O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (07-20-2023)

Board of Education 

Public Forum -

Safe Return To 

In-Person Instruction

And Continuity Of

Services Plans

July 10, 2023

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

Nick Hostert - Activities Director

DeAnna Clifton - SPED Dir.

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

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• Attendance Taken at 7:15 PM. 

Coby Welke: Absent; Barton Becker: Present; Michael Hammerlun: Present; Monica Huber: Present; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Troester: 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, July 29, 2023

• The Public Forum for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plans of the O'Neill Public School was opened by President Amy Jo Rowse at 7:15 pm, on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

The plans were reviewed. No changes were made to the plans.

The Public Forum closed at 7:25 pm.

Kathleen Marvin

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

July 10, 2023

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

Nick Hostert - Activities Director

DeAnna Clifton - SPED Dir.

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

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• Attendance Taken at 7:37 PM. 

Coby Welke: Absent; Barton Becker: Present; Michael Hammerlun: Present; Monica Huber: Present; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Troester: 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 29, 2023

• 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 7:37 pm, on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Superintendent Mike Rotherham was present.  

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Coby Welke's absence, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• 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 Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2023, regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2023, special board meeting, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• 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 boardroom.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.  

• Old Business

• Policy Updates

A motion to adopt Policy #4019, #4030, #4037, #4052, #4056, & #4064, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Policy #4019 - Workplace Injury Prevention & Safety Committee

• Policy #4030 - Evaluation of Certificated Employees

• Policy #4037 - Reduction in Force

• Policy #4052 - Job References to Prospective Employers

• Policy #4056 - Resignation of Certificated Staff

• Policy #4060 - School Vehicle Use

• Policy #4064 - Transporting Students in Employee Vehicles

• New Business

• 2023-2024 School Calendar

A motion to approve the amended 2023-2024 school calendar, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Safe Return to In-Person Learning and Continuity of Service Plans

A motion to approve the 2023-2024 Safe Return to In-Person Learning and Continuity of Services Plans, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Review of School Handbooks

A motion to adopt the student handbooks as presented pending KSB Policy updates, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Policy Updates

A motion to advance the updated policies #3001, #3003.1, #3004.1, #3003, #3036, #3059, #4003, #4045, #4059, #5003, #5004, #5035, #5045, #5049, #5052, #5062, #5064, #6003, #6004, #6005.1, and #6025 to second reading, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Policy #3001 - Budget & Property Tax Request

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

• Policy #3036 - Purchasing (Credit) Card Program

• Policy #3059 - Audio and Video Recording

• Policy #4003 - Drug Policy Regarding Drivers

• Policy #4045 - Milk Expression

• Policy #4059 - Behavioral and Mental Health Training (formerly Suicide Prevention Training)

• Policy #5003 - Admission of Part-Time Students

• Policy #5004 - Option Enrollment

• Policy #5035 - Student Discipline

• Policy #5045 - Student Fees

• Policy #5049 - Firearms and Weapons

• Policy #5052 - School Wellness

• Policy #5062 - Lice and Nits

• Policy #5064 - Supplement, Not Supplant

• Policy #6003 - Instructional Program

• Policy #6004 - Curriculum Development

• Policy #6005.1 - Student Honors & Awards

• Policy #6025 - Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices

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

President Amy Jo Rowse opened the hearing at 7:58 pm to discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on Policy #5018 - Parent & Guardian Involvement in Education Practices and Policy #5057 - District Title I Parent & Family Engagement.  Hearing no public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:59 pm.

A motion to reaffirm Policy #5018 - Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Policy #5057 - District Title I Parent & Family Engagement 

A motion to reaffirm Policy #5057 - District Title I Parent & Family Engagement, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Policy #5054 - Student Bullying

A motion to reaffirm Policy #5054 - Student Bullying, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Bank Account

A motion to authorize Nathan Larsen full rights to the Activity Fund account at Pinnacle Bank, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Non-Teaching Staff Evaluation Form

The administration will be adopting the Non-Teaching Staff evaluation form. No action is necessary.

• Superintendent Evaluation

The board decided to move this item to the August board meeting when all board members can be present. No action was taken.

