O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (06-27-2024)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

June 17, 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 7:33 PM. 

Michael Hammerlun: Absent; Monica Huber: Absent; Barton Becker: 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, June 6, 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 7:33 pm, on June 17, 2024 at the Administrative Offices at 635 N 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

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

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Mike Hammerlun and Monica Huber, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• 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 Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2024 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• 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 east wall of the board room.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.  

• Old Business

• Set Lunch Prices for the Upcoming School Year

A motion to adopt the meal prices as presented for the 2024-2025 school year, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy #5045 - Student Fees

A motion to approve Policy #5045 - Student Fees, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• New Business

• Policy #5018 - Parent & Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices

President Amy Jo Rowse will open a public hearing to receive input, discuss, and consider any changes to the Parent & Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices Policy.  After receiving public comment, President Rowse will close the hearing.

Hearing opened at 7:45 pm

Hearing closed at 7:46 pm

A motion to reaffirm Policy 5018 Parent & Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy Revisions

A motion to advance Policies 2006 - Complaint Procedure, 2008 - Meetings, 2009 - Public Participation at Board Meetings, 3003.1 - Bidding for Construction Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds, 3004.1 - Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds, 3017 - Official Communication with the Public, 3032 - Fees for School District Records, 3053 - Nondiscrimination, 3057 - Title IX, 3059 - Audio and Video Recording, 4011 - Employee Leave Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 4053 - Conflict of Interest, Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism, 5004 - Option Enrollment, 5005 - Transportation, 5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students, 5035 - Student Discipline, 5052 - School Wellness, 6031 - Emergency Exclusion, and 6036 - Reading Instruction and Intervention Services to second reading, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy 2006 - Complaint Procedure

• Policy 2008 - Meetings

• Policy 2009 - Public Participation at Board Meetings

• Policy 3003.1 - Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds

• Policy 3004.1 - Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds

• Policy 3017 - Official Communication with the Public

• Policy 3032 - Fees for School District Records

• Policy 3053 - Nondiscrimination

• Policy 3057 - Title IX

• Policy 3059 - Audio & Video Recording

• Policy 4011 - Employee Leave Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Policy 4053 - Conflict of Interest

• Policy 5001 - Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism

• Policy 5004 - Option Enrollment

• Policy 5005 - Transportation

• Policy 5008 - Pregnant or Parenting Students

• Policy 5035 - Student Discipline 

• Policy 5052 - School Wellness

• Policy 6031 - Emergency Exclusion

• Policy 6036 - Reading Instruction and Intervention Services

• Policy Removal

A motion to remove Policies 3011 - Transportation, 3033 Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools, and 5049 Firearms and Weapons, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy 3011 - Transportation

• Policy 3033 - Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools

• Policy 5049 - Firearms & Weapons

• Policy Adoption

A motion to advance new Policies 6039 - Repeat of Grade at Parent-Guardian Request, 6041 - Malcolm X Day Education, and 6042 - Projection Maps to second reading, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy 6039 - Repeat of Grade at Parent-Guardian Request

• Policy 6041 - Malcolm X Day Education

• Policy 6042 - Projection Maps

• Authorize Superintendent to Apply for Federal Funds for the 2024-2025 school year

A motion to authorize the Superintendent to apply for federal funds for the 2024-2025 school year, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Video Board Project

A motion to proceed with the Video Board Project financed through Pinnacle Bank, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Transportation Contract

A motion to enter into a lease with Prestige Group for 2 buses for the 2024-2025 school year, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Activity Assignments

Mr. Nate Larsen has completed the activity assignments for the 2024-2025 school year.  The list was reviewed.  No action is necessary.

• Option Enrollment Report

The Option Enrollment report was reviewed.  No action is 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.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:29 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

