O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (2-24-2022)

Board of Education 

Work session

February 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

Amy Shane - Superintendent

William Wragge - HS Principal

Jim York - Elementary Principal

Jill Brodersen - 

Assistant Principal

Nick Hostert - Activities Director

Shannon Stelling - SPED Dir.

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

__________

• Attendance Taken at 3:35 PM. 

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

Attendance update taken at 3:40 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, February 3, 2022

• Call to Order

The work session of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by President Gene Chohon at 3:35 pm, on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, Nick Hostert, Amy Shane, Will Wragge and Jim York were present. 

Mike Rotherham was also present.

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Mike Hammerlun passed with a motion by Amy Rowse and a second by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

• Approve Meeting Agenda

A motion to approve the meeting agenda, passed with a motion by Amy Rowse and a second by Aaron Troester.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Gene Chohon: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: 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 board room.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.  

• Old Business

• New Business

School Improvement Update – Amanda Knight and Rylee Dexter shared information with the board on progress around our school improvement goals.

Review of Existing Board Goals – The board reviewed the goals set in 2019.

Review of Academic Data – The building principals shared academic data for each school building.

Review of Lease Purchase Information – Mrs. Shane reviewed the remaining lease payment for the Jr. Sr. High project that will be completed in the 2025-26 school year and where those payments can be made from.

Review of Budget Information – Mrs. Shane reviewed the budgeting process and proposed scenarios for the 2022-23 budget based on district land valuations.

Review Existing District Initiatives – Mrs. Shane shared a list of the existing initiatives that OPS is engaged in.

Staffing Needs, Now and in the Future – The board reviewed staffing needs and how the next few years might impact our staffing.

Long Range Plans for Vehicle Acquisition – The board discussed vehicle needs and potential purchases in the near future. They also discussed the possibility of purchasing or leasing a bus or two rather than contracting for activity travel.

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 6:28 pm passed with a motion by Aaron Troester and a second by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

Kathleen Marvin                                                                                                                              

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

__________

Board of Education 

Regular Meeting

February 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

Amy Shane - Superintendent

William Wragge - HS Principal

Jim York - Elementary Principal

Jill Brodersen - 

Assistant Principal

Nick Hostert - Activities Director

Shannon Stelling - SPED Dir.

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

__________

• Attendance Taken at 7:31 PM. 

Barton Becker: Absent; 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: Thursday, February 3, 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 7:31 pm, on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, Nick Hostert, Amy Shane, Shannon Stelling, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present. 

Steve Brown, Building and Grounds coordinator and Mike Rotherham were also present.

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

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

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• 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 Amy Rowse.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2022 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

Barton Becker: Absent, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Gene Chohon: 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 board room.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.  

• Old Business

Negotiations — A motion to approve the proposed negotiated agreement for the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• New Business

School Calendar

No action was taken.

Administrator's Salaries

A motion to set administrative salaries for the Elementary Principal, the High School Principal, the Assistant Principal and the Activities Director for the 2022-23 school year with a 4% increase added to their 2021-22 salaries, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Staff Resignation

A motion to accept Chelsea Bertschinger's resignation effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to accept Amanda Knight's resignation effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to accept Shannon Stelling's resignation effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Teaching Contracts

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE teaching contract for Bailee Dougherty for the 2022-23 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE teaching contract for Blair Langan for the 2022-23 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE teaching contract for Hannah Higgins for the 2022-23 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE teaching contract for Briaunna Parks for the 2022-23 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE contract for an additional special education teacher for the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Review Tenured Staff

      The status of our non-tenured staff was reviewed.  No action is necessary.

Certified Staff Extended Assignments

Staff members with extended contracts are reviewed each year.  Teachers on extended contracts are paid for days as they work them.  No action is necessary.

Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

A motion to contract with Carrie Klein to provided services for our hearing impaired students for the 2022-23 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Activity Transportation

A motion to authorize Mr. Hostert to get bids for a new/used 11 passenger van and a car or minivan, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Appoint the Committee on American Civics

A motion to appoint Mike Hammerlun, Aaron Troester and Coby Welke to the Committee on American Civics, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Appoint the Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator

A motion to appoint the superintendent to be the non-discrimination compliance officer for the district, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Appoint the District Title IX Coordinator

A motion to appoint the district's activity director as the Title IX coordinator, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Possible Real Estate Transaction

A motion to enter executive session to hold a strategy session related to a possible real estate transaction to protect the public interest at 8:11 pm, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Amy Rowse.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

The board came out of executive session at 8:15 pm. No action was taken.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:49 pm, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

