Board of Education Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:30 PM

High School Media Center in Odell

506 Perry

Odell, NE 68415

Angie Clifford:                Present

Adam Engelman:             Present

Paul Kostal:                     Present

Toni Landenberger:         Absent
Jill Scheele:                     Present

Gary Stohs:                     Present

1.  Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

Toni Landenberger'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 Adam Engelman.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0

2.  Instruction and related Items

2.1. Student Report

No Student Report was given.

2.2. Principal Report

Principal Mezger reported on activities such as Dr. Seuss Week and upcoming NSCAS and MAP Assessments.

He gave the schedule for upcoming activities such as Kindergarten Round-Up (May 1), Seventh Grade Orientation (Aug. 12), and Elementary Open House (Aug. 13).

Recent successes at FFA contests and winning the District Speech meet were noted. The Board would like to make sure all staff are sharing successes in school not only on our school website, but with local media.

3.  Personnel Items

3.1. Accept the resignation of Katie Husman

Accept the resignation of Katie Husman Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford and a second by Jill Scheele.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0

The Board thanks Ms. Husman for her time at Diller-Odell Schools and wishes her the best in her future pursuits.​​​​​​​

3.2. Approve teaching contract for Craig Lister for the Ag position.

Approve the teaching contract for Craig Lister Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Angie Clifford.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0

4.  Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

Principal Mezger reported that Info Tech Night is set for Aug. 12. KSB Law will again provide information to our students and parents. He also reported on the upcoming NETA (Nebraska Educational Technology Association) conference on March 28-29.​​​​​​​

4.2. Facility Update

Superintendent Meyerle gave an update on the progress of new gym, and shared some stain color options for the floor with the Board.

He reported that the floor had been poured, some upper windows installed, and that some framing should begin this week.

5.  Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report

Superintendent Meyerle reported that Ronda Duis plans to retire at the end of the school year from her position as Head Cook.  The Board thanks Mrs. Duis for her 31 years of service to the school district.

Superintendent Meyerle and the Board discussed the future of football and whether Diller-Odell would plan on staying 8 Man or look at switching to 6 Man football in the future. The team numbers are expected to be low to begin the 2019 season, but since it is the middle of the two year NSAA schedule cycle, no change can be made. With future rosters of the 2020 season through the 2024 season estimated at 20+ players of those interested in playing, the Board and Administration believes those numbers are solid enough to play 8 Man football. The 2020 and 2021 schedules will be released early in 2020.

Recent legislation news was discussed, as well as the softball and boys golf coops with Southern. The Board would be willing to contribute finances to future coops, but would like Diller-Odell to be recognized in the team name.

Summer sports activity was discussed as the Board has concerns over the number of camps and overnight stays away from home that some of the programs have been taking. Limits for programs were discussed. It was agreed that a max of 4 camps with no more than 5 overnights total for the summer would be allowed per program.

The Board discussed fitness center use for personal training by a qualified individual. The Board directed Superintendent Meyerle to research the topic more in depth.

With the poor condition of gravel roads in the District, he noted to the Board that buses would only operate on paved roads or in towns the rest of the week.

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 Paul Kostal.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: 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 Adam Engelman and a second by Jill Scheele.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0​​​​​​​

7.2. Committee Reports