Minutes of the Banner County School District Board of Education Meeting
Monday, January 9, 2023
Notice of the Monday, January 9, 2023, 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 January meeting of the Banner County School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:01PM in the School Cafeteria, 200 School Street, Harrisburg, Nebraska.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall.
New Members Oath of Office
Ron Johnson, Douglas Olsen, and Bret Jeffries were re-elected as Banner County School Board Members for a four-year term beginning January 2023 and ending December 2026. Ron Johnson was present and took the Oath of Office.
Roll Call/Welcome
Present: Megan Allen, Laura Baker, Ronald Johnson, and Jake Knaub.
Also present: Evelyn Browne, Superintendent/BOE Secretary and Principal Charles Jones.
Motion to excuse BOE members Douglas Olsen and Bret Jeffries from the January 9th, 2023 regular meeting of the Banner County BOE 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
Pledge of Allegiance
President Ron Johnson invited members and guests to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Approve agenda for the January 9th, 2023 Banner County Regular Board of Education meeting. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
Comments from the Audience
There was no public comment.
Presentations
Student of the Month Certificates were presented to Trace Olsen, Grade 3, and Riata Peterson, Grade 1.
Awards and Recognitions
President Johnson commended the following students, staff, and patrons:
-Students who performed for the Christmas Concert on Dec. 19th under the direction of Mrs. Wounded Arrow.
-6th-grade Entrepreneurs who developed products for the Extravaganza on Dec. 19th under the mentorship of Mrs. Gifford
Annual Reorganization of BOE
Election of Board Officers
-Nominate Ron Johnson for board president. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Laura Baker.
Ronald Johnson: Abstain (With Conflict), Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
-Nominate Douglas Olsen for board vice-president. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
-Nominate Jake Knaub for treasurer. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Megan Allen.
Jake Knaub: Abstain (With Conflict), Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea
Appointment of Committee Members
Move to approve the appointment of the following BOE committee members: Transportation and Grounds: Douglas Olsen (Chair), Bret Jeffries, Jake Knaub; Personnel and Negotiations: Ron Johnson (Chair), Douglas Olsen, Laura Baker; American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: Bret Jeffries (Chair), Jake Knaub, Megan Allen; Policy Review: Ron Johnson (Chair), Laura Baker, Megan Allen. 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
Re-adopt Policies, Regulations, and Handbooks for Governance of the District
Motion to re-adopt all existing policies, regulations, and handbooks for the governance of the district. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
Authorization to Sign Checks
Authorize Ronald E. Johnson (President), Douglas Olsen (Vice-President), Jake Knaub (Treasurer), Evelyn Browne (Secretary) as signers for General Fund and Depreciation Fund checks. Two signatures are required on all checks. 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
Adopt Annual Board Calendar and Board Meeting Schedule for 2023
Adopt Annual Board Calendar and Board Meeting Schedule for 2023-2024. 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
Appoint the Non-discrimination Compliance Coordinator for 2023.
Appoint Dr. Evelyn Browne as the Non-discrimination Compliance Coordinator for 2023. Passed with a motion by Ronald Johnson and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
Appoint District Title IX Coordinator for 2023.
Appoint Kari Gifford as the district Title IX Coordinator for 2023. 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
ESSER III Program Review
Dr. Browne presented information on proposed amendments to the ESSER III grant to board members and patrons for comment.
Reports
Superintendent
COMMUNITY
-Foundation Winter Clothing drive took place in December
-Great attendance for Christmas Concert and Entrepreneur Extravaganza
-Mat Cats wrestling in full swing
Facilities & Transportation
- December Facilities Report (attached)
- December Tech Report (Attached)
- Bus 4 converted to 14-passenger - assigned to the Kimball route
- Still looking for tractor replacement (Purchase approved at the 8/8/22 BOE meeting)
- Damage to High School wing during snow removal submitted to ALICAP
Frozen water pipes, burst boiler thermostat, cracked faucets in residences - all due to extreme cold on Dec 22-23
Student Programs & Enrollment
-Current 2022-2023 Enrollment - 151 PK = 10; K-5= 67; 6-8= 32; 9-12=39; LL-1; VALTS- 2
-Option IN - 57 Option Out - 12
- Driver Education starts Jan 13th.
