Chambers School Board Proceedings (11-28-2024)

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 November 18, 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 6:45p.m.

New Business

A. Reviewed required holiday observances.

• Constitution Day

• County Government Day – postponed until Spring

• Veterans Day

Adjournment

The committee meeting was adjourned at 6:51p.m. on November 18, 2024

Next Regular Board Meeting

November 18, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.

Amy Scott, Secretary

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 November 18, 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 November 11, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on November 13, 2024. 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 7:00pm.

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 Monte Metschke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 5-1. Aye: M. Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: B. Dexter.

Visitors were invited to share public comment:

• Dale Sicheneder

Consent Agenda

Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter, to separate April Dexter claim from the consent agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve April Dexter claim. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: B. Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter abstained.

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: $69,586.13

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $10,073.46

PAYROLL: $184,448.27

Annual Audit Report

Chuck Abel from Lammers, Abel & Kaps gave the 2023-2024 annual audit report.

Student Council

William Jesse gave the Student Council Report

Activity Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report.

Teacher Report

Mrs. Thornburg gave the Elementary Report. Mrs. Jesse gave the JH/HS Report.

Counselor Report

Mrs. Pospichal gave the counselor report.

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• Strategic Plan/CIP

• Professional Development

• Support Teams

Board of Education Development

• American Civics Committee

• State Education Conference November 20-22, 2024

• Building Committee

New Business

A. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve 2023-2024 school audit as presented by Lammers, Abel & Kaps, LLC. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

B. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve winter contribution of $3000.00 to CWC account from General Fund. Motion carried 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

C. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve 2024-2025 JH Basketball coaches.

1. JH Girls Basketball Head Coach: Brenna Wagner

2. JH Girls Basketball Assistant Coach: Kelley Carr

3. JH Boys Basketball Head Coach: Caden Springer

4. JH Boys Basketball Assistant Coach: Drew Kasselder

Motion carried, 5-1. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Tomjack. Nay: Scott.

D. Discussed 2025-2026 certificated negotiations.

Executive Session – 

Teacher Negotiations

The Board President recommended the Negotiation Strategy discussion be held in closed session to protect the public interest. The Board President moved that the board enter closed session for Negotiation Strategy session.

a) Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Amy Scott to enter Executive Session for Negotiation Strategy session at 8:24pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack.

b) Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter to invite Mr. Jesse into Executive Session at

8:24pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

c) Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to return to open session at 8:37pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Executive Session – 

Principal Contract

The Board President recommended the Principal Contract discussion be held in closed session to protect the public interest. The Board President moved that the board enter closed session for Principal Contract session.

a) Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Mark Dexter to enter Executive Session to discuss Principal Contract at 8:43pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

b) Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter to invite Mr. Jesse into Executive Session at

8:43pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

c) Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke, to invite Mr. Firley into Executive Session at

9:15pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

d) Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter to return to open session at 9:25pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

E. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve 2025-2026 Principal Contract for Brady Firley. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Executive Session – 

Superintendent Evaluation

The Board President recommended the Superintendent evaluation discussion be held in closed session to protect the public interest. The Board President moved that the board enter closed session for job performance evaluation.

a) Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Monte Metschke to enter Executive Session for Superintendent

Evaluation session at 9:26pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

b) Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke to invite Mr. Jesse into Executive Session at 9:27pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

c) Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to return to open session at 10:28pm. Motion

carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

F. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve Superintendent Evaluation. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay:0.

G. No action taken on Superintendent Contract, no changes to current contract.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Insurance for Property and Work Comp, Policy Updates, Draft of 2025-2026 District Calendar

Adjournment

Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to adjourn the meeting at 10:31pm on November 18, 2024. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned.

Regular Board Meeting: December 16, 2024 @ 7:00pm.

Amy Scott, Secretary

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

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