January Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 5:45 PM
Elementary Media Center in Diller
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
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Angie Clifford: |
Present |
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Dusty Duis: |
Present |
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Adam Engelman: |
Present |
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Paul Kostal: |
Present |
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Kolin Kotas: |
Present |
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Kasey Murphy: |
Present |
1. Open Meeting
1.1. Roll Call
1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information
1.3. Oath of Office
Board members took the Oath of Office. Superintendent Meyerle had members sign a written Oath to put on file. The Board welcomed Kasey Murphy to her first Board meeting.
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 Angie Clifford.
Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion
1.5. Reorganization of Board
1.5.1. Election of Officers
Motion for Paul Kostal to be President, Adam Engelman to be Vice President and Angie Clifford to be Secretary/Treasurer 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, Kasey Murphy: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.
1.5.2. Committee Appointments
Motion to approve Committee appointments 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, Kasey Murphy: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
Dusty Duis inquired about having a Board Committee to review policies and have a more systematic review system of school policies.
1.5.3. Selection of Official Newspaper, Legal Counsel, Repository, Attendance Officer, and Federal Programs Director
Motion to have the Fairbury Journal News be the Official Newspaper, KSB School Law to be official legal counsel, the State Bank of Odell to be the official repository and Superintendent Meyerle to be the Attendance Officer and Federal Programs Director 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, Kasey Murphy: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion
2. Instruction and Related Items
2.1. Student Report
No student report was available.
2.2. Principal Report
Principal Mezger was absent, but provided a written report.
3. Personnel Items
4. Support Service
4.1. Technology Update
4.2. Facility Update
5. Superintendent Items
5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle reported on some ongoing effects of LB 644. He provided Board members with some possible cost savings to consider for 2023-2024. The Board will have discussions on cost savings in the spring.
The Board would like to be able to avoid participation in the Joint Public meeting in the fall if possible. Superintendent Meyerle noted there are a number of uncertainties including: The school districts' "real valuation growth," the value of the oil storage facility at Steele City to the school district, and State Aid.
The Board will consider future cost savings, but is not willing to sacrifice quality education to simply avoid participation in the joint meeting.
6. Financial Items
6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Dusty Duis and a second by Kasey Murphy.
Angie Clifford: Yea, Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Kolin Kotas: Yea, Kasey Murphy: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
There was no discussion
7. Board of Education Items
7.1. Committee Reports
7.2. 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, Kasey Murphy: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0
President Kostal adjourned the meeting at 6:20 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 13 at 7pm.