O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (12-22-2022)

Board of Education 

Public Forum -

Safe Return to 

In-Person Instructions and Continuity of 

Services plans

December 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 7:20 PM. 

Barton Becker: Present; Gene Chohon: Present; Michael Hammerlun: Absent; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Troester: Absent; 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, December 1, 2022

  The Public Forum for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plans of the O'Neill Public School was opened by President Gene Chohon at 7:21 pm, on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

The plans were reviewed.  No changes were made to the plans.

The Public Forum closed at 7:25 pm.

Kathleen Marvin                                                                                                                    

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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Board of Education 

Committee Meeting 

Minutes

December 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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• 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, December 1, 2022

• Call to Order

The Committee on American Civics of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by Superintendent Mike Rotherham at 7:25 pm, on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

J ill Brodersen, Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, & Jim York were present

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

• Approve Meeting Agenda

• Approve Meeting Agenda

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

• Approve Meeting Agenda

• 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

• Observed Holidays

The building principals reviewed the holidays observed and also discussed upcoming activities that classes will participate in second semester.

• Adjournment

The committee meeting closed at 7:29 pm.

Kathleen Marvin                                                                                                                           

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

December 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 7:33 PM. 

Aaron Troester: Absent; Barton Becker: Present; Gene Chohon: Present; Michael Hammerlun: Present; Amy Rowse: 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, December 1, 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, December 12, 2022 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present. 

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

Aaron Troester's absence was unexcused.

• 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 Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2022 regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

The negotiation committees met on Wednesday, November 30th.  Insurance will increase by 6.87% for the 2023-2024 school year. The committees will plan to meet again on December 14th. No action is necessary.

• Football Field Concession Stand

Doug Burkink currently has one bid for the concession stand/restroom project for the football field. A local contractor has agreed to work jointly with another local contractor to complete the project if approved. No action was taken.

• Policy #3000's - Business Operations

Mr. Rotherham will be reaching out to KSB regarding recommendations associated with Policy #3040 School Safety and Security. No action taken at this time.

• New Business

• O'Neill Public Schools 2021-2022 Audit

A motion to approve the 2021-2022 Financial Statement as prepared by Dana F. Cole & Company, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Superintendent Contract

A motion to enter into closed session at 8:22 pm to discuss the Superintendent's contract to prevent needless injury to an individual's reputation, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Entered closed session at 8:22 pm.

Exited closed session at 8:57 pm.

• Teaching Contracts

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE contract for Seth Ehlers for the 2023-2024 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE contract for Angie Ehlers for the 2023-2024 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE contract for Emily Morrow for the 2023-2024 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Staff Resignations

A motion to accept Kylie Thiele's resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to accept Paula Evans' resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Michael Hammerlun.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plans

In order to access the federal ARP (American Recovery Plan) funds we must have a “Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan”. We must also seek meaningful input from our stakeholders on this plan and review the plan periodically.  We held a Public Forum prior to the meeting this evening. After reviewing the plans and having no changes, there was no action necessary.

• Option Enrollment Report

There isn't an Option Enrollment report for this month. 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.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:08 pm, passed with a motion made by Amy Rowse and seconded by Barton Becker.

