April 2017 Regular Board Minutes
Board of Education Regular Meeting
April 10, 2017 7:30 PM
Elementary School Media Center in Diller
Attendance Taken at 7:32 PM:
Present Board Members:
Dean Engelman
Paul Kostal
Toni Landenberger
Chad Lottman
Jill Scheele
Gary Stohs
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 Jill Scheele.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
II. Instruction and Related Items
II.a. Student Report
Neleigh Weers presented a report to the Board on various student activities.
II.b. Principal Report
Dr. Prososki provided a written report which included information on the following: Multicultural Report, textbook schedule and a proactive visit by the Gage County Drug Dog to check student lockers and vehicles. There were no issues with the visit.
II.c. Executive Session
Motion Passed: To enter into executive session at 7:40 to discuss a personnel matter for 2017-18 passed with a motion by Chad Lottman and a second by Toni Landenberger.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
The Board returned to open session at 7:56pm
II.d. Discuss Student Drug testing for grades 7-12
The Board discussed the possible program and directed Superintendent Meyerle to move forward with instituting a drug testing program for grade 7-12 activity participants for the 2017-18 school year. Mr. Meyerle will begin work on possible policies.
III. Personnel Items
III.a. Approve Contract of Matt Mezger for Principal
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Paul Kostal 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.b. Re-elect Certificated Staff for 2017-18
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger 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
III.c. Approve Classified Personnel Wages for 2017-18
Motion Passed: A 3% salary increase for classified staff passed with a motion by Paul Kostal and a second by Jill Scheele.
6 Yeas - 0 Nays.
Dean Engelman Yes
Paul Kostal Yes
Toni Landenberger Yes
Chad Lottman Yes
Jill Scheele Yes
Gary Stohs Yes
IV. Support Service
IV.a. Technology Update
Dr. Prososki provided his report on tech purchases for 2017-18. The purchases include 40 iPad for grades 7-8, 15 MacBooks for the elementary and new office computers for administrative assistants.
IV.b. Facility Update
Mr. Meyerle noted that the fitness center in Diller should be open by June or early July.
He noted some restroom renovations on schedule for the summer.
Mr. Meyerle reported that the surveys mailed to registered voters on the topic of a new competition gym have begun to be returned. The surveys are due by
May 1. He noted it should contain some worthwhile information for the Board.
The Board considered costs on renovating the locker rooms at the elementary school that are primarily used for football. The Board realizes something needs to be done to improve them and will consider some options.
V. Superintendent Items
V.a. Superintendent Report
Mr. Meyerle noted that contracts for 2017-18 will be distributed this week to certified teachers.
He noted that some patrons were concerned about a number that was on the surveys that were mailed out. Mr. Meyerle explained that a number was necessary to insure no copies were made and only one survey per person would be returned. He noted that the number was for validity purposes and that the surveys are anonymous.
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. Update Policy #5072 Student Drug Policy
Motion Passed: Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger 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 update in this policy would have consequences year round for students in activities in grades 7-12.
VII.b. Committee Reports
Board members reported on the recent NRCSA convention
VIII. Adjournment
Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Dean Engelman and a second by Jill Scheele.
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 8:44pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 8 at 7:30.
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Chairperson
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Superintendent
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Adam, James |
$2,029.68 |
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Arbor Ink |
$964.93 |
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AS Central Services |
$238.96 |
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Athletic Fund |
$5,000.00 |
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B & W Electric Inc |
$9,611.62 |
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C & C Processing Inc |
$9.18 |
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Center Point Energy |
$2,485.16 |
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Cornhusker Intl Trucks Inc |
$75.34 |
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Denner, John M |
$102.72 |
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Diller Telephone Co. |
$296.53 |
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Diode Communications |
$75.00 |
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Eakes Office Solutions |
$5,470.63 |
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Engaging Technologies |
$1,797.00 |
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Esu No. 5 |
$10,303.31 |
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Extreme Motorsports |
$40.00 |
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Fairbury Glass Co Inc |
$6,393.00 |
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Farmers Cooperative Elev |
$8,055.46 |
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Flood Communications of Beatrice, LLC |
$225.00 |
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Gary L Behrends |
$280.19 |
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GOVCONNECTION INC |
$2,529.42 |
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Holiday Inn |
$1,357.40 |
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Hometown Leasing |
$755.40 |
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Houghton Mifflin Company |
$800.00 |
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Impressed Petty Cash |
$4,560.84 |
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J W Pepper Inc |
$31.75 |
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Jody Franzen |
$874.19 |
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Klecan, Catherine |
$285.74 |
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Koch, Marlys K |
$25.68 |
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KSB School Law, PC LLO |
$665.00 |
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Lincoln Journal Star |
$126.62 |
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M & D Auto Service |
$3,025.97 |
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Meyerle, Michael J |
$650.56 |
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Mid-American Research Chemicla |
$389.60 |
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NE DOL/Boiler Inspection Program |
$72.00 |
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Noakes Refrigeration |
$233.98 |
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Norris Public Power |
$2,790.00 |
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Odell Market |
$9.98 |
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Omaha World-herald |
$701.00 |
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Prososki, Chris |
$464.38 |
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Quill Corporation |
$474.95 |
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Ram Exterminators LLC |
$47.00 |
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Scherbarth Inc |
$17.29 |
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School Specialty Inc |
$323.21 |
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Southeast Community College |
$2,315.25 |
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Staples Advantage |
$1,813.11 |
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Trantham, Wayne |
$1,558.00 |
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Unite Private Networks, LLC |
$1,048.12 |
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Village Of Diller |
$229.00 |
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Village Of Odell |
$299.45 |
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Westlake ACE Hardware |
$18.89 |
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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 |
$5,614.30 |
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Nebraska School Retirement |
$35,991.58 |
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Odell School Activity Fund |
$2,753.03 |
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State Bank Of OdellXX |
$45,998.08 |
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Waddell & Reed |
$3,287.52 |
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$221,099.13 |
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Direct Deposit |
$127,319.29 |
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April Net Salaries |
$10,463.13 |
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TOTAL |
$358,881.55 |
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