• Superintendent's Leave Report

The Superintendent's Leave Report 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 Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

Coby Welke: Absent, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Monica Huber: Abstain (With Conflict)

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 1, Abstain (With Conflict): 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:40 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

AbeBooks Inc. 958.37

Alfred Media 80.49

Amazon.com 4,078.49

Amplify Education, Inc. 4,775.00

Anson Insurance Services, Inc. 144,022.00

Antholz, Marty 900.00

Appeara 506.58

Avera Medical Group 150.00

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 572.55

Bartak Glass, Inc 638.40

Black Hills Energy 1,936.49

Blick Art Materials 2,094.63

Blue Sushi Sake Grill 29.40

Bluum USA Inc 22.02

Bomgaars 119.97

BrainPOP LLC 2,340.00

Bright Wheel 100.00

Brown, Steven 305.48

BSN Sports, LLC 68.88

Cafe on the Square 29.86

Candlewood Suites 196.00

Cannon Sports Inc 119.16

Carhart Lumber Co. 346.69

Casey's - Seward 37.79

CenturyLink 75.53

Chambers Public School 1,017.09

City Floor Supply.com 199.44

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 8.38

City of O'Neill 4,858.71

Clearfly 442.80

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites 294.00

Comfort Inn - Kearney 359.85

Connot Tire Service 30.95

Corkle, Bryan 163.10

Corkle, Rebecca 53.19

Cubby's, Inc. 961.31

Culver's 361 - Kearney 5.93

Cunningham's Journal on the Lake 30.96

Dunkin' 9.81

Early Childhood Training Center 40.00

ESTR Publications 47.40

ESU #8 3,260.00

ESU Coordinating Council 1,802.00

French Bleacher Repair, Lee 2,656.00

Gas N Split #72 10.55

Gee Whiz Education 385.90

GoZen! 197.00

Graduate Lincoln 172.00

Hoefer, Bryan 74.00

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 129.95

Holt County Independent 239.87

Holz Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 16.99

Huber, Monica 216.97

HyVee - Kearney 30.42

Innovative Office Solutions LLC 31,442.93

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 435.88

KBRX Radio 15.00

Kliment, Zachary 65.06

Kloppenborg, Terry 88.90

KSB School Law 180.00

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant 51.28

La Quinta Inn & Suites Kearney 129.95

Leaf Funding Inc 1,131.64

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC 37,188.83

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 5,010.00

Nebraska Department of Education 375.00

Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency 288.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 978.25

Newsela, Inc 9,548.00

NPPD 12,409.85

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 58.08

O'Neill Super Foods 324.82

Ogden Hardware 1,921.07

One Office Solution 997.20

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 86.00

OPS Building Fund 1,457.00

Otte, Ranell 29.05

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 251.40

Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services, LLC 488.76

Popplers Music, Inc 18.17

PRO-ED 44.00

Procare Software 79.00

Raising Cane's - Kearney 10.13

Reiser Insurance Group LLC 6,544.00

Rochester 100 Inc. 382.80

Rosettastone.com 107.91

Rosie's Downtown 20.00

Rotherham, Michael 23.53

Runza 19.99

S&S Worldwide 291.42

Schaecher Electric LLC 2,350.46

Scooter's Coffee 21.29

Seton Educational Media 153.85

Shad's Electric 10,349.00

Sholes, Blaine 255.00

Sholes, Claire 157.50

Smartboards.com 87.86

Smoke It Up Welding 148.42

Software Unlimited 8,950.00

Sonic #6715 9.05

Starbucks - Kearney 16.50

Starbucks 10692 Lincoln 11.70

Steppco Refrigeration 564.00

Sterling 920.79

Stick It Vinyl Graphics 288.00

STICKERMAKER.COM 306.88

Strope Masonry 1,318.60

Target 234.91

Taylor Made Printing, Inc. 1,050.00

Textbooks.com 23.32

Three River 480.59

Thriftbooks.com 726.57

Torpin's Rodeo Market 908.18

UNK Academic Advising & Career Development 100.00

UPS CENTER 31.23

Viaero Wireless 157.36

Voyager Sopris Learning 5,317.30

Walmart.com 23.96

Fund Total: 331,273.57

NUTRITION FUND

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. 5,583.36

Midwest Restaurant Supply LLC 1,708.44

O'Neill, Pat 4,572.00

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 70.80

Schaecher Electric LLC 1,052.50

Steppco Refrigeration 425.98

Fund Total: 13,413.08

Checking Account Total: 344,686.65

Published July 20, 2023                20

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