Chambers School Board Proceedings (04-25-2024)

CHAMBERS BOARD 

OF EDUCATION

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on April 15, 2024, in Room 1 at Chambers Public Schools, 201 S. A Street, Chambers, Nebraska. The roll was called, and the following Board members were present: Terry Kamphaus, Mark Dexter, Monte Metschke, Amy Scott, Brady Dexter, and Jamie Tomjack. Also present was Frank Jesse, Superintendent.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication on the Chambers Public School's website on April 8, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent on April 10, 2024, and posted at 95 West, Village Market and Green Acres. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Kamphaus at 8:00 p.m.

Announcement of Open 

Meetings Act Posting

At the beginning of this meeting, the Chair announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the west wall of Room 1.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Monte Metschke, sec onded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Visitors were invited to share public comment:

• No public comment.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided. After discussion and roll call vote the motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $38,218.91

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $9,792.54

PAYROLL: $178,151.66

Student Council Report

Mr. Jesse gave the student council report.

Activity Report

Mr. Jesse read the activity report.

Teacher Report

Mrs. Stevens gave the elementary teacher report. There was no JH/HS report.

Counselor Report

Mr. Jesse read the counselor report.

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• CIP/Strategic Planning update

• Legislative update

• April Parent Meeting

• Student Assemblies

• End of Year

Board of Education Development

New Business

A. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Amy Scott to approve 2024-2025 classified contracts. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

B. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve transfer of funds from General Fund to CWC Activity Fund. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Policy changes, Legislative updates

Adjournment

Motion was made by Brady Dexter, seconded by Amy Scott, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. on April 15, 2024. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. The meeting was duly adjourned.

American Civics Sub-Committee Meeting: May 15, 2024 @ 7:45 pm

Regular Board Meeting: May 15, 2024 @ 8:00 pm

Amy Scott, Secretary

This is a draft copy of the Board of Education minutes that does not become official until approved by the Board.

9S WEST EXPRESS 1.722.30

APPEARA 167.96

APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 30.00

AT&T 82.39

B & M REPAIR 798.55

CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 621.52

CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,038.62

CHAMBERS STATE BANK 145.16

COMFORT INN 475.35

SAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS 130.00

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 11,819.10

EMC INSURANCE 5,158.37

GRADUATE LINCOLN 1,271.00

GREEN'S SERVICE 981.95

HIRE RIGHT, LLC 38.55

HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 6.07

HUBEL IRON, INC 32.32

ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.88

JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY 285.87

K & M TELEPHONE COMPANY 196.40

LOFELER COMPANIES, INC 1,241.13

MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL 1,472.36

MSM ENTERPRISES, LLC 644.39

MYSTERY SCIENCE 1,195.00

NEBRASKA FFA ASSOCIATION 360.00

NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,104.03

NEU YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 515.64

NEW VICTORIAN INN AND SUITES 209.97

NIOBRARA VALLEY ELECTRIC

2,000.00

NORTHEAST REGIONAL DEAF ED. PRO 342.30

QUILL CORPORATION 82.71

SANDHILLS TIES, THE 165.00

STATE OF NEBRASKA 143.40

TIME CLOCK PLUS, LLC 1,102.32

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN 72.00

VILLAGE MARKET 408.52

VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,024.60

Total 38,218.91

April 2024 Payroll: $178,151.66

Total $216,370.57

Published April 25, 2024              17

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