The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.
Special reports, presentations and celebrations of success
Ashton Krueger - East High School
Lincoln East High School German teacher Ashton Krueger was awarded the 2024 New World Language Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA) at their fall conference. This award is presented to an educator who shows noteworthy promise during their first five years in education.
Kelleen Rosebaugh - Southeast High and Schoo Middle schools
German teacher Kelleen Rosebaugh was awarded the 2024 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of German (NATG) and the Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA) at their fall conference.
Terri Dimon - Standing Bear High School
Terri Dimon came out of retirement in the Fall of 2024 to jumpstart Standing Bear High School’s French program. She previously taught at Southeast High School for 14 years, and Pound Middle School for 13 years. Dimon was awarded the 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year.
First reading
Southwest High School tennis court renovation
The Board waived second reading and voted to approve the bid for $579,600 from Nemaha Sports Construction out of Lincoln for the tennis court renovation project at Southwest High School.
North Star High School track renovation
The Board waived second reading and voted to approve the bid for $659,700 from Nemaha Sports Construction out of Lincoln for the track renovation project at North Star High School.
Artificial turf playgrounds at Huntington, Prescott and Saratoga
The Board waived second reading and voted to approve the bid for $1,398,000 from Nemaha Sports Construction out of Lincoln for adding artificial turf to the playgrounds at Huntington, Prescott and Saratoga elementary schools.
Skylight replacement project
The Board waived second reading and voted to approve the bid for $1,286,786 from SGH Redglaze Holdings Inc. out of Omaha for replacing skylights at Fredstrom and Kooser elementary schools and Southwest High School.
Wheelchair school buses
The Board approved the lowest bid from Cornhusker International Trucks out of Lincoln for $748,700 for five wheelchair school buses.
84-passenger school buses
The Board approved the lowest bid from Nebraska Central Equipment out of Alda, Nebraska for $1,047,500 for five 84-passenger school buses.
Cisco Webex calling
It is recommended that the Board award the five-year contract for $1,525,064.50 to OneNeck IT Solutions. The Board will hold a second reading and vote at the next meeting.
Second reading
Purchasing USDA commodity mozzarella cheese
The Board held a second reading and voted to approve the bid of $627,602 from Nardone Brothers Baking Company, LLC for approximately 75,000 pounds of mozzarella cheese.
Informational items and reports
Superintendent Update
Interim Superintendent John Skretta gave an update to the Board, highlighting recent school visits and the signing event he attended for the LPS Early Childhood Avenues program, a partnership between LPS and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to assist paraeducators in earning their early childhood certification.
“We are going to continue to endeavor to ensure our elected officials at every level are aware of the needs of our LPS students and staff, and the incredible return on investment that is public education,” commented Skretta.
Public comment
There was one individual that addressed the Board during the public comment period.
Glimpses of LPS
We open every Board meeting with a video that highlights LPS. Tuesday’s Glimpses featured the spring break sports camp organized by Lincoln Community Learning Centers.