O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (12-19-2024)

Board of Education 

committee on 

American Civics 

Meeting

December 9, 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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• Attendance Taken at 7:02 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, November 21, 2024

• Call to Order

The Committee on American Civics of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by Coby Welke at 7:02 pm, on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Administrative Offices at 635 N 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

• 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.  

• Business

• Receive Public Comment

Mr. Wragge shared with the committee and the public in attendance the current requirements for the Government Classes. He stated that the curriculum is following the requirements as set forth in the law.

• Adjournment

The committee meeting closed at 7:12 pm.

Kathleen Marvin                                                                                                                         

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

December 9, 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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• Attendance Taken at 7:31 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, November 21, 2024

• 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 December 9, 2024 at the Administrative Offices at 635 N 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, DeAnna Clifton, Nathan Larsen, Mike Rotherham, and Will Wragge 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 Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2024 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: 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 east wall of the board room.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.  

• Old Business

• Negotiations

Mr. Rotherham explained that the committees will plan to meet after the holidays. No action is necessary.

• Pro-Track

There will be a representative coming on Tuesday, December 10th to look over the track. No action is necessary.

• Cyber Insurance Coverage

A motion to authorize Mr. Rotherham to negotiate the terms of the Cyber Coverage insurance through Anson, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Superintendent Evaluation

A motion to go into closed session to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation at 8:47 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun. President Amy Jo Rowse repeated the motion to go into closed session.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

A motion to come out of closed session at 9:20 pm, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber 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

• New Business

• O'Neill Public Schools 2023-2024 Audit

A motion to approve the 2023-2024 Financial Statement as prepared by Dana Cole & Company, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• 2024-2025 Calendar Update

A motion to approve the updated 2024-2025 calendar with December 20th as a no school day for staff, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber 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

• Staff Resignation

A motion to accept Kevin Morrow's resignation at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year and thank him for his service to O'Neill Public Schools, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker 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

• Teacher Contract

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE teaching contract for Wesley Stepherson for the 2025-2026 school year, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE teaching contract for Sidney Thiele for the 2025-2026 school year, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun 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

• Personnel

A motion to go into closed session at 8:25 pm to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual to discuss personnel, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.  President Amy Jo Rowse repeated the motion to go into closed session.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

A motion to come out of closed session at 8:44 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Preschool

This topic will be discussed at the Board Retreat in January.  No action is necessary.

• Option Enrollment Report

There isn'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 Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:22 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

Kathleen Marvin                                                                                                                         

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

A & J Tire and Atuo Repair, LLC 715.94

Advanced Water Company, Inc 1,720.00

Alder Plumbing LLC 190.00

Alder, Beverli 103.11

Amazon.com 616.23

Appeara 987.11

Apple.com 234.32

Applied Connective Technologies 7,983.38

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 2,350.25

Banks, Andrea 105.03

Barnes, Karen 56.06

BK Catering 997.50

Black Hills Energy 4,149.25

Bomgaars 154.93

Boshart, Laura 217.68

Brachle, Ashley 217.68

Bradshaw, Melanie 399.09

Breiner Welding & Fabrication Inc 455.70

Bright Wheel 50.00

Buc-Ee's 52.00

Burival, Tony 171.86

Buxton, Cody 435.37

Callison, Tara 25.00

Camp, Natalie 5,708.07

Carhart Lumber Co. 635.95

Carson, Denise 824.90

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 197.27

Caseys #3298 24.62

CenturyLink 108.37

Chohon, Erin 2,575.92

Christensen, Jennifer 378.08

City of O'Neill 4,588.14

Clearfly 445.07

Clouse, Jessica 274.97

Connot Tire Service 17.96

Cooper, Maria 162.31

Costco 27.63

Cubby's, Inc. 1,322.01

Cuhel, Frank 389.54

Culver's 361 - Kearney 110.33

Dana F Cole & Company LLP 23,600.00

Dean, Chad 71.01

DeKay, Lindsay 412.45

Dickau, Jacob 194.78

Dykshorn, Melissa 217.68

Egan Supply Co 3,169.19

ESU #8 14,307.50

Fairfield Inn - Kearney 110.00

Father Flanagan's Boys Home 4,353.80

First Citizens Bank & Trust Company 110,065.23

Fisher, Tonya 515.57

Frank, Shelly 240.60

Getgo 43.24

Gokie Oil Company, Inc. 1,223.45

Granite City 21.96

GreatAmerica Financial Services 1,018.80

Gruhn, Garret 253.96

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 217.68

Hampton, Morgan 138.14

Hansen Locksmithing, Inc 170.00

Harte's Lawn Service 12,570.46

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. 2,112.00

Heartland Fire Protection 330.00

Hilton Omaha 1,407.61

Holiday Inn - Kearney 239.90

Holt County Independent 192.65

Huber, Monica 35.00

Iowa 80 Truckstop 58.67

Kennedy, Valerie 435.37

Klasna, Lala 435.37

Klein, Carre 4,182.30

Krysl, Lisa 103.11

KSB School Law 589.00

Kum & Go #1046 37.00

Laible, Dustin 290.24

Lambert Melons 371.75

Lazlo's Brewery & Grill 63.88

Leaf Funding Inc 142.64

LeFever, Katie 389.54

Limburg, Lisa 206.23

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. 1,954.39

McDonalds #10113 12.70

Miner, Cheryl 181.40

Morrow, Emily 20.00

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 10.00

Nebraska Safety Center 270.00

Neligh Oakdale Schools 1,126.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 1,925.25

NIC Nebraska 22.50

NPPD 9,200.37

O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce 163.00

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 4.74

O'Neill Printing Company 367.55

Ogden Hardware 1,292.88

Old Mattress Factory 42.10

Ollendick, Kacey 72.56

One Office Solution 2,110.17

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 66.00

OPS District #7 289.44

OPS Lunch Fund 499.55

Parks, Katie 108.84

Peterson, Kristi 471.65

Pinkerman, Denise 1,672.72

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 349.50

Prestige Group Inc 5,850.00

Procare Software 129.00

Pump & Pantry #42 48.11

Raising Cane's - Kearney 110.33

Ranchland Auto Parts 152.84

Runza 14.17

Sam's Club 128.76

Sayers, Angela 181.40

Schaecher Electric LLC 80.00

Sholes, Molly 194.77

Smoke It Up Welding 414.16

Sonova USA Inc 576.99

Spangler, Cindy 194.77

Special T's & More 928.75

Sports Graphics Inc.com 3,917.00

Stepp, Melanie 137.48

Steppco Refrigeration 2,044.66

Summers, Darren 435.37

Super C #2 38.53

Sweetwater Sound 95.00

Taco John's 96.25

Teachers Pay Teachers (6.99)

Thompson, Erin 206.23

Three River 623.90

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,004.71

Torpin, Carla 435.37

UNK Academic Advising & Career Development 150.00

VanEvery, Maria 399.09

Viaero Wireless 117.90

Walmart.com 380.04

Wayne State College 50.00

Welke, Amanda 137.48

Westerberg, Ashley 162.31

Wettlaufer, Kristin 362.81

Wiseman, Tricia 362.81

Young, Sara 399.09

Zeliff Control Systems 645.00

Zlomke, Kendra 798.17

Fund Total 268,945.96

Nutrition Fund

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. 107,233.79

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc. 99.64

Fund Total 107,333.43

Checking Account Total 376,279.39

Building Fund

First Citizens Bank & Trust Company 814,806.28

Fund Total 814,806.28

Checking Account Total 814,806.28

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