NRCSA Spring Conference Program ver 3

“The best system I have used for walkthroughs, evaluations, and growing teachers.”

- Gale Dunkhas, Falls City Public Schools

Welcome to the 2024 NRCSA Spring Conference

You will be able to access conference materials on your phone or mobile device.

To do so, simply go to www.nrcsa.net and click the link at the top of the Home page that says ‘2024 Spring Conference Session Handouts’.

You will be taken to a list of the sessions at the conference, simply find the title of the session whose materials you want to view and click on it. Any handouts for that session will be displayed.

Please note that you will be able to access the conference materials during the conference itself and for one week afterward.

Conference at a Glance

Wednesday March 13, 2024

10:00 AM — 4:00 PM — Pre-Conference – Silver 10, 11, 12

6:30 — 9:00 PM — Exhibitor Check-In – Gold 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12

7:00 — 9:00 PM — Registrant Check-In – Registration 1

7:00 PM — Hospitality Rooms Open

Thursday March 14, 2024

7:15 AM — Registration – Registration 1

Coffee and Rolls – Gold 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12

8:30AM — General Session – Silver 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12

10:20 AM—11:00 AM — Refreshment Break & Exhibitor Time

11:00 AM — 11:50 AM — Morning Select-a-Sessions

12:00 PM — Lunch General Session – Silver 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12

1:45 PM—2:20 PM — Refreshment Break & Exhibitor Time

2:20 PM — 3:10 PM – Afternoon Select-a-Sessions

3:10 PM — 3:35PM — Refreshment Break & Exhibitor Time

3:35 PM — 4:25 PM – Afternoon Select-a-Sessions

6:00 PM — Chuckwagon Buffet – Silver 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12

7:00 PM — Hospitality Rooms Open

Friday March 15, 2024

7:15 AM — Registration – Registration 1

Coffee and Rolls – Outside Registration 1

8:00 AM—8:50 AM — Morning Select-a-Sessions I

9:00 AM—9:50 AM — Morning Select-a-Sessions II

10:00 AM—10:45 AM—Brunch Buffet

10:50 AM — Closing Session – Silver 4, 5, 6 10, 11 ,12

12:50 PM — Thank You’s, Prizes, & Drawings

A Word About the National Rural Education Association

NRCSA is one of forty-four state rural community school organizations affiliated with the National Rural Education Association (NREA). The NREA is the oldest established national organization of its kind in the United States.

Formerly known as the REA, the Association traces its origins back to 1907 when it was originally founded as the Department of Rural Education. Through the years it has evolved as a strong and respected organization of rural school administrators, teachers, board members, regional service agency personnel, researchers, business and industry representatives, and others interested in maintaining the vitality of rural school systems across the country.

The NREA annually holds a Convention and sponsors awards, scholarships, grants, and honors for students and educators including:

• A Mini Grant Program

• The NREA Foundation Essay Contest

• The Brzezinski Memorial Award

• The Chance Memorial Dissertation

• The Rural Teacher of the Year Award

• The NREA Foundation Rural Hall of Fame

• The NREA Hero Award

NRCSA offers discounted NREA memberships to Nebraska schools. For more information on the NREA please visit: www.nrea.net.

A Word About the NRCSA Scholarships

This year NRCSA will award $44,000.00 dollars in scholarships to help graduating seniors of NRCSA member schools further their education. These outstanding students are planning to pursue careers in education and the fine arts. Combined with past years, NRCSA has awarded $346,750.00 in scholarships over the life of the program! According to a survey done by Jack Moles, 68 % of those who received a scholarship actually went in to an educational field at some point.

The NRCSA scholarship program annually recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and character in rural schools. This is one of many important ways NRCSA supports our member schools and public education in Nebraska.

The NRCSA scholarship program was endowed through the Lincoln Community Foundation by the generous support of the Graf family, through proceeds from NRCSA events (Legislative Forum, Spring Conference, and Golf Tournament), and private donations made by superintendents and board members.

In addition, NRCSA’s 15 Purple Ribbon Partners: Apptegy, Cheever Construction, CMBA Architects, Cornhusker International Trucks, DA Davidson, DLR Group, Facility Advocates, MCL Construction, Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE), Piper Sandler, RMV Construction, Trane Technologies, Tremco Roofing, Voss Lighting, and Wilkins Architecture support the program through their sponsorship.

NRCSA extends a very special thanks to

Mrs. Sheila Dickinson Dinsmore Graf & Family

NRCSA Executive Committee

NRCSA OneCard School Districts

NRCSA Event Attendees

Individual Donors

Purple Ribbon Partners

For making both the NRCSA Scholarships and the Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarships possible

NRCSA operates Superintendent and Principal Search Services as well as a Planning Support Service as part of our commitment to maintaining the vitality of rural schools and communities.

NRCSA’s focus is solely on rural schools and NRCSA operates the Search Services and Planning Support Service as part of our commitment to maintaining the vitality of rural schools and communities.

NRCSA Superintendent & Principal Search Services will provide assistance to school districts regarding:

• Comprehensive planning with the Board, staff, and community for the hiring of educational leaders

• Recruiting and screening applicants

• Selecting finalists

• Interviewing and selecting the right candidate

• Transition services

The NRCSA Planning Support Service offers school districts and communities two-evening events to help Boards with goal-setting and long-range planning. The NRCSA Planning Service will provide assistance to school districts regarding:

• Long-range planning

• Goal setting using the SMARTER goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound, Evaluate-able, and Revisable) method.

• Planning implementation strategies to actually achieve those goals

A Word About the NRCSA USbank One Card Program

USbank representatives are here to provide information about the NRCSA-USbank OneCard Program.

This program currently has 99 different schools operating accounts and is being offered to every school in Nebraska as a NRCSA program.

The OneCard program is a Visa purchase only card that is “filled” to whatever limit is determined by the superintendent for use by any designated staff member for purchase and travel expenses. The card is not a “credit card,” rather it is a “purchase card” that allows school staff to avoid having to handle district cash and avoid having to use their own cash/check/cards, and get an automatic purchase card that will be accepted everywhere Visa cards are accepted. The added advantage is the automatic reports generated for the school district. The card program does not cost the school anything.

NRCSA will receive a portion of interchange income generated for USBank by use of the cards. Proceeds support the NRCSA scholarships and awards programs.

Presented bv:

Sponsored by DA Davidson & Voss Lighting

Presiding: Mark Lenihan – NRCSA President, Wayne Community Schools

Musical Welcome: The Northwest Jazz Band Northwest Public Schools

Scholarships and Awards:

NRCSA Scholarships Announcements & Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship Announcements

Presented By Tim Heckenlively, Falls City

Friend of Rural Education Award

Presented By Jack Moles, Executive Director, NRCSA

NREA Executive Director: Dr. Allen Pratt

Keynote Speaker: Mark Potter

This year’s agenda includes nominations for NRCSA leadership positions, voting on By-Laws and policy updates, and an update on NRCSA services and programs.

D.A. Davidson & Co. has long been a leader in innovative debt financing for Nebraska school districts. What we’re most proud of, however, are the relationships we’ve nourished and the strong community improvements that are made as a result.

•Bond Underwriting Services • QCPUF Bonds

•Tax Anticipation Notes • Lease-Purchase Financing

Our public finance professionals take a personal interest and a hands-on approach, carrying every deal from start to finish. We understand each district deserves solutions tailored to address its own challenges.

Not since Thomas Edison has the world of lighting experienced so much change. With LED lighting you are now able to enhance your property’s functionality, comfort, and security all while lowering your energy cost. Since 1939 Voss Lighting has been one of the nation’s largest independent lighting distributors selling replacement lighting products nationwide to a diverse and demanding customer base.

Today, we offer turn-key lighting solutions to help you achieve your facility goals. Whatever your application might be, Voss can handle all aspects of your lighting project, from facility audit and design to final commissioning and warranty administration. Or, if you choose to do your own installation, Voss is there to help with product specification and procurement.

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Thursday Select-a-Sessions

Silver 2: Learning to Lead in Unprecedented Times: How Leaders Can Implement Best Practices to Support Staff and Students

The unprecedented rate of teacher burnout compounded by the rampant growth of student mental health concerns creates an increased need for safe and supportive schools. This discussion will focus on relevant national and local Nebraska trends regarding teacher burnout and stress. Research-based options will be presented, along with a success story for a local Nebraska district, followed by a dialogue on how leaders can implement genuine solutions to meet the needs of all stakeholders. Presented by Dr. Lisa Ross; New Leaf Teletherapy

Silver 3: Tiny House Project – More Than Just a Class Project

The HTRS Tiny House Project provides an educational experience in all aspects of home construction for Industrial Arts and/or Ag Shop students with options for business students to learn the ins and outs of operating a rental property. Students can work on life skills while cleaning and organizing the home after use. A Tiny House can be also used for new staff as temporary or permanent housing. The homes can also be used as daily or weekly accommodation in areas with limited or no other overnight options. Presented by George Griffith; Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer

Silver 8: Services for NRCSA Boards

Attention NRCSA Board Members: NRCSA has some helpful services for our Boards and we invite you to this session to learn all about them. It starts with NRCSA Planning Services – a two-evening event to help your Board with goal-setting and long-range planning. The focus is on developing goals and planning implementation strategies to meet those goals. NRCSA Consultants will walk you through our planning process and explain how this service can help your Board excel. Then, NRCSA Consultants will outline the work of the NRCSA Superintendent Search Service. Now in its seventh year, NRCSA’s service has helped Boards hire quality Superintendents in 40 districts. Our proven, Board-directed process involves faculty, staff, and community members in selecting a school leader who truly fits your rural community district. Don’t miss this session on NRCSA’s services to our Boards. Presented by Jim Havelka, Dan Bird, Mike Cunning, & Dr. Caroline Winchester; NRCSA Consultants

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Thursday Select-a-Sessions

Silver 9:

Discover the POWER of Peer Observations to Support and Retain Teachers

Peer observations are a powerful, job-embedded professional learning opportunity for teachers to learn from and through one another. Creating an effective and manageable peer observation process in your school facilitates collaboration that ultimately supports teacher retention. Come discover the POWER of peer observation with empowered reflection using the NEE POWERHub, a new tool that simplifies collaboration to support, grow, and retain teachers. With an easy scheduling tool, a focused protocol, and guided feedback and reflections, the NEE POWERHub is a game-changer in helping schools reap the benefits of peer observations. Presented by Dr. Marc Doss; Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE)

Platinum 1: The Tiger Den - Learn By Doing & Tri Co Market

In this session, East Butler will share how we learned some entrepreneurial skills while opening up our own school store, The Tiger Den. We will explain how we have learned about marketing, graphics, finance, and production. We will share how we have used our laser engraver and heat press to make items such as shirts, tumblers, coasters and so much more all while learning valuable customer service skills.

