MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 28-0015, a/k/a,

DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Monday, June 10, 2024

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education, District #15, in the County of Douglas, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Central Office Board Room, 401 South Pine Street, Valley, NE 68064-0378.

 

Following public notification procedures approved by the Board of Education, February 14, 2011, in adherence to 84-1411, notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting such Notice on the exterior front door of the high school, elementary school, middle school, Valley City Hall, First Nebraska Bank, and Foundation One Bank. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Education of the meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM.

Kelly Hinrichs  Present

Luke Janke Absent

Jamie Jorgensen: Present

Bill Koile: Present

Elizabeth Mayer: Absent

Jim Tomanek: Present

Present: 5, Absent: 1.

 

1. Call to Order

The agenda, listing items for consideration by the Board, is on file in the Superintendent’s office. Other matters may come before the Board and the Board has the right to modify the agenda before the meeting.

 

President - “As I call the meeting to order I wish to inform everyone present that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall of the Board Room for your review at any time.”

 

2.  Public Communications and Correspondence

Comments from the audience were accepted at this time. At this time there was no pubic correspondence.

 

Mr. Bill McAllister, who is running for the Nebraska State School Board was allowed to introduce himself to the board between New Business items 6.2 and 6.3.

 

3. Approval of Agenda

Motion to approve agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Jamie Jorgensen. Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea:5, Nay:0

 

4. Administrative Reports

4.1. Superintendent’s Report

4.2. Financial Report

 

5. Consent Agenda

Motion to approve Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Jamie Jorgensen. Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea:5, Nay:0

 

5.1. Approve Minutes

Regular Meeting Date:

Special Meeting Date:

 

5.2. Approve Claims for Payment

 

5.3. Approve Financial Report

 

5.4. Approve Classified Staff Samantha Scheinost Custodial - Exit Randy Caughlin Custodial - Exit Jessica Uckerts - Hire Elem Sped Para Hannah Morrison - Hire Elem Sped Para Linda Hope Custodial- Hire

Sara Craword Custodial- Hire

 

6. New Business

6.1. Humanex Engagement Survey Results Presentation

Brad Black, Humanex CEO, presented the DC West staff, student, and parent engagement results from the surveys taken in April, 2024.

 

6.2. New Teacher Appraisal & Growth System Presentation

The development of the Teacher Appraisal & Growth system at DC West has been in progress over the past several years. A finalized handbook and policy will be presented to Board of Education for approval in July.

 

6.3. Elementary Playground Discussion

We have met with Creative Sites, a playground designer and vendor, to explore opportunities to add more inclusive play structures, surfacing, as well as replace older equipment on the elementary playground. The PTSA is also interested in exploring this discussion with the district. It was suggested that the Finance Committee meet as well as a meeting with the PTSA be schedule to discuss this project.

 

6.4. Approve Certificated Staff Positions

The administration recommends the following certificated staff for hire beginning the 2024-2025 school year:

Mekenna Haahr, .6 FTE High School Special Education

Carleen Rietz, .625 FTE High School Special Education

Shawna Younghans, High School Administrative Facilitator

Motion to approve Mekenna Haahr, .6 FTE High School Special Education; Carleen Rietz, .625 FTE High School Special Education and Shawna Younghans, High School Administrative Facilitator beginning the 2024-2025 school year Passed with a motion by Bill Koile and a second by Kelly Hinrichs.

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0

 

7. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn meeting@ 8:20 Passed with a motion by Kelly Hinrichs and a second by Jamie Jorgensen.

Kelly Hinrichs: Yea, Jamie Jorgensen: Yea, Bill Koile: Yea, Elizabeth Mayer: Yea, Jim Tomanek: Yea

Yea:5, Nay:0

 

Kristi Trost

Board Secretary

 

Dr. Melissa Poloncic

Superintendent

 

DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST SCHOOLS

JUNE 2024 CLAIMS

 

GENERAL FUND          

360 COMMUNITY SERVICES              3,158.70

ACH BANK FEE               61.25

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES             1,467.73

APPLE COMPUTER INC             1,329.00

ARROW STAGE LINES              3,148.00

AWARDS UNLIMITED INC                 354.71

BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC    1,556.41

BSN SPORTS LLC           594.54

CAPPEL NAPA AUTO SUPPLY - VALLEY        73.42

CINTAS CORP                437.55

CITI CARD - COSTCO              153.01

CITY OF VALLEY             1,260.75

CYBER INNOVATION CENTER            50.00

DAILY RECORD, THE               334.66

DC WEST FOOD SERVICE                  1,442.28

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE            407.10

EAGLE SERVICES INC.             545.56

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3      5,616.47

EGAN SUPPLY CO           5,041.01

ESU COORDINATING COUNCIL         655.56

FIBER PLATFORM, LLC            560.78

FIRST STUDENT             55,875.00

HEARTLAND PEST CONTROL             260.00

HOMETOWN LEASING             2,522.27

JOSTENS INC                 25.40

JUST FOR KIDS THERAPY INC  11,903.25

LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS &

COUNTRY STORE                             1,669.36

MADISON NATIONAL LIFE

INS CO IN            2,877.34

MAGIC WRIGHTER E-SERVICE          283.75

MATHESON TRI-GAS INC                  1,049.44

MENARDS - ELKHORN             242.50

MILLARD SPRINKLER INC                 858.00

MY CENTRAL SUPPLY              409.05

NEBR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 250.00

NEBRASKA TURF PRODUCTS             1,389.70

ODEY’S INC          636.00

OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT      20,137.54

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD                  2,700.00

ONE SOURCE                 974.00

PERRY GUTHERY HAASE &

GESSFORD            1,792.00

PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL 

SERVICES    96.00

PORKY BUTTS BBQ                  1,664.50

POSTMASTER                120.00

PRAIRIE MECHANICAL CORP             7,787.29

PUBLICATION PRINTING         362.00

SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC.    10,771.50

SHEPPARD’S BUSINESS

INTERIORS INC              8,781.87

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO          1,224.97

SOKOL CAMP ASSOCIATION              75.00

STEVE WEISS MUSIC               131.95

STUDIES WEEKLY, INC            2,498.93

TEACHING STRATEGIES LLC             1,690.00

VALLEY ACE HARDWARE         604.02

VISION SERVICE PLAN            314.69

WASTE CONNECTIONS OF

NEBR, INC            1,140.39

WATER ENGINEERING INC                6,199.72

ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATION, INC.         4.69

177,570.61

 

NUTRITION FUND               

CANTEEN REFRESHMENT SERVICES  223.74

CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING        13,165.93

CHESTERMAN CO           337.35

CINTAS CORP                706.44

HILAND DAIRY               4,751.44

ROTELLA’S ITALIAN BAKERY INC      631.45

SYSCO LINCOLN             6,726.51

US FOOD INC                14,306.21

                  40,849.07

 

6/24            ZNEZ

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