O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (11-23-2023)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

November 13, 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

Nathan Larsen - Activities Director

DeAnna Clifton - SPED Dir.

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

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• Attendance Taken at 7:31 PM. 

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

Attendance Update Taken at 7:34 PM.

Michael Hammerlun: 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, November 2, 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 7:31 pm, on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators DeAnna Clifton, Nate Larsen, Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present. 

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Bart Becker, passed with a motion made by Aaron Troester and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2023 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

• JH Golf 

A motion to allow JH Boys & Girls Golf to take district transportation to two tournaments in the spring of 2024, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Superintendent Evaluation

According to policy, the superintendent's evaluation shall occur before the board meeting, which considers the nonrenewal or amendment to the contract. No action is necessary.

• Negotiations

The negotiation teams will be meeting in the upcoming weeks.  We have received the insurance rate increase for 2024-2025 and the overall premium increase will be 1.99%.  No action is necessary.

• New Business

• Co-op Agreements

A motion to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with St. Mary's for NSAA activities, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Girls & Boys Golf, and Softball, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Additional Compensation Rates

A motion to adopt the 2023-2024 Additional Compensation Rates to reflect the hourly rate for para educator subs (either regular or 1:1) to $14.00 per hour and to offer a complimentary lunch to all substitutes, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 1, Absent: 1

• 2023-2024 Calendar Update

A motion to approve the calendar update with a 1:30 pm dismissal for staff and students on Friday, December 22, 2023, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• ALICAP Safety Inspection

Mr. Rotherham shared the ALICAP Safety Inspection report that was completed by Ken Navratil.  No action is necessary.

• Personal Vehicle Use

Mr. Rotherham has been in contact with KSB regarding our personal vehicle use policy/practice for school business. No action is necessary at this time.

• Early Graduation Request

A motion to approve the early graduation request for Dallas Babutzke pending successful completion of all required coursework, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Nebraska Education Profile

The data for the education profile is currently embargoed.  Once the information is released, an update will be shared. No action is necessary.

• Real Estate

A motion to enter closed session to hold a strategy session related to a real estate purchase to protect the public interest, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Entered closed session at 8:52 pm

Exited closed session at 9:54 pm

A motion to authorize the Building Committee and Superintendent Rotherham to exercise a bid for the O'Neill Armory as discussed in closed session, passed with a motion made by Aaron Troester and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Option Enrollment Report

There wasn't an Option Enrollment Report for 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 Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:58 pm, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Monica Huber.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary

