March Regular Board Meeting Minutes

March 10, 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026 7:00 PM

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

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call
Kasey Murphy's absence was 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 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.

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Student Report
Creyton Heidemann provided a student report that included an update on activities in basketball, speech, quiz bowl and FFA.

2.2. Principals Report
Principals Hinrichs and Mezger were not in attendance and provided a written report to the Board.

2.3. Approve Senior Sneak Schedule
Motion to approve the Senior Sneak Day 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
The Board approved the Senior Sneak trip to Omaha on May 6.

2.4. Approve Bus purchase for 2026-2027
Motion to approve bus purchase for next year. Passed with a motion by Josh Carpenter 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
The new bus will be an activity bus.  One of the current activity buses will move to being a route bus next year.

3. Personnel Items

3.1. Accept resignation of Reba Dresen from teaching position at end of the school year
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
The Board and administration wish Mrs. Dresen the best with her new opportunities.  Her efforts and dedication as a teacher and a coach for eight years in the school district are much appreciated.

3.2. Approve Classified wages for 2026-2027
Motion to approve classified wages for 2026-2027 Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh 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
Classified staff wages will all increase at least 3% for 2026-2027.  

3.3. Review 2026-2027 Extra Duty Assignments
The Board reviewed the extra duty assignments for 2026-2027.

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
Superintendent Meyerle noted that the HS classrooms and hallways were upgraded to LED lighting.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle gave updates on recent legislative action that will affect operations.

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 Josh Carpenter.
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
The Board discussed the upcoming NRCSA conventions where they will have the opportunity to attend sessions on legislative, financial and social issues.  It also gives them an opportunity to visit with legal counsel and vendors.

7.2. 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 7:45 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 13 at 7:00pm at the elementary school in Diller.

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