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Superintendent and board members recognized state‑level accomplishments including: Papillion La Vista High School’s Educators Rising team (Samantha Draper, Maggie Novak, Samantha Ritterbush) for first place at the 2025 State Leadership Conference; Papillion La Vista South’s ProStart culinary team (Sophie Hamblin, Chase Olsen, Annalise Walton, Raymond Flynn, Caleb Vestal) for two state championships and qualification for national competition in May; state girls 1‑meter diving champion Lily Sherman (PL South); and three state powerlifting champions from PL South (Cooper Barnes, Taryn Lewis, Owen Rayborn).

The board then received a biweekly high school report from student council leaders Nova Degbe (president) and Maggie Novak (vice president) of Papillion La Vista High School. Nova Degbe listed athletics and activities highlights, including the boys’ basketball team qualifying for state for the first time since 2017 and nearly $6,000 raised at the Color of Hope game for cancer support. Degbe and Novak also highlighted numerous state placements across DECA, powerlifting and track and field, and announced upcoming events such as the spring musical and ACT testing for juniors. “Students have prepared been preparing all semester,” Novak said, describing ACT preparations and test logistics.

Elementary student councils from multiple schools presented short reports on ongoing service projects. Examples included:

• Bell Elementary — hygiene drive and community closet support, PBIS refresher videos, Toys for Tots and Thanksgiving food drive.

• Ramsey Station — Penny Wars fundraiser that raised $1,358 to adopt three families; winter coat and boot drive that collected 64 coats and 18 pairs of boots; ongoing spice drive for the Sarpy County Care Center.

• Ashbury Elementary — hygiene, food and pet supply drives; Socktober collection of 901 pairs of socks; tie‑blanket projects for local shelters.

• Patriot Elementary — canned food drives, support for Town and Country Humane Society (more than $300 raised), and an annual Giving Tree event to provide gifts to children in need.

• Portal, Prairie Queen and other schools — toy drives, blanket making for Project Harmony, gratitude chains and school cleanups. Student speakers described assemblies, movie nights and other activities that raise funds for charitable causes and bolster school spirit.

Superintendent and board members praised the students for leadership and civic engagement. No board action was required; the item was informational and part of district recognitions and reports.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PLCS Board of Education Meeting March 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board honored multiple student teams and accepted student council reports from Papillion La Vista High School and several elementary schools outlining community service projects, fundraisers and upcoming events.","taxTitle","Papillion La Vista Community Schools, School Districts, Nebraska","taxId",14256,"location","Nebraska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6110738,"Offutt Air Force Base outlines month of the military child events, base exercise may cause delays",267,1278000,1545000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756562-8214933900b86a425724a272dc52cf4e&start=1278&end=1545","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756562-8214933900b86a425724a272dc52cf4e/thumbnail_1278000.jpg","/articles/6110738/Nebraska/Offutt-Air-Force-Base-outlines-month-of-the-military-child-events-base-exercise-may-cause-delays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110738-17d6db1a2b87b7e121e7eb6edd970020/orig.mp4?Expires=1775384658&Signature=IQaFRQGWPHbdNJMaiI5uwLXGp86HxKukWHFS9EkXQJ-ohWYse5pUBUONLbr7zSaW7kTPHO2aaR38aOI6iqq9ONV1YpVPK3HoIWKiaIEE24MCH7WyWnRjRA3wOVH~3izzLxXL5fXsnmSvShMwKRg08LI3iPChAfUr2nLc08B023l3ieX39Jkoj5Az2cEYrKDbQZYGSbO5LtYeaAmx91hu4s52exM6VrJCBgbKCniGxjIBNnYLdvk7AGlb~DUJNfXDCZme3CFMVyWlqKFc7hNbG9IoHM52SHmDS0QZVHZKWAtuM1sdJgYn6VxYGlt56nFB~890bDOZCnwdS0pKpNZSQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Colonel Kolesiak provided the Papillion La Vista Community Schools Board of Education with an update on Offutt Air Force Base activities that overlap with district events.

Kolesiak said the base is supporting nine schools for forthcoming Month of the Military Child events and will have a representative present at a Purple Star recognition event for the district on April 11. He said the base and the district will participate in related events across early April, including a Governor’s proclamation signing on April 10 and an Offutt proclamation and Easter event on April 19. On April 25, Kolesiak said the Bob Carey pedestrian bridge will be lit purple to highlight military‑family support in the Omaha area.