Holt Co. Dist. #7

General Fund

Alder Plumbing LLC 1,247.99

Amazon.com 599.10

Appeara 1,286.97

Apple Store 105.93

Arby's #1529 31.86

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 2,133.00

B & D Kasselder Inc 55.16

Banks, Andrea 209.08

Barnhill Piano Service 125.00

Birkel, Sydney 10.00

Black Hills Energy 2,193.71

Blain Pumping & Plumbing 1,200.00

Bomgaars 1,070.91

Brachle, Ashley 224.02

Bright Wheel 50.00

Burival, Tony 186.68

Buxton, Cody 485.37

Calvo Diaz, Eden 165.00

Camp, Natalie 6,932.25

Carhart Lumber Co. 714.37

Casey's General Store #1181 44.00

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 682.02

CenturyLink 100.89

Chartwells Dining Services 487.60

Cheesecake Factory Omaha, The 110.00

City of O'Neill 4,676.96

Clearfly 444.58

Clouse, Jessica 298.69

Comfort Inn - Kearney 328.95

Concordia University 150.00

Connot Tire Service 33.42

Cooper, Maria 448.03

Coppermill Steakhouse 201.28

Crowne Plaza 559.80

Cubby's - O'Neill 88.95

Cubby's, Inc. 1,570.87

Cuhel, Frank 567.51

Cunningham's Journal on the Lake 104.54

Dairy Queen 187.03

Dana F Cole & Company LLP 16,125.00

DeKay, Lindsay 461.10

Demco, Inc 60.90

Diaz, Marlen 165.00

Dickau, Carla 448.03

Dickau, Jacob 224.02

Discount Magazine Subscription Service 412.81

Dollar General-Regions 410526 24.00

Dykshorn, Melissa 261.35

E-Z Stop 65.00

Edwards, Sarah 217.46

Egan Supply Co 384.23

Emme Construction, L.L.C. 687.50

Engelhaupt, Monica 1,400.10

Environmental Services, Inc. 337.36

ESTR Publications 47.40

ESU #8 6,350.00

Evans, Kristen 68.12

FCF Construction 1,000.00

Ferris, Gabriel 255.00

Fire Protection Services, LLC 1,470.00

Fisher, Tonya 560.04

Flinn Scientific, Inc. 215.70

Follett School Solutions, Inc 960.76

Fox's Food Plaza 2,940.28

Frank, Shelly 653.38

Froman, Heidi 44.69

GREENHOUSE MEGASTORE 342.40

Gruhn, Cindy 248.28

Guardian Security Service 250.00

Guenther, Tiffany 93.00

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 224.02

Hampton Inn - Kearney 279.90

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. 2,000.00

Heller, Heather 10.00

Hilker, Cole 58.21

Hilton Omaha 72.93

Holiday Inn - O'Neill 477.00

Holt County Clerk 730.10

Holt County Independent 309.60

Illuminate Education, Inc 7,627.05

Innovative Office Solutions LLC 11.78

Island Supply Welding Co. 713.89

J & L Collision Center, Inc 298.58

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 251.23

Jaymar Business Forms, Inc. 457.94

Johnson's, Inc. 14,215.77

Kayton International, Inc 3,346.00

Kennedy, Valerie 522.70

Kids & Dreams Foundation 75.00

Klasna, Lala 339.76

Klein, Carre 2,774.50

Krysl, Lisa 106.41

KSB School Law 140.00

Laible, Dustin 283.75

Lakeshore Learning Materials 587.60

Larsen, Heather 19.65

Leaf Funding Inc 1,131.64

Learning A-Z 2,878.00

Limburg, Lisa 177.35

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker 234.00

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 1,781.12

Marvin, Kathleen 29.97

McDonald's 460.66

McDonalds #10113 11.29

Menards 2,045.76

Mentzer Oil 39.94

Miner, Cheryl 186.68

Morrow, Emily 9.24

Mosyle Corporation 363.00

Mudloff, Katheryn 64.50

National Science Teachers Associa tion 1,335.00

NCFL Families Learning 1,785.00

Nebraska Music Educators Association 265.00

Nebraska School Counselor Association 540.00

Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency 252.00

Neligh Oakdale Schools 1,104.03

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 2,571.75

NPPD 9,737.05

O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc 20.99

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 17.84

O'Neill Printing Company 408.89

O'Neill Shopper 49.00

O'Neill Super Foods 253.38

Oberle, Kathleen 13.40

Ogden Hardware 3,628.54

Ollendick, Kacey 74.67

One Office Solution 2,515.08

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 113.00

OPS Lunch Fund 16.60

Parks, Dylan 13.43

Parks, Katie 112.01

Pearson, Inc, NCS 56.70

Peterson, Kristi 1,213.42

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 444.24

Prestige Group Inc 5,850.00

Procare Software 158.00

Prososki, Christopher 340.60

Raising Cane's - Kearney 11.63

Ramada Inn - Kearney (15.53)

Ranchland Auto Parts 72.26

Reynolds, Janene 63.45

Rocco's Pizza & Cantina 63.76

Rotherham, Michael 27.99

Runza 33.51

Sayers, Angela 373.36

Schluns, Amanda 67.20

Schluns, Oliver 9.94

School Speciality LLC 386.55

Seger, Becky 960.47

Shabram, Tucker 10.71

SHAPE Nebraska 45.00

Sholes, Molly 212.82

Smoke It Up Welding 350.72

Spangler, Cindy 121.34

Stepp, Melanie 373.36

Steppco Refrigeration 595.70

Strong, Angela 10.00

Subway 470.24

Subway 24.92

Taco John's 58.59

Target 203.83

Teachers Pay Teachers 103.50

Three River 480.59

TimeClock Plus, LLC 59.94

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,924.69

VanEvery, Maria 461.10

Viaero Wireless 157.76

Walmart.com 34.52

Welke, Amanda 141.88

West Holt Public Schools 526.50

Wettlaufer, Kristin 410.70

Willis, Carole 224.01

Wiseman, Tricia 1,097.68

Wm Krotter Co 79.99

Wragge, William 303.15

Young, Heather 301.49

Young, Sara 390.16

Zlomke, Kendra 2,053.48

Fund Total: 160,003.53

NUTRITION FUND

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 47,710.36

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 78.75

Fund Total: 47,789.11

Checking Account Total: 207,792.64

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