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

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General Fund

ABDO Publishing 576.70

Advanced Water Company, Inc.. 1,575.00

Amazon.com 1,570.76

Amplify Education, Inc. 330.40

Anson Insurance Services, Inc. 3,351.24

Appeara 843.31

Attainment Company, Inc 729.75

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 7,268.00

Barnes, Karen 70.01

Black Hills Energy 3,382.16

Bomgaars 38.46

Bosselman Pump & Pantry Inc 195.26

Brachle, Ashley 192.38

Bright Wheel 50.00

Brodersen, Jill 110.02

Burival, Jeni 169.22

Buxton, Cody 406.14

Carhart Lumber Co. 359.14

Carolina Biological Supply Company 78.32

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 191.61

CenturyLink 95.43

Chambers Public School 1,017.09

Chartwells Dining Services 435.00

City of O'Neill 3,127.48

Clearfly 448.98

Clouse, Jessica 270.76

Corkle, Rebecca 100.27

Cubby's, Inc. 3,053.12

Cuhel, Frank 541.52

Dairy Queen 263.90

Dana F Cole & Company LLP 4,875.00

Davis, Paula 90.84

Dean, Chad 83.58

DeKay, Lindsay 370.51

Dickau, Jacob 203.06

Dykshorn, Melissa 199.51

Egan Supply Co 1,271.66

Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown 628.80

Emme Construction, L.L.C. 1,375.00

Emme, Alexa 897.78

Engineered Controls, Inc., 2,703.68

ESU #8 2,980.80

Fire Protection Services, LLC 515.00

First Student, Inc 11,643.15

Fisher, Tonya 507.67

Frank, Shelly 436.42

Gallup Inc 599.40

Graduate Lincoln 938.00

Gruhn, Cindy 236.91

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 203.07

Harte's Lawn Service 937.27

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc 1,000.00.

Hilker, Cole 82.03

Hilker, Mindee 41.87

Hillyard 40.67

Hilton Omaha 1,007.38

HobbyLobby Stores Inc 491.82

Holt County Independent 285.49

Island Supply Welding Co. 68.40

J&S TV & Electronics 307.00

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. 418.87

Jaymar Business Forms, Inc. 274.82

Jennings, Molly 40.01

K&K Welding & Manufacturing Co 558.90

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza 774.87

KBRX Radio 29.50

Klasna, Lala 416.82

Klein, Carre 4,741.25

Krysl, Lisa 96.19

KSB School Law 40.00

La Quinta Inn & Suites Kearney 231.90

Laible, Dustin 270.76

Leaf Funding Inc 1,131.64

Licensure Unit 25.00

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 472.93

Miner, Cheryl 169.22

Mosyle Corporation 30.73

NASB-Nebr Assoc of School Boards 125.00

Nebraska Council of School Administrators 600.00

Nebraska Department of Education 320.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 1,888.75

NPPD 8,162.58

O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce 148.00

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 7.00

O'Neill Pest Control 215.00

O'Neill Shopper 25.50

Ogden Hardware 2,762.74

Ollendick, Kacey 67.69

One Office Solution 2,648.31

One Source, The Background Check Co.,Inc 21.00

OPS District #7 236.25

Parks, Katie 101.53

Petersen, Joele 14.58

Pinkerman, Denise 1,474.92

Pitney Bowes Inc 144.47

Postmaster 275.00

Procare Software 79.00

Raising Cane's 77.58

Ranchland Auto Parts 149.47

Rotherham, Michael 30.00

Sams Club 234.05

Sayers, Angela 338.45

Schaecher Electric LLC 156.53

Schluns, Amanda 67.69

Scholastic Inc 117.81

Security Shredding Services 315.00

Seger, Becky 1,290.55

Sholes, Molly 192.38

Spangler, Cindy 219.99

Stagemeyer, Carla 456.90

Staples Advantage 64.62

Stick It Vinyl Graphics 1,034.15

Sudbeck, Brittany 18.75

Summers, Darren 363.39

Superior Text 1,092.56

Taco John's 227.05

Taylor Made Printing, Inc. 797.25

Three River 480.59

Tomjack, Patricia 10.00

Torpin's Rodeo Market 1,874.16

UPS CENTER 18.43

Vanderbeek, Kendra 78.49

VanEvery, Greg 439.98

Vex Robotics, Inc.. 27.88

Viaero Wireless 157.04

Voyager Sopris Learning 377.30

Walmart.com 1,721.08

Welke, Amanda 148.92

Wenger Corporation 1,373.52

Wettlaufer, Kristin 372.29

Wright, Hannah 812.27

Young, Heather 272.54

Fund Total: 111,912.59

NUTRITION FUND

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 46,399.54

Midwest Restaurant Supply LLC 26,670.00

Otto, Steve 64.90

Fund Total: 73,134.44

Checking Account Total: 185,047.03

Depreciation Fund

OPS District #7 400,000.00

Steppco Refrigeration 94,852.00

Fund Total: 494,852.00

Checking Account Total: 494,852.00

Building Fund

CIT Bank, NA 1,257,930.20

Fund Total: 1,257,930.20

Checking Account Total: 1,257,930.20

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Published December 22, 2022      51

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