Tri County will describe how we utilize our student entrepreneurial block, which incorporates our business entrepreneurial course, production AG, and our production manufacturing classes to create a student run market. Presented by Lisa Bohaty, Mark Cidlik, Lexi Forney, Kristen Mika, Ryan Clark, & Caleb Armstrong; East Butler Public Schools & Tri County Public Schools

Platinum 5: A Conversation with Members of the State Board of Education

Join Members of the State Board of Education for a discussion on the statewide vision and priorities for Nebraska education as it relates to rural community schools. Much of the session will be devoted to question and answer opportunities. Presented by Dr. Brian Maher, Patsy Koch Johns; Lisa Fricke, Patti Gubbels, Jacquelyn Morrison, Kirk Penner, Sherry Jones, Elizabeth Tegtmeier, & Deborah Neary; Commissioner of Education & State Board of Education, Nebraska Department of Education

Platinum 6: School Finance 101

This session will discuss the basics of school finance. The major factors of the formula (various adjustments and allowances, comparison arrays, etc) will be discussed and explained. This session will also cover the eleven different funds used by schools.. Presented by Michelle Cartwright; Nebraska Department of Education

March 13 to 15,

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Session sponsored by Apptegy & Tremco Roofing

Lunch sponsored by Cornhusker International Trucks & DLR Group

Presiding: Dr. Dawn Lewis— NRCSA Past President, Arlington Public Schools

Scholarships and Awards:

Outstanding Elementary Teacher

Presented By Dade McDonald, McCool Junction

Outstanding Secondary Teacher

Presented By Mark Bejot, Maywood

Assisting with Outstanding Teacher presentations

Laurie Smith, Sumner-Eddyville Miller & 2021 NREA National Rural Teacher of the Year

Gary Fisher Outstanding Music Teacher

Presented By Tim Heckenlively, Falls City

Outstanding ESU Staff Member

Presented By Kyle Finke, Summerland

Friend of Rural Education Award

Presented By Jack Moles, Executive Director, NRCSA

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Brian Maher; Commissioner of Education

NRCSA Thanks: Apptegy

Thursday Noon Session Sponsor

NRCSA Thanks: Tremco Roofing Thursday Noon Session Sponsor

NRCSA Thanks: Cornhsuker International Trucks

Thursday Lunch Sponsor

2:20 PM - 3:10 PM Thursday Select-a-Sessions

Silver 2: EHA Benefits Update

Please join us for an overview of the EHA health and dental benefits. It will also be a great opportunity to discuss any questions you may have. Presented by Brett Young & Greg Long; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska & Educators Health Alliance

Silver 3: So What Makes a Good Board Member

Rural school districts across the state are blessed with many good, effective Board of Education members. In this panel discussion, veteran Board members will share a little bit about their ideas on being an effective Board member. Presented by Jack Moles, June Bowers, John Mandl, & Boone Huffman; NRCSA, Falls City Public Schools, Stanton Community Schools, & Chadron Public Schools

Silver 8: A New Pathway to Certification: Master of Arts in Teaching at the Nebraska State Colleges

Attend this session to learn more about the new set of graduate courses that each of the Nebraska State Colleges has developed to support individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue a career in teaching. Especially developed for individuals who hold an Alternative Program Teaching Permit, these courses prepare them to meet the requirements for initial certification and serve as the Core of a new Master of Arts in Teaching degree that has been approved by the NSCS Board of Trustees and is currently being considered by the Coordinating Commission for Fall 2024. The Colleges are excited to share information about this new alternative certification program to support rural school districts in their efforts to recruit teachers. Presented by Dr. Jodi Kupper; Nebraska State College System

Silver 9: One District’s Customized Tiered Approach to Supporting Student and Staff Mental Wellness

The Ord Public Schools has a unique custom developed approach to supporting student and staff mental wellness by offering tiered levels of support that includes 3 Guidance Counselors for the K-12 district, a contracted Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in district part-time, and unlimited counseling and wellness sessions both online and inperson through a contracted prepaid partnership with Wholeness

Healing. The unlimited counseling available to all students and staff has been highly impactful with helping to support both students and staff that find themselves in need of help. We would like to share with other districts how we were able to achieve this financially, and with scheduling. This system has been four years in the making, but knowing what we know now, other districts can learn from our template and follow some well-designed steps to make it happen in their districts.

Presented by Dr. Heather Nebesniak; Ord Public Schools

2:20 PM - 3:10 PM Thursday Select-a-Sessions

Platinum

1: A Step in the Right Direction - Work Based Learning

The hot topic within Career and Technical Education is work based learning. Getting started can be the toughest part of the process. Join the Humphrey & Plainview Agriculture Education Programs & FFA Chapters in learning how they have taken initial steps towards Agriculture Worked Based Learning opportunities for their students in the areas of Floral Design and Crop Production.. Presented by Robyn Graham, Christina Brandl, Ty Classen, Alexandria Renninger, & Keith Ternus; Humphrey & Plainview Public Schools

Platinum 5: Artificial Intelligence in Rural Education: Tools, Tips, and Talking Points

The rapid advancement of AI technology is transforming the education landscape and challenging many time-honored best practices. In this session, discover how AI-infused ed-tech tools can be used to enhance teaching and learning and why it’s imperative that school leadership raise awareness about AI with teachers and students. Participants should expect to engage in collaborative conversations that explore current trends and leave with practical tips for leveraging this technology in the work they do in service to schools, educators, and students. Presented by Andrew Easton; Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council

Platinum 6: School Finance Update

This session will provide information on all relevant current school finance happenings including; Legislative work addressing issues related to the state aid formula, aid certification, etc. We will also be covering ESSER updates and possibly adding in a bad joke or two! Presented by Bryce Wilson; Nebraska Department of Education

3:10 PM Refreshment Break - Ballroom Exhibit Area

NRCSA Thanks: Navitas

NREAC Sponsor

NRCSA Thanks: Rasmussen Mechanical Services

NREAC Sponsor

3:35 PM - 4:25 PM Thursday Select-a-Sessions

Silver 2: Who Speaks For your Brand?

In this session, Apptegy will share new research from SchoolCEO and explore who’s acting as your brand ambassadors and why that matters. Presented by Kelsey Buek; Apptegy

Silver 3: Arnold Public Schools & West Holt Public Schools: School Based Enterprises

Husky Laser is a student ran business ran through the West Holt FFA Chapter. Student leaders will describe the business organization, selection of members, products, and marketing tactics.

Founded in 2002 after an investment of $2500, Arnold’s student- run business has been providing valuable work experience opportunities for students. Our mission is to offer summer jobs to students, allowing them to gain practical skills and hands-on experience. By using equipment commonly found in the industry, we ensure that students are exposed to real-world tools and processes, preparing them for future careers. Presented by Katie Bergland, Riata Remund, Taylor Hanna-Miles, Bryn Schwarz, Etahn Furne, AJ Starr, Jamie Tickle, Brendan Streit, Charli Vickers, Isaac Tickle David Gibbens, Hannah Olson, &Cadey Schaaf; Arnold Public Schools & West Holt Public Schools

Silver 8: Prairie Nebraska: Preparing Rural Nebraska Residents to be School Psychologists

With generous funding from the Behavioral Health and Education Center of Nebraska, my colleague and I have recruited 10 rural Nebraska residents who are now completing an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. The Prairie Nebraska project uses synchronous and asynchronous online instruction to deliver a program of study that is highly accessible for rural Nebraska residents. Students are completing the training in their own community without having to relocate to Lincoln. Prairie Nebraska funds are paying for the trainees’ tuition and fees. Upon successful completion of the program, Prairie Nebraska trainees will qualify for an endorsement towards a Nebraska Department of Education certificate in School Psychology. This presentation will describe the successes we have had with the Prairie Nebraska project, the challenges that we have had to solve, some minor modifications we have made in our curriculum to best address rural practice, and the work that we are doing to secure funding for the next cohort of rural Nebraska residents. Presented by Dr. Beth Doll; University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3:35 PM - 4:25 PM Thursday Select-a-Sessions

Silver 9: Elwood & Minden FFA in their Communities

Elwood & Minden FFA members will present about the ways they engage their communities through different activities. Some of our activities include forums about current agriculture issues, a community movie night, a community garden, test plot, alumni and supporters group, and teaching agriculture lessons. Presented by Maggie Louthan, Delaney Collins, Bryce Reiners, Brody Diefenbaugh, Judah Niemeier, Hudson Weeder Macie Wippel, Makenna Betty, Kate Boudreau , Sam Cederburg, Hannah Donley, Emma Grube, & Larissa Labenz; Elwood Public Schools & Minden Public Schools

Platinum 1: Grow-Your-Own Teacher Education Programming

Chadron State has developed two popular pathways for new teacher certification—Para-to-Teacher program, and our HS Teacher Education Academy Program. Both programs allow candidates to remain at home, with their families, in their jobs, while completing our programs. Program coursework is focused on a practitioner’s approach to education, relevant to issues and activities occurring within our schools. Program completers hit the ground running as first-year teachers needing little mentoring and guidance. Additionally, they are more likely to remain in the community as teachers given their familiarity and comfort level within your community. Presented by Dr. Don King; Chadron State College

