Chambers School Board Proceedings (08-31-2023)

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 August 21, 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 August 15, 2023, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Chambers Shopper on August 16, 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 8:00 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 Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, 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:

• No public comment

Consent Agenda

Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Mark Dexter, 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: $83,925.84

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $738.44

PAYROLL: $165,912.98

Activity Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report.

Teacher Report

Mrs. Garwood gave the teacher report.

Counselor Report

No report given.

Superintendent/Principal Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• Plumbing Update

• Start of the Year

• Superintendent Evaluation Timeline

Board of Education Development

CWC Sub Committee 

New Business

A. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve $5000.00 transfer from General Fund to CWC Activity Account for 2023-2024 Fall Contribution. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

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

C. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve 2023-2024 CWC Cooperative Agreement. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

D. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve 2023-2024 Assistant Cook/Assistant Custodian contract for Chanda Schnoor. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay:0.

E. Reviewed CIP/School Improvement, discussion of goals was tabled until complete.

F. No action was taken to approve 2023-2024 Mental Health Contract.

G. 2023-2024 Budget presentation was given with public input.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda:  2023-2024 Budget, CEA Negotiations, Mental Health, Line of Credit

Adjournment

Motion was made by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke, to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m. on August 21, 2023. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Special Board Meeting: September 5, 2023 @ 8:00 pm

Regular Board Meeting: September 18, 2023 @ 8:00 pm

Joint Public Hearing and Hearing to set tax for levy: To be announced.

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 153.14

American Asso of School Personnel Administrators 275.00

Appeara 39.47

Applied Connective Technologies 50.00

AT&T 68.75

Beed, Russell 300.00

Canon Financial Services, Inc. 907.04

Chambers Public School 6,728.87

Chambers School Activity Acct. 8,000.00

Chambers Shopper 235.00

Chambers-Wheeler Central 5,000.00

Coast to Coast Computer Products 859.96

Eakes Office Solutions 2,826.45

Educational Service Unit #8 34,896.36

EMC InsurANCE 4,613.03

FIVE-STAR TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC 900.00

GREEN'S SERVICE 262.90

GUARD911, LLC 792.00

HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 139.43

INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC 5.65

ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.88

IXL LEARNING 1,439.00

K & M TELEPHONE COMPANY 194.25

KSB SCHOOL LAW 350.00

LAMBERT, MOLLY 600.00

MARCELLUS, AMBER 25.00

METSCHKE, RALPH 100.00

MSM ENTERPRISES, LLC 111.22

NATIONAL /ART AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES INC. 566.87

NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMIN. 729.00

NEBR. RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL ASSN. 75.00

NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 776.01

NEU YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 589.00

NIOBRARA VALLEY ELECTRIC 2,000.00

NORTHEAST REGIONAL DEAF ED. PRO 180.00

O'NEILL SHOPPER 41.95

QUILL CORPORATION 304.97

REALLY GOOD STUFF, LLC 147.70

REALLY GREAT READING COMPANY, LLC 168.00

RELEVANT SPEAKERS NETWORK 3,000.00

SCHOLASTIC INC. 487.68

SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC 78.12

SOAR LEARNING, INC. 3,759.99

VILLAGE MARKET 102.55

VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,031.60

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83,925.84   

August 2023 Payroll 165,912.98

Total 249,838.82

Published August 31, 2023          35

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