O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (08-22-2024)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

January 15, 2024

Board Members

Amy Jo Rowse - President

Coby Welke - Vice President

Michael Hammerlun - Vice 

President-Elect

Barton Becker - Member

Monica Huber - Member

Aaron Troester - Member

Board Secretary

Kathleen Marvin

Administrators

Michael Rotherham - 

Superintendent

William Wragge - HS Principal

Jim York - Elementary Principal

Jill Brodersen - Assistant Principal

Nathan Larsen - Activities Director

DeAnna Clifton - SPED Dir.

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

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• Attendance Taken at 7:31 PM. 

Barton Becker: Absent; Michael Hammerlun: Present; Monica Huber: Present; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Troester: Present; Coby Welke: Present   

• Posted Locations: 

• Holt County Independent (print & website)

• KBRX Radio

• O'Neill Post Office

• O'Neill Public Schools Administrative Office

• O'Neill Jr-Sr High School

• O'Neill Elementary School

• O'Neill Public Schools Website

Posted: Thursday,August 1, 2024

• Call to Order

The regular board meeting of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by President Amy Jo Rowse at 7:31 pm, on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Administrative Offices at 635 N 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, DeAnna Clifton, Nathan Larsen, Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present. 

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Bart Becker, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

Barton Becker: Absent, Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

• Recite Mission Statement

The Mission Statement was recited.

• Approve Meeting Agenda

A motion to approve the meeting agenda, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

Barton Becker: Absent, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2024 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

Barton Becker: Absent, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Reception of Visitors

Visitors were welcomed and informed that this meeting was in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act which is posted on the east wall of the boardroom.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.  

• Old Business

• New Business

• Classified Staff Benefits

No action was necessary.

• Review of Vehicle Bids

A motion to decline the bid presented and to allow Mr. Rotherham to negotiate with Krotter's Auto for another bid to bring to the board for approval, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

Barton Becker: Absent, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Policy #4032 - Professional Growth

A motion to advance Policy 4032 Professional Growth to second reading, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

Barton Becker: Absent, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Board Committee Assignments

Board Committee assignments were reviewed.  No action is necessary.

• Review of Rental Fees for School Facilities & Equipment

The Facility Rental Report was reviewed. No action is necessary.

• Special Meeting for Final Set of Payables

A motion to hold a special meeting for the final set of payables on Thursday, August 29th at noon, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

Barton Becker: Absent, Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Option Enrollment Report

The Option Enrollment report was reviewed. No action is necessary.

• Administrative Reports

Administrative reports were presented.

• Bills and Claims and Payroll Report

A motion to approve the bills and claims, and accept the payroll report, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

Barton Becker: Absent, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:19 pm, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

Barton Becker: Absent, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

Amazon.com 2,468.80

Angus Burgers & Shakes 55.06

Appeara 589.38

Applied Connective Technologies 2,336.00

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 296.25

Black Hills Energy 1,342.00

Blick Art Materials 111.76

Boyd County Schools 1,315.30

BrainPOP LLC 2,520.00

Bright Wheel 50.00

Bronco Spy 35.91

Carhart Lumber Co. 1,567.16

Cengage Learning, Inc 4,172.96

CenturyLink 78.26

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 24.54

City of O'Neill 1,408.08

Clearfly 444.62

Clifton, DeAnna 529.30

CNA Surety 265.50

Connot Tire Service 561.52

Country Bliss Flooring, LLC 93.00

CS Construction 2,850.00

Cubby's, Inc. 68.38

Cunningham's Journal on the Lake 83.08

Dean, Chad 36.90

Decker Inc. School Fix 528.71

Digital Inspiration 49.95

Egan Supply Co 245.28

Essential Elements Music Class 299.00

FEDEX 28.92

Fire Protection Services, LLC 300.00

Fox's Food Plaza 897.95

Gee Whiz Education (491.90)

GreatAmerica Financial Services 1,018.80

Harte's Lawn Service 9,938.10

Heller, Heather 15.00

Holiday Inn - Kearney 1,889.30

Holt County Independent 1,245.97

HUDL 3,000.00

Innovative Office Solutions LLC 6,745.95

Jostens, Inc 1,291.50

JourneyEd.com, Inc. 3,114.00

Kallhoff, Seth 58.25

KBRX Radio 15.00

KSB School Law 413.00

Lakeshore Learning Materials 1,873.73

Langan, Kristin 18.18

Leaf Funding Inc 142.64

Love's #680 116.56

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 1,465.49

Marvin, Kathleen 27.32

McIntosh Jewelry, Inc 15.60

Midwest Technology Products 558.74

My Central Supply 17,923.53

NASB ALICAP 30,686.00

National Art & School Supplies, Inc 4,136.41

Neligh Oakdale Schools 2,208.06

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 587.25

NIAAA 300.00

NPPD 13,044.56

O'Neill Lumber & Trailer Sales 181.87

O'Neill Pest Control 725.00

O'Neill Printing Company 2,023.00

Ogden Hardware 1,338.30

Omaha Eppley Airfield 126.00

Omaha Stage Equipment 42,992.50

One Office Solution 392.99

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 32.00

OPS Depreciation Fund 300,000.00

Oriental Trading, Inc 22.99

Owens, Kathleen 359.79

Pearson, Inc, NCS 206.70

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 922.63

Procare Software 129.00

Pyramid School Products 155.87

Raising Cane's - Kearney 42.78

Respondus 2,995.00

Schaecher Electric LLC 294.25

Scholastic Inc 1,421.39

Scholastic Inc 62.52

School Speciality LLC 75.65

Sonova USA Inc 526.99

Southwest Airlines 585.96

Special T's & More 656.65

SpecialNeedsWare,Inc DBA Ori Learning 2,045.00

Steppco Refrigeration 49,327.26

Sunshine Books International Limited 252.45

Super Duper Publications 56.95

Target 175.36

Teachers Pay Teachers 103.99

Teaching Strategies, LLC 845.00

Three River 623.90

Top O' The Rock Designs 142.49

Torpin's Rodeo Market 394.83

Town and Country Auto Body and Sales 112.50

United Airlines 960.00

Viaero Wireless 157.28

Walmart.com 156.08

West Music 103.83

Winners' Circle 173.65

Wood Shed Vittles 285.00

Zivaro, Inc 1,201.17

Fund Total: 540,397.18

NUTRITION FUND

Midwest Restaurant Supply LLC 4,403.51

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 252.65

Squirrels LLC 96.39

Fund Total: 4,752.55

Checking Account Total: 545,149.73

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