O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (07-25-2024)

Board of Education 

Committee On 

American Civics

Meeting

July 15, 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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• 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 4, 2024

• Attendance Taken at 7:02 PM. 

; Barton Becker: Present; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Troester: Present

• Call to Order

The Committee on American Civics of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 pm, on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Administrative Offices at 635 North 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

• Approve Meeting Agenda

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

• 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.  

• Business

The committee received public comment from those in attendance.

Mr. York updated the committee on information regarding the various activities that take place in the school related to Americanism.

• Adjournment

The committee meeting closed at 7:13 p.m.

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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Regular Board 

Meeting

• Attendance Taken at 7:31 PM. 

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

• 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 7:31 pm, on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Administrative Offices at 635 North 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Nathan Larsen, Mike Rotherham, and Jim York were present. 

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

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

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

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2024 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

• Policy Revisions

A motion to adopt 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 as revised, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy Adoption

A motion to adopt Policies 6039 - Repeat of Grade at Parent-Guardian Request, 6041 - Malcolm X Day Education, and 6042 - Projection Maps as presented, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• New Business

• Occupational Therapy Contract

A motion to enter into a contract with Natalie Camp for Occupational Therapy for the 2024-2025 school year, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Video Board Loan

A motion to authorize Mr. Rotherham as the signatory for any loan documents in the amount of $225,000 for the video board purchase, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Vehicle Requisition

A motion to allow Mr. Rotherham to solicit bids for a mini-van from Krotter Auto, Galyen Auto Sales, Johnny Dodge, and Moody Motors, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Student Worker Hourly Rates

A motion to increase student worker hourly rates from the current rate of $9.00 per hour to $10.00 per hour effective for hours worked beginning on May 20, 2024, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy #5054 - Student Bullying

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

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

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

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

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Review of School Handbooks

A motion to adopt the student handbooks as revised, passed with a motion made by Aaron Troester and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

A motion to adopt the 2024-2025 activity handbook and the 2024-2025 staff handbook as revised, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• School Audit Engagement

A motion to engage Dana F. Cole to perform the 2023-2024 audit, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Superintendent Leave Report

The Superintendent's Leave Report was reviewed. No action is necessary.

• Option Enrollment Report

There isn't an Option Enrollment report this month. 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 Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:44 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

A & J Tire and Atuo Repair, LLC 563.53

Alder Plumbing LLC 299.11

Alley Rose 20.00

Amazon.com 1,679.11

Amplify Education, Inc. 5,425.00

Appeara 392.70

Apple Inc 558.00

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 454.25

BassProShops 118.18

Baudville 102.23

Black Hills Energy 1,539.28

Blain Pumping & Plumbing 1,200.00

Blick Art Materials 2,970.42

Blue Sushi Sake Grill 22.90

Brewsky's Haymarket 83.19

Briggs & Barrett Project Donation 473.75

BSN Sports, LLC 182.56

Buzzard Billy's - Lincoln 24.01

Candlewood Suites 699.80

Carhart Lumber Co. 3,824.79

Casey's General Store #1181 38.03

CenturyLink 103.33

Chipotle Mexican Grill 12.70

City of O'Neill (Backflow) 584.00

City of O'Neill 8,445.63

Clearfly 444.62

Committtee for Children 2,595.00

Country Bliss Flooring, LLC 150.00

Cubby's - Columbus 38.71

Cubby's - O'Neill 76.55

Cubby's, Inc. 99.82

Cunningham's Journal on the Lake 27.24

Decker Inc. School Fix 1,145.80

Dunkin Store #354094 4.38

EasyKeys.com 13.39

Egan Supply Co 114.79

Eichelberger, Brock 80.26

Engineered Controls, Inc., 1,811.50

FES 2,800.00

Fire Protection Services, LLC 875.00

Floor Maintenamce & Paper Supply 212.63

Follett School Solutions, Inc 1,664.36

Fox's Food Plaza 1,012.03

Fyre Modern Grill 23.22

Gate 25 63.81

Gee Whiz Education 491.90

Gopher Sports 876.68

Graduate Lincoln 754.39

GreatAmerica Financial Services 1,018.80

Harte's Lawn Service 8,146.00

Heartland Fire Protection 1,677.65

Holt County Independent 279.53

HopCat 50.24

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co 2,906.33

Hurts Donut Company 21.50

Ivanna Cone 19.43

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 26.99

JourneyEd.com, Inc. 2,500.00

KBRX Radio 7.50

Kracl Irrigation 530.28

KSB School Law 117.50

Kum & Go #370 41.47

La Quinta Inn & Suites Kearney 519.80

LeadBelly 79.69

Leaf Funding Inc 142.64

Learning A-Z 363.00

Learning Resources, Inc. 43.79

Learning Without Tears 1,355.70

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 1,063.41

McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC 9,610.49

McManigal, Kylee 85.05

Mid-American Research Chemical 1,136.37

Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Co 1,075.00

Midwest Technology Products 488.00

Mill Bistro, The 10.52

My Central Supply 2,689.28

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 300.00

Nebraska Safety Center 370.00

Neligh Oakdale Schools 1,104.03

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 405.00

NPPD 12,347.04

O'Neill Lumber & Trailer Sales 455.77

O'Neill Printing Company 23.52

O'Neill Super Foods 39.90

Ogden Hardware 2,044.30

One Office Solution 243.45

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 15.00

OPS Activity Account 90,000.00

OPS Building Fund 950.00

Oriental Trading, Inc 66.24

Panera Bread 13.96

Pearson, Inc, NCS 123.00

Perfection Learning 312.25

Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services, LLC 560.94

Plank Road Publishing Inc 117.56

Popplers Music, Inc 5,939.38

Procare Software 79.00

Really Good Stuff, LLC 537.36

Red Lobster #0115 29.62

Reiser Insurance Group LLC 7,285.00

Rochester 100 Inc. 446.85

Rosetta Stone 40.00

SAVVAS Learning Company, LLC 4,588.92

School Health Corporation 445.57

Sholes, Blaine 270.00

Software Unlimited 9,100.00

Spaghetti Works 20.95

Starbucks - Kearney 6.27

Steppco Refrigeration 1,881.84

Taco Bell 037473 9.61

Target 269.91

Taylor Music 5,525.00

Three River 630.63

Torpin's Rodeo Market 670.12

Viaero Wireless 157.28

Walmart.com 62.27

Westin Seattle 10,152.72

Fund Total 238,838.80

Nutrition Fund

Amazon.com 238.97

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. 5,192.38

Fund Total: 5,431.35

Checking Account Total: 244,270.15

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