March 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Corina Lottman reported on student activities that included Speech, FBLA, District Ag Skills, Track, Quiz Bowl, an upcoming Blood Drive.

Discussion:  Dr. Prososki gave an update on the upcoming April 15 inservice, PTC attendance rates and NeSA assessments. He noted important upcoming dates for the following: Kindergarten Round-up April 28, 7th Grade Orientation August 15, and Elementary Open House August 16. Dr. Prososki noted that he would be part of the AdvancED visit to JCC Public Schools. The Board was provided with recent school survey results.

Discussion:  Mr. Meyerle reported that with the passing of Larry Shoff the school had no plans to offer Driver's Ed this summer or in the near future. The school has no one else with the necessary endorsement. He suggested that the Board approve the sale of the Dodge Avenger which was used for Driver's Education. Mr. Meyerle would advertise for bids and accept the highest bid from those interested with a minimum offer of $11,000 necessary for the purchase. Mr. Meyerle supplied the Board with the extra duty assignments for 2016-17. Mr. Meyerle also discussed with the Board changing the insurance offering for full time, nine month classified employees to paying 100% of the premium instead of 75%. The Board will consider the change and take possible action at a future meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Prososki reported on the upcoming NETA Conference that some staff would be attending. He also reported that the fall Info Tech night would be August 15.

Discussion:  Mr. Meyerle reported to the Board that the Fitness Center Project in Odell was under way and should be on schedule to be open this summer. He noted that work on the south drive at the HS would be done by Lottman Construction after Memorial Day, and that he ordered a new football scoreboard for the football field in Diller, as we have been having numerous issues with the current scoreboard.

Discussion:  The Board held a brief discussion on information that Mr. Meyerle had provided on legislative bills. He reported that he had rooms for three Board members, Dr. Prososki, and himself and the upcoming NRCSA convention in Kearney.

Discussion:  The Administration and the Board thanks the DOEA for the gift of ice scrapers. The gesture was very much appreciated.

Discussion:  President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2016 at the HS in Odell.