Minutes of the Banner County School District
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023
Notice of the Monday, November 13, 2023, 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 7:00 PM, in the school cafeteria.
The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was displayed in the cafeteria.
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 Wittni Boettcher.
Pledge of Allegiance
President Ron Johnson invited members and guests to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Approve agenda for the November 13th, 2023 Banner County Regular Board of Education meeting. 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
Presentations
Students of the Month: Presley Grubbs - Grade 2, Roger McGowan - Grade 5, Micah Dittbenner - Grade 10
Audit presentation by Julie Peetz of Rauner & Associates, PC
Awards and Recognitions
-CATS Committed raised $142 for Festival of Hope by selling the Spike Out Cancer shirts for our Pink Out volleyball game on Oc. 19.
-CATS Committed students organized Red Ribbon Week events and booked the speaker, Officer Flick.
-The Banner County FFA team placed 3rd at the district Land Judging competition in Scottsbluff. Adam Knaub placed 5th, Nathan Clement, 15th, Wyatt Reichenberg, 25th, and Tobey May, 26th out of ninety competitors.
-National Honor Society students and advisors, Mrs. Groves and Mrs. Knaub for organizing the Veterans Day breakfast on Nov. 13th.
-Choral and Band students directed by Mrs. Wounded Arrow for the musical portions of the Veterans Day program.
-The American Legion Post 36 Color Guard for their participation in the Veterans Day program.
-Dr. Ron Johnson for being the guest speaker for the Veterans Day Program
-2/4th grade volleyball girls won their first match on Saturday. They did a fantastic job growing and progressing this season.
Comments from the Audience
There was no public comment.
Reports
Superintendent
COMMUNITY
-Veterans Day program on Nov. 13th was well-attended
-Plans are underway for "Breakfast with Santa" on December 16th from 9:00am - 10:30 am.
Facilities & Transportation
- October Facilities Report (attached)
- Energyficient will start lighting portion of the project on Monday, Nov 27th Mr. Wenger and I will meet with AMERESCO for a quick coordination on Tuesday, Nov 21st. All Seasons Roofing, Sidney, was selected as the contractor.
-ALICAP Safety report received. Recommendations have been acknowledged and/or addressed. (Report attached)
Student Programs & Enrollment
-Current 2023-2024 Enrollment - 138 PK = 8; K-5= 63; 6-8= 32; 9-12=35; LL- 1
-Option IN - 40 Option Out - 16
-ESU 13 Annual Report provides information on the services and benefits to BCS students and staff (attached).
-Sophomores travelled to Gering/Scottsbluff area to participate in Career Connections "Career Cab" day on Nov. 8th. Student visited industry partners in selected Career Pathways such as Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Health Science, Human Services, Diesel Mechanics and Welding/Metal Fabrication.
Personnel
-Holiday Dinner scheduled at Hampton Inn on Dec. 14th. Menu to follow.
-EHA rates for 24-25 will increase 1.99%
-Posted anticipated Music Teacher opening for 2024-2025 due to retirement
Board of Education
Jake Knaub and Dr. Browne will attend the State Education Conference in Omaha, Nov. 15-17.
Committee Reports
Transportation and Grounds: No report.
American Civics, Curriculum, and Technology: Committee heard reports from the superintendent on the Veterans Day Program, future program adoptions in Social Studies (Elementary), ELA (7-12), and math (elementary). A Technology Committee will be formed early in the new year to revise current Technology Plan.
Policy Review: No report.
Personnel and Negotiations: BCEA was informed of EHA rate increase of 1.99%
As per negotiated agreement, either party may open the agreement when rates are "less than 4% or more than 8%"
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Bret Jeffries and a second by Douglas Olsen.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
-Approve the Minutes of the October 9th, 2023 regular meeting.
-Approve the payment of bills and salaries totaling $331,486.64 for the November 13th, 2023, regular meeting.
