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CHAMBERS BOARD 

OF EDUCATION

AMERICAN CIVICS 

COMMITTEE MEETING

The American Civics Committee meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on April 21, 2025, in Room 1 at Chambers Public Schools, 201 S. A Street, Chambers, Nebraska. The roll was called, and the following Board members were present: Monte Metschke, Jon Sladek, and Jamie Tomjack. Also present was Frank Jesse, Superintendent.

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 Superintendent, Frank Jesse at 7:30p.m.

New Business

A. Mr. Murphy gave a report on the new Nebraska Social Studies Curriculum for 4th Grade.

B. Reviewed 250-year celebrations.

C. Discussed County Government Day.

D. Discussed Girls and Boys State

Adjournment

The committee meeting was adjourned at 7:40p.m. on April 21, 2025.

Next Regular Board Meeting

April 21, 2025 @ 8:00p.m.

Frank Jesse, Superintendent

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 April 21, 2025, 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 April 14, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on April 16, 2025. 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 8:00pm. 

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 Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke, 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 Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to separate Dexter Diesel, LLC claim from the consent agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jon Sladek to approve Dexter Diesel, LLC claim. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Brady Dexter 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: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $61,341.48

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $11,280.76

PAYROLL: $191,930.37

Student Council

No Student Council Report.

Activity Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report.

Teacher Report

Mrs. Garwood gave the Elementary report. No JH/HS report. 

Counselor Report

Mrs. Pospichal gave a written counselor report.

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• Strategic Plan/CIP

• Legislative Update

• Kindergarten Round-up

• End of Year Activities

• Field Trips

Board of Education Development

• American Civics Committee

New Business

A. Motion by Jon Sladek, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve spring contribution of $5000.00 to CWC account from General Fund. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

B. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve transfer of $20,000.00 to Hot Lunch account from General Fund. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

C. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter to approve sale of surplus items to include 2001 school bus, hot dog roller, miscellaneous desks, tables, chairs, carts, and laminator. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

D. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Jon Sladek to approve 2025-2026 classified staffing. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Classified positions

Adjournment

Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter, to adjourn the meeting at 9:29pm on April 21, 2025. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Next Scheduled Meeting: May 19, 2025 @ 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.



GENERAL FUND

95 WEST EXPRESS 1,731.56

ACT EDUCATION CORP 260.00

APPEARA 169.56

APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00 

AT&T 80.59

CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 500.38 

CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 3,268.51

CHAMBERS-WHEELER CENTRAL 5,000.00

COMFORT INn 567.00

COUNTRY INn & SUITES By RADISSON 597.34 

DEXTER DIESEL, lLC 1,754.69

DEXTER, APRIL 80.00

DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, INC 10.00 

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 13,271.50

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. 454.80

EMC INSURANCE 4,559.63

FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY COMPANY 658.00 

GRADUATE LINCOLN 2,538.00

GREENS' SERVICE 1,624.60

HEARTLAND ROOFING CONSULTANTS 542.50 

HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 98.71

ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.88 

JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY 199.71

K&M TELEPHONE COMPANY 198.85

LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC 523.42

MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL 1,514.35

MSM ENTERPRISES, LLC 859.40

MYSTERY SCIENCE 1,695.00

NATIONAL ASSN. OF. SEC. SCHOOL PRIN. 385.00

NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMIN. 75.00

NEBRASKA AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS ASSOC. 275.00

NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,126.01

NEU YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 609.28

NIOBRARA VALLEY ELECTRIC 2,000.00

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE 128.78

NORTHEAST REGIONAL DEAF ED. PRO 434.00

QUILL CORPORATION 308.55

SANDHILLS TIES, THE 270.00

STAPLES TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 9,886.76

STATE OF NEBRASKA 785.76

STECH, TAYLOR 394.58

VILLAGE MARKET 440.94 

VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,398.84

Total 61,341.48

April 2025 Payroll $191,930.37 

Total $253,271.85

Published May 1, 2025                    18

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