O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (02-22-2024)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

February 12, 2024

Board Members

Amy Jo Rowse - President

Coby Welke - Vice President

Michael Hammerlun - Vice 

President-Elect

Barton Becker - Member

Monica Huber - Member

Aaron Troester - Member

Board Secretary

Kathleen Marvin

Administrators

Michael Rotherham - 

Superintendent

William Wragge - HS Principal

Jim York - Elementary Principal

Jill Brodersen - Assistant Principal

Nathan Larsen - Activities Director

DeAnna Clifton - SPED Dir.

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

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• Attendance Taken at 7:30 PM. 

Barton Becker: Present; Michael Hammerlun: Present; Monica Huber: Present; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Troester: Present; Coby Welke: Present   

• Posted Locations: 

• Holt County Independent (print & website)

• KBRX Radio

• O'Neill Post Office

• O'Neill Public Schools Administrative Office

• O'Neill Jr-Sr High School

• O'Neill Elementary School

• O'Neill Public Schools Website

Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

• Call to Order

The regular board meeting of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by President Amy Jo Rowse at 7:30 pm on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska.

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, DeAnna Clifton, Nathan Larsen, Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present.

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

• Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

• Recite Mission Statement

The Mission Statement was recited.

• Approve Meeting Agenda

A motion to approve the meeting agenda, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2024, regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Reception of Visitors

Visitors were welcomed and informed that this meeting was in compliance with the Nebraska Open

Meetings Act which is posted on the south wall of the board room.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.

• Presentation of Diplomas to Early Graduate

Jr-Sr High School Principal, Mr. Will Wragge, presented Yolet Cayax Guevara with her high school diploma after having successfully completed all the necessary graduation requirements.

• Old Business

• Superintendent's Contract

A motion to approve Superintendent Michael Rotherham's contract as presented and as posted on the website, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Negotiations

A motion to approve the proposed 2024-2025 Negotiated Agreement as presented, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• New Business

• Real Estate Sale

A motion to authorize Mr. Rotherham to enter into a purchase agreement with Holt County for the sale of the O'Neill Public Schools Administrative office building for $140,000, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Apple Lease

A motion to enter into a revised Master Lease Purchase Agreement for the purchase of the teacher laptops with Apple Care for 4 years, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea 

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Engineered Controls

A motion to renew our Planned Service Agreement for three years with Engineered Controls, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• School Calendar

A motion to approve the 2024-2025 calendar with the Thanksgiving date correction to the presented calendar, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Lawn Care Bids

A motion to advertise for lawn care service proposals, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Early Childhood Education

Mr. Rotherham discussed options for early childhood education. He will be gathering information from other area schools and programs. No action was necessary.

• Alternative Education

Mr. Rotherham, Mr. Wragge, and Mrs. Brodersen discussed options for establishing an alternative education program at the High School. Additional information will be collected. No action was necessary.

• Review Non-Tenured Staff

Non-tenured staff were reviewed. No action was necessary.

• Superintendent's Leave Report

The leave report was reviewed. No action was necessary.

• Option Enrollment Report

The Option Enrollment report was reviewed. No action was necessary.

• Administrative Reports

Administrative reports were presented.

• Bills and Claims and Payroll Report

A motion to approve the bills and claims, and accept the payroll report, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:05 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

