Board of Education Student Fee Hearing

Monday, July 13, 2026 6:50 PM

High School Media Center in Odell
506 Perry Street
Odell, NE 68415

 

Alissa Andersen:	Present
Josh Carpenter:	Present
Angie Clifford:	Present
Adam Engelman:	Present
Kasey Murphy:	Present
Stuart Vitosh:	Present

 

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Accept public comment on proposed Student Fees for 2026-2027
No comment was received.

2. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Kasey Murphy and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
President Clifford adjourned the hearing at 6:55pm

Board of Education Parental Involvement Hearing

Monday, July 13, 2026 6:55 PM

High School Media Center in Odell
506 Perry Street
Odell, NE 68415

 

Alissa Andersen:	Present
Josh Carpenter:	Present
Angie Clifford:	Present
Adam Engelman:	Present
Kasey Murphy:	Present
Stuart Vitosh:	Present

 

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Accept public comment on Parental Involvement Policy for 2026-2027
No comment was received.

2. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Josh Carpenter.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
President Clifford adjourned the hearing at 7:00pm.

 

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, July 13, 2026 7:00 PM

High School Media Center in Odell
506 Perry Street
Odell, NE 68415

 

Alissa Andersen:	Present
Josh Carpenter:	Present
Angie Clifford:	Present
Adam Engelman:	Present
Kasey Murphy:	Present
Stuart Vitosh:	Present

 

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Public comment
No comment was received.

1.4. Approve minutes of last meeting
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Principals Report
Principals Hinrichs and Mezger reported on state reporting, summer workshops, the review of the schools' Wellness Policy, and the upcoming school year.

The Board and Superintendent Meyerle congratulates Mr. Mezger on completing his Specialist program that will allow him to become Superintendent of schools on July 1, 2027.  Completing the degree is a professional achievement that takes much time and financial commitment by the individual.

2.2. Review and reaffirm Student Fee Policy #5045 for 2026-2027
Motion to reaffirm policy #5045 Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
Superintendent Meyerle noted where Student Fee money was used for the students.

2.3. Review and reaffirm Parental Involvement Policies #5018 and #5057 for 2026-2027
Motion to reaffirm policies #5018 and #5057 Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Kasey Murphy.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2.4. Set athletic admission prices for 2026-2027
Motion to match athletic admission prices to that of the Pioneer Conference. Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Josh Carpenter.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
New athletic admission prices will be $7 for adults and $5 for students.  Local patrons are encouraged to purchase season passes.  Anyone age 60 or older that lives in the school district may obtain a free season pass from either school office.  Any member of former or current military service will be admitted free of charge.

2.5. Set breakfast and lunch prices for 2026-2027
Motion to set school breakfast and lunch prices Passed with a motion by Kasey Murphy and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
New breakfast and lunch prices will be increased to the following:  
PK-6 Breakfast $2.00
7-12 Breakfast $2.50
Adult Breakfast $3.50
PK-6 Lunch $3.25
7-12 Lunch $3.75
Adult Lunch $5.25

2.6. Approve interlocal agreements with ESU 5 for Alternative Education, technology, elementary science, ESU academy, and mental health support.
Motion to approve interlocal agreements with ESU 5. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Josh Carpenter.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
The Board appreciates the relationship with ESU 5 for their services.

2.7. Approve required policy updates from KSB School Law
Motion to pass required policy updates from KSB School Law. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
For the past month, the Board has reviewed the required policy from KSB School Law.

2.8. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to adopt resolution, increasing the school district's base growth percentage to determine the school district tax request authority by up to seven percent (7%).
Motion to pass resolution to increase the school district's base growth percentage by 7%. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
The resolution is an effort to maintain budget flexibility and to ensure the ability to secure adequate funding in the current or future school years so that the school district is in a position to meet its obligations to its students.  The growth of the base growth percentage does not mean that the tax request would grow by that amount.  It does increase space in the budget for spending.  Such funding could come in from state or local sources in the form of grants.

Superintendent Meyerle also cautioned that if the state legislature would ever pass a law dramatically increasing the base pay of teachers statewide, that there would need to be room in the budget for such an increase.

2.9. Renew baseball coop with BPS
Motion to approve baseball coop with Beatrice HS Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Kasey Murphy.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
The Board appreciates the opportunity for our student to play baseball with BPS.

2.10. Approve milk bid from Hiland Dairy
Motion to accept the bid as a member of the Southeast Milk Cooperative from Hiland Dairy Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
The bid from Hiland was the only bid received.

3. Personnel Items

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Summer projects are winding down.  A special thanks to summer staff for all of their work preparing the building and grounds for the upcoming school year.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle will be working on the budget the next month.  Valuations are not due until August 20, so he does not know what the levy will be until then.  He does not plan on attending the Joint Public meeting and having the pink postcards go out.  Such attendance is only required if a school goes above their "allowed"  request.  He expects that the tax request will go up about $115,000, as it did last year.  Staff salary and benefits alone will increase by about $175,000, so there will be some adjustments in line items in the budget.

6. Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Kasey Murphy and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

7. Board of Education Items

7.1. Committee Reports
The Board discussed some committee work and some possible changes.

7.2. Approve membership in NRCSA
Motion to approve NRCSA membership Passed with a motion by Josh Carpenter and a second by Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
The Board appreciates the relationship with NRCSA and wishes Jack Moles the best in retirement.

7.3. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
President Clifford adjourned the meeting at 7:55pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 10 at 6pm at the HS.  The Board will hold a Special meeting on Americanism and Budget planning at the elementary on Monday, August 24 at 7pm.

Bills:

Apple Computer Inc	$1,316.00
AS Central Services	$635.74
Behrends, Bernard W	$88.45
Blick Art Materials	$485.25
Bound to Stay Bound	$417.90
Carolina Biological Supply	$401.81
Cengage Learning	$2,978.99
Concourse Tech, Inc.	$4,160.22
Curriculum Associates	$160.16
Diller Telephone Co.	$559.28
Diller-Odell Lunch Fund	$60,000.00
Diode Technologies	$165.90
Esu No. 5	$22,065.65
Fairbury Journal-news	$87.66
Farmers Cooperative Elev	$1,613.10
Filament Essential Services	$1,383.00
Flores, Judy  L	$232.00
Hillyard Des Moines	$1,098.90
Hinrichs, Dylan	$81.20
Holiday Inn Express	$417.00
Hometown Leasing	$1,310.62
Husker Rehab	$165.00
Impressed Petty Cash	$101.35
KSB School Law, PC LLO	$395.00
Lakeshore Learning Materials	$18.98
Lampton Welding Supply	$258.05
Larkins Ace Hardware	$642.52
M & D Auto Service	$742.61
Meyerle, Michael J	$229.10
Mezger, Matthew	$274.05
Midwest Technology Products	$24.00
Mitchell Rengstorf	$466.13
N C S A	$57.00
NDE	$250.00
NE Safety Center	$125.00
Nebraska Rural Community Schools Assoc	$850.00
Norris Public Power	$4,672.08
NWEA	$1,442.50
Odell Market	$56.86
Paper 101	$1,860.66
Pyramid Paper Company	$2,453.12
Ram Exterminators LLC	$122.00
Rupprecht Fix N Fill	$324.81
School Health Corporation	$43.50
School Specialty Inc	$891.48
Schusters Outdoor Sales & Service	$136.96
Security Services	$334.66
Segra	$536.40
Sherwin-williams	$496.61
Staples Advantage	$1,116.67
Sterling Computers Corp	$583.26
Teacher Direct	$248.28
The Library Store	$241.47
Verizon	$83.05
Village Of Diller	$300.50
Village Of Odell	$373.25
Voyager Sopris	$154.00
Weyer, Michelle R	$131.95
Wood River Energy	$2,261.26
Zaner Bloser Co	$737.55
A F L A C	$766.93
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Ne	$57,348.85
ESSDACK Consortium	$3,662.52
National Insurance Services	$1,129.90
Nebraska Dept Of Revenue	$6,778.60
Nebraska School Retirement	$33,666.51
Odell School Activity Fund	$3,202.15
State Bank Of Odell	$51,848.17
VSP	$345.82
	$282,609.95
Direct Deposit	$163,087.79
Net July Salaries	$4,840.44
	$450,538.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026/2027 Elementary Class Supply List PDF Link

 

Golf for the Griffins is Saturday, August 1st at Hidden Acres Golf Course.  Get your teams together now!  Click on the link for team sign-up.

 

Team Sign-Up

No Youth Camp Monday, July 6th.  Camp will resume the week of July 13th.

The Diller-Odell Wellness Committee has completed its Triennial Assessment of the Local Wellness Policy.  The committee measured the District Policy by first completing the Alliance for a Healthier Generation 10-step Checklist.  The results determined that our policy includes all required language.  The committee identified strengths in our policy in nutrition promotion/education, physical activity, and student wellness areas.  In addition, the committee identified some goals to continue to work on in those areas.  

 

Click here to access the District Local Wellness Policy.  

 

Click here to access the Triennial Assessment of the Local Wellness Policy.

Hello! My name is Abby Ware, and I am excited to be back at Diller-Odell Elementary School! I grew up in Beatrice and graduated from Beatrice High School before attending the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where I studied Elementary Education. I completed my student teaching in first grade here at Diller-Odell.

I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Literacy. This will be my second year teaching after spending last year teaching 2nd grade at Beatrice Elementary. This summer, I will also be getting married to my fiancé, Brody, so next year I’ll be Mrs. Nelson!

Outside of school, I enjoy golfing, going on walks, exercising, and spending time at the lake. I am so excited to return to this wonderful community and get the next school year started!