October Regular Board Meeting Minutes

October 16, 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 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 Kasey Murphy and Josh Carpenter 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 Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Student Report
Bo Sohl and Hannah Penner provided a student report on activities in the school. They noted the positive school spirit at athletic contests and that Homecoming week was well organized and fun.

2.2. Principals Report
Principal Hinrichs reported on the recent MTSS Conference, the School Safety Summit, MAP data, and PTC's.  He thanked Mrs. Becker for her efforts with the Student Council in making Homecoming week a fun experience, and how it is nice that the HS students involve the elementary by coming to the PK-6 building during the week.

2.3. Review school calendar for 2027-2028
Superintendent Meyerle provided an early edition of the 2027-2028 school calendar for the Board to consider.  No major changes will occur.  Most likely the first day of school will be Thursday, August 12, and the last day of school will be Wednesday, May 17.  Mr. Meyerle will defer to the future leadership team for any changes.  The Board will approve a school calendar at the February meeting.

3. Personnel Items

3.1. Approve salary and contract for Mr. Mezger as Superintendent for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029
Motion to approve Superintendent contract for Mr. Mezger for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
The Board discussed the conditions of Mr. Mezgers' Superintendent contract for 2027-2028 and 2028-29.  The contracted salary for 2027-2028 will be $160,000.  The salary for 2028-2029 will be set in February of 2028.

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
No facility projects are on Superintendent Meyerle’s agenda.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle reported on the conclusion of the annual safety audit, the completion of the school budget process, and the annual financial audit.  There were no issues with any of the items.

6. Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

7. Board of Education Items
Board members will have the opportunity to attend the statewide NASB Conference in Omaha in November.

7.1. Committee Reports

7.2. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
President Clifford adjourned the meeting at 7:43 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 9 at the high school at 7pm.

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