises Inc Trash Removal
$350.00; Panhandle Coop Food Items & Fuel $59.72; Panhandle Coop Gas & Diesel Usage
$6,330.77; Phi Delta Kappa International Educators Rising Curriculum $6,500.00; Peetz Farmers
Coop Propane $4,851.12; rSchoolToday Subscription Renewal $450.00; Software Unlimited Inc
One-Time Setup Fees $6,140.00; Team Auto Center Parts $65.50; Twin City Auto Inc Repairs
2006 Suburban $898.22; University of Wyoming Teacher Fair $350.00; Western Nebraska
Observer Legal Notice $583.20; Wells Fargo Card Services Supplies & Travel $1,090.13; Wells
Fargo Card Services Time Card System $33.75; Wiznerd Development Group LLC Tech
Consultation & Support $2,518.75; Sandy Wounded Arrow Supplies Reimbursement $65.99;
W.P.C.I. Pre-Drive Screening $62.00; 125 Clearing Account March 2024 Payroll $1,115.40;
AFLAC March 2024 Payroll $575.38; AFLAC March 2024 Payroll $995.30; Banner Capital Bank
March 2024 Payroll $38,346.56; Banner Capital Bank March 2024 Payroll $6,055.66; Banner
County School March 2024 Payroll $970.00; Banner County School March 2024 Payroll
$1,250.00; Blue Cross & Blue Shield Ne March 2024 Payroll $49,592.96; Colonial Life March
2024 Payroll $111.58; Colonial Life March 2024 Payroll $506.69; Credit Management Services
Inc March 2024 Payroll $281.23; Banner County School March 2024 Payroll $35,159.16; Horace
Mann March 2024 Payroll $149.83; LegalShield March 2024 Payroll $101.65; MG Trust
Company March 2024 Payroll $9,256.29; State of Nebraska March 2024 Payroll $5,488.62;
Principal March 2024 Payroll $786.73; VSP March 2024 Payroll $435.87; March 2024 Payroll
$119,477.54