Personnel
-Ayden Vrtatko driving Kimball Route
-Many thanks to Larry Pahl for helping us out for the 1st semester. Larry will continue as a substitute bus driver
-Shout out to Tod Wenger for handling middle of the night plumbing emergencies
-Shout out to Martin Olsen for helping with the blizzard snow removal
Principal
- The 6th Grade Entrepreneur Extravaganza was held on December 20.
- The PK-12 Christmas Concert was held on December 20.
- There are 19 students in grades 6-12 who have made the Honor Roll for the 1st Semester. 3 Students on the High Honor Roll and 16 on the A-B Honor Roll. There were another 10 students who missed the Honor Roll by one class.
Board of Education
The date for the Winter Retreat was set for Feb 18th, 2023 at 8:00am in the School Library. Members were requested to send agenda items to Dr. Browne and complete the Board Self- Evaluation on-line prior to Feb. 18th. Dr. Browne will email the survey link to board members.
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report.
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: No report.
Policy Review: No report. Two policies o the agenda for review.
Personnel and Negotiations: Final negotiations meeting took place on Dec. 12th with tentative agreement.
Approve Negotiated Agreement for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Approve the Negotiated Agreement for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 with the Banner County Education Association as presented. Passed with a motion by Ronald Johnson and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
Approve new policy, 2nd reading
Approve 2nd reading of new Policy 407.08 Certificated Employee Tuition Reimbursement 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
Approve Superintendent's Contract
Approve the superintendent's contract with a salary of $115,000 for 2023-2024. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Laura Baker.
Megan Allen: Nay, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
-Approve the Minutes of the December 12th, 2022 regular meeting.
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $327,935.88 for the January 9th, 2023 regular meeting
Next Meeting
Regular meeting: February 13th, 2023 at 7:00PM
Winter Retreat (Work Sessions): February 18th, 2023 at 8:00AM
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:41 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
Banner County School Schedule of Bills/Claims
B&C Steel Corporation Supplies $669.22: Cash-Wa Distibuting Supplies $855.96; CDW Government, Inc. Supplies $14.55; DAS State Acctg Network Service Charges $238.13; ESU #13 VALTS, Services, DL $14,682.58; Floyd's Bus #8 Service & Repairs $7,085.69; Frank Parts Parts & Supplies $314.99; Banner County School Account Reimbursement $512.11; GreatAmerica Leasing Corp Copier Leases $363.18; Harrisburg Water System Water Usage $606.02; High West Energy Electricity $3,323.91; Home Depot Pro Supplies $468.32; Charles Jones Fuel Reimbursement $44.43; Lou's Sporting Goods HS Boys BB Uniforms $2,843.88; McGraw Hill LLC 1 Year Digital-Physcial Science $167.28; Menards Supplies $27.04; NASB NE Education Law Book
$77.00; Nebraska Safety & Fire Equip Inspections $314.00; Pack Rat Enterprises, Inc Trash Removal $350.00; Panhandle Cooperative Assoc Supplies & Fuel $357.75; Rose Marie Parker DOT Physical Reimb $120.00; Peetz Farmers Coop Propane $13,951.47; Project Lead The Way Network Security Lab Fee $1,000.00; rSchoolToday (DWC) Renewal $334.40; Soar Pediatric Therapy LLC PT Services $886.77; Sparqdata Solutions Annual Subscriptions $3,620.00; Western Nebraska Observer Annual Renewal & Legal Ads $165.86; Wells Fargo Card Services Supplies
$163.60; Wells Fargo Card Services Time Clock System $38.25; Willow Lane Education Library Books $164.75; 125 Clearing Account January 2023 Payroll $1,725.00; AFLAC January 2023 Payroll $476.76; AFLAC January 2023 Payroll $1,349.82; Banner County Bank January 2023 Payroll $40,084.11; Banner Capital Bank January 2023 Payroll $6,899.79; Banner County School January 2023 Payroll $2,470.00; BCBS of NE January 2023 Payroll $50,055.59; Colonial Life January 2023 Payroll $160.34; Colonial Life January 2023 Payroll $330.95; Banner County School January 2023 Payroll $36,137.55; Horace Mann Insurance Company January 2023 Payroll
$261.28; LegalShield January 2023 Payroll $174.40; MG Trust Company January 2023 Payroll
$8,223.95; State of Nebraska January 2023 Payroll $5,898.83; Principal Life Insurance Company January 2023 Payroll $836.97; VSP January 2023 Payroll $325.85; VSP January 2023 Payroll
$107.28; VSP January 2023 Payroll $104.91; January 2023 Payroll $118,551.36