Platinum 5: Nebraska Open Meetings and Public Records--A Refresher

With various changes to the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Public Records the last couple of years, maybe it’s time for a refresher. In this session, the Perry Law Firm will go over the basics along with recent changes that you should make sure you are aware of and are following. Presented by Derek Aldridge; Perry Law Firm

Platinum 6: The New Option Enrollment Rules for Board Members

There’s a lot of confusion about option enrollment after the changes from the last legislative session (and maybe more on the way). This session will walk through the what, when, where, and why so that all board members and administrators feel comfortable with the new option rules. Most importantly, we’ll discuss how you can still retain control of your own option enrollment program in light of staffing difficulties, part-time enrollment leniency, and much more. Bring your questions! Presented by Karen Haase, Steve Williams, Bobby Truhe, & Jordan Johnson; KSB School Law

March 13 to 15, 2024

Thursday, March 14, 2024

6:00 PM

Chuckwagon Buffet — Silver 4, 5 ,6 10, 11, 12

Buffet sponsored by Cheever Construction & Piper Sandler

Friend of Rural Education Award

Presented By Jack Moles, Executive Director, NRCSA

7:00 PM Hospitality

Tonight’s Hospitality Rooms Open at 7:00 PM

Northland Securities - Silver 1 & 7

Piper Sandler - Silver 4, 5 ,6 10, 11, 12 (during buffet only)

Trane - Gold 7

NRCSA Thanks: Piper Sandler Thursday Buffet Sponsor

NRCSA Thanks: Cheever Construction Thursday Buffet Sponsor

Friday, March 15, 2024

7:15 AM – Registration — Registration I Coffee and Rolls — Registration I

8:00 AM to 8:50 AM Friday Select-a-Sessions

Silver 2: Career Education Permit Teachers

Teachers with the Career Education Permit are invaluable in our schools. To increase their success in the classroom UNL has developed a professional development series to provide instructional support. Join the session to learn about how your school can increase the effectiveness of your Career Education Permit teachers in the areas of classroom management, working with special education students, address the needs of multi-lingual learners, developing and designing lessons and using assessment for instruction. Presented by Dr. Sara Skretta; University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Silver 3: NRCSA Legislative Update

In this session Executive Director Jack Moles and NRCSA lobbyist Russ Westerhold will provide an update on the current legislative activity and NRCSA’s participation within the process. Topics covered will include school finance activity, property tax relief measures, the efforts of other education related groups, federal legislation, and more. Presented by Jack Moles & Russ Westerhold; Executive Director, NRCSA & NRCSA Lobbyist

Silver 8: MTSS, UDL, and PSOA (Probably Some Other Acronym)

Discover how to use the tiers and bolster core instruction and practices in order to better support ALL students and staff. Leave this session with applicable resources and next steps to bring back to your district. Presented by Dr. Sadie Coffey; Educational Service Unit 5

Silver 9: Recognizing Risk and Providing Mental Health Resources to Rural Communities

This session will provide detailed statistics on mental health access in high-risk and rural populations. We will share valuable tools that school districts in Nebraska have identified to support students and parents, as they face evolving and increasing mental health challenges. One of those tools is ParentGuidance.org, a resource provided by The Cook Center for Human Connection, a partner to districts in our state and across the country. Presented by Jenna Trowbridge; Cook Center for Human Connection

8:00 AM to 8:50 AM Friday Select-a-Sessions

Platinum 1: Continued Conversations: Planning for Technology Supports Within an MTSS Framework

In Nebraska, MTSS is defined as an educational framework for continuous improvement, problem-solving and decision-making that offers a meaningful and effective way to organize instruction and intervention to improve outcomes for all students. Supportive technologies and assistive technologies serve a specific function of providing compensatory supports to address performance gaps that exist between what students are able to do and what students are expected to do, both academically and behaviorally, even while students are receiving interventions to address performance gaps. These technologies may be woven into a multi-tiered continuum of supports that provide increasingly intensive and individualized options that result in greater access to and engagement in learning, as well as improved student outcomes. This session will offer participants a blueprint with specific steps and strategies for effectively identifying, considering and implementing supportive and assistive technologies within an MTSS framework. Presented by Brian Wojcik; Nebraska Department of Education

Platinum 5: Important Reminders in Special Education and Title IX

Two niche areas where administrators often run into difficulties are when special education complaints are raised and when there are complaints of sexual harassment. In this session, Perry Law Firm will go through the most important updates in the areas of Special Education Law and Title IX so that your District knows the basics of what to do when faced with these types of complaints. Presented by Haleigh Carlson; Perry Law Firm

Platinum

6: Hot Topics in School Law

Trying to keep up with what’s on fire school law is a thankless job for board members and administrators. What used to be 5 emerging issues now seems like 5 per week! This will be a fast-paced session designed to cover those issues you (or your unlucky neighbors) are going to face in the coming months. We’ll provide legal, political, and practical advice...but come on, we all know we’re also going to have some fun with it! Presented by Karen Haase, Steve Williams, Bobby Truhe, & Jordan Johnson; KSB School Law

9:00 AM to 9:50 AM Friday Select-a-Sessions

Silver 2: NSAA Initiatives

In this session, the NSAA will discuss current and future initiatives to assist member schools and the students, coaches and communities we serve. Presented by Jennifer Schwartz & Ron Higdon; Nebraska School Activities Association

Silver 3: NRCSA General Members Meeting

This session will comprise the General Members Meeting for NRCSA. Nominations for leadership positions, voting on by-law and policy changes, and an update on NRCSA services and programs will be presented. Presented by Jack Moles & Dr. Mark Lenihan; Executive Director & President, NRCSA

Silver 8: Seamless Pathways to College & Career Success

In a world of rapid change, young people need the right mix of knowledge, skills, and experiences to effectively transition from education into the workforce. We believe in seamless pathways that result in a strong learning innovation network of support for every learner and every educator in the state of Nebraska. Join this session to learn about available programming that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln CASNR & Extension – 4-H have developed and are ready to partner with ESUs and school districts in the college and career readiness field. These programs demonstrate the value of positive youth development, business & industry partnerships, and experiential learning for all students, including supports for teachers. Our objectives and outcomes prepare youth to make informed decisions about their postsecondary education and career paths. Presented By: Dr. Tammy Mittelstet, UNL-College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR), Statewide Education & Career Pathways Coordinator and Dr. Dawn Lindsley, Nebraska Extension – 4-H, Statewide Career & College Readiness Educator. Presented by Dr. Tammy Mittelstet and Dr. Dawn Lindsley; University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Silver 9: Partnering with Schools to Strengthen Rural Communities and Youth Mental Health

In this session we will explore how community-based engagement with young people supports positive wellbeing through youthled entrepreneurial ventures, community improvement projects, mentoring and community investments in youth enterprises. This session will focus on youth engagement activities led by the 4 County Collaborative in SE Nebraska, in partnership with the Heartland Center for Leadership Development, and how listening to youth and taking action on their priorities is leading to tangible results with the support of communities, schools and partner organizations working together to engage young people in positive ways, giving them a sense of value and creating the future! Presented by Craig Schroeder & Laura Osborne; Four County Collaborative

9:00 AM to 9:50 AM Friday Select-a-Sessions

Platinum 1: The Nebraska Math Readiness Project: A Bridge to College Math Success

Each year thousands of Nebraska students graduate from high school unprepared for college-level math courses. Once in college, these students spend valuable time in and money on prerequisite courses, which can create a barrier to degree or program completion. By the collaboration of six Nebraska community colleges, the NMRP works with 76 school districts of every size in every corner of the state to provide a bridge to college-level math courses. It has been very successful over our five years of work and it is still growing in public, private, urban, and rural school districts across the state. Working in a blended classroom environment in the high school, students are obtaining mastery of math and set themselves up for future success. These students are entering and persisting in college at a greater rate, achieving success in college math at higher levels, and earning higher college GPAs. Come find out how your district can join NMRP and how your students can benefit from this powerful math intervention starting this year. Presented by Corey Hatt; Central Community College

Platinum 5: Legal Hot Topics for Rural School Boards

This session will cover a variety of legal “hot topics” across the State of Nebraska, with a focus on those current (and future) issues in rural school districts. Presented by Justin Knight & Jim Gessford; Perry Law Firm

Platinum 6: Sorry, Folks, It’s Policy

A presentation on policies, why would I attend that (after a night of hospitality rooms)?! Every year we continue to encounter board policy and handbook problems that create legal issues for schools. So much is avoidable, but we all know how thrilling policy work can be. In this presentation, we’ll arm you with the key pitfalls to avoid, discuss emerging policy issues you’ll have to address or revisit (like AI, dress codes, and more), and forecast policy updates coming for everyone this spring after Congress, the Unicameral, regulators, and the courts finish up their “work.” Attending this session will put you well ahead of the learning curve for everyone’s favorite board meetings in May, June, July, and August. Presented by Karen Haase, Steve Williams, Bobby Truhe, & Jordan Johnson; KSB School Law

Friday, March 15, 2024

10:00 A.M. Brunch Buffet

Sponsored by Network For Educator Effectiveness & Wilkins Architecture

Musical Welcome: Palmer High School Choir Palmer Public Schools

10:50 A.M. Closing Session

Sponsored by Facility Advocates & RMV Construction

Presiding: Dr. Heather Nebesniak — NRCSA President-Elect, Ord Public Schools

Scholarships and Awards:

Outstanding Classified Staff Member

Presented By Mike Eldridge, East Butler

Outstanding Board Member

Presented By Rick Masters, Kenesaw

Outstanding Principal

Presented By Dr. Kathy Urbanek, Mitchell

Outstanding Superintendent/ESU Administrator

Presented By Jim Widdifield, Minden

Keynote Speaker: VDeMoine Adams

12:50 P.M. Gifts and Prize Drawings

Must Be Present to Win

Sponsored by CMBA Architects

NRCSA Thanks: Wilkins Architecture Friday Brunch Sponsor

NRCSA Thanks: RMV Construction Friday Closing Session Sponsor

NRCSA Thanks: Trane Technologies Conference Gift Sponsor

NRCSA Thanks: MCL Construction Outstanding Personnel Awards Sponsor

General Session Speakers

8:30 AM Thursday March 14: Mark Potter

Mark grew up in Sedan, Kansas, where he was a standout in both basketball and baseball and was recruited to play at the collegiate level. He first attended Cowley County Community College and then went on to finish his playing career at Kansas Newman College where he earned a degree in Secondary Education. From that point on, Mark became known as “Coach Potter.“

After teaching and coaching at the high school level for 11 years, Mark accepted the challenge of restarting the men’s basketball program at his Alma Mater, now called Newman University. He remained at Newman for 19 years.

