March 10, 2025
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of School District 07-0010 was called to order at 7:03 PM at South Campus by Justin Ansley. Notice of the meeting was given in advance through the Alliance Times-Herald. Board members were notified in advance of the meeting.
Justin Ansley: Present, Brett Cullan: Present, Rick Horstman: Present, Blanche Randolph: Present, Trish Schumacher: Present, Micki Votruba: Present.
The Board recognized the following students for Bobcat Excellence: Aurora Hinman (Girls State Wrestling participant) and Ryan Ragsdale (Boys State Wrestling participant).
During the public participation portion of the meeting, Lyle Staudenmaier addressed the board.
Motion by Brett Cullan to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Rick Horstman Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Brett Cullan claims for March be approved as presented in the amount of General Fund: $64,674.43, Building Fund: $9,483.75 Seconded by Trish Schumacher Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Blanche Randolph Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BOX BUTTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0010 (HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS) IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE DISTRICT REGARDING A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT AND APPROVING MATTERS RELATED THERETO (The Board Struck Language related to Class III schools and replaced with language related to Class II schools.) Seconded by Justin Ansley Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
The board received a report from Mrs. Bridget Johnston regarding the recent College and Career Fair and a new Kindness Initiative.
The board received a report from Mr. Joshua Dean and Mr. Josh Redden Regarding A Computer Science and Technology Education Status Report.
Motion by Micki Votruba approve technology budget for 2025-2026 school year of 159,250 as presented by Mr. Dean Seconded by Rick Horstman Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Trish Schumacher Authorize the transfer of $30,000 to the Cooperative Fund Seconded by Blanche Randolph Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Justin Ansley Approve the purchase of a used 65-passenger 2020 Thomas School Bus from Truck Center Companies for $51,350 Seconded by Brett Cullan Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Micki Votruba Accept resignation of Mrs. Ashley Talkington Seconded by Rick Horstman Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Trish Schumacher Approve purchase and use of Read 180 program section “A”, Seconded by Blanche Randolph Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Brett Cullan Approve employment of Mr. Brennan Vogel as business education teacher Seconded by Trish Schumacher Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Micki Votruba Approve employment of Mrs. Nancy Anderson as 5th and 6th grade math/middle school teacher Seconded by Blanche Randolph Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Brett Cullan Approve employment of Ms. Hannah Wilkie as 3rd grade teacher Seconded by Trish Schumacher Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Blanche Randolph Approve employment of Ms. Katelyn Varner as 1st grade teacher Seconded by Justin Ansley Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Brett Cullan approve Revised Policy 604.02 Summer School Instruction Seconded by Trish Schumacher Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Motion by Trish Schumacher Approve the 2025-2026 school year agreement for special education and related services with ESU#13 Seconded by Brett Cullan Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Aye, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 6-0 Motion carried
Administrative reports were provided by Mr. Arneson, Mrs. Plog, Mr. Redden (Principal-Elect), Mrs. Hanks, and Dr. Miller.
Policy review for the month was conducted for policies 611.01 through 612.17. The board will review policies 700.00 through 705.02 for next month.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Hemingford Board of Education will be held on April 14th at 7:00 PM at South Campus.
Dr. Travis Miller Blanche Randolph
Superintendent Board Secretary
GENERAL FUND INVOICES/CLAIMS:
ADAMSON AUTOMOTIVE, 5,784.09, ALLIANCE TIMES HERALD, 159.66, AMAZON, 2,577.73, AMERICAN LEGION, 3,219.92, B & C STEEL CORP., 507.00, BEST WESTERN PLUS NORTH PLATTE, 880.00, BLACK HILLS ENERGY, 5,642.59, BLOEDORN’S LUMBER CO., 134.88, BUD’S PEST CONTROL, 175.00, BUZZARD BILLY’S, 41.57, CHADRON MOTOR CO. INC., 466.50, CHROMEBOOK PARTS.COM, 15.99, COMFORT INN — KEARNEY, 159.00, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, 195.37, DAIRY QUEEN, 7.53, DARREN’S CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, 1,182.20, DAS STATE ACCOUNTING – CENTRAL FINANCE, 292.87, DISCOVERY EDUCATION INC., 2,886.00, DOCUSHRED, 80.00, DOUBLETREE HOTELS, 522.37, ED PUZZLE, 11.50, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #13, 6,586.32, ETAI’S/UDIS, 21.90, FREDDYS, 12.65, FRONTIER AIRLINES, 602.92, FUEL TRIPS- ELAN, 689.59, H & H SANITATION, 150.00, HEMINGFORD CO-OP TELEPHONE CO, 1,012.67, HEMINGFORD MUNICIPAL UTILITIE, 10,440.02, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LNK AIRPORT, 198.00, HOMETOWN LEASING, 365.83, HUSS AUTO REPAIR, 30.98, IDEAL LINEN AND UNIFORM, 197.00, IDEAL/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTIONS, 2,478.23, JACKS REFRIGERATION SERVICE, 452.22, KARLA MAPES, 403.20, LAQUINTA INN & SUITES KEARNEY, 264.00, LEGACY COOP, 79.56, LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR, 30.99, LISA BRIGGS, OT, LLC, 2,160.10, MAILCHIMP, 13.00, MENARDS, 148.43, NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, 165.00, NEBRASKA SCIENTIFIC, 134.74, NEGIFTED, 333.62, OMNIFY BENEFITS, 90.20, ONE SOURCE BACKGROUND CHECK CO, 20.00, PIZZA HUT, 259.29, PRAIRIE STORAGE CONTAINERS, 150.00, PROTEX CENTRAL INC., 1,962.00, QUILL CORPORATION, 135.82, RABEN’S MARKET, 538.63, ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS, 47.62, ROTH, MIKAELA, 107.73, SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, INC., 777.28, SCREENCLOUD, 612.00, SOAR PEDIATRIC THERAPY, LLC, 2,355.00, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, 57.40, VALOR GENERAL STORE, 86.58, WESTCO, 5,524.14, WPCI, 38.00, TOTAL, 64,674.43
BUILDING FUND INVOICES/CLAIMS:
JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC/JEO ARCHITECTURE, INC. 9,483.75, TOTAL, 9,483.75
Publish: March 19, 2025
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