Chambers School Board Proceedings (02-23-2023)

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 February 16, 2023, in the Library 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 February 13, 2023, posted at 95 West, Green Acres and Village Market on February 13, 2023, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Chambers Shopper on February 15, 2023. 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 north wall of the Library.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Visitors were invited to share public comment: 

• No public comment

Consent Agenda

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

Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve April Dexter payroll. Motion carried 5-0. Aye: 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: $51,356.16 

DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS: $1,185.00 

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $6,037.50 

PAYROLL: $174,189.63

Student Council Report

• No report given. 

Teacher Report

Mrs. Lambert and Mr. O'Malley gave the K-6 and 7-12 teacher report.

Counselor Report

Mrs. Pospichal gave the Counselor Report

Activity's Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report.

Superintendent/Principal Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Strategic Plan/CIP

• February 15, 2023 Late Start

• NRCSA

Board of Education Development

Budget Finance Workshop

New Business

A. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve plumbing repair bid by Hurtig Plumbing. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

B. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve the 2023-2024 District Calendar. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve updated Section 5 board policies. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

D. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Mark Tomjack to approve 2023 Head Coach contract for Brady Firley. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Executive Session

A. Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Monte Metschke to enter into executive session for negotiation strategy session at 8:32 pm. 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 8:32 pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter to exit executive session at 9:56 pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

New Business

E. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve 2023-2024 classified hourly and salaried pay. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: 

School Safety and Security, Teacher Contracts

Adjournment

Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 p.m. on February 16, 2023. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned.

Next Scheduled Meeting: March 20, 2023

Secretary Amy Scott

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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February 2023

General Fund Invoices

95 West Express 1,506.79

Appeara 158.09

Applied Connective Technologies 237.50

AT&T 78.09

B & M Repair 1,431.55

Bomgaars 29.67

Canon Financial Services, Inc. 621.52

Chambers Public School 1,080.09

Chambers Shopper 320.00

Custom Sports 90.00

Educational Service Unit #8 11,188.80

Electronic Systems, Inc. 300.00

EMC Insurance 4,613.03

Essential Screens 53.80

Firley, Brady 99.56

Green's Service 1,798.65

Holt County Clerk 1,293.70

Holt County Independent 171.66

Hubel Welding & Iron 42.71

Island Supply Welding Co. 14.88

K & M Telephone Company 196.30

Kaup's Plumbing 290.00

KSB School Law 325.00

Mitchell Equipment 410.71

Nebr. Assoc. of School Boards 3,463.00

Nebr. State Bandmasters Association 142.00

Nebraska Asso. For Supervision & Curriculum Development 40.00

Nebraska FCCLA 1,285.00

Nebraska Safety Center 125.00

Neligh-Oakdale Public chool 776.01

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 589.00

Niobrara Valley Electric 1,872.00

Northeast Regional Deaf Ed. Pro 285.00

Quill Corporation 35.68

Sapp Bros, Inc - West Point 14,062.96

Savvas Learning Company, LLC 32.40

State of Nebraska 853.47

Village Market 428.94

Village of Chamber 1,013.60

Total 51,356.16

depreciation Fund

Cornhusker Stae Industries 1,185.00

Total 52,541.16

February 2023 Payroll 174,189.63

Total 226,730.79

Published February 23, 2023           8

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