Mark has built winning programs at every level. Because of his player and coaching success, he has been inducted into three Halls of Fame.

In 2017, Mark felt a calling in his life to share his experiences as a coach, and to advocate for mental illness. Mark’s passion today is to share with his audiences a message of hope. Throughout his own battle with severe depression and his rise to victory, Coach Potter refers to that as his National Championship.

12:00 PM Thursday March 14: Dr. Brian Maher; Commissioner of Education

Dr. Brian Maher was selected as the Nebraska Commissioner of Education by the State Board of Education on March 31, 2023, and started in the position on July 1, 2023.

Dr. Maher is a long-time educator with strong Nebraska roots. He served as superintendent at Sioux Falls School District (South Dakota) from 2015 to 2020; a 25,000-student school system where he led during the beginning stages of a worldwide health pandemic. Maher also served as superintendent at both Kearney (2007-2015) and Centennial (1999-2007) Public Schools in Nebraska. In his tenure as a school superintendent, he successfully led four bond referendums in three different school districts. Dr. Maher was also an administrator at Waverly, Elkhorn, and Johnson-Brock Public Schools and a teacher at Elkhorn and Clarks Public Schools.

General Session Speakers

10:50 AM Friday March 15: DeMoine Adams

VDeMoine Adams is originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas and is a former University of Nebraska standout football player. He played an instrumental role in helping the Huskers win a Big 12 Conference Championship in 1999 and helped lead the Huskers to the National Championship Rose Bowl in January 2002. He also spent time in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers. As a first-generation student, DeMoine received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska in Political Science with minors in English, History, Communications, Ethnic Studies, and African Studies. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and is currently pursuing his Doctorate degree at the University of Nebraska.

DeMoine is currently serving as the CEO for TeamMates Mentoring, which was started by co-founder and former Nebraska Football Head Coach Tom Osborne. DeMoine also speaks numerous times each year across the country as a motivational speaker inspiring others to be winners and leaders in life. He currently resides in Lincoln, NE, and his motto in life is: “Once you see where you’re going, then everything you do must correspond with where you’re going.”

Acknowledgments

Thank You!!

Conference & Registration Assistance

Pam Ginkens, Mullen Dianna Whitesel, Broken Bow Kearney Visitors’ Bureau

Sound & Technology Yanda’s Pro Audio Jeff Bundy, Lincoln

Other Special Thanks to Sam Stetcher & others from Franklin Covey Nebraska Department of Education Service Press, Henderson Younes Hospitality Staff

All of this year’s speakers and presenters

2023-24 NRCSA Executive Committee

Thank You for an Outstanding Year!!

Statewide Officers

Dr. Mark Lenihan, President. Supt Wayne Community Schools

Dr. Dawn Lewis, Past President. Supt Arlington Public Schools

Dr. Heather Nebesniak, President-Elect.

Supt, Ord Public Schools

Chris Prososki, Secretary.

Supt, Southern School Dist 1

District Representatives

Eugene “Mo” Hanks, West Dist.

Supt, Crawford Public Schools

Dale Hafer, North Central Dist.

Supt, Ainsworth Public Schools

Dr. Jon Cerny, Northeast Dist.

Supt, Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schs

Paul Sheffield, Southeast Dist.

Supt, Exeter-Milligan Public Schs

Jon Davis, South Central Dist. Supt, Alma Public Schools

Jane Davis, Southwest Dist. Supt, Hershey Public Schools

NRCSA

Jack Moles, Executive Director. NRCSA

2023-24 NRCSA Legislative Committee

Thank You for an Outstanding Year!!

Dr. Jason Dolliver, Co-Chair. Supt, Pender Public Schools

Bryce Jorgenson, Co-Chair. Supt, Southern Valley Schools

Jackie Anderson, Supt, Dundy Co Stratton Pub Schs

Trevor Anderson, Supt, Kimball Public Schools

Acknowledgments

Chris Arent, Supt, Potter-Dix Public Schools

Blake Dahlberg, Supt, Thedford Public Schools

Jeff Edwards, Supt, Northwest Public Schools

Vern Fisher, Supt, Gibbon Public Schools

Nick Mumm, Supt, Giltner Public Schools

Patrick Ningen, Supt, North Bend Cent Public Schs

Larianne Polk, Administrator, ESU 7

John Poppert, Administrator, ESU 11

Harlan Ptomey, Supt, Cedar Bluffs Public Schools

Brian Rottinghaus, Supt, Pawnee City Schools

Jack Moles, Executive Director. NRCSA

Russ Westerhold, Lobbyist, Edwards, Westerhold, & Moore

Dr. Curtis Cogswell, Ex Officio. Supt, Dorchester Public Schools

Del Dack, Ex Officio. Supt, Paxton Consolidated Schools

Stephen Grizzle, Ex Officio. Supt, So Central Unified System 5

Dr. Jon Habben, Ex Officio. NREA President

Jim Havelka, Ex Officio.

Retired

Ginger Meyer, Ex Officio. Supt, Chadron Public Schools

Caroline Winchester, Ex Officio.

Retired

Boone Huffman, Board of Education Member, Chadron Public Schools

Kirk Nelson, Board of Education Member, Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools

Heidi Proskocil, Board of Education Member, Ord Public Schools

Dave Raabe, Board of Education Member, Wisner-Pilger Public Schools

Shad Stamm, Board of Education Member, Dundy Co Stratton Public Schools

Dave Welsch, Board of Education Member, Milford Public Schools

2023-24 NRCSA Scholarship & Recognition Committee

Thank You for an Outstanding Year!!

Tim Heckenlively, Co-Chair. Supt, Falls City Public Schools

Jim Widdifield, Co-Chair. Supt, Minden Public Schools

Mark Bejot, Supt, Maywood Public Schools

Michael Eldridge, Supt, East Butler Public Schools

Kyle Finke, Supt, Summerland Public Schools

Brian Hof, Supt, Red Cloud Community Schs

Rick Masters, Supt, Kenesaw Public Schools

Dade McDonald, Supt, McCool Junction Public Schs

Allison Pritchard, Supt, Elba Public Schools

Acknowledgments

Kathy Urbanek, Supt, Mitchell Public Schools

2023-24 NRCSA Rural Teacher Committee Thank You for an Outstanding Year !!

Stephanie Kaczor, Co-Chair Supt, Riverside Public Schools

Chris Kuncl, Co-Chair Supt, Mullen Public Schools

Derek Anderson, Supt, Friend Public Schools

Jessica Bland, Supt, Oakland-Craig Public Schs

Dr. Joel Bohlken, Supt, Palmer Public Schools

Dr. Jon Cerny, Supt, Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schs

Sam Dunn, Supt, Loomis Public Schools

Dr. Curtis Cogswell, Supt, Dorchester Public Schools

Andrew Farber, Supt, Sidney Public Schools

JD Furrow, Supt, Sandhills Public Schools

Brett Gies, Supt, Sioux County Public Schools

George Griffith, Supt, HTRS

Holly Herzberg, Supt, Hampton Public Schools

Jeff Koehler, Supt, Johnson-Brock Public Schs

Damon McDonald, Supt, Deshler Public Schools

James McGowan, Administrator, ESU 16

Danny McMurtry, Supt, Maxwell Public Schools

Dr. Heather Nebesniak, Supt, Ord Public Schools

Phillip Picquet, Administrator, ESU 15

Brian Redinger, Supt, Stapleton Public Schools

Tim Vanderheiden, Supt, McPherson County Schools

Dana Wiseman, Supt, Sutton Public Schools

Dr. Gina Bittner, Peru State College

Dr. Adam Fette, Chadron State College

Dr. Don King, Chadron State College

Dr. Jenny Peining, Wayne State College

Dr. Midge Simmons, Wayne State College

2023-24 NRCSA/UNO

Closing the Achievement Gap Research Team Thank You for an Outstanding Year !!

Ginger Meyer, Co-Chair Supt, Chadron Public Schools

Jody Phillips, Co-Chair Supt, Ponca Public Schools

Derek Anderson, Supt, Friend Public Schools

Jeremy Braden, Supt, Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schs

Josh Cumpston, Supt, Fillmore Central Schools

Acknowledgments

Dale Hafer, Supt, Ainsworth Public Schools

Stephanie Kaczor, Supt, Riverside Public Schools

Ryan Knippelmeyer, Supt, Elmwood-Murdock Pub Schs

Jeff Koehler, Supt, Johnson-Brock Public Schs

Dr. Dawn Lewis, Supt, Arlington Public Schools

Damon McDonald, Supt, Deshler Public Schools

Paul Sheffield, Supt, Exeter-Milligan Public Schs

A big thanks to Dr. Jeanne Surface & Dr. Elliot Osler of UNO & Dr. Sarah Zuckermann of UNL for supporting this research.