Kolesiak also warned of a major installation exercise that began the day of the meeting and will continue for about two weeks. He told the board to expect increased air traffic, higher noise levels and longer lines to get onto and off the base, and he asked for patience from families and staff. \"We expect that there's going to be an increased air traffic, we expect there's going to be increased noise and there's going to be very long late, long lines trying to get onto the base and off of the base,\" Kolesiak said.

Board and district officials thanked the base for its partnership and recognized district staff and school leaders who helped secure Purple Star designations for buildings that support military families. The superintendent and board members noted upcoming recognition ceremonies and encouraged board members to attend.

No formal board action was taken; the item was informational.","Colonel Kolesiak reported the base will support district schools during the month of the military child, including Purple Star recognition events, and warned the board of an installation exercise expected to cause increased traffic and noise for about two weeks.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6110743,"District to keep and upgrade mass‑communication platform; two‑way messaging and training added",300,5178000,5478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756562-8214933900b86a425724a272dc52cf4e&start=5178&end=5478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756562-8214933900b86a425724a272dc52cf4e/thumbnail_5178000.jpg","/articles/6110743/Nebraska/District-to-keep-and-upgrade-masscommunication-platform-twoway-messaging-and-training-added","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110743-21e207369e069096d6e9f6adc9603b35/orig.mp4?Expires=1775384658&Signature=b3nz87pCOhuSNrjXL4cGyrbQx2ciNvQ7a5CJ2jWOMYw98qsm1BbCUCCbb-LzN6KECsxzzsSi~-AzpE80dXujVihny5f-quybW1HJ5AjXYDA1dKwSSLmphbukQ-KNEERpFcqwdZp6Y~9ZEqlnZ12XNtfOo4jepe46GnpmWKmVQCnNLAUymnG~dcrcK9xVTgMNNwGUlt6dfeZa6898mutBMGTJDpGGKDdlM3OvoUv5-Qwj8ZMv57lmT2h9AJ3~EdwGIWNp0ZXCzUOLCp945y8FZlilpOZrM47YG~S9dyJnXqxnUqNcih7~ufLjAiIm49Y2YQlYOYZg0gdbfEgUSmUJMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Villareal updated the Papillion La Vista Community Schools Board of Education on March 24 about the district’s mass communication system and an upcoming vendor platform transition.

Dr. Villareal said the district’s current mass notification and app products — described in the meeting as the system that sends snow‑day calls, text messages and email newsletters and powers the PLCS mobile app — were previously reported as discontinued by the vendor, prompting a district request for proposals late in 2024. After vendor demonstrations and scoring, the vendor issued a 2025 product roadmap that preserves and upgrades the district’s existing capabilities. \"What we currently have as mass notification is going to be transitioning to a platform called messages X. R. Enterprise,\" Dr. Villareal said, adding that the user interface and back‑end security and speed will improve for administrators while families should not notice immediate changes.

The superintendent said the district’s on‑device mobile app will remain in its current form until the vendor completes migration work; the vendor expects an upgraded district app platform in fall 2026 that will include two‑way messaging between families and authorized staff, and additional integrations for grades, cafeteria balances and library records. Dr. Villareal noted that the vendor agreed to preserve the district’s flat pricing for the remainder of the contract despite the platform upgrades and committed to provide training at no additional cost.

Christopher (district staff) said the two‑way messaging capability is a requested feature from parent and staff surveys and could provide a district‑approved channel for teachers, coaches and sponsors to communicate with families without using personal devices. The administration told the board it will provide asynchronous training this spring and live training over the summer to prepare staff for the transition.

No formal board vote was recorded on the update; the superintendent asked the board to review the addendum and indicated a request for formal approval would be brought at the next board meeting.

