Chambers School Board Proceedings (02-01-2024)

CHAMBERS BOARD 

OF EDUCATION

REORGANIZATION 

BOARD MEETING

A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on January 22, 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, Amy Scott, Monte Metschke, 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 15, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Sandhills Ties on January 17, 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. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Amy Scott to excuse the absence of Mark Dexter. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter 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, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent. 

Board of Education 

Reorganization

A. Election of officers of the Board of Education

Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter to retain the same officer positions. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent.

President: Terry Kamphaus

Vice President: Mark Dexter

Treasurer: Monte Metschke

Secretary: Amy Scott

Board of Education Development

A. President Terry Kamphaus appointed the following to committees:

a. Negotiations: Mark Dexter, Brady Dexter, Amy Scott

b.  Committee on American Civics: Monte Metschke, Jamie Tomjack, Amy Scott

c. Transportation and Facilities: Terry Kamphaus, Mark Dexter, Brady Dexter

d. Budget: Terry Kamphaus, Monte Metschke, Jamie Tomjack

e. Policy: Amy Scott, Jamie Tomjack

f. Administrative Review: Amy Scott, Jamie Tomjack, Monte Metschke

g. CWC Sub-Committee: Terry Kamphaus, Mark Dexter, Jamie Tomjack 

h. Crisis and Safety: Amy Scott, Brady Dexter

i. School Improvement: Terry Kamphaus, Mark Dexter, Brady Dexter

New Business

A. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to appoint the Sandhills Ties, Holt County Independent and Chambers Public School website as the official publishers for the School District. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent.

B. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to appoint Lammers, Abel & Kaps, LLC as the official auditors for the School District. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent.

C. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to appoint KSB Law as the official law firm for legal advice for the School District. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent.

D. Motion by Brady Tomjack, seconded by Amy Scott to appoint Chambers State Bank as the official Financial Agency for the School District. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent.

E. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve the purchase of new football jerseys. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. on January 22, 2024. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Budget Work Session: January 22, 2024, following reorganization of the board meeting.

Next Scheduled Meeting:  February 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm.

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

BOARD WORK SESSION

A work session of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on January 22, 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, 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 15, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Sandhills Ties on January 17, 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 work session was called to order by President Terry Kamphaus at 7:23 p.m. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to excuse the absence of Mark Dexter. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter 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.

Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent.

Visitors were invited to share public comment:

• No visitors

New Business

A. Budget numbers for the 2024-2025 school year were presented and discussed.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. on January 22, 2024. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter absent. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Regular Board Meeting: February 19, 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.

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