O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (08-24-2023)

Board of Education 

Committee Meeting

August 14, 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 7:05 PM. 

Michael Hammerlun: 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, August 3, 2023

• Call to Order

The Committee on American Civics of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by Michael Hammerlun at 7:05 pm, on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska.

• Roll Call

Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, & Jim York were present

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

• Approve Meeting Agenda

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

Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 3, Nay: 0

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s}

A motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2022 committee meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea

Yea: 3, 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 boardroom.

• Oral and Written Communication

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.

Larry Wewel was present. He was inquiring about if the Pledge of Allegiance is recited in the classrooms. Both Mr. Wragge and Mr. York confirmed that the Pledge of allegiance is recited in every classroom each day.

• Old Business

• New Business

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 7:15 pm, passed with a motion made by Aaron Troester and seconded by Coby Welke.

Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea

Yea: 3, Nay: 0

Kathleen Marvin

School Board Secretary

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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    Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

August 14, 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 7:30 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, August 3, 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 7:30 pm, on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, DeAnna Clifton, Nate 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 Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2023 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke 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

• 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.  

A parent in attendance requested information regarding special education. 

• Old Business

• Policy Updates

• Policy #4060 - School Vehicle Use

A motion to advance to second reading with the change from agency to carrier, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Review of School Handbooks

A motion to adopt the student handbooks as presented including the KSB Policy updates, 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

• Policy Updates

A motion to adopted the policies as presented, 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

• 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

• Superintendent Evaluation

A motion to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent evaluation in order to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

Entered closed session at 9:00 pm.

Exited closed session at 9:57 pm.

• New Business

• E3 Safety

We were contacted by Emergent 3, a safety and emergency management system. This is an app-based management system costing around $2,500.  Mr. Rotherham will gather additional information. No action is necessary.

• Authorization for Proposals for Copying/Printing Needs

A motion to authorize advertising for bids for our copying/printing contract, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Board Committee Assignments

The board committees for the 2023-2024 school year were reviewed. No action is necessary.

• School Audit Engagement

A motion to engage with Dana Cole for the 2022-2023 audit, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber 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

• Staff & Activity Handbooks

A motion to adopt the proposed Activity and Staff Handbooks as presented, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Special Meeting for Final Set of Payables

We typically hold a special board meeting at the end of August to take care of any payables from the 2022-2023 school year. The board agreed to hold the special board meeting on Thursday, August 31st.

• Review Rental Fees for School Facilities & Equipment

We annually review the Facility Rental Report. No action is necessary.

• Option Enrollment Report

The Option Enrollment report was reviewed. No action 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: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:59 pm, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

Achieve 3000, Inc 7,362.20

Alder Plumbing LLC 6,523.04

Amazon.com 666.08

Aperture Education, LLC 2,972.50

Appeara 516.37

Applied Connective Technologies 2,336.00

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 230.35

Bartak Glass, Inc 140.00

Black Hills Energy 1,326.34

Blain Pumping & Plumbing 480.00

Bomgaars 29.99

Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc 94.47

Carhart Lumber Co. 417.46

Caseys #3577 46.40

Cengage Learning, Inc 5,228.48

CenturyLink 100.45

Chambers Public School 1,017.09

Chuck Elley Presentations 1,350.00

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 202.16

City of O'Neill 5,413.34

Clearfly 442.80

CNA Surety 265.50

Comfort Inn - Kearney 779.70

Connot Tire Service 22.00

Country Bliss Flooring, LLC 8,353.50

Court Floors LLC 7,100.00

Cubby's, Inc. 578.58

D & D Roofing 2,716.00

Emme Sand & Gravel, Inc. 630.00

Essential Elements Music Class 299.00

ESU #6 240.00

ESU #8 11,122.59

Ferris, Gabriel 255.00

FES 2,800.00

Fire Protection Services, LLC 300.00

First Student, Inc 231.30

Gartner, Rick 51.31

Harte's Lawn Service 17,205.76

Holt County Independent 994.25

Holt County Treasurer 1,228.00

Hyatt Appliance Service 195.82

Innovative Office Solutions LLC 142.18

IXL Learning 15,375.00

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 27.95

JourneyEd.com, Inc. 5,614.00

KBRX Radio 27.00

Kraniewski, Leonard 800.00

KSB School Law 720.00

Lakeshore Learning Materials 629.49

Leaf Funding Inc 1,274.28

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Loves #377 57.45

McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC 362.40

Mid-American Research Chemical 2,388.38

NASB ALICAP 30,509.00

National Art & School Supplies, Inc 5,799.13

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles 1,027.50

Nebraska Safety Center 810.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 328.50

NIAAA 300.00

NPPD 14,287.85

O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc 323.28

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 14.58

O'Neill Lumber & Trailer Sales 145.12

O'Neill Printing Company 1,826.05

O'Neill Super Foods 272.27

Ogden Hardware 1,457.40

One Office Solution 386.47

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 56.00

OPS Imprest Account 40.00

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 584.88

Pitney Bowes Inc 331.97

Procare Software 79.00

Ranchland Auto Parts 89.59

Really Good Stuff, LLC 162.63

Respondus 2,995.00

Rosettastone.com (107.91)

Scenario Learning LLC 2,636.44

Schaecher Electric LLC 4,236.68

Scholastic Inc 395.34

Scholastic Inc 1,308.16

SpecialNeedsWare,Inc DBA Ori Learning 1,215.00

Stuhr Museum 531.00

Sudbeck Underground 3,930.00

TAESE/USU 255.00

Three River 480.59

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,075.47

United Airlines 493.39

Viaero Wireless 157.82

Wiester, George 2,655.00

Wm Krotter Co 131.97

Fund Total: 202,502.13

NUTRITION FUND

Alder Plumbing LLC 2,283.43

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 2,724.85

Midwest Restaurant Supply LLC 27,222.00

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 172.77

Fund Total: 32,403.05

Checking Account Total: 234,905.18

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