NRCSA Members

West District

ALLIANCE

BANNER COUNTY

BAYARD

BRIDGEPORT

CHADRON

CHADRON STATE COLLEGE

CRAWFORD

CREEK VALLEY

ESU 13

GORDON-RUSHVILLE

HAY SPRINGS

HEMINGFORD

KIMBALL

LEYTON

MINATARE

MITCHELL

MORRILL

POTTER-DIX

SIDNEY

SIOUX COUNTY

SOUTH PLATTE

Southwest District

BRADY

CHASE COUNTY

DUNDY COUNTY-STRATTON

ESU 15

ESU 16

EUSTIS-FARNAM

HAYES CENTER

HERSHEY

HITCHCOCK COUNTY

MAXWELL

MAYWOOD

MC COOK

MEDICINE VALLEY

OGALLALA

PAXTON

PERKINS COUNTY

SOUTHWEST

SUTHERLAND

WALLACE

WAUNETA-PALISADE

North Central District

AINSWORTH

ANSELMO-MERNA

ANSLEY

ARCADIA

ARNOLD

ARTHUR COUNTY

BOYD COUNTY

BROKEN BOW

BURWELL

CALLAWAY

North Central District, Cont CENTURA

CHAMBERS

CODY-KILGORE

ELBA

ESU 17

KEYA PAHA

LITCHFIELD

LOUP CITY

LOUP COUNTY

MC PHERSON COUNTY

MULLEN

O’NEILL

ORD

ROCK COUNTY SANDHILLS

SARGENT

ST PAUL

STAPLETON

STUART

THEDFORD

VALENTINE

WEST HOLT

WHEELER CENTRAL

South Central District ADAMS CENTRAL

ALMA

AMHERST

ARAPAHOE

AXTELL

BERTRAND

BLUE HILL

CAMBRIDGE

COZAD

DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL

ELM CREEK

ELWOOD

ESU 9

ESU 10

ESU 11

FRANKLIN GIBBON GOTHENBURG

HOLDREGE KENESAW

LEXINGTON LOOMIS

MINDEN

NORTHWEST OVERTON

PLEASANTON

RAVENNA

RED CLOUD

SHELTON

NRCSA Members

South Central District, Cont

SILVER LAKE

SOUTHERN VALLEY

SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER

WILCOX-HILDRETH

WOOD RIVER

Northeast District

ALLEN

ARLINGTON

BANCROFT-ROSALIE

BATTLE CREEK

BLOOMFIELD

BOONE CENTRAL

CENTRAL CITY

CLARKSON

CREIGHTON

CROFTON

DOUGLAS CO WEST

ELGIN

ELKHORN VALLEY

EMERSON-HUBBARD

ESU 2

ESU 3

ESU 7

ESU 8

FORT CALHOUN

FULLERTON

HOMER

HOWELLS-DODGE HUMPHREY

LAKEVIEW

LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE

LEIGH

LOGAN VIEW

MADISON

NELIGH-OAKDALE

NEWMAN GROVE

NORTH BEND CENTRAL

OAKLAND CRAIG

PALMER

PENDER

PIERCE

PLAINVIEW

PONCA

RANDOLPH

RIVERSIDE

SANTEE

WAUSA

SCHUYLER

SCRIBNER-SNYDER

ST EDWARD

STANTON

SUMMERLAND

Northeast District, Cont TEKAMAH-HERMAN

TWIN RIVER

VERDIGRE

WAKEFIELD

WALTHILL

WAYNE

WAYNE STATE COLLEGE

WEST POINT

WINSIDE

WISNER_PILGER

WYNOT

Southeast District

AUBURN

AURORA

BRUNING-DAVENPORT

CEDAR BLUFFS

CENTENNIAL

CONESTOGA

CROSS COUNTY

DAVID CITY

DESHLER

DILLER-ODELL

DORCHESTER

EAST BUTLER

ELMWOOD-MURDOCK

ESU 4

ESU 5

ESU 6

EXETER-MILLIGAN

FAIRBURY

FALLS CITY

FILLMORE CENTRAL

FREEMAN

FRIEND

GILTNER

HAMPTON

HARVARD

HEARTLAND

HIGH PLAINS

HTRS

JOHNSON COUNTY CENTRAL

JOHNSON-BROCK

LEWISTON

LOUISVILLE

MALCOLM

MC COOL JUNCTION

MEAD

MERIDIAN

MILFORD

OSCEOLA

PALMYRA

PAWNEE CITY

NRCSA Members

Southeast District, Cont

PLATTSMOUTH

PERU STATE COLLEGE

RAYMOND CENTRAL

SHICKLEY

SO CENTRAL NE UNIFIED 5

SOUTHERN

STERLING

SUPERIOR

SUTTON

SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA

THAYER CENTRAL

TRI COUNTY

UNL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

WEEPING WATER

WILBER-CLATONIA

YUTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Past Award Winners

Outstanding Superintendent

2022-23 Kevin Wingard

Milford Public Schools

2021-22 Chad Denker

David City Public Schools

2020-21 Grant Norgaard

McCook Public Schools

2019-20 Brad Best

Heartland Community Schools

2018-19 Dan Endorf

North Bend Central Public Schools

2017-18 Jay Bellar

Battle Creek Public Schools

2016-17 Del Dack

Paxton Consolidated Schools

2015-16 Greg Barnes

Seward Public Schools

2014-15 Clint Kimbrough

Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer

2013-14 Jon Cerny

Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schools

2012-13 Mike Teahon

Gothenburg Public Schools

2011-12 Bill Mowinkel

Northwest Public Schools

2010-11 Larry Ramaekers

Aurora Public Schools

2009-10 Jon Habben

Falls City Public Schools

2008-09 Jim Havelka

North Bend Central Public Schools

2007-08 Dallas Watkins

Dundy County-Stratton Public Schs

2006-07 Keith Fagot

Loomis Public Schools

2005-06 Mike Cunning

Sutherland & Hershey Public Schs

2004-05 Brad Cabrera

Sutton Public Schools

2003-04 Glen Morgan

Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools

2002-03 Russ Hicks

Johnson-Brock Public Schools

2001-02 Wayne Koehler

Bruning-Davenport Unified System

2000-01 Al Schleuter

Nebraska Unified Dist 1

1999-00 Gary Oxley

Tri-County Public Schools

1999-00 Milford Smith

Odell Public Schools

1998-99 Gil Fies

Educational Service Unit 9

1997-98 Donald Wagner

Mitchell Public Schools

1996-97 Russell Hoppner

Hampton Public Schools

1995-96 Wayne Ferguson

Crawford Public Schools

1994-95 Nate Stineman

Southern Valley Public Schools

1993-94 Richard Kamm

Lakeview Community Schools

1992-93 Gary Fisher

Hildreth Public Schools

Outstanding Administrator (Prior to 1992-93)

