March 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
| Minutes |
|---|
|
1. Open Meeting
|
|
1.1. Roll Call
Discussion:
The absences of Jill Scheele and Paul Kostal were excused
|
|
1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information
|
|
1.3. Approve minutes of last meeting
|
|
2. Instruction and Related Items
|
|
2.1. Student Report
Discussion:
There was not a student report.
|
|
2.2. Principal Report
Discussion:
Principal Mezger reported on the upcoming ACT assessment as well as NSCAS and MAP assessments. Also, that Kindergarten Round-up is set for May 6. He expects as class of 15-20 students.
|
|
2.3. Discuss amending policy 5006 on exchange students to allow option families to be host families
Discussion:
Discussion was held on amending policy #5006 to allow people with option students at Diller-Odell Public Schools to host Foreign Exchange students. Current policy does not allow.
Rachel Crook addressed the Board on the matter. The Board will have an action item at the April meeting to amend the policy. |
|
3. Personnel Items
|
|
3.1. Approve teaching contract of Brooke Frederick as Art Teacher
|
|
4. Support Service
|
|
4.1. Technology Update
Discussion:
Principal Mezger reported on the upcoming NETA Conference
|
|
4.2. Facility Update
|
|
4.2.1. Discuss Threat Alert Proposal from Diode Technologies
Discussion:
The Board discussed the Threat Alert proposal from Diode Technologies. The proposal would see the installation of 10 canisters in each the elementary and the high school of a burning gel to be sprayed on an intruder in case of emergencies. If the canister is pulled, the wireless system automatically calls 911 and sets off an alarm.
The Board will gather more information and ask Diode Technologies to give a brief demo to the Board in the future. |
|
5. Superintendent Items
|
|
5.1. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Meyerle reported on LB 974. Much regarding legislation is TBD. The Board shared some of their correspondence with state legislators.
He also gave an update on staffing for 2020-21 |
|
6. Financial Items
|
|
6.1. Pay bills as presented
|
|
7. Board of Education Items
|
|
7.1. Approve NASB Membership
|
|
7.2. Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Board noted the following had filed for Ward 2 Board candidacy: Paul Kostal, Dusty Duis, Kolin Kotas, and Tanner Parde.
Some members plan to attend the annual NRCSA conference in Kearney March 25-27. |
|
7.3. Executive Session
|
|
8. Adjournment
Discussion:
Vice President Landenberger adjourned the meeting at 8:25pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30pm
|