O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (03-23-2023)

Board of Education 

Regular Board Meeting

March 13, 2023

Board Members

Amy Jo Rowse - President

Coby Welke - Vice President

Michael Hammerlun - Vice 

President-Elect

Barton Becker - Member

Monica Huber - 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 7:31 PM. 

Michael Hammerlun: Absent; Barton Becker: Present; Monica Huber: Present; Amy Rowse: Present; Aaron Troester: 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, March 2, 2023

• Call to Order

The regular board meeting of the O'Neill Public School Board of Education was called to order by President Amy Jo Rowse at 7:30 pm, on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Administrative Offices at 410 East Benton, O'Neill, Nebraska. 

• Roll Call

Administrators Jill Brodersen, DeAnna Clifton, Nick Hostert, Mike Rotherham, Will Wragge, and Jim York were present. 

• Excused/Unexcused Board Members

A motion to excuse Mike Hammerlun's absence, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• 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 Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

A motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2023 work session and regular meeting, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: 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

• Football Concession Stand/Restroom Project

Mr. Rotherham has visited with some local contractors about cost/options to revitalize the existing restrooms for the upcoming track season. No action is necessary.

• Policy Series 3000's

A motion to adopt Policies 3002 Deposits, 3004 General Purchasing & Procurement, 3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing & Procurement Using Federal Funds, 3005 School Activities Fund, 3008 Gifts, Grants, & Bequests, 3011 Transportation, 3012 School Meal Program & Meal Charges, 3014 Use of School Property, 3016 Use of Tobacco Products, 3024 Booster Clubs & PTOs, 3037 Petty Cash (Imprest Account) to second reading, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• New Business

• Interact Club Request

The Interact Club representatives, Hana Miller and Mallorie Scott, presented to the board their proposal to purchase an ice cream machine for the concession stand at the high school. The cost of a refurbished machine would be $8,885 and the Interact Club would be able to contribute $2,200 toward the purchase. Interact sponsor, Amy Shane, was also present to answer questions. The group will gather additional information and return the information to the April board meeting. No action was taken.

• Non-Teaching Staff Salaries

A motion to increase the Technology Coordinator, Speech Pathologist, and School Psychologist's salaries by 3% for the 2023-2024 school year, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Classified Staff Compensation

A motion to approve a 4% hourly rate increase for the classified staff, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Abstain (With Conflict)

Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 1, Abstain (With Conflict): 1

• Staff Resignations

A motion to accept Nicholas Arlt's resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 contract year, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

A motion to accept Gary Hostert's resignation effective at the end of the 2022-2023 contract year, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Monica Huber.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Teaching Contract

A motion to approve a 1.0 FTE teaching contract for Claire Morrow for the 2023-2024 school year, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Authorize Check Signers

A motion to add Nathan Larsen as a check signer for the Activity Fund and to remove Nickolas Hostert effective June 30, 2023, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Technology Request

The administrators are planning to take a group of teachers to Harrisburg, South Dakota to observe their 1:1 iPad initiative.  Our 1:1 MacBook lease will be up for renewal next year and they are wanting to explore all available options. No action was necessary.

• Summer Food Program

A motion to offer the summer food program at the Elementary school during the 2023 summer, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Monica Huber.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• ESU #8 Contracts

A motion to enter into the Master Contract with ESU #8 for E-rate, distance learning, nursing, vision and behavior services for the 2023-2024 school year, passed with a motion made by Coby Welke and seconded by Aaron Troester.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Option Enrollment Report

The Option Enrollment report was reviewed. No action was 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 Coby Welke and seconded by Barton Becker.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Aaron Troester: Yea, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

• Adjournment

A motion to adjourn at 9:35 pm, passed with a motion made by Barton Becker and seconded by Coby Welke.

