Minutes of the Banner County School District
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, June 12, 2023
Notice of the Monday, June 12, 2023, Board of Education Regular Meeting was posted at Harrisburg U.S. Post Office, Banner Capital Bank, Banner County Courthouse, Banner County School, and in the Western Nebraska Observer.
Call to Order
The regular June meeting of the Banner County School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 PM in the School Cafeteria, 200 School Street, Harrisburg, Nebraska.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted 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 June 12th, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Banner County Board of Education. 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
Awards and Recognition
Recognize the following students, staff, and patrons:
-Banner County earned 2nd place for Sportsmanship in MAC.
-Students with perfect attendance for the 22-23 school year: Wilbur Reichenberg, Conrad Kaminski, and Reece Kaminski
-Riley Jones and MaKayla Enriquez qualified for the state track and field championships in Omaha. Riley qualified in high jump and MaKayla qualified in the 1600 M run. Both represented Banner County well!!
-Katie Armstrong, Stephanie Stricker, and Kinsey Groves for organizing the Historical Day AR Road Fun Run.
-Kari Gifford, Wittni Boettcher, and the HEC kids did a great promotion with their "Drive-through" coffee service at Historical Days.
-Wyatt Reichenberg - Nebraska State High School Steer Wrestling Champion.
-Principal Charles Jones' contributions to the school and to the sports program as a coach during his 8 year tenure.
Hearing on Parental and Family Engagement, Bullying Prevention, and Student Fees
Open a public hearing at 7:12PM for the purposes of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of patrons relating to Board of Education Policy 1005.12 Parental and Family Engagement, Policy 504.20 Bullying Prevention, and Policy 504.19 Student Fees. 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
At 7:15PM, the President Johnson closed the hearing on Policies 1005.12, 504.20, and 504.19 and declared the meeting in regular session at that time.
Public Comment and Discussion on the 2023-2024 Return to Learn Plan and ESSER III
Open a public hearing at 7:16PM for the purposes of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of patrons relating to the Return to Learn Plan for 2023-2024 and ESSERS III grant activities or funding. 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
At 7:27PM, the Board closed the public comment on the 2023-2024 Return to Learn Plan and ESSERS III grant activities and funding.
Reports
Superintendent
Community
-Review of the Return to Learn Plan on the agenda; public consultation and comment for ESSER III
-AR Road Fun Run had 16 students run and 3 adults. Raised $190 for the AR road. Also, a total of
$80 was raised for the AR road through a 50/50 raffle that was completed during the FFA lunch at historical days. The winner donated their "$40" winnings back to the program!
-Pioneers Game Fundraiser took place on June 8th for the AR road.
-Historical day activities at the school included the parade staging and the FFA Lunch. Rick Caudillo organized the parade with the help of Kelly Rundell. Mr. C was also the MC for the parade.
-Abbie and Rebekah Jones represented the school in the Historical Day parade as the Wildcat and kitten.
-New website is under construction by Wiznerds Development Group.
Facilities & Transportation
-Application to the Nebraska Energy Office submitted. Phase 1 of the project (roof, windows, lighting, hallway ceilings) is $2,686,288. Loan request of $2.4 million for phase one of the project with monthly payments of approx. $15,000 over 15 years. (See attached)
-Repairs to Bus 2 under warranty - Bluebird refunded $4112.
-Material for track resurfacing is on site. Banner County Roads delivered - cost of delivery $2,496. Pat Parsons has begun the project!
-Three classrooms carpeted in middle wing. Tod, Mike, and Rick did great work!
-May Facilities report (attached)
Student Programs & Enrollment
-2023-2024 Enrollment - changes anticipated in both resident and Option students. PK enrollment is 6 at this time.
-CEP approved for 2023-2027. All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch.
-Perkins Grant of $2800 awarded for greenhouse tables.
-Perkins Grant of $3775.78 awarded for new welder.
-State monitoring of Federal Programs received with no corrective action required: ESSERS, ESSA (Title I), American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children & Youth (letters attached)
-Emergency Operation Plan completed for submission.
-23-24 Accreditation received from NDE. (attached)
Principal
- High School Graduation was on May 13 and was well attended.
- Patrons Day was on May 16. The awards went well the track day got one field and two running events before it got rained out.
- There was 1 student on the High Honor Roll and 21 students on the A/B Honor Roll. There were another 9 students that missed the Honor Roll by one class.
- Makayla Enriquez and Riley Jones attended the State Track Meet in Omaha on May 19-
20. Makayla qualified in the 1600 Meter Run and placed 22nd. Riley qualified in the High Jump and finished in a tie for 9th. Commendations to coaches Mrs. Gifford, Mr. Gifford and Mrs. Stauffer for a good season.
Board of Education
Date set for the Back to School Open House on August 15, 2023.
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda 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 the Minutes of the May 8th, 2023 regular meeting.
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $336,678.07 for the June 12th, 2023, regular meeting.
-Annual Transportation Report
-Approve the District Emergency Operation Plan
-Approve 2023-2024 Student/Parent School Handbook
-Declare inoperable and outdated technology hardware as obsolete
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report.
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: No report
Policy Review: Annual Policy Review of Attendance, Absenteeism (Policies 503.01, 503.03) Personnel and Negotiations: No report. Negotiated agreement on agenda.
