April School Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, April 12, 2021 7:30 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. Approve minutes of last meeting

Motion to approve minutes of last meeting Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Angie Clifford.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Student Report
Allison Engelman presented a student report on track, golf, FFA, speech, ACT, Pre ACT, blood drive, Prom, and Post Prom.  The students have had numerous successes in various of activities. 

Post Prom was held at Landoll Lanes.  The students and parents sponsoring Post Prom were given very complimentary comments about our student's behavior and conduct.  The Board Administration always appreciates such positive feedback on our students, and thanks them for their positive interactions in public. Their positive behavior speaks well for our school district.
 

2.2. Principal Report
Principal Mezger reported on current enrollment numbers, the upcoming ACT test on April 14, Prom and a textbook replacement schedule.  He also reported on the status of the district's Multicultural report.

Principal Mezger thanks all staff for their efforts in the 2020-21 school year.  The staff at Diller-Odell has handled adjustment during the ongoing pandemic in a very professional way, while being flexible to continual change.  We have a terrific staff at Diller-Odell Schools.

3. Personnel Items
Superintendent Meyerle reported that Dallas Stohs plans to retire in January, 2022.  He plans to hire an elementary custodian who will concentrate on cleaning.  Joyce Kostal will be in charge of cleaning at the High School.  Keith Craig will become the district's maintenance person for items such as HVAC, boilers, plumbing etc.

Superintendent Meyerle plans on hiring the new person by August to give them a chance to work with Mr. Craig, and Mr. Craig a chance to work with Mr. Stohs during the first semester.

3.1. Accept resignation of Ashtyn Cooper

Motion to accept resignation of Ashtyn Cooper Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Kolin Kotas.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

The Board thanks Ms. Cooper for her service at Diller-Odell Schools.

3.2. Approve teaching contract for Jordie Theye for Media Specialist position

Motion to approve teaching contract of Jordie Theye. Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford and a second by Toni Landenberger.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

3.3. Re-elect certificated staff for 2021-22

Motion to re-elect certificated staff with the exception of those given notice of non-renewal. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Dusty Duis.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

3.4. Approve Classified Personnel Wages for 2021-22

Motion to approve a 3% salary increase for classified employees. Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Adam Engelman.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

3.5. Review Extra Duty Assignments for 2021-22
Superintendent Meyerle and Principal Mezger reviewed extra duty assignments with the Board and noted changes for 2021-2022.

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle noted that he would like to demo the concession stand and restrooms at the ball fields in Odell.  The building is problematic every year and costs the district money for something the school does not use much.  The Board discussed, but preferred the building is not taken down.  Superintendent Meyerle will work with the Ball Association on costs for the building in the future.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle reported that contracts would be going out to certified emplyees the next week. He also noted that the budget was healthy and that 56.27% has been spent at the 66% point of the fiscal year.

Superintendent Meyerle reported that the district would continue to require masks in the buildings.  He does not want to have a situation where a quarantine situation at school would cause anyone to miss graduation or any activities the final few weeks of school.  Unless directed otherwise by health officials, the school does not plan on mandating the wearing of masks in the summer or in the fall of 2021.

6. Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented

Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Kolin Kotas and a second by Dusty Duis.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

7. Board of Education Items

7.1. Committee Reports
Several Board members shared information gathered from the recent NRCSA conference in Kearney.  Superintendent Meyerle appreciated the dedication of our Board as all six members attended the conference.  Some schools have zero members attend.

The Board shared correspondence from the family of Wilbur Stohs thanking the Board for a funeral arrangement.  Wilbur recently passed away, and was a long time, dedicated employee of Odell Public Schools.

7.2. Executive Session

8. Adjournment

8:23 Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford and a second by Adam Engelman.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

President Kostal adjourned the meeting at 8:23pm.  The next regualr meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 10 at 6:00pm.