1991-92 Virgil Combs

Potter Dix Public Schools

1990-91 Dennis Wentz

Wauneta Public Schools

1989-90 James Tenopir

Cambridge Public Schools

1988-89 Eugene McCue

Alma Public Schools

Outstanding Principal

2022-23 Laura Kroll

Exeter-Milligan Public Schools

2021-22 Sandy Pohl

Minden Public Schools

2020-21 Tammy Carlson

Fullerton Public Schools

2019-20 Danielle Beerbohm

David City Public Schools

2018-19 PJ Quinn

Mead Public Schools

2017-18 George Loofe

Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools

2016-17 Josie Floyd

Sutherland Public Schools

2015-16 David Friedli

Conestoga Public Schools

Past Award Winners

Outstanding Principal, Cont

2014-15 Kurk Wiedel

Thayer Central Comm Schools

2013-14 Michael Troxel

Hershey Public Schools

2012-13 Steve Brosz

O’Neill Public Schools

2011-12 Laurie Kimbrough

Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer

2010-11 Randy Evans

Gothenburg Public Schools

2009-10 Ken Kujath

Broken Bow Public Schools

2008-09 Gary Brouillette

Elm Creek Public Schools

2007-08 Steven Whitwer

Southern Public Schools

2006-07 Mike Harvey

Arnold Public Schools

2005-06 Ron Pauls

Heartland Community Schools

2004-05 Earl Nannen

Malcolm Public Schools

2003-04 Don Sackett

Cambridge Public Schools

2002-03 Terry Fusco

Shelby Public Schools

2001-02 Jacquelyn Kelsay

Johnson-Brock Public Schools

2000-01 John Grinde

Cozad City Schools

1999-00 Gary Andrson

Nemaha Valley Public Schools

1998-99 Jerry Williams

Kimball Public Schools

1997-98 Steven Vanderbeek

Medicine Valley Public Schools

1996-97 Kevin Thomas

Potter-Dix Public Schools

1995-96 Dan Van Dyke

Dundy County Public Schools

1994-95 Donald Penner

Loup City Public Schools

1993-94 LeRoy Ernst

Centennial public Schools

1992-93 Gerry Reinsch

East Butler Public Schools

Outstanding Board Member

2022-23 Stephanie Summers

David City Public Schools

2021-22 Bob Sykes

Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools

2020-21 Dan Wesely

North Bend Central Public Schools

2019-20 Ed Harris

Falls City Public Schools

2018-19 Gary Stohs

Diller-Odell Public Public Schools

2017-18 Sandy Roes

Chadron Public Schools

2016-17 Ron Clark

McCool Junction Public Schools

2015-16 Duane Bowers

Arnold Public Schools

2014-15 Kurt Moore

Cross County Community Schools

2013-14 Richard Zimmerman

Fairbury Public Schools

2012-13 Kathy Bartek

Falls City Public Schools

2011-12 Paul Saathoff

Sterling Public Schools

2010-11 Marian Glunz

Perkins County Schools

2009-10 Clarence Hupka

Educational Service Unit 4

2008-09 Ralph Huettner

Falls City Public Schools

2007-08 Mike Tomes

Centennial Public Schools

2006-07 Marge Beatty

Sutherland Public Schools

2005-06 Mark Perkins

Mitchell Public Schools

2004-05 Keith McKim

Humboldt Table Rock-Steinauer

2003-04 Steve Hankla

Nebraska Unified Dist 1

2002-03 Virginia Halligan

Kimball Public Schools

2001-02 Myron Lautenschlager

Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schls

2000-01 Keith Wellensiek

Nemaha Valley Public Schools

Past Award Winners

Outstanding Board Member, Cont

1999-00 Gordon Shrader

Nebraska Unified Dist 1

1998-99 Deb Fischer

Valentine Community Schools

1997-98 Rodney Wheeler

Wauneta Palisade Public Schools

1996-97 Arnold Oehlrich

Richland Public Schools

1995-96 Boyd Stuhr

Bradshaw Public Schools

1994-95 Neal Horner

Dundy County Public Schools

1993-94 Harold Gottula

Table Rock-Steinauer

1992-93 Charles Patterson

Callaway Public Schools

1991-92 Paul O’Connor

Educational Service Unit 6

1990-91 Donald Ellison Educational Service Unit 7

1989-90 Roger Meyer

Centennial Public Schools

1988-89 Ira Paisley

Garden County Public Schools

1987-88 Gurn Curry

Ponca Public Schools

Outstanding ESU Staff Member

2022-23 Jennifer McNally

2021-22

2020-21 Jeff McQuistan

2019-20

2018-19

2017-18

2016-17

2015-16

2014-15

2013-14 Julie Downing

2012-13 Jill Bates

2011-12 Jane Moody

2010-11 Mitzi Hoback

2009-10 Graci Gillming

2008-09 Mike Danahy

2007-08 Linda Chatelain

2006-07 Ellen Stokebrand

2005-06 Jerry Gronewald

2004-05 Nigel Buss

2003-04 Margaret McInteer

2022-23 Jean Loshonkohl

Eustis-Farnam Public Schools

2021-22 Patti Meysenburg

East Butler Public Schools

2020-21 Laurie Hothem Smith

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools

2019-20 Kendra Carlson

Raymond Central Public Schools

2018-19 Barb Hart

David City Public Schools

2017-18 Sandy Behrends

Johnson-Brock Public Schools

2016-17 Patty Wegner

Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schs

2015-16 Lori Herbolsheimer

Elkhorn Valley Schools

2014-15 Bonnie McPhillips

Riverside Public Schools

2013-14 Lori Nickels

McCool Junction Public Schools

2012-13 Margret Marks

Mullen Public Schools

2011-12 Connie McKinney

Morrill Public Schools

Past Award Winners

Outstanding Elementary Teacher, Cont

2010-11 Deb Avery

Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer

2009-10 Nancy Corman-Vossler

Friend Public Schools

2008-09 Greg Holdren

Friend Public Schools

2007-08 Sally Hutt

Johnson County Cent Public Schs

2006-07 Twila Griffiths

Banner County Public Schools

2005-06 Dayna Anderson

Lewiston Consolidated Schools

2004-05 Ardythe Dunn

Deshler Public Schools

2003-04 Sherron Sullivan

Mullen Public Schools

2002-03 Betty Kamphaus

Elgin Public Schools

2001-02 Kathie Grotrian

Nemaha Valley Public Schools

2000-01 Sharon Bruner

East Butler Public Schools

1999-00 Suzanne Ratzlaff

Heartland Community Schools

1998-99 Suzanne Bottorff

Gordon Public Schools

1997-98 Ellen Gartner

Crawford Public Schools

1996-97 Donna Applegarth

Wauneta-Palisade public Schools

1995-96 Beth Foulks

Ponca Public Schools

1994-95 Rodney Diercks

Henderson Public Schools

1993-94 Helen Martens

O’Neill Public Schools

1992-93 Kathy Hansen

Bartley Public Schools

1991-92 Darlene Darbo

Bradshaw Public Schools

1990-91 Mary Ellen Tunnell

Arnold Public Schools

1989-90 Virginia Collins

Orleans Public Schools

Outstanding Secondary Teacher

2023-23 Mike Peterson

O’Neill Public Schools

2021-22 Twila Knehans

Adams Central Schools

2020-21 Becky Buening

Crofton Community Schools

2019-20 Jason Vitosh

Falls City Public Schools

2018-19 Peggy Parker

Dundy County-Stratton Public Schs

2017-18 Stacie Heldt

Silver Lake Public Schools

2016-17 Jeri Revelle

Banner County Schools

2015-16 Scott Lambley

Dundy County-Stratton Public Schs

2014-15 Linda Wolf

West Holt Public Schools

2013-14 Joe Green

Minden Public Schools

2012-13 Cindy Hild

Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools

2011-12 Julie Mohr

Arnold Public Schools

2010-11 Helen Banzhaf

Seward Public Schools

2009-10 Deb McCarter

Hitchcock County Public Schools

2008-09 Karen Gay

Stanton Community Schools

2007-08 Gary Hostert

O’Neill Public Schools

2006-07 Karen Gottsch

Cambridge Public Schools

2005-06 Corliss Dixon

Pleasanton Public Schools

2004-05 Linda Clark

Southwest Public Schools

2003-04 Steve Gilliland

Kimball Public Schools

2002-03 Royce Schweitzer

Heartland Community Schools

2001-02 Darrell Steckelberg

Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools

2000-01 Jim Harmon

West Holt Public Schools

Past Award Winners

Outstanding Secondary Teacher, Cont

1999-00 Monte Standage

Gibbon Public Schools

1998-99 Dennis Haack

Geneva Public Schools

1997-98 Carol Eischeid

Petersburg Public Schools

1996-97 Jane Antholz

Nemaha Valley Public Schools

1995-96 Kathy Brosius

Maxwell Public Schools

1994-95 Sandy Olson

Wood River Schools

1993-94 Mark Sieer

Newman Grove Public Schools

1992-93 Ken Schultz

Bradshaw Public Schools

1991-92 Robert Feurer

North Bend Public Schools

1990-91 Rosalea Gift

Thedford Public Schools

1989-90 Gary Goodchuck

Wauneta Public Schools

Outstanding Teacher (Prior to 1989-90)

1988-89 Christy Wegner

Educational Service Unit 10

1987-88 Bonnie Moody

Trumbull Public Schools

Gary Fisher Outstanding Music Teacher

2022-23 Matt Bertrand

Humphrey Public Schools

2021-22 Misti Michelman

Sidney Public Schools

2020-21 Heather Stahr

McCool Junction Public Schools

2019-20 Laureen Powell

Cross County Community Schs

2018-19 Donna Roggenkamp

Southwest Public Schools

2017-18 Dale Ritter

Alma Public Schools

2016-17 Alisha Sutton

Falls City Public Schools

2015-16 Beth Petersen

Axtell Community Schools

2014-15 Teresa Rotert

Hershey Public Schools

2013-14 Duane DeVries

Chambers Public Schools

2012-13 Kathy Peithmann

Thayer Central Public Schools

2011-12 Phil Goddard

Milford Public Schools

2010-11 Ernie Blecha

Gothenburg Public Schools

2009-10 Senja Stephens

Arapahoe Public Schools

2008-09 William Reichert

Broken Bow Public Schools

2007-08 John Svoboda

Falls City Public Schools

2006-07 Bryan Johnson

Oakland-Craig Public Schools

2005-06 Mike Nickel

Minden Public Schools

2004-05 Chuck Wellensiek

Centura Public Schools

2003-04 Sharon Luhr

Osmond Public Schools

2002-03 Doyle Anderson

Hartington Public Schools

Outstanding Classified Staff Member

2022-23 Pam Ginkens

Mullen Public Schools

2021-22 Robert Osmotherly

Crawford Public Schools

2020-21 Mary Teten

Johnson County Cent Public Schs

Past Award Winners

NRCSA/REL Central Closing the Achievement Gap Awards

2020-21

No awards presented in 2020-21

2019-20

Science

Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schs Cozad Community Schools

8 honorable mentions in Science

2018-19

Overall

High Plains Community Schools

Newman Grove Public Schools

Osceola County Schools

ACT Composite

Centennial Public Schools

St Edward Public Schools

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools

14 Honorable Mentions in ACT

Composite

Math

Palmer Public Schools

Science

Meridian Public Schools

Sidney Public Schools

Winside Public Schools

6 Honorable Mentions in Science

For a full list of Closing the Achievement Gap Winners go to: www.nrcsa.net

Scholarship Winners

2023-24 NRCSA Scholarships

Gracie Ackles, Gracie - St. Paul Public Schools $2,000.00

Destiny Bartels - Amherst Public Schools $2,000.00

Sydney Bartels - Silver Lake Public Schools $2,000.00

Taylor Beierman - Boone Central Public Schools $2,000.00

Allie Boehr - Heartland Community Schools $2,000.00

Taylor Braun - Harvard Public Schools $2,000.00

Grace Dean - Bridgeport Public Schools $2,000.00

Abigail Diaz-Parra - McCook Public Schools $2,000.00

Keyera Eisenhauer - Elgin Public Schools $2,000.00

Brookelyn Fox - Ord Public Schools $2,000.00

Ansley Harvey - Aurora Public Schools, $2,000.00

Heidi Hollmann - erdigre Public Schools $2,000.00

Jeremiah Ingison - Maywood Public Schools $2,000.00

Delaney Johnson - Laurel-Concord Coleridge Public Schs $2,000.00

Halie Racicky - Ansley Public Schools $2,000.00

Selah Richter-Martinez - Perkins County Schools $2,000.00

Lauren Schoonveld - Mullen Public Schools $2,000.00

Harrison Sjuts - Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools $2,000.00

McKenzie - Tri County Public Schools $2,000.00

Abigail Thiele - West Holt Public Schools $2,000.00

Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarships

Justin Guenther - Randolph Public Schools $2,000.00

Maria Moseman - Riverside Public School $2,000.00

Visit www.nrcsa.net for a full list of past winners!