7-Eleven 74.71

ACCO Brands USA LLC 1,741.82

Advanced Water Company, Inc.. 1,638.00

AIG Travel 60.03

Alder Plumbing LLC 1,760.00

Alder, Beverli 68.74

Alsups #102468 60.83

Amazon.com 653.34

Appeara 675.51

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 1,086.25

Banks, Andrea 53.47

Big Red Motorsports 12.95

Black Hills Energy 3,770.46

Bluum USA Inc 84.32

Bomgaars 556.11

Book Outlet 71.45

Brachle, Ashley 137.48

Bradshaw, Melanie 252.05

Bright Wheel 100.00

Burival, Tony 114.57

Buxton, Cody 297.88

Cafaro, Mecal 10.00

Camp, Natalie 3,637.71

Carhart Lumber Co. 17.20

Casey's General Store #2378 40.00

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 316.24

Caseys #1967 54.79

CenturyLink 128.58

Chartwells Dining Services 515.20

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 30.21

City of O'Neill 4,199.59

Clearfly 445.83

Clouse, Jessica 183.31

Cole Sand & Gravel 510.00

Cooper, Maria 105.02

Costco 84.59

Country Bliss Flooring, LLC 60.00

Cubby's - O'Neill 102.40

Cubby's, Inc. 874.41

Cuhel, Frank 366.62

Dakota Potters Supply, LLC 605.00

DeKay, Lindsay 297.88

Dickau, Carla 274.97

Dickau, Jacob 137.49

DISA Global Solutions, Inc 183.00

Discount School Supply 23.98

Dykshorn, Melissa 160.40

Egan Supply Co 6,910.09

Emme Sand & Gravel, Inc. 1,137.50

Engelhaupt, Monica 343.71

Estate of Dale Harbison 23.97

ESU #8 2,982.00

Family Dollar 9.76

FEDEX 91.56

Fire Protection Services, LLC 16,342.00

Fisher, Tonya 343.71

Follett School Solutions, Inc 562.84

Fox's Food Plaza 1,915.51

Frank, Shelly 147.03

Frontline Technologies Group LLC 2,788.48

GoZen! 137.90

GreatAmerica Financial Services 1,018.80

Gruhn, Garret 147.03

Guardian Security Service 10,946.78

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 137.48

Handlebend 48.00

Harbison, Kris 130.27

Harte's Lawn Service 19,757.22

Hastings Museum 26.70

Hauff Mid-America Sports 35.98

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. 2,000.00

Heartland Fire Protection 432.05

Holt County Independent 273.99

Home Depot Pro, The 376.68

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co 889.28

HyVee - Kearney 40.63

ID Enhancements Inc 412.55

Innovative Office Solutions LLC 53.55

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 389.97

Jakubowski, Cindy 934.82

Kansas City Audio-Visual, Inc. 28,172.94

KBRX Radio 15.00

Kennedy, Valerie 320.80

Klasna, Lala 297.88

Klein, Carre 2,994.70

Krysl, Lisa 68.74

KSB School Law 2,088.50

Kwik Shop 68.12

Laible, Dustin 183.31

Lakeshore Learning Materials 1,618.67

Lauren-Concord-Coleridge School 1,000.00

Leaf Funding Inc 142.64

LeFever, Katie 274.97

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 1,737.16

Lynn Theatre 315.00

Magnolia Hotel 136.41

Marvin, Kathleen 64.14

Maverik #442 44.65

McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC 878.60

McIntosh Jewelry, Inc 67.25

McManigal, Kylee 29.57

Mendez Foundation 218.65

Midwest Technology Products 317.19

Miner, Cheryl 114.57

Mosyle Corporation 7,999.00

Mudloff, Lara 114.57

National Autism Resources 89.99

National Council for Agricultural Education 3,000.00

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 6,986.00

Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency 102.50

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 972.00

NoRedInk Corp 2,376.00

NPPD 9,759.14

O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce 170.00

O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc 3.14

O'Neill Lanes 1,527.75

O'Neill Lumber & Trailer Sales 86.97

O'Neill Shopper 50.00

O'Neill Travel Now 575.00

Ogden Hardware 2,259.95

Ollendick, Kacey 45.83

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 10.00

One Office Solution 2,089.93

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 170.00

OPS Building Fund 5,400.00

OPS Lunch Fund 43.75

Paper101 2,428.32

Parks, Katie 68.74

Perfection Learning 395.18

Peterson, Kristi 297.88

Pinkerman, Denise 274.97

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 724.82

Pitsco Education, LLC 49.94

Popplers Music, Inc 68.95

Procare Software 158.00

Pump & Pantry #20 28.36

Quill Corporation 93.45

Ranchland Auto Parts 98.92

Rotary Club of O'Neill 75.00

Sam's Club 68.22

Scenario Learning LLC 2,715.36

Schaecher Electric LLC 1,690.32

School Library Journal 338.00

School Speciality LLC 313.16

Seesaw Learning, Inc 2,851.33

Seger, Becky 240.60

Shad's Electric 8,020.43

Shamrock Nursery, Inc. 100.00

Shell 55.80

Sholes, Molly 137.48

Spangler, Cindy 148.94

Stepp, Melanie 91.66

Steppco Refrigeration 3,614.04

Stick It Vinyl Graphics 298.00

Stuhr Museum 580.00

Summers, Darren 252.05

SureStay Plus 242.48

TAESE/USU 255.00

Taylor Music 1,010.00

Three River 623.90

Thriftbooks.com 150.43

Top O' The Rock Designs 1,024.00

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,419.44

United Airlines 17,087.97

UNK Academic Advising & Career Development 150.00

Valentine Speedee Mart 23.56

VanEvery, Maria 297.88

Vex Robotics, Inc.. 5,912.33

Viaero Wireless 157.20

Walmart.com 41.15

Wayne State College 50.00

Welke, Amanda 84.02

West Holt Public Schools 607.50

Wettlaufer, Kristin 252.05

Wilson, Sarah 297.88

Wiseman, Tricia 274.97

Wm Krotter Co 794.86

Young, Sara 252.05

Zlomke, Kendra 504.11

Fund Total: 241, 213.91

NUTRITION FUND

Birkel, Abby 5.40

Gdowski, Tori 40.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 29,945.41

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 285.44

Schueth, Rita 64.65

Wragge, William 550.00

Zuhlke, Dustin 161.50

Fund Total: 31,052.40

Checking Account Total: 272,266.31

Depreciation Fund

FCF Construction 6,485.65

Shad's Electric 1,358.10

Fund Total: 7,843.75

Checking Account Total: 7,843.75

Building Fund

First Citizens Bank & Trust Company 1,009,695.97

OPS Lunch Fund 96.35

Fund Total: 1,009,792.32

Checking Account Total: 1,009,792.32

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