Board of Education Hearing on Student Fee Policy, Parental Involvement Policy and Regular School Board Meeting

July 14, 2025

Board of Education Hearing on Student Fee Policy

Monday, July 14, 2025 6:50 PM

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

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call
The absence of Kasey Murphy was excused.

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Accept public comment on proposed Student Fees for 2025-2026
No comment was received.

2. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn 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, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0

President Clifford adjourned the hearing at 6:55pm.

Board of Education Hearing of Parental Involvement Policy

Monday, July 14, 2025 6:55 PM

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

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call
The absence of Kasey Murphy was excused.

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Accept public comment on Parental Involvement Policy for 2025-2026
No comment was received.

2. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Josh Carpenter.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0

President Clifford adjourned the hearing at 7:00pm.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, July 14, 2025 7:00 PM

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

 1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call
The absence of Kasey Murphy was excused.

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Public Comment
No 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 Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Principals Report
Principals Hinrichs and Mezger gave updates on reporting for NSSRS, CDC, NDE, and MTSS.  They also reported on summer workshops, upcoming Admin. Days and the first days of school schedule.

2.2. Review and reaffirm Student Fee Policy #5045 for 2025-2026
Motion to reaffirm Policy #5045 Passed with a motion by Josh Carpenter and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2.3. Review and reaffirm Parental Involvement Policies #5018 and#5057 for 2025-2026
Motion Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2.4. Set athletic admission prices for 2025-2026
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, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
The Board would like to look into options for digital pay at the athletic gate and concessions.  There may be a possible additional cost for admission for using digital depending on the vendor used.  Cash admission will stay the same at $6 for adults and $4 for students.  Anyone that lives in the Diller-Odell school district that is age 65 or older, can pick up a senior citizen pass for free admission to games at either office.

2.5. Set breakfast and lunch prices for 2025-2026
Motion to set breakfast and lunch prices Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Josh Carpenter.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
No increase for student breakfast or lunch.  There will be a .25 cent increase for adult breakfast and lunch.  Prices are as follows:

PK-6 Breakfast $1.75
7-12 Breakfast $2.00
Adult Breakfast $3.00

PK-6 Lunch $2.75
7-12 Lunch $3.25
Adult Lunch $4.75

2.6. Approve agreement for Alternative Education with ESU 5
Motion to approve Alt Ed agreement Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Josh Carpenter: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2.7. Approve required policy updates from KSB School Law
Motion to approve required policy updates from KSB School Law 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, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
The Board appreciates the working relationship with KSB School Law.

3. Personnel Items

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle gave updates on the elementary remodel, HS lockers install, painting projects and other small facility issues.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle gave the Board an update on budget work and future planning.  He reported that the new gym is paid off, and was pleased to note that there are no major facility projects in the near future to finish out his career at Diller-Odell.  He feels like he will leave things better than when he began as Superintendent of Schools and is proud of the projects and the work that has been completed in his time as Superintendent.

6. Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. 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, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

7. Board of Education Items

7.1. Committee Reports

7.2. Approve membership in NRCSA
Motion to approve NRCSA membership 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, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
The Board appreciate the work of Jack Moles and the leadership of NRCSA in promoting and defending rural schools.

7.3. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn 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, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 5, Nay: 0
President Clifford adjourned the meeting at 7:40pm.  The next regular meeting will be on August 11, at 7pm at the elementary school.  The Board will hold a special meeting on August 20 at 7pm on Americanism and Budget Planning.

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