Reducing Truancy and Recovering Lost Youth
Task Force Chairs Announced
June 08, 2007
Chair: Dr. Jerry Bartee
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Omaha Public Schools
As assistant superintendent of Business Services Dr. Bartee is responsible for the efficient supervision and effective administration of all matters pertaining to the development, operation, maintenance, and disposition of school properties.
This responsibility includes the planning of new facilities, renovation/expansion of existing facilities, facility maintenance, and the purchase, storage and distribution of materials, supplies and equipment. Dr. Bartee assists the superintendent in the preparation of the budget and all annual reports related to the function of the department of Business Services. He is responsible for the supervision and overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Nutrition Services, Plant Operations and Maintenance, Purchasing, Schoolhouse Planning, Student Transportation Services, and Supply. In his capacity as the assistant superintendent of Business Services Dr. Bartee manages all business contracts and agreements with vendors, contractors and other individuals conducting business with the district.
Dr. Bartee holds B.A. in Education and a Masters in Educational Administration through Creighton University. He holds a Doctorate degree in Educational Administration through the University of Nebraska at Lincoln/Omaha.
Vice-Chair: Kim B. Hawekotte
Deputy Douglas County Attorney
Kim B. Hawekotte has served as Deputy Douglas County Attorney, Head of the Civil Division, since 2007. Prior to 2007, Hawekotte was appointed by Governor Dave Heinemann as the Administrator for Nebraska Office of Juvenile Services and Administrator over the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers for Boys and Girls. She was responsible for effectuating policy regarding the Nebraska Juvenile Justice System.
Hawekotte has served on a variety on committees on the state and local level, including the Governor’s Commission for the Protection of Children, Nebraska Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Metro Child Advocacy Coalition Truancy Committee, Governor’s Children’s Task Force, Steering Committee on State Information Exchange, and the Committee for Children’s Death Review Team. She has also served as Chair of the Douglas County 1184 Treatment Team and the Co-Chair of the Douglas County 1184 Investigative Team.
Hawekotte holds a B.S. Degree in Sociology from Creighton University and a L.L.B. from Creighton University Law School.
Reducing Truancy and Recovering Lost Youth
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