Chambers School Board Proceedings (05-23-2024)

CHAMBERS BOARD 

OF EDUCATION

AMERICAN CIVICS 

COMMITTEE MEETING

The American Civics Committee meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on May 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: Monte Metschke, Amy Scott, and Jamie Tomjack. Also present was Frank Jesse, Superintendent.

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 Superintendent, Frank Jesse at 7:45p.m.

New Business

A. Reviewed LB 1329, Classroom Projection Maps

B. Discussed American Civics Test

C. Discussed Holt County Quiz Bowl, 3x Champions.

D. Discussed 4th Grade NE History Curriculum

Adjournment

The committee meeting was adjourned at 7:53p.m. on May 15, 2024.

Next Regular Board Meeting

May 15, 2024 @ 8:00p.m.

Frank Jesse, Superintendent

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

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 May 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: 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 May 6, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on May 8, 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 Secretary Amy Scott at 8:01p.m. Motion by Monte Metschke seconded by Brady Dexter to excuse the absence of Terry Kamphaus and Mark Dexter. Motion carried 4-0. Aye: Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus and Mark Dexter were absent.

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 Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 4-0. Aye: Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus and Mark Dexter were absent.

Visitors were invited to share public comment:

• No visitor comments.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided. After discussion and roll call vote the motion carried, 4-0. Aye: Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus and Mark Dexter were absent.

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $44,753.02

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $7,721.70

PAYROLL: $186,008.01

Student Council Report

No Student Council Report

Activity Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report.

Teacher Report

K-3 Field Trip to Hastings Museum

4-6 Field Trip to Stuhr Museum

Counselor Report

Mrs. Pospichal gave the counselor report.

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• End of year activities

• Legislative Report

• Boiler Inspection

• Summer Report

• Vacation Days

Board of Education Development

A. American Civics Committee

B. Budget Committee

C. Facility/Transportation Committee

New Business

A. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve a set amount of $30,000 for the purchase of a school van when one becomes available. Motion carried, 4-0. Aye: Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack, Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus and Mark Dexter were absent.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Policy Updates, Budget Report

Adjournment

Motion was made by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to adjourn the meeting at 9:09p.m. on May 15, 2024. Motion carried, 4-0. Aye: Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus and Mark Dexter were absent. The meeting was duly adjourned.

Regular Board Meeting: June 17, 2024 @ 8:00pm

Katie Waldo, Business Manager

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

GENERAL FUND

95 WEST EXPRESS 1,764.21 

ACT 500.00

APPEARA 262.39

APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00

AT&T 78.71

AWARD EMBLEM MFG. CO., INC. 54.10

AWARDS UNLIMITED, INC. 24.91

CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 621.52

CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 3,930.61

CHAMBERS SCHOOL ACTIVITY ACCT. 2,510.00

COMPANION CORPORATION 1,188.00

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 11,443.00

EMBASSY SUITES - LINCOLN 417.00 

EMC INSURANCE 5,158.37

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. 354.16 

FCCLA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 300.00 

GARWOOD, KELLI 50.00

GREEN'S SERVICE 2,433.40

GUARD911, LLC 1,188.00

HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 100.94

ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.40

K & M TELEPHONE COMPANY 196.40

LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS, LLC 24.48

MSM ENTERPRISES, LLC 719.61

NATIONAL ASSN. OF. SEC. SCHOOL PRIN. 385.00

NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMIN. 1,546.00

NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL/BOILER INSPECTION DIVISION 108.00

NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,104.03

NEU YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 758.15

NIOBRARA VALLEY ELECTRIC 2,000.00

NORTHEAST REGIONAL DEAF ED. PRO 868.00

O'NEILL SHOPPER 61.00

PAPER 101 2,025.44

QUILL CORPORATION 128.83

SANDHILLS TIES, THE 340.00

STATE OF NEBRASKA 743.40

VILLAGE MARKET 218.86

VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,024.60

WALDO, KATHRYN 22.50

WININGS, JARREL 35.00

TOTAL 44,753.02

MAY 2024 PAYROLL 186,008.01

TOTAL 230,761.03

Published May 23, 2024                21

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