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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 February 16, 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: Jamie Tomjack, Terry Kamphaus, 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 February 9, 2026, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on February 11, 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 7:00p.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 Terry Kamphaus, seconded by Brady Dexter, 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 visitor comment. Consent Agenda Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jon Sladek, 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: $41,970.44 HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $3,298.48 PAYROLL: $196,715.70 Student Council Report Mr. Jesse gave the Student Council Report. Teacher Report Mrs. Thornburg Elementary Report. No JH/HS Report. Counselor Report Mrs. Pospichal gave the Counselor Report. Principal/Activity Report Mr. Firley gave the principal/activity report. Superintendent Report and Recommendations Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent report. • Legislative Update • Strategic Plan • Annual Report • Equal Access Act - 1984 Board of Education Development Board President Jamie Tomjack assigned the 2026 Board Committees • Negotiations: Jamie Tomjack, Brady Dexter, Monte Metschke • American Civics: Monte Metschke, Jon Sladek, Amy Scott • Transportation/Facilities: Brady Dexter, Terry Kamphaus, Jon Sladek • Budget: Jamie Tomjack, Terry Kamphaus, Monte Metschke • Administrative Review: Amy Scott, Brady Dexter • CWC Sub-Committee: Jamie Tomjack, Jon Sladek, Terry Kamphaus • Crisis/Safety: Amy Scott, Brady Dexter • School Improvement: Jamie Tomjack, Jon Sladek, Terry Kamphaus New Business Executive Session – Negotiation Strategy 2026-2027 Classified Staff The Board President recommended the Negotiation Strategy discussion by held in closed session to protect the public interest. The Board Presidents moved that the board enter closed session for Negotiation Strategy session. a) Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to enter Executive Session for Negotiation Strategy session at 8:16pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. b) Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter to invite Mr. Jesse to Executive Session at 8:17pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. c) Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to return to open session at 8:44pm. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. A. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve 2026-2027 Classified Negotiations. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. B. Reviewed and discussed the Rule 10 Safety visit. C. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Terry Kamphaus to approve Policy 5417 (School Wellness Policy) update. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Teacher Contracts, Non-Athletic Extra Duty Contracts, K-6 Science Curriculum, Assessment Data. Adjournment Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter to adjourn the meeting at 8:58pm on February 16, 2026. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. Next Scheduled Meeting: March 16, 2026 @ 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 1,372.92 AMG O'NEILL 150.00 APPEARA 180.60 APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00 AT&T 70.58 BOMGAARS 28.82 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 500.38 CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 2,385.19 CONDITIONED ARI MECHANCIAL SYSTEMS 4,625.00 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 14, 609.45 ESSENTIAL SCREENS 75.50 FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY COMPANY 240.00 GREENS' SERVICE 1,417.00 HIRE RIGHT, LIC 79.80 HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 190.91 ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.88 JMC COMPUTER SERVICES, INC 2,674.70 K & M TELEPHONE COMPANY 199.40 KSB SCHOOL LAW 154.00 LAND MARKETERS REALTY, PC 1,079.60 LEXTA LEARNING SYSTEMS, LLC 2,394.00 LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC 495.25 MCINTOSH JEWELRY INC 5.00 MENARDS' 53.89 MISS NEBRASKA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 350.00 NEBR. ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS 200.00 NEBR. STATE BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION 182.00 NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,187.82 NUE YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 588.60 NIOBRARA VALLEY ELECTRIC 2,220.00 QUILL CORPORATION 135.56 SANDHILLS TIES, THE 350.00 STATE OF NEBRASKA 594.72 Summerland Public School 1,189.39 Village Market 414.24 Village of Chambers 1,386.24 Waldo Refrigeration 125.00 Total 41,970.44 February 2026 Payroll 196,715.70 Total 238,686.14 Published February 26, 2026 9 ZNEZ
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