O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (11-24-2022)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

November 14, 2022

Board Members

Gene Chohon - President

Amy Jo Rowse - Vice President

Coby Welke - Vice 

President-Elect

Barton Becker - Member

Michael Hammerlun - 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; Gene Chohon: Present; Michael Hammerlun: 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: 11-03-2022

• Call to Order

The regular board meeting of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by President Gene Chohon at 7:30 pm, on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, DeAnna Clifton, Nick Hostert, Mike Rotherham, and Will Wragge were present. 

Steve Brown, Building and Grounds Director, was also 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, Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: 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 October 17, 2022 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

Barton Becker: Yea, Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: 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.  

• Old Business

• Negotiations

Insurance will increase by 6.87% for the 2023-2024 school year. At this time, none of the schools in our array have settled. The negotiation team will be meeting in the upcoming weeks pending more information. No action is necessary.

• Football Field Concession Stand

Doug Burkink dropped off specifications for area contractors to pick up to review and submit a bid. No action was taken at this time.

• Policy #3000's - Business Operations

No action was taken at this time.

• New Business

• Activity Handbook

A motion to approve the Activity Handbook as presented, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Amy Rowse.

Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• ALICAP Safety Inspection

I have included the ALICAP Inspection Report to the agenda after Ken Navratil completed the review.  Our Experience Modifier is .71 which is down from .86 last year.  No action is necessary.

• Staff Resignation

A motion to accept Kaye Appleby's letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Gene Chohon: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

A motion to accept Rylee Dexter's letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

A motion to accept Ann Mann's letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

A motion to accept Micheal Peterson's letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• 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 Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

Barton Becker: Yea, Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:24 pm, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

Gene Chohon: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

General Fund

A & J Tire and Atuo Repair, LLC 1,954.08

ABDO Publishing 911.85

Alder Plumbing LLC 181.05

Amazon.com 2,229.90

Anson Insurance Services, Inc. 50.00

Appeara 679.93

Apple Store 105.93

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 17,498.50

Bartak Glass, Inc 499.00

Bearport Publishing 119.70

Belmer, Ashley 5.53

Black Hills Energy 1,488.94

Blain Pumping & Plumbing 935.00

Bomgaars 504.96

Brachle, Ashley 203.07

Breiner Welding & Fabrication Inc 171.68

Bright Wheel 50.00

Brodersen, Jill 155.22

Bureau of Education & Research 279.00

Burival, Jeni 169.22

Buxton, Cody 384.76

Capstone Press, Inc (dba) 85.76

Carhart Lumber Co. 85.99

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 212.75

Cengage Learning Inc 106.98

CenturyLink 95.43

Chambers Public School 1,017.09

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 10.89

City of O'Neill 5,241.48

Clearfly 448.98

Clifton, DeAnna 120.03

Clouse, Jessica 256.51

Connot Tire Service 912.95

Corkle, Rebecca 300.60

Crowne Plaza 289.90

Cubby's, Inc. 3,682.70

Cuhel, Frank 541.52

Dairy Queen 339.00

Dana F Cole & Company LLP 14,625.00

Davis, Paula 96.18

Decker Inc. School Fix 356.09

DeKay, Lindsay 449.98

Diaz, Marlen 154.00

Dickau, Jacob 502.30

Dykshorn, Melissa 236.91

Egan Supply Co 1,682.74

Emme, Alexa 947.65

Environmental Services, Inc. 337.36

Essential Elements Music Class 73.42

ESU #1 183.75

ESU #6 200.00

ESU #7 100.00

ESU #8 86,719.80

ESU Coordinating Council 10,904.58

First Student, Inc 9,444.36

Fisher, Tonya 454.23

Grafted Tree 45.10

Gruhn, Cindy 236.91

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 203.07

Harte's Lawn Service 17,252.50

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. 3,000.00

Hillyard 823.80

Holiday Inn - York 348.00

Holt County Independent 282.81

Hostert, Nickolas 16.76

Inspire to Create Enterprises LLC 44.08

Island Supply Welding Co. 140.40

J & L Collision Center, Inc 70.00

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 75.49

KBRX Radio 7.50

Klasna, Lala 324.20

Klein, Carre 4,137.50

Krysl, Lisa 101.53

Laible, Dustin 270.76

Lakeshore Learning Materials 2,079.00

Leaf Funding Inc 1,131.64

Licensure Unit 50.00

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 942.42

McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC 125.58

Merit Mechanical, Inc 375.00

Mid-American Research Chemical 1,871.41

Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Co 1,075.00

Midwest Technology Products 431.72

Miner, Cheryl 169.22

Mudloff, Katheryn 20.39

National Art & School Supplies, Inc 149.56

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 270.00

Nebraska School Counselor Association 360.00

Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency 114.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 1,639.25

NPPD 8,750.47

O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce 200.00

O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc 123.45

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 63.12

O'Neill Shopper 23.00

O'Neill, Laurie 58.90

Ogden Hardware 1,244.66

OHS Booster Club 152.50

Ollendick, Kacey 60.56

One Office Solution 2,210.50

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 73.00

OPS Activity Account 542.50

OPS District #7 782.50

OPS Imprest Account 441.00

Pacha, Martin 257.00

Parks, Katie 101.53

Peterson, Kristi 439.98

PRO-ED 99.00

Procare Software 79.00

Qujada Vanegas, Antonela 140.36

Romesser, Jill 49.00

Sayers, Angela 338.45

Schaecher Electric LLC 2,123.93

Schluns, Amanda 64.13

School Health Corporation 169.64

School Outlet 1,972.85

Schultz, Margaret 56.96

SHAPE Nebraska 45.00

Sholes, Molly 181.69

Simonson, Nicholas 34.60

Spangler, Cindy 544.19

Special T's & More 1,029.00

Stagemeyer, Carla 456.90

Stepp, Melanie 356.26

Subway 1,000.67

Summers, Darren 235.13

Teachers Pay Teachers 228.58

Thiele, Kylie 164.53

Three River 480.59

Torpin's Rodeo Market 2,169.28

Trafera, LLC 13,268.50

Twig Flower & Gift 20.00

VanEvery, Greg 439.98

Viaero Wireless 157.04

Welke, Amanda 148.92

Wettlaufer, Kristin 372.29

Wiseman, Tricia 384.76

WPSPublish.com 332.20

Wright, Hannah 812.27

York, Hugh 29.73

Young, Heather 287.68

Fund Total 253,376.61

Nutrition Fund

Alder Plumbing LLC 618.52

Cubby's, Inc. 60.04

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 44,002.42

Midwest Restaurant Supply LLC 30,300.00

Steppco Refrigeration 348.00

Fund Total 75,328.98

Checking Account Total 328,705.59

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