O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (11-21-2024)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

November 11, 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. 

Michael Hammerlun: Absent; Barton Becker: 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, October 31, 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, November 11, 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 Mike Hammerlun's absence, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2024 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

• Negotiations

Mr. Rotherham and Mrs. Bri Kelly met to discuss the negotiation timeline. The EHA insurance rates were released, and the overall increase will be 5.49%. Typically, this will result in an $80,000 - $100,000 increase in insurance expenses to the district.  No action was necessary.

• Pro-Track

Mr. Rotherham provided an update on the status of the Pro-Track inspection. No action was necessary.

• New Business

• Cyber Insurance Coverage

We were informed by the director of cybersecurity at Nebraska Department of Education and our ALICAP representative that we should be aware that ransomware incidents on school districts are on the rise. We are looking into making sure our insurance will cover this catastrophic event should it occur. No action is necessary at this time.

• Staff Resignation

A motion to accept Karen Barnes' resignation effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Superintendent Evaluation

Board members will complete the Superintendent Evaluation and have it returned to the Board President or Board Secretary by December 1st to be compiled for the December board meeting. No action is necessary at this time.

• 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 Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

Alder, Beverli 120.30

Amazon.com 2,287.64

Amigos 73.27

Appeara 1,255.13

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 1,975.00

Banks, Andrea 126.03

Bazelman, Debra 10.00

Black Hills Energy 1,593.27

Blain Pumping & Plumbing 1,080.00

Bomgaars 134.58

Book Outlet 713.96

Boshart, Laura 240.60

Bosn, Christine 31.01

Boyle, Johanna 6.16

Brachle, Ashley 240.60

Bradshaw, Melanie 441.09

Briggs & Stratton Online Store 263.91

Bright Wheel 50.00

Burival, Tony 515.57

Buxton, Cody 481.19

Calvo Diaz, Eden 123.00

Camp, Natalie 9,046.89

Carhart Lumber Co. 2,783.09

Carson, Denise 962.39

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 473.38

CenturyLink 80.61

Christensen, Jennifer 420.09

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 26.44

City of O'Neill 5,987.79

Clearfly 445.07

Clifton, DeAnna 51.22

Clouse, Jessica 320.80

Connot Tire Service 523.71

Cooper, Maria 190.95

Corkle, Rebecca 140.13

Cubby's, Inc. 1,611.69

Cuhel, Frank 481.19

Cunningham's Journal on the Lake 127.08

Cunningham's Journal 75.51

Dairy Queen 183.24

Decker Inc. School Fix 1,351.06

DeKay, Lindsay 458.28

Department of Health & Human Services 10.00

Department of Motor Vehicles 330.00

Diaz, Marlen 123.00

Dickau, Jacob 240.61

DISA Global Solutions, Inc 428.50

Double Play Apparel & Engraving 440.00

Dykshorn, Melissa 240.60

Egan Supply Co 58.94

Embassy Suites 620.00

ESU #13 50.00

ESU #3 20.00

ESU #8 1,425.00

Fire Protection Services, LLC 900.00

Fisher, Tonya 601.49

Flinn Scientific, Inc. 1,073.54

Flower, Abbie 830.80

Follett Content Solutions, LLC 1,533.58

Frank, Shelly 280.70

Freddy's Steakburgers 52.28

Gokie Oil Company, Inc. 1,880.93

Graduate Lincoln 15.00

GreatAmerica Financial Services 1,018.80

Gruhn, Garret 280.70

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 240.60

Happy Numbers.com 145.00

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. 2,112.00

Hebert, Tessa 10.00

Holt County Independent 175.98

HyVee - Kearney 27.62

Island Supply Welding Co. 581.71

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 143.68

Kennedy, Valerie 1,237.36

Klasna, Lala 481.19

Klein, Carre 6,529.44

Krysl, Lisa 120.30

KSB School Law 324.00

Kum & Go #1443 68.71

Kwik Stop 06 63.00

Kwik Stop 3 42.31

Laible, Dustin 320.80

Leaf Funding Inc 142.64

Learning A-Z 3,073.00

LeFever, Katie 481.19

Limburg, Lisa 229.14

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker 112.00

Loves #219 69.25

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 1,353.37

Maverick 12.75

McDonald's 316.71

Mid-American Research Chemical 3,888.60

Miner, Cheryl 200.50

NCTA Dining 32.16

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 190.00

Nebraska Safety Center 485.00

Nebraska School Activities Association 9.40

Nebraska School Counselor Association 540.00

Neko's Pub 105.00

Neligh Oakdale Schools 1,126.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 2,470.50

North Central District Health Department 6.00

NPPD 11,491.09

O'Neill Lumber & Trailer Sales 609.82

O'Neill Shopper 50.00

Ogden Hardware 1,071.03

Ollendick, Kacey 206.23

One Office Solution 2,318.45

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 66.00

OPS District #7 536.00

OPS Imprest Account 700.00

OPS Lunch Fund 596.45

Parks, Katie 309.34

Pearson, Inc, NCS 739.25

Peterson, Kristi 521.29

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 332.52

Prestige Group Inc 5,850.00

Procare Software 129.00

Quality Alighment & Repair 199.24

Raising Cane's 119.40

Ranchland Auto Parts 36.09

Reiman's Body Shop 66.00

Runza - St. Paul 23.40

Rusty Wrench LLC 1,450.00

Sayers, Angela 200.50

Schaecher Electric LLC 189.53

Shad's Electric 22,749.52

Sholes, Molly 240.60

Spangler, Cindy 194.77

Special T's & More 906.00

Speedee Mart - Kearney 42.22

Staples Advantage 755.71

Starbucks - Kearney 9.61

State of Nebraska 1,794.44

Stepp, Melanie 137.48

Stick It Vinyl Graphics 250.00

Summers, Darren 481.19

Thompson, Erin 194.77

Three River 623.90

Thunderhead Brewing 232.53

TimeClock Plus, LLC 3,350.88

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,480.46

Torpin, Carla 481.19

University of Oregon 562.49

Valentinos 36.68

VanEvery, Maria 441.09

Viaero Wireless 110.45

Walmart.com 529.16

Welke, Amanda 160.40

Wendy's Restaurant 27.21

Westerberg, Ashley 200.50

Wettlaufer, Kristin 1,031.13

Winners' Circle 17.75

Wiseman, Tricia 401.00

Young, Sara 420.09

Zlomke, Kendra 2,184.47

Fund Total: 145,282.62

NUTRITION FUND

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 100.05

Riz Garcia, Angelica 700.00

Fund Total: 800.05

Checking Account Total: 146,082.67

Depreciation Fund

Johnson's, Inc. 16,701.61

Fund Total: 16,701.61

Checking Account Total: 16,701.61

Building Fund

OPS Lunch Fund 241.10

Fund Total: 241.10

Checking Account Total: 241.10

Published November 21, 2024     47

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