Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, May 13, 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:     Present

Jill Scheele:                 Present

Gary Stohs:                 Present

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

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, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

2.  Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Student Report

There was not a student report​​​​​​​

2.2. Principal Report

Principal Mezger reported on the 2019-20 class schedule, elementary awards, HS Awards Night, JH Awards Night and graduation.​​​​​​​

2.3. Presentation from Nebraska Central Equipment on lease of micro buses

Tyler Cox was not available to attend, but provided answers to a number of questions asked by Superintendent Meyerle.  The Board is interested in pursuing the lease of two small micro buses to replace larger buses that are used for two bus routes. Superintendent Meyerle feels smaller buses are more practical for a couple of routes, and that we would save some costs on bus repairs. He also explained that moving from 5 routes to 4 is possible with number of students, but the pick-up times would be earlier and ride time would increase. The Board agreed that the pick-up times are already early enough and the ride times are already long enough.​​​​​​​

2.4. Mark Billesbach was present to address the Board on a bill submitted to the school by the village for work done in street

Mr. Billesbach addressed the Board on the Village's cost of some work in the street that was necessary due to the new gym project. The Board thanked Mr. Billesbach and will take the issue under advisement.​​​​​​​

2.5. Approve Nebraska Beef in Schools Program

Approve Nebraska Beef in Schools Program Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford and a second by Jill Scheele.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0​​​​​​​

2.6. Discuss rent of fitness center for training

The Board discussed Eric Hackler's request to renting the fitness facilities for personal training. As much as the Board recognizes the benefit, they feel they cannot rent out school facilities for personal profit as advised by legal counsel and insurance providers.​​​​​​​

2.7. Approve the 457b plan as an investment option for employees

Approve 457b plan Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Adam Engelman.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0​​​​​​​

2.8. Discuss LB 399 American Civics Education

The Board discussed their responsibilities of LB 399​​​​​​

2.9. Approve renewal of softball and golf coops with Southern HS

Approve coops with Southern HS in softball and boys golf Passed with a motion by Paul Kostal and a second by Angie Clifford.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

3.  Personnel Items​​​​​​​

3.1. Accept the resignation of Tiffany Schoenrock

Approve resignation of Tiffany Schoenrock Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Toni Landenberger.

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

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

The Board thanks Mrs. Schoenrock for her six years of service and wishes her the best in the future.​​​​​​​

3.2. Approve teaching contract of Garrett Easley as music teacher for 2019-2020

Approve teaching contract of Garrett Easley Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Jill Scheele.

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

Yea: 6, Nay:0

4.  Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

Principal Mezger updated the Board on tech repairs and a tech purchase schedule​​​​​​​

4.2. Facility Update

Superintendent Meyerle and some Board members had a walk-through of the gym at 7:00. He answered questions on the project.

5.  Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report

Superintendent Meyerle reported that there would be changes to the music program with the change in instructors. Pep Band practice will be held at least twice a week in the mornings at 7:30am during the fall and winter sports seasons. Pep Band will consist of grade 7-12 students and any student who is not in band class, will be allowed to play in pep band. Also, show choir and a small group jazz band is desired to be created.

Superintendent Meyerle gave the Board an update on settlements for teacher negotiations in the fall.

Superintendent Meyerle noted that Marlys Koch is retiring and that the school would be looking for someone to fill the part-time nurse position. The Board thanked Mrs. Koch for her service to the school district.

6.  Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented