O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (6-30-2022)

Board of Education 

Committee Meeting

June 20, 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

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• Attendance Taken at 7:02 PM. 

Cody Welke: Absent, Michael Hammerlun: 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, June 9, 2022

• Call to Order

The Committee on American Civics of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by Superintendent, Amy Shane at 7:00 pm, on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

      Administrators Amy Shane, Will Wragge and Jim York were present.

Mike Rotherham was also present.

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

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

Coby Welke: Absent, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 2, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Meeting Agenda

A motion to approve the meeting agenda, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

Coby Welke: Absent, Aaron Troester: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea

Yea: 2, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2021 committee meeting, passed with a motion made by Aaron Troester and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

Coby Welke: Absent, Michael Hammerlun: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 2, 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

• Review of Americanism Activities

Mr. York and Mr. Wragge shared with the committee the various activities students took part in during the 2nd semester. Students participated in activities relating to Presidents Day, Memorial Day, weekly Cahoot trivia, mock presidential interviews and elections.

• Current Course Offerings

Mr. Wragge shared course offerings at the High School will include the required Personal Finance course.  He also shared that students in Mr. Kotrous' class participate in the American Civics Test.

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 7:20 pm, passed with a motion made by Aaron Troester and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

Coby Welke: Absent, Aaron Troester: Yea, Michael Hammerlun: Yea

Yea: 2, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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Board of Education 

Regular Meeting

June 20, 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

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• Attendance Taken at 7:28 PM. 

Gene Chohon: Present; Michael Hammerlun: Aaron Troester: Present

• Attendance Update Taken at 8:49 PM. 

Barton Becker: 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, June 9, 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, June 20, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

A dministrators Jill Brodersen, Nick Hostert, Amy Shane, DeAnna Clifton, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present. 

Mike Rotherham was also present.

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Amy Jo Rowse and Coby Welke from the board meeting, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2022 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• 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

• Football Field Concession Stand/Restroom Project

Mrs. Shane and Mr. Hostert reviewed preliminary drawings with the board for the concession stand/restroom project.

• Report on Track Progress

Mrs. Shane and Mr. Hostert reported that an individual from Nemaha Sports Construction stopped by to examine the track. He walked the track and although he said it didn't look great, he didn't believe it posed a safety risk. He was going to have another individual stop by and see what he thought. No action was taken.

• Review of Vehicle Bids

A motion to accept a bid from Prairie Hills Ford in the amount of $29,995 for a 2017 Ford Flex, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Choosing the Best Health Curriculum

A motion to purchase the Choosing the Best curriculum for grades 6-9 to be implemented during the 2022-23 school year, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Set Lunch Prices for the Upcoming School Year

A motion to approve ala carte prices as recommended for the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

•  Policy #504.19 - Student Fees

A motion to approve Policy #504.19 Student Fees, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• New Business

• Authorize Superintendent to Apply for Federal Funds for the 2022-2023 school year

A motion to authorize the superintendent to apply for federal funds for the 2022-23 school year, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Authorize Check Signers

A motion to authorize Mike Rotherham as a check signer for the following accounts: the General Fund, Flex Fund, Imprest Fund, Employee Benefit Fund, the Building Fund Depreciation Fund and the Activity Fund, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• NRCSA USBank One Card

      No action taken.

• Building/School Safety

A motion to approve the intercom system at the Elementary, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

A motion to get cost estimates for securing the front entry at the Elementary School, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Internet Redundancy

A motion to enter into an agreement with Three River Telco for 1 GB of internet for a redundant line, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 3, Nay: 1, Absent: 2

• Date for Special Superintendent Transition Meeting with NRCSA 

A motion to schedule a special transition meeting for July 11, 2022 @ 3:00 pm, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Activity Assignments

Activity assignments were reviewed.  No action necessary.

