April 2014 Regular Board Minutes

Diller-Odell Regular BOE Meeting

April 14, 2014

President Gary Stohs called the meeting to order at 7:30pm and recognized the posted Open Meetings Act document.  Present: Gary Stohs, Jill Scheele, Toni Landenberger, Dean Engelman, and Paul Kostal.  Absent: Chad Lottman.  Administrator Mike Meyerle was present.  The following visitors were present: Cathy Lyons and Hope Maginnis.

Paul K. moved to approve the minutes as presented.  Dean E. seconded the motion.  MCU.

Hope Maginnis presented a student report that included updates in Art Club, FBLA, Speech, Track, Quiz Bowl, State FFA Convention, Prom and the recent Blood Drive. 

Mr. Prososki was absent from the meeting, but provided the Board a written Principal’s report.

Dean E. moved to approve the Powerschool Interlocal agreement.  Toni L. seconded the motion.  MCU.

Paul K. moved to approve a 3% wage increase for classified staff for 2014-15.  Toni L. seconded the motion.  MCU.

Jill S. moved to revoke policy #4165 “Early Separation Program” effective at the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year. Dean E. seconded the motion.  MCU.

Chad Lottman arrived at the meeting at 7:50pm.

Mr. Meyerle presented a facility project update, which included: the south soffit at the HS has been fixed and the projection screen in the HS gym had been installed.  He updated the Board on the following projects to be completed in the coming weeks; football bleachers, air conditioning the elementary gym, installing new lights in the elementary gym, replacing windows on the south side of the high school, and creating a student area in the south hall of the high school.

Mr. Meyerle discussed NeSA testing, class scheduling and class sizes with the Board.  He noted that for a new bus purchase for 2014-15, he wanted to purchase an activity bus which would be used exclusively for activities. It would be a standard bus, but with under storage and air conditioning.

Jill S. moved to pay bills.  Toni L. seconded the motion.  MCU.

Gary S. reported on the recent NCRSA convention. 

Chad L. moved to adjourn the meeting.  Paul K. seconded the motion.  MCU.

President Gary Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.

The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm, May 12, 2014 at the High School Media Center in Odell.