GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT #37

MARCH 11, 2024

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

7:00 P.M. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING

SECTION I - Opening Procedures

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by the publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was published in the public notices section of the February 29, 2024 edition of The Daily Record and on their website as well as on the district website. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the Agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

1.1 Call Meeting to Order - Rick Hollendieck called the meeting to order.

1.2 Roll Call - Board members present were: Greg Beach, Mark Hauptman, Dawn Stock, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen and Blake Turpen. Board members absent were: none. Others present were:Travis Lightle, Mike Sortino, Andrew Rinaldi, Russ Olsen, Andy Boone, Shawn Hoppes, Chanell Willmer, Caroline Foresman, and guests.

1.3  Pledge of Allegiance - The board recited the pledge of allegiance.

1.4 Approval of Minutes - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Blake Turpen, to approve the minutes of February 26, 2023. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

1.5 Recognition of Visitors - Vaughn Crowell spoke about the elementary school boundaries.

SECTION II - Matters Requiring Board Action

2.1 Approval of Bills - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the General Fund bills total $1,026,735.97. The Construction Fund bills for the 2018 Bond total $1792.00, and the 2020 Bond total $3,383,996.23. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

2.2 Approval of Financial Report - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Greg Beach, to approve the financial report as presented. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Rick Hollendieck, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

2.3 Approval of Resignations and Contracts – Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Dawn Stock to accept the resignations as stated effective at the end of the school year. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Greg Beach, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0. Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Greg Beach to approve the contracts as stated. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; and Greg Beach, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

2.4 Consider Approval of District Emergency Operations Plans (E.O.P.)- Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Kyle Janssen to approve the District Emergency Operations Plans. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

2.5 Consider Approval of Gretna Public Schools Foundation Articles of Incorporation - Motion by Kyle Janssen, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve the Foundation Articles of Incorporation. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

2.6 Consider Approval of ESU3 Driver’s Education Contract - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Greg Beach to approve the ESU3 Driver’s Education Contract. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

SECTION III – Reports

3.1 Transportation Report - Scott Vanderheiden presented the status of the GPS transportation department.

3.2 Legislative Update - Burke Harr presented a review on the current legislative bills.

3.3 Building Mid-Term Reports - Russ Olsen presented a report regarding the district finances as we begin preparation for the next fiscal year.

SECTION IV - Announcements and Dates

4.1 Set Next Board Meeting Date - The next special school board meeting will be held on Monday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices.

4.2 Adjournment - Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Mark Hauptman, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes. Motion carried. Yeas 6; Nays 0; Absent; 0.

TIME: 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Stock, Secretary

Board of Education - District #37

These minutes remain unofficial until officially ratified and signed by the Board of Education Secretary.

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