O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (10-27-2022)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

October 17, 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 7:29 PM. 

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

Attendance Update Taken at 7:34 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, October 13, 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 p.m., on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Nick Hostert, 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 Amy Rowse and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Barton Becker.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Coby Welke: Absent, Gene Chohon: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: 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 - 2000's - Role & Conduct of the Board

A motion to adopt the 2000s Policies from KSB as recommended, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 2

• 2021-2022 Multicultural Report

The Multi-Cultural Report was reviewed. No action is necessary.

• Superintendent Evaluation Policy #302.05 & Regulation #302.05-R1

A motion to enter executive session at 8:10 pm to discuss the superintendent's evaluation in order to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Exited executive session at 8:28 pm.

• Negotiations

The negotiation teams will plan to meet on Wednesday, October 19th at 6:00 pm.  No action is necessary.

• Policy #5006 - Foreign Exchange Students

A motion to approve Policy #5006 - Foreign Exchange Students as recommended, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Aaron Troester.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• New Business

• Football Field Concession Stand

Doug Burkink from Davis Design was in attendance to review the design and specifications for the proposed concession stand/restroom project at the football/track complex. 

A motion to put out the bid specifications for the concession stand/restroom project, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Amy Rowse.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Snow Removal Bids

A motion to accept Curt Emme's bid for snow removal for the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Early Graduation Requests

A motion to approve early graduation for Selena Brown pending successful completion of required coursework, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Amy Rowse.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve early graduation for Levi Boettcher pending successful completion of required coursework, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Amy Rowse.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve early graduation for Mikki Limburg pending successful completion of required coursework, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Amy Rowse.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve early graduation for Nicholas Greer pending successful completion of required coursework, passed with a motion made by Michael Hammerlun and seconded by Amy Rowse.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• School Issued Credit Cards

Mr. Rotherham discussed with the board the option of participating in the NRCSA purchasing card program. The board directed Mr. Rotherham to pursue enrolling in the program. No action is necessary. 

• Recognition of the O'Neill Education Association

A motion to recognize the O'Neill Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the 2024-2025 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• 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 Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:01 pm, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

Alder Plumbing LLC 1,658.39

Amazon.com 2,732.08

Appeara 675.92

Ashfall Fossil Beds 295.00

Bartak Glass, Inc 6,100.00

Bazelman, Debra 34.35

Bellwether Media, Inc 715.78

Black Hills Energy 824.49

Blick Art Materials 116.97

Bomgaars 190.94

Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc 200.85

Brachle, Ashley 213.76

Breiner Welding & Fabrication Inc 133.25

Bright Wheel 50.00

Burival, Jeni 178.13

Buxton, Cody 427.51

C & S Repair 1,184.49

Camp, Natalie 2,251.50

Carhart Lumber Co. 538.22

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 393.05

Cengage Learning, Inc 851.93

CenturyLink 95.84

Chambers Public School 1,017.09

City of O'Neill Recycling Center 8.17

City of O'Neill 5,746.84

Clearfly 448.98

Clouse, Jessica 285.01

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites 271.74

Concordia University 140.00

CS Construction 400.00

Cubby's, Inc. 3,792.38

Cuhel, Frank 570.02

Davis, Paula 101.53

Dean, Chad 270.00

Decker Inc. School Fix 60.25

DeKay, Lindsay 463.14

Dougherty, Bailee 56.01

Dykshorn, Melissa 224.44

Edmentum 798.00

Egan Supply Co 1,549.17

Elkhorn Valley Family Medicine 173.50

Embassy Suites (21.59)

Engineered Controls, Inc., 5,390.00

ESTR Publications 194.60

ESU #8 1,968.00

EZ Kitchens, Inc 6,950.00

Fairfield - Crete 258.00

FCF Construction 1,194.00

First Student, Inc 5,794.05

Fisher, Tonya 534.39

Frank, Shelly 249.38

Gruhn, Cindy 249.38

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 213.76

Hampton, Morgan 71.58

Hilker, Cole 20.01

Holt County Independent 440.81

Holz Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 118.73

I Love Public Schools 456.00

IKOLN 350.00

Island Supply Welding Co. 481.48

IXL Learning 6,311.00

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 85.24

Jostens, Inc 1,281.00

Kansas City Audio-Visual, Inc. 494.40

Kayton International, Inc 2,500.00

KBRX Radio 7.50

KCWH 100.00

Klasna, Lala 439.98

Klein, Carre 4,221.00

KOLN 1,420.00

Krysl, Lisa 106.88

La Quinta Inn & Suites Kearney 239.90

Laible, Dustin 285.01

Leaf Funding Inc 1,131.64

Learning A-Z 123.50

Learning A-Z 380.25

Library Store, The 92.73

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker 384.00

Literacy Resources, LLC 77.00

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. 1,171.53

McIntosh Jewelry, Inc 800.00

Miner, Cheryl 178.13

NAJE 60.00

NASB-Nebr Assoc of School Boards 796.00

NEBRASKA CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOC 540.00

Nebraska Safety Center 200.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 2,014.50

North Central District Health Department 4.00

NPPD 13,130.97

NSNB 125.00

O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc 11.29

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 28.33

O'Neill Pest Control 150.00

Ogden Hardware 1,587.24

Ollendick, Kacey 67.69

One Office Solution 2,504.24

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 1,304.50

OPS District #7 263.13

Parks, Katie 106.88

Pecena Electric LLC 86.70

Perfection Learning 314.59

Peterson, Kristi 717.86

Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services, LLC 488.76

Procare Software 79.00

Reserve Account 227.64

Richter, Stefani 10.00

Romesser, Jill 70.23

S&S Worldwide 36.60

Sawyer, Debra 29.35

Sayers, Angela 552.20

Schaecher Electric LLC 1,357.86

Schluns, Amanda 71.25

Sholes, Molly 243.76

Special T's & More 1,202.00

Stagemeyer, Carla 673.33

Steppco Refrigeration 19,505.08

Stevenson, Alexis 20.93

Summers, Darren 192.38

Superior Text 78.04

Three River 480.59

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,650.78

VanEvery, Greg 463.14

Vex Robotics, Inc.. 108.92

Viaero Wireless 157.04

Welke, Amanda 156.75

Wettlaufer, Kristin 607.42

Williamson, Erin 35.85

Wiseman, Tricia 619.89

Wright, Hannah 855.02

York Elementary School 140.00

York, Ashley 79.75

Young, Heather 287.68

Fund Total: 139,076.15

NUTRITION FUND

Claussen, Sara 45.60

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 44,489.79

Reserve Account 89.49

Wells, Amy 36.30

Fund Total: 44,661.18

Checking Account Total: 183,737.33

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