Dr. Villareal closed the presentation by asking the board to anticipate administrative follow‑up and training materials before the next school year.","Superintendent reported the district will remain with its current mass notification vendor (product roadmap reversed a previously announced discontinuation), move to a new messages XR Enterprise platform and receive an upgraded district app with two‑way messaging planned for fall 2026; staff training will be provided.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6110748,"Board approves $646,142 wireless purchase and $683,198 turf replacement; all motions pass unanimously",352,4444000,4796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756562-8214933900b86a425724a272dc52cf4e&start=4444&end=4796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756562-8214933900b86a425724a272dc52cf4e/thumbnail_4444000.jpg","/articles/6110748/Nebraska/Board-approves-646142-wireless-purchase-and-683198-turf-replacement-all-motions-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110748-7e4f89c07e3a7e70d3f5cbd665431e0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775384658&Signature=MLUwM1wbY49WmWvqKR-cEnZdgqu2naUvXFRRmiDbn16S2LNEeQpHHsi6-9TXPbwMy5twFJyQctsqXkEnHiAXt4CHS1fUEmLUpBtXSPP0QdbNhel7ePp708NcPLVVAXJ-~31CKo~QRSTGbJLX2MmqO3i09XxaIMS2sSPcyUVhz2WhVWQzswCCRogNRWzxAt4d5H~rPTQs3aFDOJLKGtC3ygPxQZpDw192vhp2t0LezjRoz~n9qvTOZ4WpnYRhoqIf5eAWu~itTowkT8jFuL2sCyONTdIHvIPBtuhePwpfdRgHS4YBMuEA2dMD7QBJw9Ei5QLf38SbuA6SDoi8Ttpr-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Papillion La Vista Community Schools Board of Education approved two vendor contracts on March 24: a wireless network system purchase through CDW and a replacement of the Foundation Field playing surface through Midwest Field Turf.

Board members voted unanimously to accept the technology and facilities contracts and to approve routine consent items earlier in the meeting.

The wireless project was presented by district technology staff. The district’s summary noted that the total project cost is “just a little under $1,200,000.0,” and that E‑Rate will cover $523,391.49 while the district will cover $646,142.14. Matt Moore, a district staff member who presented the wireless RFP, recommended selecting Cisco hardware with CDW as the vendor. Moore told the board: \"E rate's gonna cover 523,391, and 49¢. So district will, cover the 646,142 and 14¢.\" Board member Marcus Bailey asked about E‑Rate program stability; Moore replied he had “no reason to be concerned” for the current year but said any changes would be an issue for upcoming years.

The motion to \"approve entering into an agreement with CDW‑g to purchase wireless network system hardware and software in the amount of $646,142.14\" was made by Board Member Madler and seconded by Board Member Wood. The board recorded a roll call vote of six yes, zero no; the motion carried.

The board also accepted a single qualified bid to replace the artificial turf at Foundation Field. District staff said the bid was within the engineer’s estimate and that the recommended product is the same brand previously used in the stadium. The project includes an option for \"cool\" infill material; staff noted observed temperature differences at other district fields but did not quantify long‑term performance claims. The administration recommended awarding the contract to Midwest Field Turf for $683,198.30. The motion to approve the turf contract, and to delegate contract‑execution authority to district administrators, was made by Board Member Madler and seconded by Board Member Lotus. The board approved the contract by roll call vote (six yes, zero no).

Earlier in the meeting the board approved action‑by‑consent items. That motion was made by Board Member Bailey and seconded by Board Member Madler; a roll call showed unanimous approval.

Votes at a glance

• Action‑by‑consent items — Motion to approve as listed. Mover: Marcus Bailey; second: Madler. Vote: 6 yes, 0 no. Outcome: approved.

• Wireless network hardware/software — Motion to enter agreement with CDW to purchase wireless network hardware and software (district share $646,142.14; E‑Rate contribution $523,391.49). Mover: Madler; second: Wood. Vote: 6 yes, 0 no. Outcome: approved.

• Foundation Field turf replacement — Motion to approve turf replacement with Midwest Field Turf for $683,198.30 and delegate contract/execution authority to the superintendent or assistant superintendent of business services. Mover: Madler; second: Lotus. Vote: 6 yes, 0 no. Outcome: approved.

District staff said the wireless purchase will cover expanded capacity for new buildings and redundancy, and that $2.4 million is currently held in the district depreciation fund to cover larger technology cycles. Staff also said Chromebooks procurement would return to the board later in the spring. The buildings/grounds and finance committee will continue to advise on logos and visual options for the field surface. The board did not attach conditions to either authorization and allowed administrators to sign and implement the contracts.","The Papillion La Vista Community Schools Board of Education on March 24 approved a district share purchase of wireless network hardware and software and a replacement of Foundation Field turf. Both contracts passed by unanimous roll call votes; the board also approved routine consent items.","actionData","errors"]

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