February School Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, February 14, 2022 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. Approve minutes of last meeting

Motion to approve minutes of last meeting 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

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. County Zoning and Planning Update from Don Schuller
Gage County Commissioner Don Schuller addressed the Board.  He asked the Board to consider supporting the idea of splitting Gage County in regard to zoning, for the purposes of the development of wind and solar energy.  The current restrictions make it next to impossible for new developments to occur.  What may not be desired in northern Gage County, may be welcomed in southern Gage County, where there are already wind turbines.  The Board will consider the concept, and consider a written letter of support.  The Board thanked Mr. Schuller for his time.

2.2. Presentation by Beth Roelfs on findings of the Diller Community Foundation Youth Survey
Mrs. Beth Roelfs presented findings from the Nebraska Community Foundation Youth Survey.  The results were widely positive regarding youth wanting to return to the Diller-Odell District to live, start a family and work.  As an example, 42% of those surveyed said they would be extremely likely or somewhat likely to live in the area they now live.

When asked the reason they would live in the area as an adult, 32% said it was a good place to raise a family, while 28% said family ties.

When asked what is the main reason they would not live here as an adult, 51% said due to career opportunities elsewhere.

The Board thanked Mrs. Roelfs for her time and efforts.

2.3. Student Report
Allison Engelman reported on a wide range of student activities noting student success in FFA, Speech and Basketball.  She reported that the "Block the Door" Party was held on January 28.  The students supplied over 3000 pounds of food to a local food bank through donations.  They exceeded their goal by over 1000 pounds.  When the students meet their goal, they are allowed a fun day at school that includes games and watching a movie.  The Board and administration congratulates the students and thanks Mrs. Becker for all of her efforts with the project.  The Board and administration would also like to thank Mr. Dean Engleman for using his trailer and taking the donations to the food bank.

2.4. Principal Report
Principal Mezger reported on staff openings, in-service, upcoming ACT testing, and ELPA.

2.5. Adopt 2022-2023 School Calendar

Motion to approve the 2022-2023 school calender Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford 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

3. Personnel Items

3.1. Approve classified staff salaries for 2022-2023

Motion to approve a 4% increase in classified salaries for 2022-2023, with bus drivers getting a $5 increase per route. Passed with a motion by Dusty Duis 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

3.2. Approve administrative salaries for 2022-23 and 2023-24

Motion to approve two-year salary agreements for Mr. Meyerle and Mr. Mezger with a 4% increase each year. 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

3.3. Accept resignation of Emmie Noyd from teaching position effective at the end of the school year

Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Emmie Noyd from teaching position effective at the end of the school year. 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

The Board thanks Ms. Noyd on her two years of service and wishes her well.

3.4. Accept resignation of Craig Lister from teaching position effective at the end of the school year

Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Craig Lister from teaching position effective at the end of the school year. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman 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

The Board thanks Mr. Lister for his three years of service and wishes him well.

3.5. Approve teaching contract for 2022-2023 for Tanner Nun for Ag Teacher

Motion to approve teaching contract for Mr. Tanner Nun as Ag teacher for 2022-2023 Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman 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

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle gave an update of some repairs to the facilities.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle gave an update on some legislative issues and will be attending an upcoming Legislative Forum

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. Approve NASB Membership

Motion to approve NASB membership Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman 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

7.2. Committee Reports
The Board and Administration plan to attend the upcoming NRCSA Conference.

7.3. Executive Session

8. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn 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 8:10 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2022 at 7:00pm at the high school in Odell.