July Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 7:00 PM

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

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call
The absences of Angie Clifford and Kasey Murphy were excused.

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Public Comment
No public 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.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Principal Report
Principal Mezger provided a written report in his absence.

2.2. Review and reaffirm Student Fee Policy #5045 for 2024-2025
Motion to reaffirm Student Fee Policy #5045 Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Adam Engelman.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2.3. Review and reaffirm Parental Involvement Policies #5018 and #5057 for 2024-2025
Motion to reaffirm Parental Involvement Policies #5018 and #5057 Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Adam Engelman.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2.4. Set athletic admission prices for 2024-2025
Motion to approve athletic admission prices. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
No change in admission prices.  $6 adults, $4 students.  District residents 65 and older may pick up a pass at either office for free admission to home athletic events minus state contests or conference tournament games.  Members of the military, past and present, will be admitted free of charge.

2.5. Set breakfast and lunch prices for 2024-2025
Motion to approve breakfast and lunch prices. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Dusty Duis.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
No change in breakfast or lunch prices as the Board agreed with Superintendent Meyerle's recommendation.

2.6. Approve agreement for Alternative Education with ESU 5
Motion to approve Alt Ed agreement with ESU 5 Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
Superintendent Meyerle reported that two students from Diller-Odell HS would be attending Alternate Education at ESU 5.

3. Personnel Items
Superintendent Meyerle noted that there would be an action item on the August agenda to approve Deputy Hager as a School Resource Deputy.  Gage County paid for 100% of the costs in the initial stages.  In 2024-2025, Freeman, Southern and Diller-Odell will each be asked to pay $12,000 per school for his services.  Superintendent Meyerle reported on many positive points of having Deputy Hager in the district a few days a week when dealing with truancy, bullying, custody situations, and non-compliant students.  Deputy Hager has done an outstanding job of building positive relationships with D-O students.

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle gave an update on summer projects.  He noted that the track has been resurfaced, but has yet to have the stripes painted pending scheduling and weather.

The Board received some information from Wilken's Architects about the elementary entry and office remodel.  The update is for safety and security.  More plans will be made available in August.  The Board hopes to put the work out for bids in the next month with bids being due September 6.  The Board hopes to be able to accept a bid at the September regular Board meeting.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle gave an update on upcoming budget work.  The budget is due to the state by September 30.

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 Adam Engelman.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

7. Board of Education Items

7.1. Committee Reports

7.2. Approve membership in NCRSA
Motion to approve membership in NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
The Board thanks NRCSA and Jack Moles for their dedication to rural schools.

7.3. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Stuart Vitosh.
Dusty Duis: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
President Kostal adjourned the meeting at 7:20pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12 at 7:00pm at the High School in Odell.