March 2017 Regular Board Minutes
Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 13, 2017 7:30 PM
High School Media Center in Odell
Attendance Taken at 7:30 PM:
Present Board Members:
Dean Engelman
Paul Kostal
Toni Landenberger
Chad Lottman
Jill Scheele
Gary Stohs
Updated Attendance:
Chad Lottman was updated to present at: 7:40 PM
I. Open Meeting
I.a. Roll Call
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 Paul Kostal and a second by Toni Landenberger.
5 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Absent
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
II. Instruction and Related Items
II.a. Student Report
Ashtyn Humphreys reported on a wide range of recent student activities. The Board wants to congratulate the Girls’ Basketball team on their State Runner-Up accomplishment, the Boys’ basketball team on reaching the District Final, the Ag Mechanics Team #1, the Floriculture Team #1 and the Welding Team for qualifying for State Ag contests, and Corina Lottman and Ashley Yocum for qualifying for State Speech.
II.b. Presentation by David Nicolson of Nicolson and Associates on student drug testing for students 7-12
Dave Nicholson and Ron Cullison made a presentation to the Board about random drug testing for students in grades 7-12. The Board will consider the possibility of beginning the program for the coming year.
II.c. Principal Report
Dr. Prososki reported on ACT Benchmark information, the recent Dr. Seuss week celebration at the elementary, the upcoming Kindergarten Round-Up, and NESA & MAP Assessment information. Dr. Prososki gave the Board his letter of resignation as Principal of Diller-Odell Public Schools effective at the end of his current contract. He has accepted the Superintendent position at Southern Public Schools. He thanked the Board for their support and noted that Diller-Odell will always be a special place for him.
II.d. Approve Senior Sneak Schedule
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Dean Engelman.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
III. Personnel Items
III.a. Accept resignation of Dr. Prososki
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Chad Lottman and a second by Paul Kostal.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
The Board congratulated Dr. Prososki on being named the next Superintendent at Southern Public Schools, and accepted his resignation with regrets.
IV. Support Service
IV.a. Technology Update
Dr. Prososki reported on the upcoming NETA Conference and changes to the school Tech Committee
IV.b. Facility Update
Mr. Meyerle reported that construction has begun on the Diller Fitness Center. He hoped it is open by mid-summer. The school will be accepting community donations to assist with the purchase of equipment as was done for the Odell center. The school hopes to raise $50,000 from the community to assist in the purchase of equipment.
V. Superintendent Items
V.a. Superintendent Report
Mr. Meyerle discussed with the Board about moving to an 8 period day in 2018-19. The Board and Mr. Meyerle want to see what the staff thinks and will continue the discussion at future meetings. Mr. Meyerle reported on the timeline to hire someone for Dr. Prososki's position.
Mr. Meyerle updated a survey that he is preparing to mail to registered voters of the Diller-Odell School District on the possibility of the construction of a new competitive gym. The survey will be mailed in the coming weeks with a return date by May 1, 2017. The survey will help the Board in gauging the opinions of registered voters should the Board pursue such a project.
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 Paul Kostal.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
VII. Board of Education Items
VII.a. Committee Reports
President Stohs gave a summary of the NRCSA Forum on February 22. Mr. Meyerle plans to have four Board members, Dr. Prososki and himself attend the upcoming NRCSA convention.
VII.b. Update Policy #5072 Student Drug Policy
The Board has two policies to consider at future meetings. Both will include the enforcement year round of training rules. Both policies hold students responsible for violations that occur during the summer months.
VII.c. Update Policy #3012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Paul Kostal and a second by Chad Lottman.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
VII.d. Update Policy #5052 School Wellness Policy
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Dean Engelman.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
VII.e. Executive Session
VIII. Adjournment
Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Chad Lottman and a second by Paul Kostal.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:50pm. The next regular meeting is Monday, April 10 at 7:30pm.
Bills:
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Amplify Education, Inc |
$1,877.40 |
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AS Central Services |
$238.96 |
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B & W Electric Inc |
$878.07 |
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Beatrice Community Hospital |
$182.00 |
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Beatrice Public School |
$240.64 |
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Behrends, Bernard W |
$66.88 |
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C & C Processing Inc |
$23.80 |
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Center Point Energy |
$3,513.21 |
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David L Nicholson |
$140.00 |
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Diller Telephone Co. |
$685.53 |
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Diode Communications |
$6,747.20 |
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Echo Group Inc |
$54.82 |
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Educational Service Unit #6 |
$65.00 |
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Esu No. 5 |
$10,207.31 |
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Farmers Cooperative Elev |
$7,230.70 |
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Flood Communications of Beatrice, LLC |
$355.00 |
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Gary L Behrends |
$1,801.54 |
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Harris |
$327.08 |
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Hillyard/Sioux Falls |
$51.27 |
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Hometown Leasing |
$755.40 |
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Impressed Petty Cash |
$1,659.98 |
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J W Pepper Inc |
$421.00 |
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Jody Franzen |
$736.16 |
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Koch, Marlys K |
$25.68 |
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KSB School Law, PC LLO |
$206.00 |
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Lincoln Journal Star |
$143.02 |
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Meyerle, Michael J |
$541.42 |
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Mid-American Research Chemicla |
$288.17 |
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Ne Assoc Of School Boards |
$3,214.00 |
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Nebraska Rural Community Schools Assoc |
$1,265.00 |
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Norris Public Power |
$3,448.00 |
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Odell Market |
$188.44 |
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Prososki, Chris |
$506.11 |
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Quill Corporation |
$59.87 |
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Security Services |
$108.00 |
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Sparq Data Solutions |
$1,500.00 |
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Spencer D Sutton |
$62.06 |
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Unite Private Networks, LLC |
$2,096.24 |
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United Pest Control |
$95.00 |
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US Postal Service |
$601.90 |
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Village Of Diller |
$444.00 |
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Village Of Odell |
$277.30 |
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Walmart Stores Inc |
$173.07 |
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Westlake ACE Hardware |
$7.64 |
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A F L A C |
$162.19 |
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Ne |
$44,333.66 |
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National Insurance Services |
$1,011.28 |
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Nebraska Dept Of Revenue |
$5,629.43 |
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Nebraska School Retirement |
$36,267.41 |
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Odell School Activity Fund |
$2,753.03 |
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State Bank Of OdellXX |
$45,815.24 |
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Waddell & Reed |
$3,287.52 |
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$192,769.63 |
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Direct Deposit |
$127,079.66 |
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March Net Salaries |
$9,630.40 |
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TOTAL |
$329,479.69 |