Elkhorn Public Schools
Minutes of Board of Education Regular Meeting
November 9, 2026
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Elkhorn Public Schools Board of Education was called to order at 6:30 PM. Members present: A. Parks, J. Shatel, S. Ringenberg, N. Rogic-Greufe, R. Vokt, and M. Wortman. President A. Parks noted that the meeting was governed by the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is posted in the Board Room of the District Office. Advance notice of the Board meeting was published in the Omaha World Herald on November 3, 2026.
The meeting began with offering public comment. During the “Good News Report,” S. Ringenberg recognized that in addition to earning 6th place overall across all classes, the EHS Band recently earned recognition as the Class 3A Champions, an all-time school record award! Congratulations to each student musician and staff member whose hard work and dedication to excellence are highlighted by this award! In their first year as Class A athletes, the Elkhorn North High School volleyball team secured the title of Class A State Runners Up! Congratulations to the ENHS volleyball student-athletes and coaching staff on this honor! The EPS Early Intervention team hosted a Halloween event, bringing Early Intervention families and students together for a morning of community building through Halloween-themed games and crafts. A special thank you to everyone who helped make this event an incredible (and adorable) success! Wednesday is Veterans Day, and we’d like to extend a sincere thank you to all veterans for your service, dedication, and sacrifice in protecting our country. EPS is honored to have veterans amongst our faculty and staff, and we are grateful for the courage and integrity they bring to their work every day.
It was moved by M. Wortman and seconded by N. Rogic-Greufe to approve the Consent Agenda items including: approval of agenda, approval of Minutes for Monday, October 12, 2026, approval of November bills for payment, and approval of an exchange student for 2027-28.
VOTE: A. Parks – yes; R. Vokt – yes; S. Ringenberg – yes; M. Wortman – yes; J. Shatel – yes; N. Rogic-Greufe – yes
It was moved by N. Rogic-Greufe and seconded by J. Shatel to approve the following release of contracts: Olivia Womack effective Tuesday, November 3, 2026; Alyssa Timperley effective on November 6, 2026; and Lana Delatorre effective November 27, 2026.
VOTE: N. Rogic-Greufe – yes; A. Parks – yes; R. Vokt – yes; S. Ringenberg – yes; M. Wortman – yes; J. Shatel – yes
It was moved by S. Ringenberg and seconded by R. Vokt to approve the resignation/retirement of Mark Pilkington and Gail Staehr effective at the end of the 2026-27 contract year.
VOTE: A. Parks – yes; R. Vokt – yes; S. Ringenberg – yes; M. Wortman – yes; J. Shatel – yes; N. Rogic-Greufe – yes
It was moved by J. Shatel and seconded by N. Rogic-Greufe to approve the contract of Alyssa Carlson and Susan Dinsmore-Talbott for the 2026-27 school year.
VOTE: R. Vokt – yes; S. Ringenberg – yes; M. Wortman – yes; J. Shatel – yes; N. Rogic-Greufe – yes; A. Parks – yes
It was moved by S. Ringenberg and seconded by J. Shatel to approve updates to Policy 605.02 – High Ability Learner and Policy 502.09 – Exchange Students.
VOTE: S. Ringenberg – yes; M. Wortman – yes; J. Shatel – yes; N. Rogic-Greufe – yes; A. Parks – yes; R. Vokt – yes
It was moved by S. Ringenberg and seconded by J. Shatel to enter into a Closed Session of the Elkhorn Board of Education for the purposes of discussing personnel for the reason that it is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
VOTE: M. Wortman – yes; J. Shatel – yes; N. Rogic-Greufe – yes; A. Parks – yes; R. Vokt – yes; S. Ringenberg – yes
The Board heard a presentation update on a Strategic Plan Goal related to Attract and Retain High Quality Employees from Dr. Don Pechous.
The Board entered Closed Session at 7:06 and reconvened in Open Session to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM. The next Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM, in the Board Room at the District Office, 20650 Glenn Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.
November 9, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes (Printable PDF)
November 2026 Bills Approved for Payment (Printable PDF)
Strategic Plan Goal #4 Update (Printable PDF)