• Policy Services

A motion to utilize KSB's policy services moving forward, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy #1005.03 - Parent & Family Involvement in Schools

President Gene Chohon opened the hearing at 8:31 pm to discuss, consider and take any necessary action on Policy #1005.03 Parent & Family Involvement in the Schools. Hearing no public comment, the hearing was closed at 8:32 pm.  

A motion to reaffirm Policy #1005.03 - Parent & Family Involvement in Schools, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy Updates

• Policy #508.17 - Seizure Safe Schools

A motion to advance Policy #508.17 Seizure Safe Schools to second reading, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy #702.03 - Budget Adoption Process

A motion to advance Policy #702.03 - Budget Adoption Process to second reading, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy #902.02 - Construction Plans & Specifications

A motion to advance Policy #902.02 - Construction Plans & Specifications to second reading, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Policy #902.04 - Bids and Awards for Construction Contracts

A motion to advance Policy #902.04 - Bids & Awards for Construction Contracts to second reading, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Option Enrollment Report

The Option Enrollment report was reviewed. 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 Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:02 pm, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General fund

A to Z Vac N Sew, LLC 1,196.00

Advanced Water Company, Inc.. 1,500.00

Ainsworth Community Schools 959.11

Alder, Sara 266.77

Amazon.com 14,143.80

Appeara 635.75

Ashfall Fossil Beds 325.00

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 5,382.90

Baker, Hillary 10.00

Bartak Glass, Inc 24.00

Baudville 77.30

Black Hills Energy 3,164.18

Blain Pumping & Plumbing 220.00

BlueChalk Software 250.00

Bomgaars 65.70

Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc 2,061.19

Brachle, Ashley 130.05

Breiner, Jeanne 186.74

Bright Wheel 25.00

Brodersen, Jill 57.31

Buxton, Cody 260.10

Camp Invention 570.00

Camp, Natalie 3,594.50

Carhart Lumber Co. 232.95

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 114.92

CenturyLink 94.41

CIT Bank, NA 613,494.26

City of O'Neill 5,135.80

Clearfly 441.85

Clouse, Jessica 173.40

Cole Sand & Gravel 770.00

Comfort Inn - Kearney 574.75

Corkle, Rebecca 340.77

Creative Sites, LLC 114,468.00

Cubby's, Inc. 792.45

Cuhel, Frank 346.80

Davis, Paula 100.04

Dean, Chad 28.85

Decker Inc. School Fix 1,288.86

DeKay, Lindsay 281.77

Dollar General-Regions 410526 316.82

Dow, Phyllis 526.50

Dykshorn, Melissa 151.72

Egan Supply Co 68.82

Embassy Suites LaVista 403.20

Engelhaupt, Monica 325.12

Engineered Controls, 438.00

Environmental Services, Inc. 337.36

ESU #1 723.00

ESU #7 1,370.50

ESU #8 6,828.85

Fairfield Inn - Kearney 139.00

Ferris, Gabriel 243.82

First Student, Inc 7,682.29

Fisher, Tonya 325.12

Frank, Shelly 151.72

Geffre, Kayla 190.06

Gruhn, Cindy 173.40

Guardian Security Service 188.99

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 130.05

Hampton, Anita 226.75

Harte's Lawn Service 18,345.40

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc 1,000.00.