__________

General fund

3P Learning250.00

Ainsworth Community Schools959.11

Alder Plumbing LLC205.65

Alder, Sara633.57

Amazon.com5,160.28

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association225.00

Anson Insurance Services, Inc.666.00

Appeara584.92

Apple Inc1,398.00

Apple, Inc119,881.06

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital3,392.37

Black Hills Energy11,629.30

Blick Art Materials82.94

BoardworksEd.Com7,196.00

Boelter, Brenda5.00

Bomgaars138.92

Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc1,843.25

Brachle, Ashley200.08

Breiner, Jeanne443.50

Brodersen, Jill20.00

Bureau of Education & Research15.00

Buxton, Cody400.15

Camp, Natalie6,967.01

Carhart Lumber Co.34.99

Cengage Learning, Inc150.00

CenturyLink69.08

City of O'Neill3,061.78

Clearfly551.70

Clouse, Jessica266.77

Clyde, Kayla237.58

Connot Tire Service145.32

Cubby's, Inc.1,348.41

Cuhel, Frank346.80

Culligan of Lincoln445.50

DeKay, Lindsay368.47

Dickau, Jacob100.03

Dollar General-Regions 410526497.15

DoubleTree119.00

Egan Supply Co1,327.70

Eichelberger, Alyssa10.00

Engelhaupt, Monica475.18

ESU #7166.25

ESU #84,000.80

Fire Protection Services, LLC212.70

First Student, Inc2,137.00

Fisher, Tonya500.19

Gokie Oil Company, Inc.36.41

Gruhn, Cindy266.77

Guest Communications Corporation2,196.84

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela170.06

Hahlbeck, Heath200.00

Hampton, Anita481.85

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc1,000.00.

Hobbs, Kristina39.27

Holt County Independent186.33

Hostert, Nickolas16.33

Island Supply Welding Co.111.10

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.79.49

Jackson, Cara283.42

Jonti-Craft-Furniture892.93

KBRX Radio15.00

Kennedy, Valerie443.50

Krysl, Lisa85.03

Laible, Dustin266.77

Lakeshore Learning Materials2,138.18

Leaf Funding Inc1,978.00

Learning Without Tears, Inc.227.45

Library Store, The473.14

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker605.00

Little Disciples Child Development Center1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc..820.63

Macgill & Co, William V167.64

Mann, Ann46.20

Mid-American Research Chemical4,384.46

Miner, Cheryl166.73

Mosyle Corporation100.83

Nachtman, Jennifer666.92

NASB ALICAP2,907.00

NASB-Nebr Assoc of School Boards5,592.00

NE Nebraska Regional Deaf Education Program6,232.00

Nebraska Education Technology Assoc567.00

Nebraska Public Power District273.00

Nebraska State Patrol139.13

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC,1,441.75

North Central District Health Department24.00

Northeast Community College320.00

NPPD8,109.66

O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc20.29

O'Neill Car Wash LLC41.84

O'Neill Family Pharmacy21.93

O'Neill Lions Club65.00

O'Neill Super Foods98.46

O'Neill, Wendy10.00

Ogden Hardware1,067.62

Ollendick, Kacey66.69

One Office Solution1,603.01

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc230.50

OPS District #750.00

Parks, Katie100.04

Peterson, Kristi433.50

Pinkerman, Denise400.15

Pitsco Education, LLC170.23

Quality Alignment & Repair3,068.92

Ranchland Auto Parts286.08

Read Naturally, Inc.2,545.00

Reserve Account709.02

Rocket Math, LLC520.00

Rotary Club of O'Neill90.00

Samland, Ron348.47

Sayers, Angela333.46

Schluns, Amanda66.69

Scholastic Book Club165.00

Shad's Electric13,188.76

Sholes, Molly170.06

Spangler, Cindy205.91

Special T's & More1,718.00

Stagemeyer, Carla247.59

Steele, Kristina50.02

Subway240.00

Sudbeck, Brittany22.00

Summers, Brandi380.14

Supreme School Supply83.67

Taco John's218.44

Teachers Pay Teachers9.60

Teaching Strategies, LLC8,007.50

Three River118.84

Torpin's Rodeo Market706.77

Trafera, LLC2,721.00

University of Nebraska150.00

VanEvery, Greg433.50

Viaero Wireless170.12

Walmart.com1,875.06

Welke, Amanda146.72

Wettlaufer, Kristin366.81

Wilson, Sarah2,197.08

Wiseman, Tricia400.15

Wright, Hannah600.23

Young, Heather1,276.76

Young, Sara333.46

Fund Total:273,171.42

Nutrition Fund

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc42,377.57

Midwest Restaurant Supply LLC3,870.00

Reserve Account62.54

Fund Total:46,310.11

Checking Account Total:319,481.53

Depreciation Fund

McNichols HVAC3,195.00

Yanda's Music & Pro Audio23,846.85

Fund Total:27,041.85

Checking Account Total:27,041.85

(0) COMMENTS

Welcome to the discussion.