O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (5-22-2025)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

May 12, 2025

Board Members

Amy Jo Rowse - President

Coby Welke - Vice President

Monica Huber - Vice 

President-Elect

Aaron Sorensen - Member

Mark Thompson - Member

Aaron Troester - Member

Board Secretary

Kathleen Marvin

Administrators

Michael Rotherham - 

Superintendent

William Wragge - HS Principal

Jim York - Elementary Principal

Jill Brodersen - Junior High

 Principal

Nate Larsen - Activities Director

DeAnna Clifton - Special 

Education Director

Board Treasurer

Carol Hammerlun

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• Attendance Taken at 7:31 PM. 

Coby Welke: Absent; Monica Huber: Present; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Sorensen: Present; Mark Thompson: Present; Aaron Troester: 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, May 1, 2025

• 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, May 12, 2025 at the Administrative Offices at 635 N 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, DeAnna Clifton, Nathan Larsen, Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present. 

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Coby Welke, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber and seconded by Mark Thompson.

Coby Welke: Absent, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Sorensen: Yea, Mark Thompson: 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 Aaron Sorensen and seconded by Aaron Troester.

Coby Welke: Absent, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Sorensen: Yea, Mark Thompson: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2025 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Aaron Sorensen and seconded by Mark Thompson.

Coby Welke: Absent, Aaron Sorensen: Yea, Mark Thompson: Yea, Aaron Troester: 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 east wall of the boardroom.

• Oral and Written Communications

Communications received, either written or oral, were reviewed.  

• Old Business

• Developing Eagles Program

A motion to carry on and fully fund the summer Developing Eagles program, passed with a motion made by Monica Huber and seconded by Aaron Sorensen.

Coby Welke: Absent, Mark Thompson: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Sorensen: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Extended Contracts

A motion to issue the recommended extended assignments for the 2025-2026 school year, passed with a motion made by Aaron Sorensen and seconded by Mark Thompson.

Coby Welke: Absent, Aaron Troester: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Sorensen: Yea, Mark Thompson: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• New Business

• Lunchtime Solutions Contact Renewal

A motion to renew the contract with Lunchtime Solutions for the 2025-2026 school year, passed with a motion made by Mark Thompson and seconded by Aaron Sorensen.

Coby Welke: Absent, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Sorensen: Yea, Mark Thompson: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• High School Gym Speaker

A motion to approve Applied Connective to install the speaker in the new gym, passed with a motion made by Aaron Sorensen and seconded by Monica Huber.

Coby Welke: Absent, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Sorensen: Yea, Mark Thompson: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Option Enrollment Report

There weren't any Option Enrollment Students for the month of April.  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 Monica Huber and seconded by Aaron Sorensen.

Coby Welke: Absent, Aaron Sorensen: Yea, Mark Thompson: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:27 pm, passed with a motion made by Aaron Sorensen and seconded by Monica Huber.

Coby Welke: Absent, Mark Thompson: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Sorensen: Yea 

