March 13, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information
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1.3. Approve minutes of last meeting
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2. Instruction and Related Items
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2.1. Student Report
Discussion:
Ashtyn Humphreys reported on a wide range of recent student activities. The Board wants to congratulate the Girls Basketball team on their State Runner-Up accomplishment, the Boys basketball team on reaching the District Final, the Ag Mechanics Team #1, the Floriculture Team #1 and the Welding Team for qualifying for State Ag contests, and Corina Lottman and Ashley Yocum for qualifying for State Speech.
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2.2. Presentation by David Nicolson of Nicolson and Associates on student drug testing for students 7-12
Discussion:
Dave Nicholson and Ron Cullison made a presentation to the Board about random drug testing for students in grades 7-12. The Board will consider the possibility of beginning the program for the coming year.
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2.3. Principal Report
Discussion:
Dr. Prososki reported on ACT Benchmark information, the recent Dr. Seuss week celebration at the elementary, the upcoming Kindergarten Round-Up, and NESA & MAP Assessment information. Dr. Prososki gave the Board his letter of resignation as Principal of Diller-Odell Public Schools effective at the end of his current contract. He has accepted the Superintendent position at Southern Public Schools. He thanked the Board for their support and noted that Diller-Odell will always be a special place for him.
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2.4. Approve Senior Sneak Schedule
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3. Personnel Items
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3.1. Accept resignation of Dr. Prososki
Discussion:
The Board congratulated Dr. Prososki on being named the next Superintendent at Southern Public Schools, and accepted his resignation with regrets.
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4. Support Service
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4.1. Technology Update
Discussion:
Dr. Prososki reported on the upcoming NETA Conference and changes to the school Tech Committee
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4.2. Facility Update
Discussion:
Mr. Meyerle reported that construction has begun on the Diller Fitness Center. He hoped it is open by mid summer. The school will be accepting community donations to assist with the purchase of equipment as was done for the Odell center. The school hopes to raise $50,000 from the community to assist in the purchase of equipment.
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5. Superintendent Items
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5.1. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Meyerle discussed with the Board about moving to an 8 period day in 2018-19. The Board and Mr. Meyerle want to see what the staff thinks and will continue the discussion at future meetings. Mr. Meyerle reported on the timeline to hire someone for Dr. Prososki's position. Mr. Meyerle updated a survey that he is preparing to mail to registered voters of the Diller-Odell School District on the possibility of the construction of a new competitive gym. The survey will be mailed in the coming weeks with a return date by May 1, 2017. The survey will help the Board in gauging the opinions of registered voters should the Board pursue such a project. |
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6. Financial Items
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6.1. Pay bills as presented
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7. Board of Education Items
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7.1. Committee Reports
Discussion:
President Stohs gave a summary of the NRCSA Forum on February 22. Mr. Meyerle plans to have four Board members, Dr. Prososki and himself attend the upcoming NRCSA convention. |
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7.2. Update Policy #5072 Student Drug Policy
Discussion:
The Board has two policies to consider at future meetings. Both will include the enforcement year round of training rules. Both policies hold students responsible for violations that occur during the summer months.
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7.3. Update Policy #3012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges
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7.4. Update Policy #5052 School Wellness Policy
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7.5. Executive Session
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:50pm. The next regular meeting is Monday, April 10 at 7:30pm.
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