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CHAMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL BUDGET HEARING SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 The Board of Education of School District #0137 held its budget hearing in open and public session on Monday, September 15, 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. The meeting was called to order by President Terry Kamphaus at 8:31 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 the meeting room. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke to open budget hearing and tax summary. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Visitors were invited to share public comment: • No visitor comment. The Budget Hearing was published 5 days in advance of the meeting, on the Chambers Public School's website on September 8, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on September 10, 2025. The hearing was held to hear comments of support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of taxpayers relating to the following proposed budget and to consider amendments relative thereto. Fund — Chambers Budget — Taxes Requested — System Total Levy — Valuations General Fund — $3,943,683.00 — $2,549,117.00 — 0.636623 — $400,412,418.00 Special Building — $220,994.00 — $45,455.00 — 0.011352 — $400,412,418.00 Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jon Sladek, to adjourn the budget hearing at 8:41 p.m. Roll Call. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Amy Scott Secretary CHAMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL BOARD MEETING A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on September 15, 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 September 8, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Sandhills Ties on September 10, 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 8:41 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 the meeting room. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. New Business A. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve the 2025-2026 General Fund budget for the School District of Chambers Public School District 45-0137, including a Budget of Expenditures of $3,943,683.00. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. B. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jon Sladek, to approve the 2025-2026 Special Building Fund budget for the School District of Chambers Public School District 45-0137, including a Budget of Expenditures of $220,994.00. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. C. Motion by Jon Sladek, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve the 2025-2026 budgets for the Depreciation Fund, School Lunch Fund and School Activities Fund, of Chambers Public School District 45-0137. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. D. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve 1) the 2025-2026 General Fund property tax request of $2,549,117.00 with an estimated property tax levy of $0.636623. 2) the 2025-2026 Special Building Fund property tax request of $45,455.00 with an estimated property tax levy of $0.011352. Total estimated property tax request $2,594,572.00, total tax levy of $0.647975. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Adjournment Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Jon Sladek, to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m. on September 15, 2025. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. Next Regular Board Meeting: September 15, 2025, following Special Budget Hearing and Special Board 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 September 15, 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 September 8, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent on September 10, 2025, and posted at 95 West, Green's, and Village Market on September 11, 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 8:57 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. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, 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 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 Jon Sladek, seconded by Monte Metschke, 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: $69,937.95 SPECIAL BUILDING FUND: $29,279.10 HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $5472.62 PAYROLL: $198,820.50 Student Council Report Mr. Jesse gave the Student Council Report. Principal/Activity Report Mr. Firley gave the principal/activity report. Teacher Report Mrs. DeVries gave the Elementary Report. No JH/HS Report. Counselor Report Mrs. Pospichal gave the Counselor Report. Superintendent Report and Recommendations Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent report. • Strategic Plan/CIP • Parent-Teacher Conferences • Food Service update • Vacation Days • Superintendent Evaluation • NRCSA Meeting Update Board of Education Development New Business A. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve annual board policy updates: a. Policy 3005 – Internal Controls Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. B. Motion by Jon Sladek, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve transfer of funds from General Fund to Hot Lunch Fund in the amount of $65,000.00. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve transfer of funds from General Fund to Chambers Activity Fund in the amount of $10,000.00. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. D. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve purchase of CD from Chambers State Bank in the amount of $100,000.00. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. E. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Jon Sladek, to recognize the Chambers Education Association for 2026-2027 negotiations. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. F. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, to approve updated kitchen fire suppression bid from Heartland Fire Protection. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. G. Discussed commercial insurance with EMC Insurance and ALICAP. Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Negotiations, Commercial Insurance Adjournment Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter, to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 pm on September 15, 2025. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. Next Scheduled Meeting: October 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.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 1,087.35 AMG O'NEILL 300.00 APPEARA 176.93 APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00 AT&T 80.03 B & M REPAIR 2,198.03 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 500.38 CARDIO PARTNERS 139.50 CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,677.73 COMMITEE FOR CHILDREN 2,778.00 DEXTER DIESEL, LLC 2,650.22 DRAMATIC PUBLISHING 250.50 EDMENTUM 364.00 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 60.00 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. 489.20 EMC INSURANCE 5,099.59 EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 390.00 FCCLA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 15.00 FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY COMPANY 658.00 GREEN'S SERVICE 869.04 GUARD911, LLC 1,188.00 HIRE RIGHT, LLC 306.60 HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 160.80 ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 99.88 JESSE, MICHAEL 45.00 JWOOD SPORTS FLOORING 17,520.90 K &M TELEPHONE COMPANY 374.49 KLEIN ELECTRONICS 951.00 LOFLER COMPANIES, INC 487.09 MCMANIGAL, MADEN 45.00 MCMANIGAL, MADOX 45.00 METSCHKE, JASPER 45.00 METSCHKE, RALPH 125.00 MUSIL CONCRETE AND FINISHING 20,000.00 NASCO 592.48 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC EDUCATION 143.00 NCSA REGION 3 20.00 NEBR. ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS 154.00 NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,187.82 NIOBRARA VALLEY ELECTRIC 2,000.00 O'NEILL PRINTING CO. 229.45 QUILL CORPORATION 44.48 SANDHILLS TIES, THE 455.00 SCHOLASTIC INC. 73.36 SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE 206.50 SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL 894.30 TAESE/USU 655.00 VILLAGE MARKET 260.06 VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,476.24 VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING 319.00 TOTAL 69,937.95 SPECIAL BUILDING FUND JWOOD SPORTS FLOORING 9,279.10 MUSIL CONCRETE AND FINISHING 20,000.00 TOTAL 29,279.10 September 2025 Payroll: $198,820.50 TOTAL $298,037.55 Published September 18, 2025 38 ZNEZ
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