Past NRCSA Officers

President

2023-24 Mark Lenihan

Wayne Community Schools

2022-23 Dawn Lewis

Arlington Public Schools

2021-22 Ginger Meyer

Chadron Public Schools

2020-21 Ginger Meyer

Chadron Public Schools

2019-20 Del Dack

Paxton Consolidated Schools

2018-19 Curtis Cogswell

Mc Cool Junction Public Schools

2017-18 Jon Cerny

Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schs

2016-17 Stephen Grizzle

Fairbury Public Schools

2015-16 Greg Sjuts

Humphrey Public Schools

2014-15 Matt Fisher

Northwest Public Schools

2013-14 Fred Helmink

Fairbury Public Schools

2012-13 Alan Garey

Medicine Valley Schools

2011-12 Joan Reznicek

Ponca Public Schools

2010-11 Charles Isom

Superior Public Schools

2009-10 Charles Isom

Superior Public Schools

2008-09 Mark Norvell

Fillmore Central Public Schools

2007-08 Jack Moles

Johnson County Cent Public Schs

2006-07 Greg Barnes

Bertrand Public Schools

2005-06 Greg Barnes

Bertrand Public Schools

2004-05 Max Kroger

Ord Public Schools

2003-04 Mark Sievering

Conestoga Public Schools

2002-03 Dallas Watkins

Dundy County Public Schools

2001-02 Bill Pile

Leyton & Potter Dix Public Schs

2000-01 Jon Habben

Newman Grove Public Schools

1999-00 Gary Oxley

Tri-County Public Schools

1998-99 Larry Ramaekers

Aurora Public Schools

1997-98 Glen Morgan

Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools

1996-97 Gale McDonald

Silver Lake Public Schools

1995-96 Donavan Leighton

Winside Public Schools

1994-95 Stan Kravig

Geneva Public Schools

1993-94 Mike Cunning

Sutherland Public Schools

1992-93 Bob Mandeville

Mullen Public Schools

1991-92 Glen Larsen

Adams Central Public Schools

1990-91 Richard Becker

Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools

1989-90 Keith Fagot

Loomis Public Schools

1988-89 Jim Havelka

Rising City Public Schools

1987-88 Richard Finley

Palisade-Stratton Public Schools

1986-87 Duane Stehlik

Table Rock Public Schools

1985-86 Gary Rasmussen

Roseland Public Schools

1984-85 Jim Allen

Meridian Public Schools

1983-84 Frank Shaughnessy

Trumbull Public Schools

1982-83 Frank Shaughnessy

Trumbull Public Schools

1981-82 Pete Delgado

Keya Paha Public Schools

1980-81 Al Nelson

Pawnee City Public Schools

Past NRCSA Officers

Secretary

2023 - Present Chris Prososki

Southern School District 1

2016 - 2022 Jane Davis

Hershey Public Schools

2010 - 2016 Jamie Isom

Valentine Community Schools

2002 - 2010 Keith Fagot

Loomis Public Schools

1989 - 2002 Gary Fisher

Crawford & Hildreth Public Schs

Executive Director

2018 - Present

Jack Moles

2010 - 2018

Dr. Jon Habben

2006 - 2010

Dr. Alan Katzberg

2002 - 2006

Dr. Matthew Blomstedt

Exhibitor Directory

Corporate/Organizational Partners

Purple Ribbon Partners

# 2 Apptegy

Thursday Noon Session Sponsor

Emily Milnamow

2201 Brookwood Dr, Suite 115 Little Rock, AR 72202

Phone: (317) 219-8686

conferenceteam@apptegy.com

# 69 Cheever Construction

Thursday Buffet Sponsor

Doug Klute

3425 N 44th St

Lincoln, NE 68504

Phone: (402) 477-6745

dklute@cheeverconstruction.com

# 41 CMBA Architects

Prizes & Giveaways Sponsor

Troy Keilig

208 N Pine St, Suite 301

Grand Island, NE 68801

Phone: (308) 384-4444

keilig.t@cmbaarchitects.com

#27 Cornhusker International Trucks

Thursday Lunch Sponsor

Russ Folts

3131 Cornhusker Highway Lincoln, NE, 68504

Phone: (402) 304-4016

Fax: (402) 466-8462

russ.folts@ cornhuskerinternational.com

# 55 DA Davidson

Thursday AM Session Sponsor

Paul Grieger

450 Regency Parkway, Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: (402) 392-7986

pgrieger@dadco.com

# 3 DLR Group

Thursday Lunch Sponsor

Darin Hanigan

6457 Frances St, Suite 200

Omaha, NE 68106

Phone: (402) 469-7264

dhanigan@dlrgroup.com

# 83 Facility Advocates

Friday Closing Session Sponsor

Dave Raymond

3738 S 149th St, Suite 102

Omaha, NE 68144

Phone: (402) 206-8777

draymond@facilityadvocates.com

# 40 MCL Construction

Outstanding Personnel Awards Sponsor

Travis Justice

14558 Portal Circle

Omaha, NE 68138

Phone: (402) 339-2221

Fax: (402) 339-2114

tkj@mclconstruction.com

# 68 Network For Educator Effectiveness (NEE)

Friday Brunch Sponsor

Marc Doss

2800 Maguire Blvd Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: (844) 793-4357

dossm@missouri.edu

# 4 Piper Sandler & Co

Thursday Buffet Sponsor

Jay Spearman

11422 Miracle Hills Dr, Suite 408

Omaha, NE 68154

Phone: (402) 599-0307

jay.spearman@psc.com

Exhibitor Directory

Corporate/Organizational Partners

# 26 RMV Construction

Friday Closing Session Sponsor

Curtis Baetz

1515 E 11th St

Kearney, NE 68847

Phone: (308) 893-2010

Fax: (308) 238-0910

curtis@rmvconst.com

# 54 Trane

Conference Gift Sponsor

Jonathan Hoesch

11937Portal Rd

LA Vista, NE 68128

Phone: (402) 499-8468

Jonathan.hoesch@trane.com

# 1 Tremco

Thursday Noon Session Sponsor

Tyler Petersen 3735 Green Road

Beachwood, OH 44122

Phone: (909) 302-0617

TyPetersen@tremcoinc.com

# 82 Voss Lighting

Thursday AM Session Sponsor

Randy Herrick

4624 S 140th St

Omaha, NE 68137

Phone: (402) 850-9789

randy.herrick@vosslighting.com

# 5 Wilkins Architecture, Design, Planning

Friday Brunch Sponsor

Jacob Sertich

2908 W 39th St, Suite A

Kearney, NE 68845

Phone: (308) 237-5787

jsertich@wilkinsadp.com

Blue Ribbon Supporters

# 25 Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE

NREA Affiliation Sponsor

Brett Young

1919 Aksarban Dr

Omaha, NE 68180

Phone: (402) 630-5117

Brett.Young@nebraskablue.com

# 56 Clark Enersen Partners

Refreshment Sponsor

Steve Miller

1010 Lincoln Mall Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: (402) 430-3803

Fax: (402) 477-6542

steve.miller@clarkenersen.com

# 7 Cognia

NREA Affiliation Sponsor

Shannon Vogler

9115 Westside Pkwy

Alpharetta, GA 30009

Phone: (888) 413-3669 ext 5801

Fax: (402) 440-7895

shannon.vogler@cognia.org

# 81 Hausmann Construction Refreshment Sponsor

Ashley Abramson

8885 Executive Woods Dr Lincoln, NE 68512

Phone: (402) 438-3230

Fax: (402) 438-3235

ashleya@ hausmannconstruction.com

# 28 Navitas

NREAC Affiliation Sponsor

Shane Alexander

4816 167th St

Omaha, NE 68135

Phone: (402) 840-0370

salexander@navitas.us.com

Exhibitor Directory

Corporate/Organizational Partners

#42 Northland Securities

Refreshment Sponsor

Tobin Buchanan

2223 Second Ave

Kearney, NE 68848

Phone: (308) 352-8328

tbuchanan@fnni.com

# 95 Rasmussen Mechanical Services

NREAC Affiliation Sponsor

Ally Hotze

3211 Nebraska Ave

Council Bluffs IA 51501

Phone: (402) 490-0195

ally.hotze@rasmech.com

# 53 Sparq Data Solutions

Refreshment Sponsor

Nicole Kobus

1301 Stockwell St

Lincoln, NE 68502

Phone: (402) 817-0120

nkobus@nasbonline.org

Red Ribbon Friends

# 96 BD Construction

Marsha Wilkerson

209 E 6th St Kearney, NE 68847

Phone: (308) 234-1836 mwilkerson@bdconstruction.com

# 24 Boyd Jones Construction

Emily Bannick

950 S 10th St, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68108

Phone: (402) 553-1804 ebannick@boydjones.biz

# 67 BVH Architects

Cynthia Ray 901 Jones St

Omaha, NE 68102

Phone: (402) 905-9743 cray@bvh.com

# 39 On To College

John Baylor

PO Box 30792

Lincoln, NE 68503

Phone: (402) 475-7737

john@ontocollege.com

# 6 Renaissance Learning

Chastity Thompson

2911 Peach St

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Phone: (952) 913-8515

chastity.thompson@ renaissance.com

# 8 Sampson Construction

Joseph Young 5825 S 14th St

Lincoln, NE 68512

Phone: (402) 434-5450

Fax: (402) 434-3933

joseph.young@sampsonconstruction.com

# 70 Student Assurance Services

Sonny Heinrich PO Box 204 Fullerton, NE 68638

Phone: (308) 550-1122

Fax: (651) 439-0200

sonnyh@sas-mn.com

# 84 Tarkett

Andy Crabb

30000 Aurora Rd Solon, OH 44139

Phone: (641) 529-7023

andy.crabb@tarkett.com

Exhibitors

# 13 Americom Communications

Mike Hosek

307 P St

Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: (402) 489-9700

mike@americom.biz

Exhibitor Directory

# 17 ASK Supply Company

Kirby Wilson

