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O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (9-22-2022)

Sep 21, 2022 (0)

Board of Education 

Hearing To Set Final

Tax Request

September 12, 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 7:18 PM. 

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

Atendance Update Taken at 7:29 PM

Coby Welke: Present

Posted: 09-08-2022

Call to Order

The Hearing to Set the Final Tax Request was opened by Vice-President Amy Jo Rowse at 7:15 pm.

Roll Call

• Discussion

• Adjourn

The Hearing to Set the Final Tax Request closed at 7:30 pm.

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

September 12, 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. 

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

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: 09-08-2022

Call to Order

The regular board meeting of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by Vice-President Amy Jo Rowse at 7:30 pm, on September 12, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

Roll Call

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

Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Gene Chohon and Mike Hammerlun, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the August 8th regular meeting and the August 31st special meeting, and Budget Hearing, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

• Policy Update - 1000's

A motion to adopt the 1000s Policies from KSB as recommended, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

New Business

• 2022-2023 Budget

A motion to adopt the 2022-2023 budget as presented, passed with a motion made by Aaron Troester and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

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2022-2023 O'Neill Public 

School Budget as presented:

General Fund $14,203,835

Necessary Cash Reserve $2,700,000

Total General Fund Requirements: $16,903,835

Depreciation Fund $938,319

Employee Benefit Fund $14,411

Activities Fund $775,000 

School Lunch $938,000

Bond Fund $0.00

Necessary Cash Reserve $ 0.00

Total Bond Fund Requirements: $ 0.00

Special Building Fund $3,391,887

Cooperative Fund $0.00

Student Fee Fund $0.00

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2022-2023 Tax Request Resolution

A motion to approve the 2022-2023 tax resolution, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

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2022/2023 TAX REQUEST RESOLUTION

FOR

HOLT COUNTY SCHOOL

 DISTRICT 45-0007

WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of O'Neill Public School passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and

WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of O'Neill Public School resolves that:

1. The 2022-2023 property tax request be set at:

General Fund:  $ 9,104,910

Bond Fund: $ --

Special Building Fund: $ 1,565,657

Qualified Capital Purpose: $ --

Undertaking Fund: $ --

2. The total assessed value of property differs from last year's total assessed value by 2.71 percent.

3. The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be 0.930716 per $100 of assessed value.

4. O'Neill Public School proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be 0.951359 per $100 of assessed value.

5. Based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of O'Neill Public School will increase (or decrease) last year's budget by -1.17 percent.

6.  A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before October 15, 2022.

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Surplus Equipment/Curricular Materials

A motion to authorize the superintendent to dispose of surplus equipment and materials during the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

2021-2022 Multicultural Report

Mr. Rotherham will have a prepared report for the October meeting.  No action was taken.

Authorization to Advertise for Snow Removal

A motion to advertise for snow removal bids for the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

Negotiations

Mr. Rotherham shared the timeline with the board members and will arrange for a meeting with the OEA to begin the negotiations process. No action was necessary.

Policy #5006 - Foreign Exchange Students

A motion to advance Policy #5006 to second reading, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

Superintendent Evaluation Policy #302.05 & Regulation #302.05-R1

Discussion was held and it was decided to review this at the October meeting. 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 Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 8:13 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

20/20 Technologies LLC 90.00

Advanced Water Company, Inc.. 1,575.00

Amazon Capital Services 2,348.25

Amazon.com 3,685.06

Appeara 691.56

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 1,224.50

Barnes, Karen 405.00

Bartak Glass, Inc 2,486.00

Black Hills Energy 459.09

Blick Art Materials 133.77

Bomgaars 270.97

Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc 1,055.10

Brachle, Ashley 117.57

Bright Wheel 50.00

Brodersen, Jill 59.51

BSN Sports, LLC 58.98

Burival, Jeni 97.97

Buxton, Cody 235.13

C & S Repair 799.24

Camp, Natalie 4,147.50

Carhart Lumber Co. 591.09

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 119.88

Cengage Learning, Inc 745.80

CenturyLink 96.25

Chambers Public School 1,017.09

Choosing the Best 3,060.53

City of O'Neill (Backflow) 318.00

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 49.03

City of O'Neill 5,855.43

Clearfly 453.23

Clouse, Jessica 156.75

Continental Alarm & Detection 1,125.00

Cubby's, Inc. 826.78

Cuhel, Frank 313.51

Davis, Paula 53.44

DeKay, Lindsay 254.73

DollarTree.com 50.83

Dykshorn, Melissa 137.16

Dynamism 89.00

Dynavox Systems 199.00

Embassy Suites 170.09

ESU #7 320.00

Fisher, Tonya 293.91

Flinn Scientific, Inc. 95.00

Frank, Shelly 137.16

Gopher Sports 543.17

Gruhn, Cindy 137.16

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 117.57

HAMPTON INN & SUITES 266.00

Harte's Lawn Service 14,607.00

Hilker, Mindee 27.80

Holt County Independent 543.36

Holz Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 1,528.01

Island Supply Welding Co. 690.00

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 376.88

KBRX Radio 840.00

Klasna, Lala 231.57

Klein, Carre 3,259.25

KregTool.com 275.96

Krysl, Lisa 58.78

KSB School Law 140.00

Laible, Dustin 156.75

Leaf Funding Inc 1,119.32

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 346.38

Mandt System, Inc., The 2,249.00

Mid-American Research Chemical 4,684.50

Midwest Technology Products 720.16

Miner, Cheryl 97.97

Mosyle Corporation 178.62

NASB-Nebr Assoc of School Boards 224.00

NCFL Families Learing 1,580.00

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 300.00

Nebraska Rural Comm School Assoc 850.00

Nebraska Safety Center 250.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 1,027.00

Norfolk Public Schools 40.00

North Central District Health Department 98.00

NPPD 13,196.50

O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc 864.89

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 7.00

O'Neill Printing Company 378.00

O'Neill Shopper 109.50

O'Neill Super Foods 272.37

Ogden Hardware 1,141.46

Ollendick, Kacey 35.63

One Office Solution 2,181.29

OPS Activity Account 51,000.00

Parks, Katie 58.78

PayPal 39.00

Pearson, Inc, NCS 116.00

Perfection Learning 738.62

Procare Software 79.00

Pyramid School Products 1,069.36

Rainbow Resource Center 278.79

Ranchland Auto Parts 71.15

Reserve Account 318.86

Schluns, Amanda 39.19

Schumacher Fencing, LLC 1,236.00

Schuyler Middle School 20.00

Scripps National Spelling Bee 357.50

Shad's Electric 3,053.06

Sholes, Molly 117.57

SpecialNeedsWare,Inc DBA Oneder 118.00

Stadium Sports 2,808.00

Subway 110.64

Summers, Darren 106.88

Sunshine Books International Limited 210.38

Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children 216.91

Superior Text 156.08

Target 533.26

Teachers Pay Teachers 40.00

Three River 168.64

Torpin's Rodeo Market 783.58

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY 100.00

US Bands 250.00

VanEvery, Greg 254.74

Viaero Wireless 156.96

Walmart.com 512.23

Welke, Amanda 78.38

Wright, Hannah 427.51

Young, Heather 166.55

Fund Total 159,661.36

Nutrition Fund

Bederski, Brian 73.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 24,385.50

Reserve Account 98.85

Wheeler, Jacy 10.00

Fund Total $24,567.35

Checking Account Total $184,228.71

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