March Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 12, 2018 7:30 PM
High School Media Center in Odell
506 Perry, Odell, NE 68415
Dean Engelman: Present
Paul Kostal: Present
Toni Landenberger: Present
Chad Lottman: Absent
Jill Scheele: Present
Gary Stohs: Present
1. Open Meeting
1.1. Roll Call
Chad Lottman's absence was excused.
1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information
1.3. ​​​​​​​ Approve minutes of last meeting
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting passed with a motion by Paul Kostal and a second by Dean Engelman.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
2. Instruction and Related Items
2.1. Student Report
No report was provided.
2.2. ​​​​​​​Principal Report
Mr. Mezger reported on the recent External Team visit on February 28. The visit went very well and he was proud of the staff's efforts.
He also reported on the recent Dr. Seuss week celebration at the elementary school, upcoming Kindergarten Round Up (May 3), and the elementary open house (Aug. 14).
​​​​​​​2.3. Approve Senior Sneak Schedule
The seniors made a request to go to Branson, MO for their sneak trip. The Board does not want to send a school bus and our driver's that far. If the Seniors can come up with the funds to rent a charter bus, the Board will reconsider the request at the April Board meeting. If the Seniors do not have the funds for a charter bus, they will need to consider a trip closer to home.
3. Personnel Items​​​​​​​
3.1. Approve teaching contract for Reba Hestermann
Approve the teaching contract for Reba Hestermann passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Toni Landenberger.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
Ms. Hestermann will teach 5th grade and be the assistant volleyball coach.
​​​​​​​3.2. Accept resignation of Delaney Roberts
Accept the resignation of Delaney Roberts passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Dean Engelman.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
The Board thanks Mrs. Roberts for her two years of service to Diller-Odell Public Schools.
​​​​​​​3.3. Approve teaching contract for Dylan Hinrichs
Approve the teaching contract for Dylan Hinrichs passed with a motion by Paul Kostal and a second by Dean Engelman.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
Mr. Hinrichs will teach 6th grade and coaching duties are TBD.
4. Support Service
4.1. Technology Update
Mr. Mezger reported on the upcoming NETA convention April 19-20, Info Tech Night Aug.13, and the new design of the school web site.
​​​​​​​4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle noted that the PCD is looking at late March as a time for companies to visit the HS for a site visit as part of the Design-Build process.
He also reported that he is exploring getting quotes on building a new press box at the football field in Diller. We would still utilize the one on the east side for radio, video and stat people. The new box would house clock, PA and coaches. The current press box is getting over crowded with the increased number of people that need access to such an area. He noted there were some donors that were anxious to donate to the project.
5. Superintendent Items​​​​​​​
5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle discussed some recent staff re-assignments. Justin Larsen will be moving from 5th grade to teach Language Arts in grades 7-9, and Abigail Kostal will be moving from 6th grade to PK.
Superintendent Meyerle noted how well the External Visit went. He noted it is gratifying when outside professionals visit the district and are impressed with our school, students, staff and communities. A special thanks to Marilyn Hein, Terry Arnold, Cathie Klecan, Amy Coufal and Matt Mezger for their efforts.
6. Financial Items​​​​​​​
6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Toni Landenberger.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
7. Board of Education Items​​​​​​​
7.1. Approve NASB membership
Approve NASB membership passed with a motion by Dean Engelman and a second by Paul Kostal.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
​​​​​​​7.2. Approve new HS gym project and use of Special Building Fund pending the signing of a Design-Build Contract
Approve new HS gym project and use of the Special Building Fund pending the signing of a Design-Build contract passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Paul Kostal.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
​​​​​​​7.3. Committee Reports
Gary Stohs and Paul Kostal plan to attend the upcoming NRCSA convention.
It was noted that filing for School Board from Ward 1 is Toni Landenberger, Ethan Thorp, Adam Engelman and Angie Clifford.
​​​​​​​7.4. Executive Session
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel passed with a motion by Paul Kostal and a second by Jill Scheele.
Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
The Board returned to regular session 8:38.
8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Jill Scheele. Dean Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:39. The next regular Board meeting is April 9.
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Goeking, Michelle R |
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Meyerle, Michael J |
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Mezger, Matthew |
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Ne Assoc Of School Boards |
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Norris Public Power |
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Odell Market |
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Quill Corporation |
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Ram Exterminators LLC |
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Scherbarth Inc |
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Sign Post (The) |
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Spencer D Sutton |
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Unite Private Networks, LLC |
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United Pest Control |
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Village Of Diller |
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Village Of Odell |
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Tom's Music House |
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Walmart Stores Inc |
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Westlake ACE Hardware |
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Ne |
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National Insurance Services |
$1,010.45 |
Nebraska Child Support Payment Center |
$112.50 |
Nebraska Dept Of Revenue |
$5,749.94 |
Nebraska School Retirement |
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Odell School Activity Fund |
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