-Approve Audit of School Accounts, 2022-2023
Approve Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar
Approve the 2023-2024 school calendar with revisions as presented 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
Approve policy revisions on 1st reading
Approve 1st reading of revised Policy 801.01 Student Transportation. Passed with a motion by Ronald Johnson and a second by Jake Knaub.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Yea
ESSER III Program Review
Dr. Browne provided information on the current implementation. Amendment 4 was approved by the NDE and will conclude expenditure of the grant prior to September 2024 for .75 FTE Learning Recovery teacher and curriculum materials.
Superintendent Evaluation
Motion to go into closed session at 7:47 PM, for the purpose of reviewing the Superintendent's evaluation. The Superintendent has not requested a public meeting. Passed with a motion by Ronald Johnson 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 8:12 PM the Board came out of Closed Session with no decisions being made. Douglas Olsen left the regular meeting at this time.
Next Meeting
Regular Meeting: December 11th, 2023, 7:00 PM
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:13 PM. Passed with a motion by Jake Knaub and a second by Laura Baker.
Megan Allen: Yea, Laura Baker: Yea, Bret Jeffries: Yea, Ronald Johnson: Yea, Jake Knaub: Yea, Douglas Olsen: Absent
Banner County School Schedule of Bills/Claims
CENGAGE Learning Alg II Supplies $877.40; Connecting Point Copies $579.96; DAS State Acctg Finance Network Service Charges $267.63; ESU #13 Sep & Oct Services $24,907.39; Floyd's Bus 6 & 8 Repairs $2,268.65; Frank Paxton Lumber Co Supplies $512.20; Banner County School Account Reimbursement $2,006.55; Grainger Supplies $21.29; GreatAmerica Leasing Corp Copier Leases $250.00; Harrisburg Water System Usage $1,180.42; High West Energy, Inc Electricity $2,455.24; Home Depot Pro Supplies $625.36; KSB School Law PC LLO Legal Services $302.50; Logoz Engraved Plates $30.00; NASB Conference Registration $686.00; National Art & School Supplies, Inc Supplies $52.48; Nebraska/Central Equipment Bus #6 Parts $3,507.80; NE State Fire Marshal Agency Annual Boiler Certification $108.00; Ne Safety Center Small Vehicle Training $125.00; Ryan Olsen Reimb Coaching Cert $190.00; Pack Rat Enterprises, Inc Trash Removal $350.00; Panhandle Cooperative Association Gas & Diesel $5,082.15; Peetz Farmers Coop Propane & Repairs $9,995.90; Quick Care Medical Services Bus Driver Physical $125.00; Ron's Towing & Recovery LLC Bus Towing $400.00; Soar Pediatric Therapy LLC PT Services for Sep $1,053.42; Team Auto Center Suburban Repairs $1,334.87; Twin City Auto, Inc Vehicle Service & Repairs $2,599.28; Walmart Supplies $248.02; WESTCO Supplies $1,064.40; Western Nebraska Observer Legal Notices & Ads $112.15; Wells Fargo Card Services Supplies $234.41; Wells Fargo Card Services Time Clock System $85.50; Wells Fargo Card Services Registration & Fees $189.98; Wiznerd Development Group LLC IT Consult & Support $1,787.50; W.P.C.I. Drug Testing $574.00; 125 Clearing Account November 2023 Payroll $1,115.94; AFLAC November 2023 Payroll $575.38; AFLAC November 2023 Payroll $995.04; Banner Capital Bank November 2023 Payroll $39,937.05; Banner Capital Bank November 2023 Payroll $6,055.66; Banner County School November 2023 Payroll $970.00; Banner County School November 2023 Payroll $1,400.00; Blue Cross & Blue Shield Ne November 2023 Payroll $48,718.02; Colonial Life November 2023 Payroll $111.58; Colonial Life November 2023 Payroll $506.57; Credit Management Services, Inc November 2023 Payroll $375.11; Banner County School November 2023 Payroll $35,247.73; Horace Mann November 2023 Payroll $147.42; LegalShield November 2023 Payroll $101.65; MG Trust Company November 2023 Payroll $9,174.93; State of Nebraska November 2023 Payroll $5,623.31; Principal November 2023 Payroll $786.85; VSP November 2023 Payroll $436.27; November 2023 Payroll $113,017.68
