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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 19, 2026, 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, Jamie Tomjack, Monte Metschke, Amy Scott, Brady Dexter, and Jon Sladek. 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 12, 2026, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on January 14, 2026. 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 6:00pm. 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 Brady Dexter, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Board of Education Reorganization A. Election of officers of the Board of Education Nomination of President: Brady Dexter nominated Jamie Tomjack for President. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Monte Metschke that all nominations cease. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Jamie Tomjack was elected President. Nomination for Vice-President: Monte Metschke nominated Terry Kamphaus for Vice-President. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Terry Kamphaus that all nominations cease. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Terry Kamphaus was elected Vice-President. Nomination for Treasurer: Brady Dexter nominated Monte Metschke for Treasurer. Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Amy Scott, that all nominations cease. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Monte Metschke was elected Treasurer. Nomination for Secretary: Jon Sladek nominated Amy Scott for Secretary. Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Brady Dexter, that all nominations cease. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Amy Scott was elected Secretary. B. President Jamie Tomjack will appoint members to committees during February 16, 2026 meeting. C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to appoint The Sandhills Ties, Holt County Independent and Chambers Public School website as the official publishers for the School District. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to appoint Lammers, Abel & Kaps, LLC as the official auditors for the School District. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Brady Dexter to appoint KSB Law as the official law firm for legal advice for the School District. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Motion by Jon Sladek, seconded by Monte Metschke to appoint Chambers State Bank as the official Financial Agency for the School District. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. D. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve current Board policies and regulations. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. E. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jon Sladek to designate annual review of Board of Education policies in September of each year. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. F. Reviewed Board Member Conflict of Interest. Adjournment Motion was made by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jon Sladek, to adjourn the meeting at 6:17pm on January 19, 2026. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. Regular Board Meeting: January 19, 2026, following reorganization meeting. 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 January 19, 2026, 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, Jamie Tomjack, Monte Metschke, Amy Scott. Brady Dexter, and Jon Sladek. 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 12, 2026, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on January 14, 2026. 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 Jamie Tomjack at 6:17p.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. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Terry Kamphaus, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Visitors were invited to share public comment. • No public comment. Consent Agenda Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jon Sladek to separate Amy Scott and Jamie Tomjack claim from the consent agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Motion by Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve Amy Scott and Jamie Tomjack claims. Motion carried, 4-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Sladek. Nay: 0. Amy Scott and Jamie Tomjack abstained. Motion by Amy Scott, 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, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $65,805.24 HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $6,051.36 PAYROLL: $190,717.27 Student Council Report Mason Knox and Michael Jesse gave the Student Council Report. Teacher Report Elementary gave a written report. Mrs. Butterfield gave the JH/HS Report. Principal/Activity Report Mr. Firley gave the principal/activity report. Superintendent Report and Recommendations Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent report. • Strategic Plan • Facility Update • Parent Meeting • Hot Lunch Comparison • Legislative Bills and Updates Board of Education Development New Business A. Claire Woeppel was recognized as FFA National Officer. B. Motion by Jon Sladek, seconded by Amy Scott to approve the 2026-2027 District Calendar. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve 2026-2027 teaching contract for Caden Springer. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. D. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve Haily Schaaf as substitute teacher. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. E. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve Christina Bahm as substitute assistant cook. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. F. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jon Sladek to approve Board Polity 5030 – Dating Violence Policy. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Strategic Plan, Safety Review, Financial Review, Classified Negotiations Adjournment Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Terry Kamphaus, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10pm on January 19, 2026. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. Next Scheduled Meeting: February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm. 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 983.74 APPEARA 108.00 APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00 AT&T 91.10 B &M REPAIR 1,833.70 BOMGAARS 34.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 500.38 CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 2,813.51 CONDITIONED AIR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 7,285.00 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 12,936.50 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. 300.00 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. 354.16 GREAT WESTERN GAS COMPANY 10,838.00 GREEN'S SERVICE 1,528.47 HABURCHAK ELECTRIC, LLC 876.65 HALSEY, GARY 60.00 HEARTLAND FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY 3,485.00 HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 5.67 Island Supply Welding Co. 14.88 J. W. Pepper & Son Inc. 759.99 K & M Telephone Company 199.40 KSB School Law 385.00 Loffler Companies, Inc 428.48 Menard's 428.99 Metschke Builders 3,500.00 MSM Enterprises, LLC 1,914.36 NE Council of School Admin. 120.00 Nebr. Assoc. of School Boards 3,288.00 Nebr. Rural Community School Assn. 100.00 Neligh-Oakdale Public School 1,187.82 Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 711.60 Niobrara Valley Electric 2,032.55 Northeast Community College 487.71 O'NEILL LANES 176.00 QUILI CORPORATION 43.53 SANDHILLS TIES, THE 220.00 SPARQ DATA SOLUTIONS 1,400.00 STATE OF NEBRASKA 594.72 SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,189.39 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA KEARNEY 250.00 VILLAGE MARKET 217.71 VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,386.24 WM. KROTTER CO. 684.00 Total 65,805.24 January 2026 Payroll: 190,717.27 Total 256,522.51 Published January 22, 2026 4 ZNEZ
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