April 14, 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: Absent, Trish Schumacher: Present, Micki Votruba: Present.
Motion by Justin Ansley to excuse Blanche Randolph Seconded by Micki Votruba Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
The Board recognized the following students for Bobcat Excellence: CNA Certification: Jade Herbaugh and Alyssa Sweet, State Speech: Grace Lilley-Gitch, Class C All-State Band: Emily Johnston and Cody Penaluna, State FFA Convention: Gavin Bell, Kyra Jespersen, Kail Miles, Brenna Schumacher, Gattlen Bell, Emily Johnston, Carson Haas, Anthony Haas, Grayson Hunter, Berkley Davies, Ty Horstman, Connor Butler, Keith Buskirk, Ainslee Woltman, Tyan Hruby, Brooke Hartman, Braden Staudenmaier, Dallas Woltman, and Trydon Sorenson, FCCLA State Leadership Conference: Nathan Randolph, Allisen Meek, Laney Dahlberg, Sofia Gomez, Madison Roth, and Wriley Niemeier.
During the public participation portion of the meeting, Jenilee Woltman and Conservation Officer Cassidy Harwood addressed the board.
Motion by Micki Votruba to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Brett Cullan Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Brett Cullan claims for April be approved as presented in the amount of General Fund:$142,379.43, Building Fund:$5,458.75 Seconded by Rick Horstman Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Micki Votruba Approve the purchase and use of the iXL math and English Language Arts intervention program Seconded by Justin Ansley Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Trish Schumacher Approve the employment of Ms. Joslynn Shanahan as Biology Teacher Seconded by Justin Ansley Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Micki Votruba Motion to approve asbestos removal by Environmental Services, Inc., pending availability with Horsley Specialities, Inc. as a contingent provider if ESI cannot meet the district’s scheduling requirements. Seconded by Justin Ansley Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Brett Cullan Authorize the completion of insurance-covered flooring (direct pay by the insurer) and the replacement of carpet in rooms 404, 414, and 418 and replacement of tile in room 401 with LVT at a cost not to exceed $30,500. Seconded by Trish Schumacher Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Micki Votruba Authorize the sale and disposal of obsolete items and items no longer needed, as presented Seconded by Rick Horstman Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Justin Ansley to affirm all actions of the Board of Education at the March 10, 2025, regular board meeting Seconded by Trish Schumacher Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Justin Ansley to approve concrete work at South Campus, 900 Ogallala Avenue, and improvements at the fairgrounds (contingent upon approval by the Box Butte County Agricultural Society). Seconded by Brett Cullan Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Micki Votruba Authorize the purchase of a water reel sprinkler traveler from IrrigationKing.com Seconded by Brett Cullan Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 Motion carried
Motion by Justin Ansley Approve the academic catalog (course offerings) for the 2025-2026 school year Seconded by Micki Votruba Roll Call: Ansley: Aye, Cullan: Aye, Horstman: Aye, Randolph: Absent, Schumacher: Aye, Votruba: Aye 5-0 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 700.00 through 705.02. The board will review policies 0705.03 – 0716.00 for next month.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:49 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Hemingford Board of Education will be held on May 12th at 7:00 PM at South Campus.
Dr. Travis Miller Blanche Randolph
Superintendent Board Secretary
GENERAL FUND INVOICES/CLAIMS:
ACTION COMMUNICATIONS INC./DBA C&R ELEC, 4,316.90, ADAMSON AUTOMOTIVE, 4,678.67, ALLIANCE TIMES HERALD, 315.64, AMAZON, 1,866.81, AMERICINN, 774.00, AMIGOS, 14.21, APPLEBEES, 79.52, BEAN BROKER COFFEE HOUSE, 52.34, BENZEL PEST CONTROL, 175.00, BLACK HILLS ENERGY, 6,276.64, BLOEDORN’S LUMBER CO., 72.86, BLUUM OF TEXAS LLC, 4,831.25, BOX BUTTE AG SERVICE, INC, 350.00, BROWN INDUSTRIES, INC, 2,954.50, BUD’S PEST CONTROL, 215.00, BURGERWERX, 56.09, CAPONES, 81.65, CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO, 117.45, CHARACTER STRONG, 1,999.00, CHICK-FIL-A, 49.46, CHIPOTLE, 13.27, CHROMEBOOK PARTS.COM, 16.99, COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC, 204.96, COMFORT INN — KEARNEY, 1,690.00, CORNHUSKERS SQUARE, 13.50, COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, 499.50, CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., 1,020.04, CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE, INC, 200.00, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, 202.32, CULVER’S, 33.24, DARREN’S CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, 351.80, DAS STATE ACCOUNTING – CENTRAL FINANCE, 585.74, DAVE’S PHARMACY CENTRAL OFFICE, 9.29, ED PUZZLE, 11.50, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #10, 95.00, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #13, 6,056.67, ESU 7, 364.88, FUEL TRIPS- ELAN, 784.08, GROSS, ALLEN, 391.00, H & H SANITATION, 591.39, HEMINGFORD CO-OP TELEPHONE CO, 979.68, HEMINGFORD MUNICIPAL UTILITIE, 5,157.60, HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 80.99, HERNANDEZ, ALISHA, 83.79, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS — KEARNEY, 477.00, HOMETOWN LEASING, 365.83, HORACE MANN LEAGUE, THE, 175.00, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING CO, 5,731.54, IDEAL LINEN AND UNIFORM, 197.00, IDEAL/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTIONS, 2,976.63, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC, 253.13, JENNER EQUIPMENT, 57.59, JOSTEN’S INC., 339.95, KIMBALL, KATIE, 62.19, KITTLEMAN, TRAVIS, 299.24, KSB School Law PC, LLO, 510.00, KULLY SUPPLY INC., 536.60, LAZLO’S, 28.00, LEGACY COOP, 236.84, LIFEGUARD MD, INC., 1,792.13, LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR, 30.99, LISA BRIGGS, OT, LLC, 1,785.40, MAILCHIMP, 13.00, MENARDS, 2,840.54, MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL, 1,382.00, MOBIUS COMMUNICATIONS CO, 3,940.50, NASB, 220.00, NASCO EDUCATION, 71.35, NE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATIORS ASSOC (NAEA), 275.00, OMNIFY BENEFITS, 82.60, OUTLAW PRINTERS, 331.78, PRAIRIE STORAGE CONTAINERS, 150.00, PROTEX CENTRAL INC., 2,533.00, QDOBA, 76.08, QUALITY INN KEARNEY, 828.00, QUICKCARE MEDICAL SERVICES, 250.00, QUILL CORPORATION, 2,081.31, RABEN’S MARKET, 514.83, RED LOBSTER, 35.31, ROAST OMAHA, 9.76, ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS, 44.56, ROTH, MIKAELA, 95.76, SOAR PEDIATRIC THERAPY, LLC, 1,936.50, SORENSEN PLUMBING, LLC, 2,067.00, SORENSEN, BRETT, 60.00, ST. BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 80.00, START 2 SEW, 202.37, TOTAL RESTROOM, 960.00, TRITLE PLUMBING, 358.82, TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES, 51,350.00, VALOR GENERAL STORE, 16.67, WESTCO, 4,965.41, WPCI, 38.00, TOTAL, 142,379.43
BUILDING FUND INVOICES/CLAIMS:
JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC/JEO ARCHITECTURE, INC. 5,458.75, TOTAL, 5,458.75
Publish: April 23, 2025
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