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CHAMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL BOARD MEETING A special meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on August 18, 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 August 11, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties, on August 13, 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 7:31p.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 Monte Metschke, 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. New Business A. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Monte Metschke, to adopt resolution increasing the school district's base growth percentage used to determine the school district's property tax request authority by up to seven percent. (7%). Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Adjournment Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Brady Dexter to adjourn the meeting at 7:40p.m. on August 18, 2025. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. Regular Board Meeting: August 18, 2025 @ 8:00pm. 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 August 18, 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 August 11, 2025, and thereafter in the Holt County Independent and Sandhills Ties on August 13, 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 8:00p.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. Motion by Jamie Tomjack, seconded by Jon Sladek, 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 Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack, 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: $72,275.91 SPECIAL BUILDING FUND: $123,519.48 HOT LUNCH CLAIMS: $491.80 PAYROLL: $171,644.21 Student Council Report Mr. Jesse gave the Student Council Report. Principal/Activity Report Mr. Firley gave the principal/activity report. Teacher Report Mrs. O'Malley gave the Elementary Report. Mrs. Dexter gave the JH/HS Report. Counselor Report Mrs. Pospichal gave the Counselor Report. Superintendent Report and Recommendations Mr. Jesse gave the superintendent report. • August District Enrollment • Strategic Plan • Professional Development Board of Education Development New Business A. Motion by Amy Scott, seconded by Monte Metschke, to approve annual board policy updates: a. Policy 5375 – Bullying Prevention b. Policy 5615 – Student Fee Policy c. Policy 6800 – Computer Policy d. Policy 7900 – Parental Involvement Policy e. Policy 4004 – Title IX Policy Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. B. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve 2025-2026 CWC Handbook. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. C. Motion by Jon Sladek, seconded by Monte Metschke to approve Line of Credit with Chambers State Bank. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. D. No action taken to approve transfer of funds from General Fund to the Hot Lunch Fund, tabled until September 2025. E. Motion by Brady Dexter, seconded by Amy Scott to approve $7500.00 Fall Contribution from General Fund to CWC Activity Fund. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. F. No action taken to approve purchase of CD from Chambers State Bank, tabled until September 2025. G. No action taken to approve purchase of Board Policy Service with KSB Law. H. Motion by Monte Metschke, seconded by Jamie Tomjack to approve boiler repairs: Pneumatic Control Air Compressor, Air Dryer and Chemical Treatment. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. Topics for Next Month's Agenda: Transfer to Hot Lunch, CD, KSB Law/Perry Law, 2025-2026 Budget Adjournment Motion was made by Amy Scott, seconded by Jon Sladek, to adjourn the meeting at 10:23pm on August 18, 2025. Motion carried, 6-0. Aye: Dexter, Kamphaus, Metschke, Scott, Sladek, Tomjack. Nay: 0. The meeting was duly adjourned. Special Tax Request Hearing: September 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm. Next Scheduled Meeting: September 15, 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 230.86 ACO BRANDS USA LLC 77.00 APPEARA 41.87 APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 50.00 AT&T 67.76 BOMGAARS 117.47 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 500.38 CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL 2,586.25 DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, INC 482.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS 354.95 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #8 33,530.97 EMC INSURANCE 4,417.59 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. 354.16 ESSENTIAL SCREENS 13.50 FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY COMPANY 658.00 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC 65.85 GAUGHENBAUGH FLOORING 2,359.38 GOPHER 429.86 GREEN'S SERVICE 1,074.47 HD SUPPLY FORMERLY HOME DEPOT PRO 88.74 HEARTLAND ROOFING CONSULTANTS 542.50 HOLT COUNTY INDEPENDENT 175.46 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC 1,368.85 ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO. 14.88 IXL LEARNING 1,919.00 J. W. PEPPER & SON INC. 537.08 JOURNEYED.COM 1,719.50 K & M TELEPHONE COMPANY 198.40 KENDALL HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY 921.04 KSB SCHOOL LAW 500.00 LOFFLER COMPANIES, INC 110.82 MENARD'S 189.98 MRG HAUFF, LLC 674.40 NATIONAL ART AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES INC. 182.31 NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMIN. 1,161.00 NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL/BOILER INSPECTION DIVISION 108.00 NEILS' PEST CONTROL 250.00 NELIGH-OAKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,126.01 NEU YOU PHYSICAL THERAPY, PC 628.04 O'NEILL SHOPPER 50.00 PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS 620.56 REALLY GOOD STUFF, LLC 89.95 SANDHILLS TIES, THE 90.00 SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC 6,151.96 SCHOLASTIC INC. 607.45 SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL 847.76 SWEET TEA MARKETING 218.68 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - KEARNEY 250.00 VILLAGE MARKET 172.08 VILLAGE OF CHAMBERS 1,406.04 VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING 240.00 WALDO REFRIGERATION 135.20 WEST MUSIC 340.69 WHEELER CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL 1,227.21 Total 72,275.91 SPECIAL BUILDING FUND BSN SPORTS, LLC 7,138.66 JWOOD SPORTS FLOORING 116,380.82 Total 123,519.48 August 2025 Payroll $171,644.21 Total $367,439.60 Published August 28, 2025 35 ZNEZ
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