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CHAMBERS BOARD 

OF EDUCATION

BUDGET WORK SESSION

A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on July 21, 2025, 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, Jamie Tomjack, Monte Metschke, Amy Scott, Brady Dexter and Jon Sladek. Also present was Frank Jesse, Superintendent.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication on the Chambers Public School's website on July 14, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on July 16, 2025. 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 7:00p.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 Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

New Business

A. A presentation of 2025-2026 Budget numbers was given and discussed.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jon Sladek, to adjourn the meeting at 8:04p.m. on July 21, 2025. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Regular Board Meeting: July 21, 2025 following the Budget Work Session.

Amy Scott

Secretary 

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



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 July 21, 2025, 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, Jamie Tomjack, Monte Metschke, Amy Scott, Brady Dexter, and Jon Sladek. Also present was Frank Jesse, Superintendent.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication on the Chambers Public School's website on July 14, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on July 16, 2025. 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 8:07p.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.

Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Visitors were invited to share public comment.

• No public comment.

Consent Agenda          

Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Jon Sladek, to separate Dexter Diesel, LLC claim from the consent agenda. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Amy Scott, to approve Dexter Diesel, LLC claim. Motion carried, 5-0. Aye: Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Brady Dexter abstained.

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

GENERAL FUND CLAIMS: $58,263.38

DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS: $3,570.00

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND: $13,221.00

HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $1,554.46

PAYROLL: $162,010.42

Activity Report

Mr. Jesse gave the activity report.

Superintendent/Principal 

Report and Recommendations

Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent/principal report.

• Strategic Plan/CIP

• 2025-2026 Accreditation

• NDE Rule 10 Visit

• Admin Days – Kearney

• Back to School

• Internet Security

Board of Education Development

A. Facility Updates

a. Gym

b.  Concrete

B. Budget Committee

New Business

A. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Jon Sladek, to approve 2025-2026 Return to Learn Plan. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

B. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve 2025-2026 Propane Bid from Great Western Gas Company. Motion carried, 6-0. Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

C. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve updated Policy 6113 – Cell Phone. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

D. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Jon Sladek, to approve 2025-2026 Student Handbooks. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

E. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Amy Scott, to approve 2025-2026 Faculty/Staff Handbooks. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0.

F. No action taken to approve 2025-2026 CWC Handbooks. Readdress in August.

G. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter, to approve 2025-2026 assistant custodial position. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Policy Updates, Transfer of Funds, Line of Credit, KSB Policies, CWC Handbook.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Jon Sladek, to adjourn the meeting at 9:21pm on July 21, 2025. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. 

Next Scheduled Meeting: August 18, 2025 @ 8:00p.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.



GENERAL FUND

95 WEST EXPRESS 303.19

APPEARA 41.66

APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00 

AT&T 76.22

CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 500.38

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY 303.37 

CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 2,499.33

COAST TO COAST COMPUTER PRODUCTS 1,019.96

DEXTER DIESEL, LLC 1,532.02

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT

#8 539.00

EGAN SUPPLY CO. 627.26

EMC INSURANCE 4,559.63

ESSENTIAL SCREENS 75.50

FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY COMPANY 658.00 

GREEN'S SERVICE 63.60

DH SUPPLY FORMERLY HOME DEPOT RPO 2,290.82 

HEARTLAND FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY 646.10 

HIRE RIGHT, LLC 120.10

HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 123.67

ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO 14.40 I XL LEARNING 349.00

K&M TELEPHONE COMPANY 198.40

KLOG, INC 7,615.17

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES KEARNEY 269.90

LIBRARY STORE, THE 75.27

LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC 101.56

MSM ENTERPRISES, LLC 344.29

NATIONAL RURAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 75.00 

NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMIN. 885.00

NEBR. ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS 185.00 

NEBR. RURAL COMMUNiTY SCHOOL ASSN. 850.00

NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,126.01

NEU YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 466.34

O'NEILL PRINTING CO. 45.95

QUILL CORPORATION 2,982.04

SANDHILLS TIES, THE 329.00 

SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC 262.27 

SCHOOLMATE 118.75

SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC  

6,200.00

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 740.90

STATE OF NEBRASKA 785.76 

SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL

847.76

TEACHER DIRECT 36.20

TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC 53.80

TIME CLOCK PLUS, LLC 1,146.42 

VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,464.24

WALDO REFRIGERATION 3,500.00

WHEELER CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL 11,165.14

Total 58,263.38

DEPRECIATION FUND

CONDITIONED ARI MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 3,570.00

Total 3,570.00

SPECIAL BUILDING FUND

HABURCHAK ELECTRIC, LLC

315.00 

TIMMERMAN PAINTING 12,906.00

TOTAL 13,221.00 

Total 75, 054.38

July 2025 Payroll $162,010.42 

total $237,064.80

Published August 7, 2025            32

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