November 2015 Regular Board Minutes

Board of Education Regular Meeting

November 09, 2015 7:30 PM

Elementary School Media Center in Diller

Attendance Taken at 7:32 PM:

Present Board Members:   

Dean Engelman

Paul Kostal

Chad Lottman

Jill Scheele

Gary Stohs

Absent Board Members:   

Toni Landenberger

I. Open Meeting  

I.a. Roll Call  

Toni Landenberger's absence was excused.

I.b. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information  

I.c. Approve minutes of last meeting  

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve minutes of last meeting passed with a motion by Dean Engelman and a second by Paul Kostal. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman            Yes

Paul Kostal                    Yes

Toni Landenberger        Absent

Chad Lottman                Yes

Jill Scheele                    Yes

Gary Stohs                    Yes

II. Instruction and Related Items  

II.a. Student Report

II.b. Principal’s Report  

Mr. Prososki reported on AQuESTT Classification, an update of the automated library system, possibly changing the teacher evaluation instrument and a recent Marzano training he attended.

II.c. Renew softball cooperative with Southern  

Motion Passed:   Motion to approve softball coop passed with a motion by Chad Lottman and a second by Jill Scheele. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman            Yes

Paul Kostal                    Yes

Toni Landenberger        Absent

Chad Lottman                Yes

Jill Scheele                    Yes

Gary Stohs                    Yes

III. Personnel Items  

IV. Support Service  

IV.a. Technology Update  

IV.b. Facility Update  

Mr. Meyerle noted that the track project is complete and paid for. He also noted that architect plans would soon be done for a possible fitness center project in Odell.

V. Superintendent Items  

V.a. Superintendent Report  

Mr. Meyerle reported that EHA health insurance rates for 2016-17 would increase 4.9%.  He also noted that if the volleyball team wins on November 12 at the state tournament, there will be no school on November 13, as the game will be in the morning.

V.b. Distribute Annual Financial Report

The Board reviewed the AFR.

V.c. Review Safety Audit  

The Board discussed the annual Safety Audit conducted by Bruce Lang

VI. Financial Items  

VI.a. Pay bills as presented  

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve bills as presented passed with a motion by Dean Engelman and a second by Jill Scheele. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                Yes

Paul Kostal                        Yes

Toni Landenberger            Absent

Chad Lottman                    Yes

Jill Scheele                        Yes

Gary Stohs                        Yes

VII. Board of Education Items  

VII.a. Committee Reports  

The Board reviewed negotiated agreement requests made by the DOEA for 2016-17 and 2017-18.

VII.b. Executive Session to discuss annual Superintendent evaluation  

Motion Passed:  Motion to enter into executive session at 8:15pm passed with a motion by Chad Lottman and a second by Paul Kostal. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                Yes

Paul Kostal                        Yes

Toni Landenberger            Absent

Chad Lottman                    Yes

Jill Scheele                        Yes

Gary Stohs                         Yes

The Board returned to regular session at 8:24pm

VIII. Adjournment  

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Dean Engelman and a second by Jill Scheele. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                Yes

Paul Kostal                        Yes

Toni Landenberger            Absent

Chad Lottman                    Yes

Jill Scheele                        Yes

Gary Stohs                        Yes

President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:25pm.  The next regular meeting is December 14, 2015 at the high school in Odell.