FCA apparel store is now open.  All orders are due by Sep. 1, 2025.  Don't wait, get your gear today!

https://statelinepromotions.com/collections/griffin-apparel/products/do-fca-2025

Volleyball at Sterling on Aug 28th will now begin at 5 PM JV and 6 PM Varsity.  

Griffin Volleyball Apparel store is open.  Orders are due August 31st and will be printed right after Labor Day.  Don't wait, get yours now!!

https://2025-diller-odell-volleyball-fanwear.spiritsale.com/

Special Meeting on Americanism and Budget Planning

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:00 PM

Elementary Media Center in Diller
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342

 1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call
The absence of Angie Clifford was excused.

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Approve minutes of last meeting
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting Passed with a motion by Kasey Murphy and a second by Josh Carpenter.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

1.4. Accept public comment on Americanism
No comment was received.  Superintendent Meyerle noted how certain days are recognized at school per LB 399 such as: George Washington's birthday, Abraham Lincoln's birthday, Dr, Martin Luther King's birthday, Native American Heritage Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day.  Wall art has also been put up in the hallways that depicts American and Nebraskan heritage.  He also noted that grades 8 and 12 take an Americanism test each year.  Superintendent Meyerle shares the test with the Board to take.

2. Financial Items

2.1. 2025-2026 Budget overview
Superintendent Meyerle gave the Board his budget recommendations for 2025-2026.  He expects to decrease the General Fund levy from 0.540995 to 0.496191, and to decrease the Special Building levy from 0.07000 to 0.057920.  The district's overall tax request increase will be minimal at $114,181.  Final numbers will be set at the September Board meeting.

2.2. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

3. Executive Session

4. Adjournment
Motion Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Josh Carpenter.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
Vice President Engelman adjourned the meeting at 7:33pm.

The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm or at the conclusion of the annual budget hearing and tax request hearings on September 8, 2025 at the Elementary Media Center in Diller.  The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing is scheduled for 6:30 pm and the tax request hearing at 6:45pm or at the conclusion of the budget hearing.  The Board of Education will usually adhere to the sequence of the published agenda, but reserves the right to adjust the order of items if necessary and may elect to amend the agenda as deemed necessary.

Bills:

Parents and Patrons:

*Activity fees are due for JH/HS students who are planning on participating in any activity for $35 

*Elementary student passes available for $30

*Parent and Patron Passes available for $40

*Senior Citizen passes are available for those 65 and over who live in the district for free, and those who live outside the district $25

*All passes get into home games - tournaments are not included 
 

Welcome back to the fall sports season. Junior High Volleyball apparel is available now at the link below. This design is not limited to the junior high volleyball team, but is open to the public as well. The store is now open and will run through Tuesday, August 26th, at 10 am. Late orders will NOT be accepted. We appreciate everyone’s support and look forward to the 2025-2026 school year 

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Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, August 11, 2025 7:00 PM

High School Media Center in Odell
506 Perry Street
Odell, NE 68415

 1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Public Comment
No public comment was received.

1.4. Approve minutes of last meeting
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting Passed with a motion by Kasey Murphy and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Principals Report
Principal's Hinrichs and Mezger provided reports on the start off the school year.

3. Personnel Items

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle reported that the following projects were completed in the summer:  New water line installed at HS, new furnaces installed in parts of HS, new lockers installed at HS, and painting updates at HS.  The following projects are still in progress but will be completed soon: Entry renovation at the elementary and installation of bus cameras.

The elementary is scheduled for new furnaces where they are needed for the summer of 2026.  Both buildings will continue to transition to LED lighting in the next year, with some of that work done over winter break this year.

There are no new projects are on the horizon.  Facility work will consist of repair work for the next two years.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle reported on budget work.  Numbers will be firm once valuations are in.  The Board will have a budget review meeting on August 20.  No major purchases are planned.

6. Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

7. Board of Education Items

7.1. Committee Reports
The Board discussed whom was interested in attending the NASB conference in November.  It is a very good conference for Board members to become more educated on legal issues, insurance, and legislative issues.

7.2. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
President Clifford adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm.

A Special Meeting on Americanism and Budget Planning will be held at 7:00pm August 20, 2025 at the Elementary School Media Center in Diller.  The Board of Education will usually adhere to the sequence of the published agenda, but reserves the right to adjust the order of items if necessary and may elect to amend the agenda as deemed necessary.

The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm or at the conclusion of the annual budget hearing and tax request hearings on September 8, 2025 at the Elementary Media Center in Diller.  The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing is scheduled for 6:30 pm and the tax request hearing at 6:45pm or at the conclusion of the budget hearing.  The Board of Education will usually adhere to the sequence of the published agenda, but reserves the right to adjust the order of items if necessary and may elect to amend the agenda as deemed necessary.

 Bills:

The Griffin Football apparel store is now open.  The store will close on August 21st, so don't wait to order.  Click on the link for the store.

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