Chambers School Board Proceedings (5-26-2022)

CHAMBERS BOARD 

OF EDUCATION

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on May 16, 2022, in Room 1 at Chambers Public Schools, 201 S. A Street, Chambers, Nebraska. The roll was called, and the following Board members were present: Terry Kamphaus, Matt Ehlers, Mark Dexter, Amy Scott, Travis Dougherty, and Monte Metschke. Also present were Frank Jesse, Superintendent and Steve Gleisberg, Principal.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication on the Chambers Public School's website on May 9, 2022, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent, and Chambers Shopper on May 11, 2022. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. 

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Kamphaus at 8:01 p.m. 

Announcement of Open Meetings Act Posting

At the beginning of this meeting, the Chair announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the west wall of Room 1.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Travis Dougherty, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Ehlers, Dexter, Scott, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0

Visitors were invited to share public comment.

• Kerri Klabenes

• Brady Dexter

• Sandra Homolka

Motion by Travis Dougherty, seconded by Monte Metschke to separate the MSM Enterprise claim from the consent agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Ehlers, Dexter, Scott, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0

Motion by Matt Ehlers, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve MSM Enterprise claim. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: 5 Ehlers, Dexter, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0 Amy Scott abstained.

Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Matt Ehlers, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided. After discussion and roll call vote the motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Ehlers, Dexter, Scott, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $55,769.93

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $10,602.81

PAYROLL: $186,062.35

Student Council Report

Mr. Jesse gave Student Council report.

Teacher Report

Mrs. Stech and Mr. Baker gave the Teacher report.

Activity's Report

Mr. Firley gave the activity report

Principal Report

Mr. Steve Gleisberg gave the principal report.

• Enrollment K-6 = 82; 7-12 = 45

• NVC Art Show

• A-Team Field Trip

• Emergency Drill-Evacuation

Superintendent's Report and Recommendations

Frank Jesse gave the superintendent's report.

• 2022 Legislative Update – LB 852, LB 888, LB 112

• State testing results given by Mrs. Pospichal

• NDE Commissioner Blomstedt visit

• Summer Projects

• Faculty/Staff end of year schedule

• Summer Professional Development

Board of Education Development

Policy Committee

New Business

A. Motion by Travis Dougherty, seconded by Mark Dexter to approve updated Section 2 Board Policies. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Ehlers, Dexter, Scott, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0

B. Motion by Matt Ehlers, seconded by Travis Dougherty to approve .50 FTE teaching contract for Rylee Dexter for 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Ehlers, Dexter, Scott, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0

C. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve, with regrets, the resignation of Suzanne Stairs and thanked her for her service and dedication to Chambers Public School. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Ehlers, Dexter, Scott, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0

D. Update of 2022-2023 coaching assignments was given.

• JH Volleyball: Jerilee Wright

• HS Boys Basketball Assistant: Trenton Butterfield

• JH Football Assistant: Not filled

• JH Track: Not filled

• Cheer: Not filled

E. No action taken to approve 2022 Holt County Fair concession extra duty contract for Brady Baker. 

F. Discussed criteria for exit interviews.

Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Fair Concessions extra duty contract, Board Policy 1280, Board Policy Section 3, Handbooks

Adjournment

Motion was made by Monte Metschke, seconded by Mark Dexter, to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m. on May 16, 2022. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: 6 Ehlers, Dexter, Scott, Dougherty, Metschke, Kamphaus. Nay: 0  The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Next Regular Board Meeting: Regular Board Meeting, June 20, 2022, 8:00 p.m.

Amy Scott

Secretary

This is a draft copy of the Board of Education minutes that does not become official until approved by the Board.

May 2022 General Fund Invoices

95 West Express 2,125.62

ACT 571.00

Appeara 165.40

AT&T 97.87

Award Emblem Mfg. Co., Inc. 119.51

B & M Repair 1,341.33

Bomgaars 104.64

Canon Financial Services, Inc. 1,243.04

Chambers Public Schools 2,768.61

Chambers Shopper 325.00

Chambers-Wheeler Central 5,000.00

Companion Corporation 974.00

Contreras, Sam 70.20

Educational Service Unit #8 9,035.00

EMC Insurance 4,726.98

Ereflect PTY LTD 180.00

FCCLA National Headquarters 90.00

Graduate Lincoln 1,920.00

Green's Service 3,272.71

Heartland Roofing Consultants 542.50

Hire Right, LLC 79.90

Holt County Independent 33.75

Home Depot Pro, The 179.04

Hubel Welding & Iron 112.13

Island Supply Welding Co. 14.40

Jesse, Frank 49.14

Johnson, Karlee 136.19

Jones School Supply 265.44

K & M Telephone Company 190.90

KSB School Law 87.00

MSM Enterprises, LLC 79.12

NE Council of School Admin 905.00

Neligh-Oakdale Public School 734.29

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC 604.63

Niobrara Valley Electric 1,750.00

O'Neill Shopper 60.00

Quill Corporation 206.01

Rare Refrigeration 894.53

Sladek, Charissa 442.26

State of Nebraska 1,706.92

University of Nebraska 174.00

Village Market 576.13

Village of Chambers 970.48

Virco, Inc. 94.07

Wheeler Central Public School 10,751.19

Total 55,769.93

May 2022 Payroll 186,062.35

Complete Total 241,832.28

Published May 26, 2022               21

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