The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Bland, Elementary Principal Charling and Secondary Principal Burton. ROUTINE AGENDA President Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Jon Dockhorn, Marilee Groth, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson, Diane Pelan-Johnson, Henry Unwin and Aaron Anderson. REGULAR AGENDA President Anderson welcomed 22 visitors. One visitor addressed the Board. CONSENT AGENDA Unwin moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of the April 14, 2025 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $73,351.43 and Lunch Fund in the amount of $12,650.58 and the approval of the minutes from the March 10, 2025 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Elementary Principal Charling reported that NSCAS testing is underway for grades 3-6. Mrs. Charling reported that summer school will take place June 2nd – 6th. Grade level assignments for 2025-2026 were reviewed. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 239 students, which is up 1 from last month and up 16 from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 184 students which is the same as last month and up 6 from last year. Mrs. Burton reported that ACT and Pre-ACT testing has been completed. NSCAS testing will be completed soon. Mrs. Burton reported that Keith Eriksen and Mike Waak have been hired to teach drivers education this summer. Our 2025 Close Up trip was a great success in which our students were able to learn more about our nation’s history and establish a further understanding of liberty and equality. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Superintendent Bland reviewed the list of proposed summer projects. If all are completed, the cost will be approximately $39,000. Mrs. Bland reported that Barb Harney will be retiring at the end of the school year. Tammy Schinck will move into the preschool full time. We will need to hire an elementary para to replace her. Fabiola Popoca has been hired to work in the kitchen beginning after spring break. Mrs. Bland reviewed the hour count for 2024-2025. Superintendent Bland ended her report by reporting her remaining vacation and sick leave. EARLY GRADUATION REQUEST Brett Johnson moved to approve the early graduation request for Colton Moseman. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND PROJECT Ashley Johnson, MacKenzie Charling and Kelly Blanc presented information about the inclusive playground that is proposed to replace the current playground at the elementary. After much discussion, Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to financially support the inclusive playground project to be located at Oakland-Craig Elementary by committing $50,000 to the project. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. OC FOOTBALL PROGRAM PRESENTATION Coach Joe Anderson gave a presentation explaining where our football participation numbers are and what has been done to encourage participation. We are continuing to seek input and encourage additional participation. A decision as to whether or not we will try to have a regular varsity season will be decided at the May meeting. PURCHASE OF SCIENCE MATERIALS Brett Johnson moved to approve the purchase of science materials as presented in an amount not to exceed $95,000. Groth seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL CONTRACT Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the hiring of Becky Rennerfeldt as the elementary principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. STAFF RESIGNATION Dockhorn moved to accept the resignation, with regret, of Dane Eisenmenger at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year. Unwin Johnson seconded the motion. President Anderson thanked him for his years of service to Oakland-Craig. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. HIRING OF PE TEACHER Brett Johnson moved to approve the hiring of David Eriksen as a PE/Health teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. HIRING OF ELEMENTARY TEACHER Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the hiring of Korri Veskerna as an elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. HIRING OF STS TEACHER Groth moved to approve the hiring of Cale Kai as a Skilled & Technical Sciences teacher beginning January 1, 2026. This will be a student teaching contract. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. SUMMER PROJECTS Superintendent Bland explained several projects that will be completed this summer. After some discussion, Brett Johnson moved to approve the estimate from Awesome Garage LLC to resurface the basement hallway and steps leading to the basement at the high school in an amount not to exceed $13,000. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Unwin moved to approve the estimate from Omaha Door & Window in an amount not to exceed $6,500 to replace Door 3 at the elementary. Groth seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Dane Johnson moved to carpet the band room for an amount not to exceed $5,500. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. CLASSIFIED STAFF SALARIES AND PTO Groth moved to approve a classified staff raise of 3.96 percent (total package) and make the classified staff leave changes as presented for the 2025-2026 school year. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. E-RATE PURCHASES Unwin moved to approve the E-Rate proposal for $22,586.43. Dockhorn seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUEST Groth moved to approve the out of state travel request submitted by Kylie Penke to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN from October 28, 2025 – November 1, 2025. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS No standing committees have met. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 9:37 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND ACT FINANCE; $544.00 ACTIVITY ACCOUNT; $16,500.00 AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC; $3,460.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.; $1,190.10 BLAND, JESSICA; $487.08 BURTON, MICHELLE; $211.20 CENTRAL VALLEY AG; $4,411.95 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS; $150.00 CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC; $255.80 CITY OF OAKLAND; $629.12 CLASSIC CLEAN CAR WASH; $13.00 CLASSIC SPORTSWEAR; $174.76 CROWNE PLAZA KEARNEY; $279.90 DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC; $60.00 DJ AUTO; $314.72 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; $1,798.21 EDEN EVENTS, GIFTS, FLORALS; $110.00 EGAN SUPPLY; $1,843.20 FASTWYRE BROADBAND; $315.50 FIREGUARD, INC; $1,622.50 FIRST BANKCARD; $3,069.82 FOOD PRIDE; $56.17 GFWC; $100.00 GROENE, GERALD; $50.00 HD SUPPLY; $2,516.04 HEARTLAND FOUNDATION; $4,660.00 HOMETOWN LEASING; $1,148.21 JOHNSON, BILLY; $500.00 JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY; $426.67 JOYRIDE PUBLIC TRANSIT; $1,296.00 K C PARTS; $167.18 KRUTILEK, JAKOB; $9.90 KSB SCHOOL LAW; $270.00 LOGAN VALLEY CONTRACTING; $5,000.00 MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC.; $41.94 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER; $3,924.70 NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHALL AGENCY; $72.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT; $134.75 PETERSON, LANE; $500.00 REVOLVING ACCOUNT; $153.11 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; $249.99 SECOND STREET STATION; $82.38 SELK, MICHAEL; $278.52 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE; $2,763.20 THERAPY SHOPPE; $26.98 U. S. BANK; $177.00 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES; $8.36 VESTIS; $52.96 WAYNE STATE COLLEGE; $150.00 WOLKEN THERAPY & WELLNESS; $634.47 WOOD RIVER; $3,834.82 WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC; $6,590.27 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC.; $34.95 $73,351.43 LUNCH FUND; CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING; $3,594.66 FOOD PRIDE; $35.91 HILAND DAIRY; $2,430.03 LINDSTROM, CAROL; $36.00 SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION; $62.50 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; $31.66 SYSCO LINCOLN; $6,460.82 $12,651.58; ZNEZ OI 05-08-25