Kathleen Marvin

School Board Secretary

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

A & J Tire and Atuo Repair, LLC 548.75

Alder Plumbing LLC 69.11

Alder, Beverli 68.74

Allen, Tony 104.80

Amazon.com 1,376.79

Appeara 1,196.90

Atkeson, Paula 104.80

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 1,402.25

Banks, Andrea 173.77

Bartak Glass, Inc 803.52

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar 16.77

Black Hills Energy 7,960.64

Bomgaars 16.78

Brachle, Ashley 194.77

Bradshaw, Melanie 378.09

Breiner Welding & Fabrication Inc 109.83

Burival, Tony 171.86

Buxton, Cody 397.18

Camp, Natalie 7,723.35

Casey's #1743 (Ord) 31.77

CenturyLink 76.07

City of O'Neill 3,764.08

Classroom Screen 349.95

Clearfly 444.98

Clouse, Jessica 274.97

Connot Tire Service 692.35

Cooper, Maria 152.76

Cubby's, Inc. 2,636.77

Cuhel, Frank 519.38

DeKay, Lindsay 446.82

Dickau, Carla 412.45

Dickau, Jacob 206.24

Dykshorn, Melissa 240.60

Egan Supply Co 425.39

Ehlers, Angela 29.52

Emergent Learning Press 145.00

Emme Construction, L.L.C. 3,437.50

Engelhaupt, Monica 486.92

ESTR Publications 26.20

ESU #8 3,348.80

Fire Protection Services, LLC 575.00

Fisher, Tonya 515.57

Fox's Food Plaza 821.47

Frank, Shelly 213.86

Gartner, Rick 70.00

GreatAmerica Financial Services 1,143.80

Gruhn, Garret 173.76

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 194.77

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. 2,000.00

Holt County Independent 272.88

Holz Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 499.94

Island Supply Welding Co. 500.95

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 251.79

Jennings, Molly 31.02

Johnson's, Inc. 3,812.88

Kansas City Audio-Visual, Inc. 507.13

KBRX Radio 7.50

Kennedy, Valerie 401.00

Klasna, Lala 372.35

Klein, Carre 3,947.30

Krysl, Lisa 97.38

KSB School Law 145.00

Laible, Dustin 274.97

Leaf Funding Inc 142.64

Licensure Unit 50.00

Limburg, Lisa 171.86

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 640.90

McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC 62.95

Mid-American Research Chemical 967.25

Miner, Cheryl 171.86

Mudloff, Lara 206.23

NASB ALICAP 421.00

NASB-Nebr Assoc of School Boards 5,245.00

National Art & School Supplies, Inc 498.44

Nebraska Public Power District 273.00

Neligh Oakdale Schools 1,104.03

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 2,004.75

North Campus Partners, Inc 139.00

Northeast Community College 1,435.50

NPPD 9,552.55

O'Neill Electric Motor Service 195.00

O'Neill Printing Company 217.75

O'Neill Super Foods 61.54

Ogden Hardware 2,332.04

Ollendick, Kacey 64.92

One Office Solution 1,463.22

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 80.50

OPS Lunch Fund 43.75

Parks, Katie 97.38

Pearson, Inc, NCS 55.35

Peterson, Kristi 446.82

Pinkerman, Denise 412.45

Popplers Music, Inc 126.95

Prestige Group Inc 5,850.00

Procare Software 79.00

Ranchland Auto Parts 34.64

Read Naturally, Inc. 1,380.00

Read, Jennie 5.00

Rocket Math, LLC 1,600.00

SawStopLLC 137.95

Sayers, Angela 324.62

Schaecher Electric LLC 1,167.86

Schluns, Amanda 53.47

School Nurse Supply 79.26

School Speciality LLC 228.72

Security Shredding Services 220.00

Seger, Becky 340.85

Sholes, Molly 194.77

Smoke It Up Welding 173.88

Spangler, Cindy 186.18

Special T's & More 1,126.20

Stanley Steemer 569.00

Stepp, Melanie 137.48

Steppco Refrigeration 8,063.64

Summers, Darren 412.45

Taylor Made Printing, Inc. 1,435.00

Three River 480.59

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,468.42

University of Nebraska - Lincoln 150.00

VanEvery, Maria 446.82

Viaero Wireless 158.17

Vivyx Printing, LLC 580.68

Welke, Amanda 137.48

West Holt Public Schools 729.00

Wettlaufer, Kristin 378.08

Wilson, Sarah 422.00

Wiseman, Tricia 412.45

Young, Heather 259.69

Young, Sara 357.08

Zlomke, Kendra 630.14

Fund Total: 118,492.74

Nutrition Fund

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. 39,974.33

Steppco Refrigeration 1,596.22

Fund Total: 41,570.55

Checking Account Total: 160,063.29

Depreciation Fund

Apple Financial Services 0.00

Fund Total: 0.00

Checking Account Total: 0.00

Building Fund

OPS Imprest Account 878.50

Fund Total: 878.50

Checking Account Total: 878.50

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