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

7 Brew 20.53

Alder, Beverli 101.75

Amazon.com 956.37

Appeara 1,267.06

Arby's 11.41

Armendariz, Jessica 215.46

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 5,194.00

Berg, Sarah 227.43

Bomgaars 106.92

Boshart, Laura 227.43

Bosn, Christine 43.13

Brachle, Ashley 227.43

Bradshaw, Melanie 416.96

Bright Wheel 50.00

Burival, Tony 189.53

Buxton, Cody 454.86

Camp, Natalie 8,352.72

Carhart Lumber Co. 221.72

Carson, Denise 909.72

Casey's General Store #2378 36.78

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 408.51

CDN77 203.30

CenturyLink 115.13

Cheatum, Tamera 30.75

Cheesecake Factory Omaha, The 37.41

Chohon, Erin 644.39

Christensen, Jennifer 416.96

City of O'Neill 3,845.49

Clearfly 449.69

Clouse, Jessica 303.24

Cole Sand & Gravel 300.00

Connot Tire Service 66.30

Cooper, Maria 189.53

Coppermill Steakhouse 175.34

Cubby's, Inc. 1,072.05

Cuhel, Frank 454.86

Decker Inc. School Fix 1,870.68

Dejabrew, LLC 245.04

DeKay, Lindsay 454.86

Dickau, Jacob 191.52

DISA Global Solutions, Inc 450.00

Discount School Supply 464.81

Douglas Street Coffee Company 419.95

Dykshorn, Melissa 227.43

Egan Supply Co 370.00

Emme Sand & Gravel, Inc. 1,237.50

ESU #8 4,110.63

Fast Mart - Lincoln 54.25

FCF Construction 1,462.00

Filip, George 85.40

Fisher, Tonya 568.58

Frank, Shelly 265.34

Fred G Dale Planetarium 205.00

Freddy's Steakburgers 14.90

Fresh Ideas 598.00

Glowforge, Inc 239.00

Gokie Oil Company, Inc 2,047.45

GreatAmerica Financial Services 1,018.80

Gruhn, Garret 265.34

Guarantee Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc 36,857.00

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 227.43

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. 2,112.00

Hilton Orlando 12,798.00

Holt County Independent 360.62

Hyvee 50.98

Innovative Office Solutions LLC 569.35

Instrumentalist Awards LLC 123.50

Island Supply Welding Co 324.20

Jostens, Inc 56.14

KBRX Radio 75.00

Ken's Band Instrument Repair 86.00

Kennedy, Valerie 454.86

Klasna, Lala 430.92

Klein, Carre 5,507.90

Krysl, Lisa 113.72

KSB School Law 899.00

Laible, Dustin 303.24

Leaf Funding Inc 142.64

LeFever, Katie 430.92

Limburg, Lisa 227.43

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 1,632.63

Master Teacher, The 21.85

McIntosh Jewelry, Inc 45.00

Metal Doors & Hardware Co. 255.00

Mid-State Conference 150.00

Mill in the Haymarket, The 70.23

Miner, Cheryl 189.53

Mosyle Corporation 7,988.00

Mudloff, Lara 227.43

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 35.00

Nebraska Safety Center 0.00

Neligh Oakdale Schools 1,126.00

Neligh-Oakdale Music 525.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 2,261.25

NIC Nebraska 9.00

NPPD 9,952.72

O'Neill Travel Now 1,264.00

Ogden Hardware 809.55

Ollendick, Kacey 75.81

Omaha Marriott 269.24

One Office Solution 2,632.53

OPS Activity Account 622.88

OPS District #7 224.70

OPS Imprest Account 317.00

OPS Lunch Fund 610.85

Parks, Katie 113.72

Pearson, Inc, NCS 23.75

Peterson, Kristi 492.77

Pinkerman, Denise 454.86

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc 416.34

Powerschool Group LLC 2,806.88

Procare Software 129.00

Prouty, Stephanie 11.95

Pump & Pantry #13 20.07

Pump & Pantry #17 54.65

Pump & Pantry #56 33.32

Quill Corporation 839.46

Ranchland Auto Parts 625.85

RC Pitstop 34.81

Robert Brooke & Associates 74.32

Sayers, Angela 189.53

Schaecher Electric LLC 200.00

Seger, Becky 398.00

Shad's Electric 523.52

Shamrock Nursery, Inc. 44.85

Sholes, Molly 227.43

Spangler, Cindy 2 15.46

Staples 398.19

Stepp, Melanie 151.62

Steppco Refrigeration 2,392.19

Stuart Development Corp 330.00

Summers, Darren 454.86

Sunrise Floral 26.00

Thompson, Erin 215.46

Three River 187.10

Torpin, Carla 454.86

U-Stop #12 53.00

U-Stop #5 56.84

UNK Academic Advising & Career Development 175.00

VanEvery, Maria 395.01

Vex Robotics, Inc.. 113.68

Viaero Wireless 27.75

Walmart.com 627.87

Welke, Amanda 143.64

Westerberg, Ashley 189.53

Wettlaufer, Kristin 379.05

Wilson, Sarah 492.77

WingStop #1906 37.16

Wiseman, Tricia 379.05

Wright, Hannah 909.72

Young, Sara 416.96

Zlomke, Kendra 833.91

Fund Total: 156,048.45

NUTRITION FUND

Alder, Chris 26.90

Amazon.com 199.95

Cuhel, LeRoy 354.65

Gomez Jarillo, Daniel 9.25

Karlsen, Tilda 14.50

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 46,014.01

Midwest Restaurant Supply LLC 284.00

Moore, Amy 13.90

Ross, Brooke 14.25

Shad's Electric 120.00

Sidak, Curtis 32.85

Wallwey, Jennifer 17.45

Fund Total: 47,101.71

Checking Account Total: 203,150.16

Depreciation Fund

Apple Inc 7,996.00

Fund Total: 7,996.00

Checking Account Total: 7,996.00

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