Michael Hammerlun: Absent, Coby Welke: Yea, Barton Becker: Yea, Monica Huber: Yea, Amy Rowse: Yea, Aaron Troester: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1

Kathleen Marvin 

School Board Secretary 

Holt Co. Dist. #7

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General fund

Advanced Water Company, Inc. 1,575.00

Alder Plumbing LLC 308.08

Amazon.com 1,369.68

American Heart Association 292.11

Appeara 739.28

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital 1,941.95

Black Hills Energy 6,663.33

Bomgaars 37.94

Brachle, Ashley 190.41

Breiner Welding & Fabrication Inc 310.31

Bright Wheel 50.00

Burival, Jeni 158.68

Buxton, Cody 336.02

Calvo Diaz, Eden 154.00

Camp, Natalie 6,675.50

Cardio Partners 126.26

Carhart Lumber Co. 662.30

Casey's (LaVista) 33.28

Casey's General Stores, Inc. 212.81

Caseys (Omaha) 60.00

CenturyLink 101.11

Chambers Public School 1,017.09

City of Lincoln (Park N Go) 22.50

City of O'Neill 3,257.46

Clearfly 445.91

Clouse, Jessica 253.88

Cole Sand & Gravel 835.00

Cooper, Maria 253.88

Cubby's, Inc. 3,702.64

Cuhel, Frank 448.03

Dairy Queen 128.25

Davis, Paula 78.41

DeKay, Lindsay 388.29

Diaz, Marlen 154.00

Dickau, Jacob 190.41

Dykshorn, Melissa 222.15

Emme Construction, L.L.C. 1,100.00

Emme, Alexa 888.60

Engelhaupt, Monica 476.03

Engineered Controls, Inc., 5,460.00

ESU #8 6,156.00

First Student, Inc 6,111.69

Fisher, Tonya 448.03

Frank, Shelly 222.15

Gruhn, Cindy 222.15

Gueta-Lopez, Gabriela 190.41

Hamilton, Desiree 26.70

Hilker, Cole 135.60

Hilker, Mindee 26.95

Holt County Independent 361.88

Island Supply Welding Co. 44.57

Johnson's, Inc. 983.80

KBRX Radio 22.50

Kennedy, Valerie 444.30 

Klasna, Lala 388.29

Klein, Carre 4,152.75

Krysl, Lisa 95.21

KSB School Law 40.00

Laible, Dustin 253.88

Leaf Funding Inc 1,131.64

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker 196.00

Little Disciples Child Development Center 1,600.00

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 506.19

McDonald's 149.32

McNichols HVAC 88.29

MECA Parking 10.00

Miner, Cheryl 158.68

MyBinding.com 47.02

Navigator Motorcoaches Inc 2,295.00

Nebraska Education Technology Assoc 378.00

Nebraska Rural Comm School Assoc 80.00

Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency 100.00

Neu You Physical Therapy, PC, 1,881.50

Northeast Community College Book Store 160.00

NPPD 8,607.16

O'Neill Car Wash LLC 52.06

O'Neill Shopper 3,000.00

Ogden Hardware 2,454.40

Ollendick, Kacey 63.47

One Office Solution 2,493.37

OPS Activity Account 350.00

Panera Bread 13.10

Parks, Katie 95.21

Peterson, Kristi 412.56

Pinkerman, Denise 358.43

Pitsco Education, LLC 36.64

Procare Software 79.00

Reserve Account 338.82

Rotherham, Michael 17.94

Sayers, Angela 317.36

Schluns, Amanda 59.74

Schwim, Samantha 1,218.30

Servicemaster Clean 3,542.83

Sholes, Molly 190.41

Short Stop 81.44

Sonova USA Inc 188.99

Spangler, Cindy 169.88

Special T's & More 954.50

Stagemeyer, Carla 352.83

Steppco Refrigeration 2,389.94

Subway 170.19

Summers, Darren 380.83

Taco's & Tequila 428.12

Teachers Pay Teachers 10.14

Three River 482.65

Toast Comfort Kitchen & Bar 41.34

Torpin's Rodeo Market 2,005.60

U Stop #14 62.54

UPS 11.24

VanEvery, Greg 412.56

Viaero Wireless 157.68

Welke, Amanda 123.21

Wettlaufer, Kristin 308.02

Wilson, Sarah 412.56

Wright, Hannah 761.65

Yia Yia's 22.95

Young, Heather 253.88

Young, Sara 349.09

Zlomke, Kendra 698.15

Fund Total 105,359.89

Nutrition Fund

Amazon.com 365.98

Bomgaars 62.98

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.. 40,618.66

Reserve Account 81.80

Fund Total: 41,129.42

Checking Account Total 146,489.31

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