Heartland Fire Protection 1,854.50

Hilker, Lynae 132.28

Hoefer, Bryan 115.00

Holt County Independent 215.13

Holt County Treasurer 10.00

Holz Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 167.97

Hornback, Kelsey 10.00

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co 114,371.89

Hytrek, Tonya 450.00

Illuminate Education, Inc 7,567.05

J & L Collision Center, Inc 368.18

Jackson, Cara 184.23

Jakubowski, Cindy 862.15

Jakubowski, Pam 165.00

Jaymar Business Forms, Inc. 262.00

John Jacobson's Music Experience 157.10

K&K Welding & Manufacturing Co 8.08

Kaplan Early Learning Company 649.57

KBRX Radio 70.00

Kennedy, Valerie 303.45

Kim Foundation 100.00

Krotter Home & Auto Center 46,500.00

Krysl, Lisa 65.02

Laible, Dustin 173.40

Lakeshore Learning Materials 3,636.61

Leaf Funding Inc 989.00

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,675.36

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 1,211.82

Lynn Theatre 171.00

McIntosh Jewelry, Inc 64.00

Mid-American Research Chemical 987.97

Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Co 870.00

Miner, Cheryl 108.37

Mosyle Corporation 6,508.50

Nachtman, Jennifer 266.77

Nebraska Ag Ed Association 235.00

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 3,808.00

Nebraska State Patrol 46.38

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 1,244.25

NoRedInk Corp 1,732.50

North Central District Health Department 7,500.00

NPPD 8,363.51

NSIAAA 250.00

NutKase Accessories USA LLC 1,799.40

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 55.50

O'Neill Lanes 1,365.00

O'Neill Shopper 50.00

O'Neill Super Foods 1,308.90

Ogden Hardware 2,254.96

Ollendick, Kacey 40.02

One Office Solution 2,423.84

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 137.00

Oriental Trading, Inc 4.97

Otte, Ranell 119.24

Paper101 19,050.05

Parks, Katie 65.02

Peterson, Kristi 693.60

Peterson, Micheal 60.00

Pinkerman, Denise 260.10

Prairie Hills Ford 29,995.00

Procare Software 158.00

Rotherham, Michael 2,500.00

S&S Worldwide 79.77

Sayers, Angela 216.75

Scenario Learning LLC 2,559.24

Schluns, Amanda 40.02

Scholastic Book Club 234.73

School Health Corporation 34.67

School Library Journal 136.99

School Speciality LLC 80.50

Seesaw Learning, Inc 1,704.77

Shad's Electric 1,773.96

Shane, Amy 12,621.20

Sholes, Blaine 100.00

Sholes, Claire 160.00

Sholes, Molly 110.04

Southwest Airlines (800.00)

St. Patrick's Parish Center 1.00

Stagemeyer, Carla 292.61

Stepp, Melanie 586.89

Steppco Refrigeration 1,103.63

Stick It Vinyl Graphics 220.00

Swiftreach Networks, LLC 2,499.25

Taco's & Tequila 587.51

Target 739.67

Taylor Made Printing, Inc. 1,149.00

Teachers Pay Teachers 39.30

Teaching Strategies, LLC 800.95

Three River 49.53

TimeClock Plus, LLC 25.20

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,130.40

VanEvery, Greg 281.77

Viaero Wireless 156.40

Walmart.com 7,981.79

Welke, Amanda 95.37

Wettlaufer, Kristin 586.89

Wilson, Sarah 281.77

Wiseman, Tricia 240.09

Wright, Hannah 520.20

Young, Heather 184.24

Young, Sara 216.75

Fund Total 1,129,666.29

Nutrition Fund

Atkins, Denice 16.60

Castro Lopez, Sandra 5.85

Coulthard-Childers, O.T.R./L., Chri stina 42.20

Coventry, Christi 31.10

Hamik, Nick 7.95

Hampton, Anita 69.60

Havranek, Sarah 29.50

Lechtenberg, Jacquelyn 9.25

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 33,871.96

McIntire, John 3.25

Morris, Robert 6.05

Munoz, Jesse 18.00

Nelson, Brad 16.40

Ochidi, Holly 10.00

Peetz, Melanie 7.90

Petersen, Sondra 26.60

Rainforth, Rhonda 53.75

Schmeichel, Brenda 9.60

Steppco Refrigeration 485.00

Torpin's Rodeo Market 2.35

Fund Total 34,722.91

Checking Account Total 1,164,389.20

Building Fund

CIT Bank, NA 645,109.44

Fund Total 645,109.44

Checking Account Total 645,109.44

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