Tax Request Hearing, Budget Hearing, and September Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Tax Request Hearing

Monday, September 14, 2020 8:25 PM

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

1. Open Meeting
 

1.1. Roll Call
Angie Clifford and Paul Kostal were excused from the hearing.

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information
 

2. Accept public comment on proposed 2020-2021 tax request
No comment was received

3. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Jill Scheele.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0

Vice President Landenberger adjourned the hearing at 8:30 pm.

Board of Education Budget Hearing

Monday, September 14, 2020 8:20 PM

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

1. Open Meeting
 

1.1. Roll Call

Angie Clifford and Paul Kostal were excused from the hearing.
 

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

 

2. Accept public comment on the proposed 2020-2021 Budget
No comment was received.

3. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Gary Stohs and a second by Adam Engelman.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0

Vice President Landenberger adjourned the hearing at 8:25 pm

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, September 14, 2020 8:30 PM

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

1. Open Meeting
 

1.1. Roll Call
Angie Clifford and Paul Kostal were excused from the meeting.

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 Gary Stohs and a second by Adam Engelman.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0
 

2. Instruction and Related Items
 

2.1. Principal Report
Principal Mezger reported on the teacher evaluation instrument, MAPS testing, the ACT date for seniors (Sept. 22 is the date due to missing the date in the spring), professional growth and school improvement.

2.2. Student Report
There was not a student report

3. Personnel Items
The Board received a letter of thanks from Mrs. Susan Meyer for the support she received over the years as a teacher in the district.  The Board appreciated her efforts during her career and wishes her well in retirement.

4. Support Service
 

4.1. Technology Update
Mr. Mezger noted the importance of our students being 1 to 1 with technology devices.  The new software updates has improved our ability to be active learners online.

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle gave an update on several warranty items with Caspers-Sampson in the new gym.
 

5. Superintendent Items
 

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle noted procedures and protocols that are taking place in the buildings and by the staff due to COVID-19.  He noted that he was very pleased with the efforts of staff and students.  The school will be cautious with those that are in contact with positive cases, and have such students or staff quarantine unless it becomes an issue of being able to have school or not.  If that is the case, then the school would consider those with close contact to come to work while wearing a mask as the state is allowing.
 

6. Financial Items
 

6.1. Adopt the 2020-2021 Budget

Passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Adam Engelman.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0

6.2. Approve the 2020-2021 Tax Request Resolution

Motion to approve the 2020-2021 tax request at 0.6128 for the General Fund and 0.1285 for the Special Building Fund Passed with a motion by Gary Stohs and a second by Adam Engelman.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0

6.3. Pay bills as presented

Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Adam Engelman.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0

7. Board of Education Items
 

7.1. Committee Reports
The Board discussed the possibility of some members attending the School Boards Conference in Omaha

7.2. Executive Session
 

8. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Gary Stohs and a second by Adam Engelman.

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

Yea: 4, Nay: 0

Vice President Landenberger adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 12, at 7:30 pm.

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