Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026 7:00 PM

Elementary Media Center in Diller
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342

 1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Public Comment
Public 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. Student Report
Mylee Gaddy gave an update on recent student activities that included Basketball, Speech and FFA.

2.2. Principals Report
Principal Hinrichs and Mezger reported on the Continuous School Improvement Process, ACT testing, Career Academies, and Assessments.  They both thanked the Board for being proactive and having a Principal in each building beginning last school year, as student behavior issues continue to increase.  Many times issues stem from what is going on in the home the night before the students come to school.  The school district only had one Principal from 2007 until 2024.

2.3. Approve 2026-2027 School Calendar
Motion to approve school calendar for 2026-2027 Passed with a motion by Josh Carpenter 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
Superintendent Meyerle noted the requests of some to make sure and not start school too early in August, while others want to make sure school does not get out too late in May.  Next year school will begin on August 13 and the last day in May will be the 18th.  This closely matches up with other area schools.

3. Personnel Items

3.1. Approve Administrative salaries for 2026-2027
Motion to approve administrative salaries for 2026-2027 Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen 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
The Board set the salaries to the following for 2026-2027:  Dylan Hinrichs $91,050, Matt Mezger $126,400, and Mike Meyerle $191,000.

This will be Superintendent Meyerle's last contract.  He will have spent his entire 37-year career in the Diller or Diller-Odell School Districts.  There are only a few of others in Nebraska that moved from the position of Teacher, to Principal, to Superintendent while staying at the same school for their careers.

 4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle noted that summer work would see some flake flooring in the HS kitchen and cafeteria, but would mainly consist of cleaning, painting, and repairs.  No major projects are scheduled.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle gave the Board a list of Extra Duty assignments for 2026-2027.  He noted some legislative issues, and hoped there would not be any major change to school finance.  He also gave a staffing update for 2026-2027.

6. Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh 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
There was no discussion

7. Board of Education Items

7.1. Approve NASB membership
Motion 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
The Board appreciates the relationship with the School Boards Association and being a member of the ALICAP Insurance Program.

7.2. Committee Reports
Several Board members plan to attend the upcoming NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) Conference.  The conference is a good time to network with other Board members, speak to legal reps, attend sessions on a variety of school issues and meet vendors.

7.3. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn 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
President Clifford adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 9 at 7:00pm at the High School in Odell.

Bills: 

Kade is our January Student of the Month!  Kade is a great friend and is kind to everyone. He listens during class and follows the rules. Kade is responsible and always does the right thing, even when no one is watching. He takes care of his supplies, keeps his desk clean, and turns in his work on time. Kade works hard and never gives up. He stays safe and is respectful to teachers and classmates. Kade is excited to learn and shows a big smile at school every day. Congratulations Kade!

The Diller-Odell Griffin Speech Team took home runner-up at the MUDECAS Speech Tournament on January 31! Congratulations to the following medalists:

2nd: Aidan McKinney & Carter Craven-Duet

3rd: Carter Craven-Entertainment

3rd: Carter Craven-Humorous

3rd: Kelsey Barnts-Informative

3rd: Kelsey Barnts-Poetry

3rd: Kelsey Barnts-Program Oral Interpretation 

4th: Carter Craven, Sidney Engelman, Josie Hennerberg, Gabby Long, & Aidan McKinney-OID

5th: Sidney Engelman & Josie Hennerberg-Duet

6th: Aidan McKinney-Serious 

The following Classified Positions are available for the 2026-2027 school year:

Full-time Assistant Cook: 9 Month Position

 Full-Time Elementary Paraprofessional: 9 Month Position

Please email a resume by February 16 to Superintendent Mike Meyerle at mmeyerle@dillerodell.org

Contact Mr. Meyerle with questions about salary or benefits.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7:00 PM

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

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Oath of Office
Members took the Oath of office, and a signed form will be on file at school.

1.4. Public Comment
Public Comment was received

1.5. Approve minutes of last meeting
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting 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
There was no discussion.

1.6. Reorganization of Board

1.7. Election of Officers
Motion to retain Board officers: Angie Clifford, President, Adam Engelman, Vice President, and Kasey Murphy Sect/Treas. Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Nay, Kasey Murphy: Nay, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 2
Alissa Andersen noted that she thought that the officers should be a representation of both wards.  Currently, all the officers are from Ward 1.  Kasey Murphy agreed.  Alissa Andersen noted she has been on different Boards and is ready for office.  The Board will discuss future officer selections at a Board retreat.

1.8. Committee Appointments
Motion to approve committee assignments, and to change curriculum committee to FOCUS committee 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
Focus Committee will replace the Curriculum Committee by name.

1.9. Selection of Official Newspaper, Legal Counsel, Repository, Attendance Officer and Federal Programs Director
Motion to retain Fairbury Journal News as the official newspaper, KSB School Law as legal representation, the Heartland Bank of Odell as the official repository, to appoint Superintendent Meyerle as the Attendance Officer and Federal Program Director. 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

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Student Report

2.2. Principals Report
Principals Hinrichs and Mezger provided a written report to the Board.

3. Personnel Items

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
New wall mats were installed in the old HS gym and LED lights were installed in the HS classrooms over winter break.

Kasey Murphy inquired about having the old trophy case painted.  The Board inquired about having more handicap parking spaces at the new gym area and around the building.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle was not able to attend the meeting. 

The 2024-2025 Annual Report is available on the school website.

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 Josh Carpenter.
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. Renew lease on two micro buses
Renew lease for two new micro buses with Wells Fargo. 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 new micro bus leases will be available this summer.  They will replace two micro buses that are on lease.

7.2. Committee Reports

7.3. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn 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
President Clifford adjourned the meeting at 8:02 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026 at the elementary school in Diller.

Bills:

For the safety of all students, we ask that families not use the half-circle drive before or after school for student drop-off or pick-up. During these times, please park in either parking lot and have students walk to the main entrance.

The half-circle drive must remain clear due to the high volume of students walking, riding bikes, and unloading from buses. During school hours—from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.—the half-circle drive may be used as needed. Outside of those hours, it should remain clear except for school vehicles.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our students safe each day. We truly appreciate your support.

Mr. Hinrichs

The Little Griffins Preschool enrollment for the 26-27 school year is now open.  Enrollment will be open from January 1st to March 15th.  Click on the link for a printable application.  Completed applications can be dropped off at the elementary office.  

Enrollment Form 2026-2027