Minutes of the Banner County School District
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, October 14, 2024
Notice of the Monday, October 14, 2024, Board of Education Regular Meeting was posted at
Harrisburg U.S. Post Office, Banner Capital Bank, Banner County Courthouse, Banner County
School, in the Western Nebraska Observer, and on the school website.
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Banner County School District Board of Education was called to
order at 7:01 PM, in the school cafeteria.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was displayed in the cafeteria.
Pledge of Allegiance
President Ron Johnson invited members and guests to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call/Welcome
Present: Megan Allen, Laura Baker, Ronald Johnson, Jake Knaub, Douglas Olsen, and Ryan Olsen.
Also present: Evelyn Browne, Superintendent/BOE Secretary and Troy Holmberg, Principal.
Approval of Agenda
Approve agenda for the October 14th, 2024 Banner County Regular Board of Education meeting.
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,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Awards and Recognitions
-Students of the Month: Ellie Groves (PK), Matias Bocanegra (3), Gannon Scheer (4), Kambrie
Loutzenhiser (7), Logan Mason (11).
-9 FFA members competed in the district range judging contest in Sioux Co. on Sept. 11 th .
Isaac Olsen finished 3 rd overall in the senior division out of 72 individuals. The Junior team finished
2 nd overall with team members Austin West, Wilber Reichenberg, Shawnie Mason, and Makynna
Boettcher. Austin placed 5 th overall individually, with Wilbur 13 th , Shawnie 20 th , and Makynna
23 rd out of 75 contestants.
-Isaac Olsen placed 67 th out of 197 at the state contest in Chase Co. on Sept. 25 th .
-Land Judging was held on Oct. 2 nd in Cheyenne Co. with 5 members competing. Tobey May
finished in the red ribbon category placing 26 out of 84 individuals.
-Kristian Clure and Isaac Olsen for making Mr. Avila’s Male's 500 Pound Weightlifting Club with
their combined maxes for Bench, Squat, and Power Clean. Brianne Woodral for making the Female
600 Pound Weightlifting Club with her combined maxes from Bench, Squat, Clean, and Deadlift.
-Jr. High Football team for their 33-20 victory over South Platte on 10/7/2024. First win over South
Platte in 10+ years.
-Knox Hottell (President), Quincy Boettcher (Vice P.), and Tate Olsen (Secretary) were elected by
their peers to become JAG Career Association Officers and will be traveling to Omaha this month
for a Leadership Development Conference.
-Thank you to Coaches Wes Albert and Kyle Boettcher for coaching the 4th—6th Grade Football
Team!
-Jessica Stauffer completed and submitted our Targeted Improvement Plan to NDE. Banner County
had 9/9 green for the district, and 100% complete and compliant in each area. Our ESU13 SPED
support person stated this is the best score she's seen.
-Coach Kyle Boettcher thanks Jake Knaub, Ryan Olsen, Jim Revelle, Brandon Avila, Tod Wenger,
Mr. Holmberg, Nate McGowan, Isaac Olsen, Luke Olsen, Quincy Boettcher, and Tate Olsen for all
of their efforts in making this season successful. An extended thank you to all of the parents for
investing the time into your athletes to make this season a success! Go WILDCATS!
-Congratulations to the following students who represented Banner County wonderfully at the
Chadron Scholastic Contest by participating in 20 different tests against hundreds of students from
schools in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming: Jackson Onstott, Shawnie Mason, Isaac Olsen,
Keira Bolander, Micah Dittbenner, Logan Mason, Lydia Grant, Leeigh McGowan, Sofiah Villagrana,
Karleigh Leslie, Kristian Clure. A special congratulations to Lydia Grant who tied for second place in
Business Management Decision Making.
Comments from the Audience
There was no public comment.
Presentations
Dr. Browne presented certificates and bios to the Students of the Month.
Reports
Superintendent
Community
-Banner County Fire Department conducted a "live" fire drill on October 9 followed by emergency
response equipment demonstrations for all students PK-12.
Facilities & Transportation
-Jared Routh, CEO of High West Energy, presented the LED rebate check on Oct 9. The rebate of
$13,172.32 brings our total rebate amount for the Energy Project to $25,065.60.
- September Facilities Report (attached)
-ALICAP annual safety inspection completed on October 9. Excellent report! Two
recommendations: 1) spray to remove wasps near playground and old gym, and 2) install second
handrail in old gym.
Student Programs & Enrollment
-Current 2024-2025 Enrollment - 128 PK = 8; K-5= 58; 6-8= 24; 9-12=35; LL- 1; VALTS-1; PB-1
-Option IN - 38 Option Out - 20
-24-25 Budget has been accepted by the Nebraska Dept. or Education
Personnel
-Alda Schluterbusch was hired as food service manager
-Ron Vella resigned due to health issues. His service over the past two years is appreciated.
Principal
SOTM Nominees
Ellie Groves, Gannon Scheer, Aili Cooper, Tacey Cross, Colbie Knaub, Riata Peterson, Delilah
Hughes, Matias Bocanegra, Kingston Martinez, Emersynn Stauffer, Tatum Revelle, Amiah Cooper,
Maggie Cooper, Sebastian Webb, Knox Hottell, Kambrie Loutzenhiser, Logan Mason, Kesmera
Palu, Shawnie Mason, Hayden Mathiason, Hunter Joern, Gerald Clark, Railin Meseth, Natali
Cordero
CIP (School Improvement)
-K-8 Math teachers met with Kristin Karsten from ESU 13 on Oct. 4th and 11th. The focus was on
the selection of the next math textbook series. These meetings focused on the planning process
and determining a vision for math instruction. Later this semester we will choose an evaluation
instrument and review various series.
