GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION,

DISTRICT #37, SARPY COUNTY

JUNE 5, 2025

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 May 22, 2025 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 - Kyle Janssen called the meeting to order.

1.2   Roll Call - Board members present were: Kyle Janssen, Mark Hauptman, Dawn Stock, Greg Beach and Blake Turpen. Board member with excused absence was: Rick Hollendieck. Others present were: Travis Lightle, Andrew Rinaldi, Russ Olsen, Mike Sortino, Shawn Hoppes, Andy Boone, Caroline Foresman and guests.

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

1.4   Approval of Minutes - Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Greg Beach, to approve the minutes of May 12, 2025. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, absent; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

1.5   Recognition of Visitors - We had no one requesting to appear before the board.

SECTION II - Matters Requiring Board Action

2.1   Approval of Bills (SP 2) - Motion by Blake Turpen, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the total General Fund bills equal $2,830,180.78 and the Construction Fund bills for the 2020 School Bond total $2,482,420.72. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, absent; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.2   Approval of Financial Report (SP 2) - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Mark Hauptman 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, absent.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.3   Approval of Resignations and Contracts (SP 4) - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Greg Beach to approve the resignations and contracts as stated. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, absent; Kyle Janssen, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.4   Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute a purchase agreement for a right of way dedication and permanent and temporary easements with Sarpy County, Nebraska, adjacent to School District property (SP 2) - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Blake Turpen motion that the Board of Education of this School District ratifies, approves and authorizes execution of a purchase agreement with Sarpy County, Nebraska, for acquisition of right of way, a permanent easement, and a temporary construction easement for possible roadway and other infrastructure improvements along Harrison Street adjacent to School District property, and that the Board of Education approves and adopts the attached RESOLUTION. A roll call vote was taken - Greg Beach, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Rick Hollendieck, absent, and Kyle Janssen, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.5   Consider Approval of Out-of-State Trip Request(s) (SP 1) - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the out of state trip for Gretna High School Vollebay to attend the volleyball camp in Ames, Iowa. A roll call vote was taken - Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, absent; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.6   Consider Approval of Lease for Baseball Facilities (SP 1) - Motion by Mark Hauptman seconded by Greg Beach to approve the lease for baseball facilities. A roll call vote was taken - Rick Hollendieck, absent; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; and Mark Hauptman, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.7   Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval of sale and disposal of obsolete personal property and equipment (SP 1) - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the sale and/or dispose of the items listed in the report. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, absent; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.8   Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval of sale and disposal of obsolete personal property and equipment (SP 1) - Motion by Dawn Stock, seconded by Blake Turpen to approve the cooperative sponsorship resolution for the high school activities as stated. A roll call vote was taken - Mark Hauptman, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Rick Hollendieck, absent; Blake Turpen, yes; and Dawn Stock, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

2.9   Consider Approval of Mechanical Contractor (SP 2) - Motion by Greg Beach, seconded by Mark Hauptman to approve the mechanical contract with Cerris. A roll call vote was taken - Dawn Stock, yes; Greg Beach, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Blake Turpen, yes; Kyle Janssen, yes; and Rick Hollendieck, absent.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

SECTION III – Reports

3.1   Middle and High School Budget Report (SP 2) - Russ Olsen presented the preliminary budgets for the middle and high schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

3.2   Legislative Update (SP 2) - Burke Harr presented an overview of recent legislative developments.

3.3   Policy Update Report (SP 2) - Updates to the 7,000 and 5,000 series policies and others were presented to reflect recent legislative changes.

3.4   Construction Report (SP 2) - Mike Kros from DLR and Jack Nelson from MCL presented an update to the board on ongoing construction projects.

SECTION IV - Announcements and Dates

4.1   Adjournment - Motion by Mark Hauptman, seconded by Dawn Stock, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken - Kyle Janssen, yes; Rick Hollendieck, absent; Blake Turpen, yes; Mark Hauptman, yes; Dawn Stock, yes; and Greg Beach, yes.

Motion carried. Yeas 5; Nays 0; Absent 1.

TIME: 9:58 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.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by Sarpy County School District No. 77-0037, a/k/a Gretna Public Schools, a Class III School District under the laws and statutes of the State of Nebraska, at this regular meeting of its Board of Education, Gretna Public School District, that the purchase agreement with Sarpy County, Nebraska, for sale and transfer of right of way, a permanent easement and a temporary construction easement relating to roadway and other infrastructure improvements along Harrison Street adjacent to School District Property, such documents in the in the form on file with official School District records and as presented at this meeting or with such changes as are deemed necessary and in the best interest of School District and approved by the Board President or Superintendent of Schools, should be and are hereby authorized and approved;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Board of Education, or a designee for School District, should be and is hereby delegated the authority and is authorized and directed to sign, execute, and deliver such dedication documents and any development plans, subdivision agreements, interlocal agreements, or other documents related thereto for and on behalf of School District, and is delegated the authority and is authorized and directed to retain any necessary professionals for assistance and to take or cause to be taken all other action necessary or appropriate to complete the transaction.

RESOLUTION

Board Member Dawn Stock introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been negotiated and drafted regarding the cooperative sponsorship of a joint high school program; and

WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed draft is attached and incorporated by reference;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Boards of Gretna High School and Gretna East High School as follows:

1.  That the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement is hereby approved;

2.  That the Chair and Clerk of each board are hereby authorized to execute the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement and to make the required application to the Board of Directors of the Nebraska School Activities Association; and

3.  That this resolution shall be effective only upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Governing Board(s) of the cooperating school(s) or school district(s).

The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Blake Turpen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:

Board Members voting FOR the resolution: Mark Hauptman, Kyle Janssen, Greg Beach, Blake Turpen and Kyle Janssen.

Board Members voting AGAINST the resolution: or NOT PRESENT: Rick Hollendieck with excused absence.

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

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