Chambers School Board Proceedings (07-25-2024)

CHAMBERS BOARD 

OF EDUCATION

BUDGET WORK SESSION

A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on July 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: 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 July 8, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on July 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 Vice-President Mark Dexter at 7:00p.m. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to excuse the absence of Terry Kamphaus. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus 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 Monte Metschke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent.

New Business

A. A presentation of 2024-2025 Budget numbers was given and discussed.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19p.m. on July 15, 2024. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Regular Board Meeting: July 15, 2024 @ 8:00pm

Amy Scott, Secretary

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

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 July 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 July 8, 2024, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on July 10, 2024, 2024. A copy of the updated agenda was posted at 95 West, Green Acres and Village Market and on the Chambers Public School's website on July 11, 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 Vice-President Mark Dexter at 8:23p.m. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to excuse the absence of Terry Kamphaus. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus 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 Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve the agenda. Motion carried,5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent.

Visitors were invited to share public comment:

• No public comment

Consent Agenda

Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to separate April Dexter claim from the consent agenda. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent.

Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve April Dexter claim. Motion carried, 4-0. Aye: B. Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Mark Dexter abstained. Terry Kamphaus absent.

Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided. After discussion and roll call vote the motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent.

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $44,912.49

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $2,174.49

PAYROLL: $159,456.14

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

Board of Education Development

CWC Sub-Committee

New Business

A. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve 2024-2025 lunch prices. Elementary: $2.95, JH/HS: $3.25, Adult: $4.25. Motion carried 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent. 

B. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve Annual Policies: 5057, 6410, 5375 and 5615. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent.

C. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve local substitute certificate for Brenna Wanger. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus absent.

Terry Kamphaus arrived at 8:54pm.

  D. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve Required Policies: 5101, 7041, 1280, 3130, 1220, 5201, 3140, 9343, 5049, 5008, 5006, 4141, 5230, 6111, 3571, and Optional Policy: 7651. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

E. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve 2024-2025 Staff Handbook. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

F. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve 2024-2025 Student Handbook. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

G. Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve 2024-2025 CWC Handbook. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

H. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve 2024-2025 propane bid from Sapp Bros. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

I. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve 2024-2025 Return to Learn Plan. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

J. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve $5000.00 Fall Contribution to CWC account. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

K. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve HVAC bid from Waldo Refrigeration for cafeteria unit. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda:  Transfer of funds to Activity and Hot Lunch

Adjournment

Motion was made by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Amy Scott, to adjourn the meeting at 9:56p.m. on July 15, 2024. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Dexter, Metschke, Kamphaus, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Regular Board Meeting: August 19, 2024 @ 8:00pm

Amy Scott, Secretary

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

General Fund

95 WEST EXPRESS 729.47

ACCUTRAIN CORPORATION 9,062.00

APPEARA 40.44

APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00 

AT&T 62.77

BOMGAARS 36.98

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY 87.79 

CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS 50.69 

CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 5,774.87

DEMCO, INC. 59.87

DEXTER, APRIL 80.00

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS 91.71

EGAN SUPPLY CO. 555.97

EMC INSURANCE 5,158.37

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC 22.71

GREENS' SERVICE 10.00

DH SUPPLY - HOME DEPOT PRO 2,049.38

HEARTLAND FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY 746.30

HIRE RIGHT, LLC 38.55

HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 119.45

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING COMPANY 1,800.00

INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC 260.25

ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.40

J. W. PEPPER &SON INC. 136.99

K&M TELEPHONE COMPANY 197.45

LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC 1,973.03

METSCHKE, MATTHEW 500.00

National Rural Education Association 75.00

Nebr. Rural Community School Assn. 850.00

Neligh0Oakdale Public School 1,104.03

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 399.33

Niobrara Valley Electric 2,000.00

Northeast Regional Deaf Ed. Pro 155.00

Prestwick House 58.96

Quill Corporation 387.86

Really Good Stuff, LLC 404.92

Sandhills Ties, The 35.00

School Specialty, LLC 237.12

Software Unlimited Inc. 5,950.00

Starfall Education 355.00

State of Nebraska 743.40

Teacher Direct 65.79

Village of Chambers 1,598.64

West Holt Memorial Hospital 168.00

WM. Krotter Co. 579.00

Total 44,912.49

July 2024 Payroll 159,456.14

Total 204,368.63

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