Chambers School Board Proceedings (10-26-2023)

A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on October 16, 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, 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 October 9, 2023, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Sandhills Ties on October 11, 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 4:30 p.m. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke to excuse the absence of Amy Scott. Motion carried 5-0. Aye: 5. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Tomjack. Aye: 0. Amy Scott 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 Brady Dexter, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Aye: 5. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Amy Scott absent.

Visitors were invited to share public comment: 

• No visitor comments.

Consent Agenda

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

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

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

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $70,092.39 

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $11,654.96 

PAYROLL: $179,349.70

Activity Report

A written activity report was given to the board.

Student Council Report

No student council report was given.

Teacher Report

Written elementary and JH/HS reports were given to the board.

Counselor Report

No counselor report was given.

Superintendent/Principal Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• CIP/Strategic Planning update

• Edgerton Science Exploration

• Superintendent Evaluation

• Board Committee Meetings Board of Education Development

Negotiations

New Business

A. Motion by Mark Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve substitute teacher certificates for Greg Appleby, Kaye Appleby and Stephanie Elder. Motion carried 5-0. Aye: 5. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Amy Scott absent.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Negotiations, Superintendent Evaluation

Adjournment

Motion was made by Brady Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke, to adjourn the meeting at 5:16 p.m. on October 16, 2023. Motion carried 5-0. Aye: 5. Dexter, Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Amy Scott absent. The meeting was duly adjourned.

CWC Joint Board Meeting: November 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm at Wheeler Central 

American Civics Committee Meeting: November 13, 2023 @ 6:45 pm 

Regular Board Meeting: November 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

 Katie Waldo,

Business Manager

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 1,690.42

Appeara 164.67

Applied Connective Technologies 345.95

Apptegy, Inc 4,882.20

AT&T 84.66

Bomgaars 42.94

Bordovsky, Kelly 64.94

Chambers Hot Lunch Fund 15,000.00

Chambers Public School 3,819.79

Chambers School Activity Acct. 73.00

Chambers Shopper 50.00

Chambers State Bank 122.38

Dexter, April 80.00

Educational service Unit #8 30,240.90

Fairfield Inn & Suites 119.95

Green's Service 1,984.42

Holt County Independent 191.83

Honor Cord Company, The 155.50

HR Direct 95.84

Innovative Office Solutions, LLC 320.25

Island Supply Welding Co. 14.40

K & M Telephone Company 197.45

KSB School Law 65.00

Loffler Companies, Inc. 1,241.13

McGraw Hill, LLC 100.01

Metschke, Ralph 75.00

Mitchell Equipment 109.83

MSM Enterprises, LLC 622.15

NE Council of School Admin. 240.00

Nebr. Assoc. of School boards 1,370.00

Neligh-Oakdale Public School 829.76

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 609.74

Niobrara VAlley Electric 2,131.25

Northeast Nebraska Supt. Association 25.00

Northeast Regional Deaf Ed. Pro 270.00

Quill Corporation 164.67

Sandhills Ties, The 500.00

Village Market 737.75

Village of Chambers 1,209.60

Winings, Jarrel 50.01

Total 70,092.39

October 2023 Payroll 179,349.70

Total 249,442.09

Published October 26, 2023         43

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