April 2016 Regular Board Minutes

Board of Education Regular Meeting

April 11, 2016 7:30 PM

High School Media Center in Odell

Attendance Taken at 7:34 PM:

Present Board Members:   

Dean Engelman

Paul Kostal

Toni Landenberger

Chad Lottman

Jill Scheele

Absent Board Members:   

Gary Stohs

Updated Attendance:   

Paul Kostal was updated to present at: 7:46 PM 

I. Open Meeting  

I.a. Roll Call  

Gary Stohs was absent.  The 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 Jill Scheele and a second by Dean Engelman. 

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                Yes

Paul Kostal                        Absent

Toni Landenberger            Yes

Chad Lottman                    Yes

Jill Scheele                        Yes

Gary Stohs                        Absent

II. Instruction and Related Items  

II.a. Principal’s Report  

Dr. Prososki provided a written report which included information on the district's Multicultural Education Report and a textbook purchasing schedule.

II.b. Student Report  

Corina Lottman reported on recent student activities which included; track, MUDECAS music, Prom, golf and an upcoming blood drive.  She noted recent student successes at State Speech, State FFA and Quiz Bowl.

II.c. Revise Policy 5055 Enrollment in Kindergarten  

Motion Passed:  To use the Kindergarten Readiness Test as the instrument to gauge early admission to Kindergarten; passed with a motion by Dean Engelman and a second by Toni Landenberger. 

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                    Yes

Paul Kostal                            Absent

Toni Landenberger                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

III. Personnel Items  

III.a. Re-elect certificated staff for 2016-17  

Motion Passed:  To re-elect certificated staff with the exception for those whom have resigned or have been given notice of non-renewal; passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Toni Landenberger. 

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                    Yes

Paul Kostal                            Absent

Toni Landenberger                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

III.b. Approve Classified Personnel Wages for 2016-17  

Mr. Meyerle suggested a 3% raise in classified wages unless otherwise noted.

Motion Passed:  For a 3% increase in classified wages for 2016-17 passed with a motion by Dean Engelman and a second by Toni Landenberger. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                    Yes

Paul Kostal                            Yes

Toni Landenberger                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

IV. Support Service  

IV.a. Technology Update  

Dr. Prososki provided a written technology report which included technology request for 2016-17.  The request included purchases of additional MacBook laptops and Smart Boards.

IV.b. Facility Update  

Mr. Meyerle reported on the status of the fitness center in Odell.  It is on track to be open by mid-June.  It will not open earlier due to the schedule for the flooring and equipment delivery.  He noted that $24,000 had been donated thus far by community members for equipment.

The Board discussed a bus shelter project, but is not interested at this time unless it could be used on a daily basis by drivers.  This is problematic based upon where drivers begin and end their daily routes.  Mr. Meyerle will look into other possible options for sheltering buses in the summer.

V. Superintendent Items  

V.a. Superintendent Report  

Mr. Meyerle reported that contracts to certified staff would be going out the next week.

VI. Financial Items  

VI.a. Pay bills as presented  

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve bills as presented; Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Jill Scheele. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                    Yes

Paul Kostal                            Yes

Toni Landenberger                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

VII. Board of Education Items  

VII.a. Committee Reports  

The Board inquired about the possibility of streaming athletic contests next year.  Mr. Meyerle will look into the possibility.

Chad Lottman and Paul Kostal gave an update on the NRCSA Convention.

VII.b. Approve Sale of Garage at High School  

Motion Passed:  The Board authorizes Superintendent Meyerle to sell the garage on the HS property to the highest offer; 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                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

VII.c. Executive Session  

VIII. Adjournment  

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Toni Landenberger. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                    Yes

Paul Kostal                            Yes

Toni Landenberger                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

Vice President Lottman adjourned the meeting at 8:30pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2016 at 7:30pm at the elementary school in Diller.

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