-We have two teachers attending the NATM (Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics)
conference in Kearney this Friday.
-We have teachers attending presentations on various dates in Sidney relating to the new Science
Standards that were approved September 6th.
-Our CIP/MTSS team will be attending a workshop at ESU 13 on October 23rd.
Football Season Forfeiture
-Varsity season ended due to lack of available players. Per NSAA guidelines, we are responsible for
paying officials and providing $1000 to the host school of an away contest. Leyton has foregone
the $1000 payment.
Upcoming Events
Oct 16th- Elementary to Pumpkin Patch
Oct 16th- Career Cab Program-Sophomores
Oct 16th- Final JH VB and FB games vs Leyton
Oct 17th- District Cross Country @ Grant
Oct 19th- Varsity MAC Volleyball
Oct 22nd- Final regular season VB contest vs Peetz
Oct 24th- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Board of Education
-Notice of General Election Received from Banner County Clerk. Candidates on the ballot: Laura
Baker, Jake Knaub, John-Robert Faden.
-The Superintendent Evaluation is due Nov. 6 th .
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report.
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: Next meeting set for Nov. 11 th at 6:30pm
Policy Review: No report.
Personnel and Negotiations: 1st Negotiations meeting scheduled for October 21st at 6:00pm in the
Library. The BCEA Committee Members are: Kinsey Groves (Speaker), Priscilla Stauffer (2nd
Speaker), Kaitlin Knaub (Note-taker), Stephanie Stricker, Ray Lemoine, Deb Griebe.
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda for the October 14th 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,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
-Approve the Minutes of the September 9th, 2024 regular meeting.
-Approve the Minutes of the September 9th, 2024 Budget Hearing, Budget Summary, and Tax
Request Hearing.
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $349,863.51 for the October 14th, 2024,
regular meeting.
-Review Rule 10 Accreditation Assurance Statement to NDE
-Approve Option Enrollment Resolution
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:33 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,
Ryan Olsen: Yea
Next Meeting
Regular meeting: November 11, 2024
Banner County School Schedule of Bills/Claims
B&C STEEL CORPORATION $279.00; BIO CORPORATION $81.40; CDW GOVERNMENT $2,980.00;
CENGAGE LEARNING $33.00; CENTURY LINK $219.84; CONNECTING POINT $505.92; BARBARA
COOPER $100.00; MICAL COOPER $142.00; DANIELLE VILLAGRANA $80.00; DAS STATE ACCTG
$585.74; DENNIS SUPPLY COMPANY $371.41; DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY $329.30;
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #13 $12,751.10; EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT NO. 5 $9,399.00;
FLOYD'S $260.45; FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC $370.55; FRANK PARTS $1,425.06;
GRAINGER $43.49; GREATAMERICA LEASING CORP $250.00; HARRISBURG WATER SYSTEM
$958.1;2 HD SUPPLY $925.56; HIGH WEST ENERGY, INC. $3,710.42; TROY HOLMBERG $20.10;
JUICE PLUS CO LLC $259.00; KURT TREMAIN $200.00; LAQUINTA INNS & SUITES $839.70; MARIE
PARKER $281.40; MATH COUNTS FOUNDATION $60.00; MCGRAW HILL LLC $87.12; MENARDS
$210.72; NASB $221.00; NATM $80.00; NE SAFETY CENTER $375.00; NEBRASKA COUNCIL ON
ECONOMIC EDUCATION $40.00; NEBRASKA ESU COORDINATING COUNCIL $405.00; NEBRASKA
SAFETY & FIRE EQUIP $145.00; PACK RAT DISPOSAL $380.00; PEETZ FARMERS COOP $9,208.54;
QUICK CARE MEDICAL SERVICES $125.00; QUILL LLC $35.09; ROBINSON ELECTRIC $989.80;
SCHOLASTIC INC $109.89; SOAR PEDIATRIC THERAPY LLC $2,338.32; OLIVIA TERRONES $60.00;
RONALD VELLA $301.92; VERIZON WIRELESS $161.13; WELLS FARGO CARD SERVICES $158.33;
WELLS FARGO CARD SERVICES $115.99; WELLS FARGO CARD SERVICES $1,877.38; WESTCO
$4,643.34; WESTERN NEBRASKA OBSERVER $115.00; WIZNERD DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC
$3,471.25; MOTOR FUEL DIVISION $413.00; VSP $668.65; EFTPS $42,885.36; MG TRUST
COMPANY $8,679.49; NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE $6,147.78; NPERS $38,561.78; 125
CLEARING ACCOUNT $810.00; AFLAC $842.09; AFLAC $1,083.57; BANNER COUNTY SCHOOL
$665.00; BANNER COUNTY SCHOOL BLDG FUND $1,075.00; BCBS NE $54,562.00; COLONIAL
LIFE $183.93; COLONIAL LIFE $177.34; HORACE MANN INSURANCE COMPANY $159.86;
LEGALSHIELD $57.80; PRINCIPAL $854.02; OCTOBER 2024 PAYROLL $139673.74
