Chambers School Board Proceedings (01-25-2024)

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 January 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 January 8, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Sandhills Ties on January 10, 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 7:00 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 Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Visitors were invited to share public comment:

• Travis Dougherty

Consent Agenda

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

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $34,432.82

DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS: $6,849.50

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $9,037.15

PAYROLL: $170,958.37

Student Council Report

Mrs. Jesse gave the student council report.

Activity Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report.

Teacher Report

Mrs. Jesse gave the teacher report.

Counselor Report

Mr. Jesse read the counselor's written report.

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• CIP/Strategic Planning update

• Senior Work Study

• Holt County Spelling Bee

• Professional Development

• Legislative Update

• Building Update

Board of Education Development

• Transportation and Building Committees

• Budget Committee – Work session January 22, 2024

New Business

A. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Mark Dexter, to approve, with regrets, the resignation of Jace Forker and thanked her for her service and dedication to Chambers Public Schools. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve, with regrets, the resignation of Barb Berlin and thanked her for her service and dedication to Chambers Public Schools. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Executive Session

A. Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to enter into executive session for negotiation strategy session at 8:00 pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

B. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter to invite Mr. Jesse into executive session at 8:00 pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to exit executive session at 8:51 pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

New Business

B. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve 2024-2025 classified hourly and salaried pay. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

C. Discussed purchase of school van, approval tabled.

D. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve 2024-2025 staffing, Dean of Students. Aye: 2 M. Dexter, Metschke, Nay: 3 B. Dexter, Scott, Kamphaus. Abstained: 1 Tomjack. Motion failed.

Motion by Brady Dexter to approve 2024-2025 staffing, Principal, no second, motion failed.

E. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve local substitute certificate for Michelle Haburchak. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

F. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Mark Dexter, to approve 2024-2025 teaching contract for Dustin Murphy. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Teacher Contracts, Football Uniforms

Adjournment

Motion was made by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to adjourn the meeting at 9:41 p.m. on January 15, 2024. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned.

Annual Reorganizational Meeting and Budget Work Session: January 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Regular Board Meeting: February 19, 2024

Amy Scott, Secretary

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

JANUARY 2024 

GENERAL FUND INVOICES

95 WEST EXPRESS 984.20

APPEARA 98.23

APLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00

AT&T 80.03

B & M REPAIR 1,201.98

BLAIN PUMPING & PLUMBING 520.00

CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 621.52

CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,253.11

CHAMBERS SCHOOL  ACTIVITY ACT. 920.00

CONDITIONED AIR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 1,800.00

DEMCO, INC. 42.64

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 9,696.90

EMC INSURANCE 5,158.75

ESSENTIAL SCREENS 37.75

GREENS' SERVICE 1,444.28

HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 45.00

ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.88

JOURNEYED.COM 550.90

K & M TELEPHONE COMPANY 197.50 

LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC 1,241.13

MSM ENTERPRISES, LLC 533.20

NEBR. ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS 300.00

NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,104.03

NEU YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 364.50

NIOBRARA VALLEY ELECTRIC 2,247.00

QUILL CORPORATION 24.64

SANDHILLS TIES, THE 120.00

SPARQDATA SOLUTIONS 1,320.00

STATE OF NEBRASKA 743.40

VILLAGE MARKET 698.65

VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,018.60

TOTAL 34,432.82 

DEPRECIATION FUND

CONDITIONED AIR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 6,849.50

TOTAL 41,282.32

JANUARY 2024 PAYROLL 170,958.37

TOTAL 212,240.69

Published January 25, 2024           4     

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