Chambers School Board Proceedings (07-27-2023)

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 July 17, 2023, 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 10, 2023, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Chambers Shopper on July 12, 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 8:03p.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 Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark 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:

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Consent Agenda

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

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

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

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $71,833.48

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $4,807.29

PAYROLL: $159,109.48

Activity Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report.

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• Brain Camp

• Strategic Planning/CIP

• Summer Project Updates

• Administrator Days

• Rule 10

Board of Education 

Development

Budget Committee

New Business

A. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve 2023-2024 lunch prices. Elementary $2.85, JH/HS $3.15, Adult $4.10. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

B. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve substitute teacher pay. $120.00/Day,                 $60.00/Half Day. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay:0.

C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve

  a. Annual Policies: 1280, 5057, 6410, 5375, 5615, 5006; 

    b. Required Policies: 7720, 5004, 5006, 5101, 5102, 5230, 6212, 6284, 6600, 5049, 6921, 9130; 

    c. Recommended Policies: 5602, 6288

  d. Section 9 and Appendix updates.

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

D. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve 2023-2024 Staff Handbooks. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

E. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Mark Dexter, to approve 2023-2024 Student Handbooks. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay:0.

F. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve 2023-2024 propane bid from Farmer's Pride. Motion carried 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

G. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve 2023-2024 Return to Learn Plan. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

H. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve 2023-2024 activity meal prices. Breakfast $6.00, Lunch $10.00, Supper $10.00. Motion carried, 6-0. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

I. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Mark Dexter, to approve the sale of excess school equipment – desks, chairs, filing cabinets and bookshelves. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

J. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve local substitute certificate for Dustin Murphy. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. 

K. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve transfer of $8,000 from General Fund to Activity Account. Motion carried, 6-0. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda:  CWC Handbook, CIP Update, Budget Authority Resolution update, Budget Presentation with Public Input.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Monte Metschke, to adjourn the meeting at 9:39p.m. on July 17, 2023. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Next Scheduled Meeting and Budget Presentation with Public Input:  August 21, 2023 @ 8:00p.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.

95 West Express 283.42

Appeara 39.47

Applied Connective Technologies 50.00

AT&T 56.86

Athlon I.A., LLC 499.00

Awards Unlimited, Inc. 24.91

B & M Repair 2,125.46

Bomgaars 203.96

Canon Financial Services, Inc. 621.52

Carolina Biological Supply 312.55

Chambers Public School 9,717.76

Chambers Shopper 200.00

Eakes Office Solutions 501.80

Educational Service Unit #8 496.50

EMC Insurance 4,613.03

Green's Service 125.93

Heartland Fire Protection Company 653.96

Heartland Roofing Consultants 542.50

Heffner, Ryan 30.00

Hire Right, LLC 115.65

Holiday Inn 359.85

Holt County Independent 96.96

Home Depot Pro, The 2,109.19

Innovative Office /solutions, LLC 3,362.22

Island Supply Welding Co .14.40

Isom, Kaiden 22.50

IXL Learning 359.00

K & M Telephone Company 194.25

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC 34.99

Loffler Companies, Inc 1,935.53

Menard's 319.68

Menards 341.62

Metschke, Carter 67.50

Metschke, Colton 60.00

Metschke, Ralph 90.00

Meyer, INc 3,438.25

MSM Enterprises, LLC 454.14

NE Council of School Admin. 420.00

NEBR. Rural Community School Assn. 850.00

Neligh-Oakdale Public School 776.01

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 589.00

Niobrara Valley Electric 7,897.93

Norfolk Daily News 195.00 O'Neill Public School 489.80

Plank Road Publishing 57.40

Quaver Ed, Inc 1,800.00

Quill Corporation 813.64

School Health Corporation 43.23

Scott, Draeger 22.50

Software Unlimited INc 5,800.00

Staples Technology Solutions 14,895.00

Starfall Education 355.00

State Of Nebraska 853.41

Teaching Strategies, LLC 50.60

Village of Chambers 1,282.60

West Holt Memorial Hospital 168.00

Total 71,833.48

July 2023 Payroll $159,109.48

Total $230,942.96

Published July 27, 2023                30

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