2116 N Ave

Kearney, NE 68847

Phone: (308) 234-5166

Fax: (308) 236-9855 kirby@asksupply.com

# 18 Assistive Technology Partnership - Education

Brian Wojcik

500 S 84th St

Lincoln, NE 68510

Phone: (402) 547-1340 brian.wojcik@nebraska.gov

# 30 ATS Facility Services

Paul Cadwallader

8501 S 78th St

Lincoln, NE 68516

Phone: (402) 413-5000

pcadwallader@agtac.net

# 63 BCDM

Jamie Wietfeld

1015 N 98 Street Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: (402) 391-2211 jwietfeld@bcdm.net

# 72 BluCor Construction Group

Brandon Engler

8905 Cornhusker Hwy

Lincoln, NE 68507

Phone: (402) 742-2551

Fax: (402) 438-5549 brandone@blucor-cg.com

# 43 Carlson West Povondra Architects

Jamie Eckmann

5060 Dodge St

Omaha, NE 68132

Phone: (402) 551-1500

jeckmann@cwparchitects.com

# 11 Chadron State College

Grow Your Own Program

Don King

1000 Main St

Chadron, NE 69337

Phone: ((308) 430-4761

don dking@csc.edu

# 45 Coach Masters Inc.

Angie Nelson

6410 Highway 30 East

Kearney, NE 68847

Phone: (308) 234-8111

sales@coachmasters.com

# 73 Cornhusker State Industries

Julia Wescoatt

800 Pioneers Blvd

Lincoln, NE 68502

Phone: (800) 348-7537

Fax: (402) 471-1236

julia.wescoatt@nebraska.gov

# 22 Creative Sites, LLC

Julie Kutilek

11506 Pierce Street

Omaha, NE 68144

Phone: (402) 578-7778

julie@creative.omhcoxmail.com

# 64 Crouch Recreation

Mike Dobbs

1309 204th St

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Phone: (402) 496-2669

mike@crouchrec.com

# 71 Cunningham Recreation/ Gametime

Michele Breakfield

PO Box 240981

Charlotte, NC 28224

Phone: (800) 438-2780

Fax: (704) 525-7356

vendor@cunninghamrec.com

Exhibitor Directory

# 35 Curriculum Associates

Dan Schmidt

7433 Twin Pines Ct

Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Phone: (605) 695-0584 dschmidt@cainc.com

# 60 Davis Design

Carrie Myers

1221 N St, Ste 600

Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: (402) 770-3965 carrie.myers@davisdesign.com

# 19 Diode Technologies

Ron Flohr

242 SW 31st St

Lincoln, NE 68522

Phone: (402) 793-5124

ron.flohr@diodetech.net

# 50 Egan Supply Company

Paul Kaup

13838 Industrial Rd

Omaha, NE 68137

Phone: (402) 346-0597

Fax: (402) 346-5076 pkaup@egansupply.net

# 32 EHA Wellness

Linda Anderson

11225 Davenport St, Suite 104 A

Omaha, NE 68154

Phone: (402) 630-2423

linda@ehawellnessprogram.org

# 46 Engineering Technologies Inc.

Mason Ritnour

825 “M” St, Suite 200

Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: (402) 476-1273

mritnour@eti-engineers.com

# 16 Fisher Tracks

Jordan Fisher

1192 235th St

Boone, IA 50036

Phone: (515) 432-3191

Fax: (515) 432-3193

jfisher@fishertracks.com

# 23 Hamilton Information Systems

Ryan Wineteer

1006 12th St

Aurora, NE 68118

Phone: (308) 381-1000

ryan.wineteer@hamiltontel.com

# 44 Heartland Seating

Bryan Peterson

11222 Johnson Dr

Shawnee, KS 66203

Phone: (913) 268-0069

Fax: (913) 962-0803

sales@heartlandseating.com

# 93 J+J Flooring Group

Greg Fleissner

15505 Nebraska Ave

Omaha, NE 68116

Phone: (402) 250-2597

greg.fleissner@jjflooring.com

# 21 JMC

Shelby Valkos

PO Box 328

Lake City, MN 55041

Phone: (651) 204-0267

Fax: (651) 345-2215

shelby@jmcinc.com

# 51 Joseph R Hewgley & Associates

Ryan Stearns

702 S Baily Ave

North Platte, NE 69101

Phone: (308) 534-4983

Fax: (308) 534-4944

ryan@jrharchitecture.com

Exhibitor Directory

# 37 Kort & Associates

Clint Kimbrough

56825 716 th Road

Fairbury, NE 68352

Phone: (402) 862-5167

crkimbrough@yahoo.com

#20 KPE Consulting Engineers

Leslie Whitehill

1016 Leavenworth St

Omaha, NE 68012

Phone: (402) 291-1444

lwhitehill@kpe-inc.com

# 78 Masters Transportation

Nate Klinginsmith

800 OuikTrip Way

Belton, MO 64012

Phone: (816) 979-3386

Fax: (816) 318-9998

nklinginsmith@ masterstransportation.com

# 92 Midwest Floor Covering

Steve McGinnis

3725 Touzalin Ave Lincoln, NE 68507

Phone: (402) 470-1372

steve@mwfloor.com

# 52 The Mohawk Group

Jon Jorgensen

1207 S 200th Ave

Omaha, NE 68130

Phone: (402)-321-3564 jon_jorgensen@ mohawkind.com

# 66 National Insurance Services

Megan Ware

268 N 115th St, Suite 4

Omaha, NE 68154

Phone: (800) 627-3660

Fax: (262) 814-1395

mware@nisbenefits.com

# 36 NCSA Ambassadors

Keith Rowher

455 S 11th St

Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: (402) 476-8055

Fax: (402) 476-7740

fgrkeith@gmail.com

# 94 Nebraska Central Equipment Co.

Jamie Egger

112 S. Apollo St

Alda, NE 68810

Phone: (308) 381-2473

jegger@cowest.net

# 9 Nebraska Dept of Education - Student Support Services

Erika Wibbels

500 S 84th St, 2nd Floor

Lincoln, NE 68510

Phone: (402) 219-3897

erika.wibbels@nebraska.gov

# 10 Nebraska Dept. of Education - Youth Tobacco Specialist

RanaeAspen

PO Box 94987

Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: (531) 893-3051

ranae.aspen@nebraska.gov

# 65 Nebraska Family Helpline

Kyle Kinney

234 Monsky Dr

Boys Town, NE 68010

Phone: (531) 355-1970

kyle.kinney@boystown.org

# 85 Nebraska Safety Center

Darla Morris

227 E West Center St

Kearney, NE 68849

Phone: (308) 865-8755

morrisd@unk.edu

Exhibitor Directory

# 49 Nemaha Sports Construction

Curtis Ledbetter

541 S 1st St

Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: (402) 434-5488

Fax: (402) 434-5487

Curtis.ledbetter@nemaha.net

# 38 New Leaf Teletherapy

Mark Goldman

1829 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 350

Pikesville MD 21208

Phone: (240) 358-1379 mark.goldman@ newleafteletherapy.com

# 79 Prochaska & Associates

Linda Quistad

11317 Chicago Circle

Omaha, NE 68154

Phone: (402) 334-0755

Fax: (402) 334-0868

lquistad@prochaska.us

# 14 Psychometric Solutions

Galen Boldt

5340 Happy Hallow Lane

Lincoln, NE 68516

Phone: (402) 540-8295

gboldt8516@gmail.com

# 74 Revolution Wraps / Tint Revolutions

Don Dolan

1811 Cornhusker Hwy

Lincoln, NE 68521

Phone: (402) 598-7934

Don@revolutionwraps.com

# 87 Rosco Vision

Joel Catlin

90-21 144th Place

Jamaica, NY 11435

Phone: (718) 526-2601

Fax: (718) 297-0323

Joel.Catlin@roscovision.com

# 29 Safe2Help NE

Diana Schmidt

234 Monsky Dr

Boys Town, NE 68010

Phone: (531) 355-1889

Fax: (531) 355-1875

diana.schmidt@boystown.org

# 31 SectorNow

Craig Lutz-Priefert PO Box 241763

Omaha, NE 68124

Phone: (402) 423-2444 craig@sectornow.com

#77 ServiceMaster Restore/SRM

Jeremy Claus

6806 N 92nd Ave

Omaha, NE 68122

Phone: (402) 932-5477

jeremy@svm-restore.com

# 58 Sports Facility Maintenance

Casey Illian

7915 Harney St

Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: (402) 618-4353 casey@sportsmaint.com

# 12 Stonebrook Exterior

Brian Stege

8905 Cornhusker Hwy

Lincoln, NE 68507

Phone: (402) 438-5559 brians@stonebrookexterior.com

# 57 Truck Center Companies

Corey Sundberg

14321 Cornhusker Rd

Omaha, NE 68803

Phone: (308) 379-1446

Fax: (402) 592-9641 csundberg@ truckcentercompanies.com

Exhibitor Directory

# 86 Union Bank & Trust

Jan Sheridan

PO Box 82535

Lincoln, NE 68501

Phone: (402) 323-1519

Fax: (402) 323-1195

jan.sheridan@ubt.com

# 15 University of Nebraska High School

Barbara Shousha

206 S 13th St, Ste 800

Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: (402) 472-4684

Fax: (402) 472-1901 bshousha@nebraska.edu

# 80 University of Nebraska

Department of Educational Administration

Dijon DeLaPorte

1430 Vine St, Henzlik Hall 114

Lincoln, NE 68588

Phone: (402) 472-0695

ddelaporte2@unl.edu

# 59 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Kaitlyn Sampson

11201 Renner Blvd

Lenexa, KS 66219

Phone: (913) 551-7114

Sampson.Kaitlyn@epa.gov

Gold 4, 5,6, 10, 11, 12 Exhibit Area

Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association

455 S 11th St, Suite B

Lincoln, NE 68508

Calendar Items

2024 NRCSA Joe Toczek Golf Tournament

July 23, 2024

Meadowlark Hills Golf Club

Kearney, NE

2025 NRCSA Legislative Forum

February 20, 2025

The Cornhusker Hotel

Lincoln, NE

2025 NRCSA Spring Conference

March 20 & 21, 2025

Younes North Convention Center

Kearney, NE