January 2017 Regular Board Minutes

Board of Education Regular Meeting

January 09, 2017 6:30 P.M.

High School Media Center in Odell

Attendance Taken at 6:30 P.M.:

Present Board Members:   

Dean Engelman

Paul Kostal

Toni Landenberger

Chad Lottman

Jill Scheele

Absent Board Members:   

Gary Stohs

I. Open Meeting  

I.a. Roll Call  

Gary Stohs' absence was excused.

I.b. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information  

I.c. Oath of Office  

Board members took the Oath of Office and signed a written copy.  Gary Stohs had taken the oath and signed a copy prior to the meeting.

I.d. 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                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

I.e. Reorganization of the Board  

I.e.1. Election of Officers  

Motion Passed:  To retain respective offices of Gary Stohs, President; Chad Lottman, Vice President; Toni Landenberger, Secretary; Paul Kostal Treasurer. Passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Dean Engelman. 

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Dean Engelman                    Yes

Paul Kostal                            Yes

Toni Landenberger                Yes

Chad Lottman                        Yes

Jill Scheele                            Yes

Gary Stohs                            Absent

I.e.2. Committee Appointments  

Motion Passed:  Accept standing committees as presented passed with a motion by Paul Kostal 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

I.e.3. Selection of Official Newspaper, Legal Counsel and Repository  

Motion Passed:  To retain KSB School Law, retain the Beatrice Daily Sun as the official newspaper, and to retain the State Bank of Odell as the official repository. 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

The Board thanked Jennifer Lewis of the Fairbury-Journal News for attending the meeting.  The Board did feel at this point they wanted the official paper of the school to be a daily paper, and that the Beatrice Daily Sun had more subscribers in the district.  However, the Board appreciates the coverage the school receives from the Fairbury paper and will consider their being the official paper in the future.

I.e.4. Appoint Attendance Officer and Director of Federal Programs  

Motion Passed:  Appoint Superintendent Meyerle as the Attendance Officer and the Federal Programs Director. Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger 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

II. Instruction and Related Items  

II.a. Student Report  

There was no student report.

II.b. Principal Report  

Dr. Prososki provided a written report. His report included the 2015-16 Annual Report, information on the upcoming ACT assessment, DIBELS data, District Wide Surveys, the Nebraska Department of Education Safety Visit and the Nebraska Education Profile.

III. Personnel Items  

Mr. Meyerle reported that Katie Husman had begun work as the Ag instructor for the second semester.

IV. Support Service  

IV.a. Technology Update  

Dr. Prososki provided a written report

IV.b. Facility Update  

Mr. Meyerle reported that the fitness center project in Diller has gone back to the architect for revisions minus the locker rooms.  He emailed the Board the recent changes.  He will then put the project out for public bids again.

V. Superintendent Items  

V.a. Superintendent Report  

Mr. Meyerle discussed Policy #5072 Student Drug Policy with the Board.  He gave the Board some recommendations to alter the policy to be year-round.  Currently, students only have consequences for violation of the policy from the first day of fall practice, through the conclusion of the State Track Meet.  Mr. Meyerle recommends holding students accountable for activity suspension year-round.  The Board is favorable toward the change and will discuss the matter in the coming months.

Mr. Meyerle also noted that schools are beginning to conduct random drug tests for 7-12 students involved in activities.  He suggests that the Board consider the program.  The tests would be conducted by a testing company.  The Board discussed how they believe illegal drugs can be a concern and want to look into this possibility for the good of our students.  The Board will discuss this topic at coming meetings.

VI. Financial Items  

VI.a. Pay bills as presented  

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

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  

VII.b. Executive Session  

VIII. Adjournment  

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Paul Kostal 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

Vice President Lottman adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.  The next regular scheduled meeting is February 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Diller.