Approve Fees, Charges, Payments, & Tuition
Approve the fees, charges, payments, and tuition for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Authorization to Sign Checks
Approve Troy Holmberg to be placed on the bank signature cards for General Fund 2, Activities Fund, and Nutrition Fund accounts, and remove Charles Jones from these accounts effective July 1, 2023. 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
Renew Parental and Family Engagement, Bullying Prevention, Student Wellness, and Student Fees Policies
Renew BOE Policies Parental and Family Engagement 1005.12; Student Fees 504.19; School Wellness 508.13; Harassment by Students 504.18. 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 policy revision, 1st Reading
Approve 1st reading revisions for Policy 611.05. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Bret Jeffries.
Douglas Olsen: Abstain (With Conflict), Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
Award LP Bid
Approve and accept the bid from Peetz Farmers Coop to supply propane to the School District and associated members of the Interlocal for the fixed price of $1.20 per gallon delivered to the Interlocal members' propane tanks beginning September 1, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2024. All other bids are rejected. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Bret Jeffries.
Douglas Olsen: Abstain (With Conflict), Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea
Reopen the 2023-2025 Negotiated Agreement
Reopen the 2023-2025 Negotiated Agreement with Banner County Education Association. 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 the 2023-2025 Negotiated Agreement
Approve the 2023-2025 Negotiated Agreement as presented. Passed with a motion by Ronald Johnson 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 Certified Personnel Contract
Approve a teaching contract for Mark Steer, at BA+45 Step 11. Passed with a motion by Laura Baker and a second by Douglas Olsen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
Next Meeting
Regular Meeting: July 10th, 2023, 7:00 PM
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:27PM. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Bret Jeffries. 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
Banner County 12 Loads Coal Ash $2,496.00; Evelyn Browne Reimb for Postage $37.80; Carolina Biological Supply Co Supplies $71.51; Cash-Wa Distibuting Supplies $1,031.76; CDW Government Inc Chromebooks $980.00; Connecting Point Copies $535.44; Crossroads Music Repairs $139.92; DAS State Acctg Network Service Charges $238.13; ESU#13 Services
$10,459.33; ESU#13 Honor Roll Posters $7.72; Nebraska ESU Coordinating Council World Book NE Power Pack $93.00; Stephanie Farro Bus Plug-In Reimb $302.25; FES Monthly Service Fee
$197.91; Floyd's Bus #5 Repairs $692.34; Frank Parts Supplies $647.40; Banner County School Account Reimbursement $903.78; GreatAmerica Leasing Corp Copier Leases $250.00; Harris School Solutions Accounting Software $5,681.62; Harrisburg Water System Usage $530.17; HCI Cleaning Products, LLC Force of Nature Supplies $3,545.82; Hemingford Public School 2nd Semester Spanish $2,100.00; High West Energy Inc Usage $3,384.78; Home Depot Pro Supplies
$1,042.50; Homecourt Publishers PBL Project $399.00; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Social Studies Supplies $1,872.70; Jennie Hullinger Interpreting Services $107.20; Impero Solutions Inc EdPro Device Licenses $600.00; Melissa Jones Reimb Course Fee $77.06; Kaitlin Knaub Tuition Reimbursement $2,746.10; The Lampo Group LLC Supplies $499.79; Sharon Lease Bus Plug-In Reimb $299.00; The Library Store Inc Supplies $73.85; McGraw Hill LLC Reading Mastery Supplies $8,955.58; Midamerica Books Library Books $206.55; Midwest Inn State Track Lodging
$218.00; Mobius Communications Company Service Call $110.00; National Association for Music Education Membership Renewal $135.00; Nebraska Coaches Association Membership & Clinic Fees $780.00; Pack Rat Enterprises Inc Trash Removal $350.00; Larry Pahl Bus Plug-In Reimb $42.25; Panhandle Cooperative Assoc Lab Supplies $38.50; Marie Parker Bus Plug-In Reimb $35.75; Pepper & Son Inc Supplies $26.97; Perfection Learning Supplies $643.46; PGE Hallway Ceiling Inspections $412.50; Project Lead The Way 23-24 Participation Fee $2,200.00; Soar Pediatric Therapy LLC P/T Services $1,295.11; Staples Advantage Supplies $20.67; Student Assurance Services Inc Catastrophic Coverage $500.00; Thompson Glass Inc Winshields & Repairs $553.19; Voyager Sopris Learning AOL License $187.50; Walmart Health Supplies $5.00; Tod Wenger Reimb for Weight Equipment $635.70; Western Nebraska Observer Legal Notices & Ads $135.03; Wells Fargo Card Services Supplies & Workshop Fees $2,237.47; Wells Fargo Card Services Time Clock System $31.50; Winsor Learning Supplies $422.40; Winsupply Wire
Harness $75.00; Wiznerd Development Group LLC Tech Support $487.50; W.P.C.I. Drug Testing
$186.00; Zeptive Annual Licensing $100.00; 125 Clearing Account June 2023 Payroll $1,738.94; AFLAC June 2023 Payroll $1,390.34; Banner Capital Bank June 2023 Payroll $40,228.76; Banner Capital Bank June 2023 Payroll $6,566.93; Banner County School June 2023 Payroll $2,481.45; BCBS NE June 2023 Payroll $48,589.17; Colonial Life June 2023 Payroll $111.58; Colonial Life June 2023 Payroll $369.79; Banner County School June 2023 Payroll $36,284.52; Horace Mann June 2023 Payroll $273.87; LegalShield June 2023 Payroll $159.45; MG Trust Company June 2023 Payroll $8,281.37; State of Nebraska June 2023 Payroll $5,940.69; Principal June 2023 Payroll $836.97; VSP June 2023 Payroll $557.91; June 2023 Payroll $119,795.82
