June 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

Discussion:  Principal Mezger reported that graduation on June 6 was a success.  We feel fortunate that we were able to have our traditional graduation for the Class of 2020.

Principal Mezger noted that he expected 18-20 students in the Kindergarten class this fall, gave an update on the recent Standard Response Protocol meeting, and gave a report on testing for 2020-21.

Discussion:  Both policies were reviewed.

Superintendent Meyerle reported on the many meetings he has been apart of regarding school resuming in the fall.  He fully expects to start school on August 13.  There will be protocols for hand washing, sanitizing, disinfecting, social distancing, temperature checks, and transportation that will all be considered in the coming weeks.

Discussion:  This agreement reserves two spots at the Alternative Education School at ESU 5.

Discussion:  The Board received a thank you from Mrs. Hein.  She greatly appreciated her being able to work at Diller-Odell Public Schools for 20 years.

Discussion:  Superintendent Meyerle noted the work on the west side of the high school gym.

Discussion: 

Superintendent Meyerle noted that he would be working on policy updates in June. 
Those required updates through KSB Law would be acted on at the July meeting.

He noted that he is serving on two NRCSA committees (Activities and Transportation) having discussions about fall protocols.  There still remain many questions, but there should be more answers in the coming weeks on protocols for school in the fall.

Discussion:  The Board wanted to discuss a bill from Willet and Carothers and did not include it in the group of bills to be approved.

Discussion:  The Board discussed a bill for $417.45 to Willet and Carothers.   The bill was to pay 50% of legal fees that were the result of a Quit Claim Deed to Lottman Enterprises.  The Board had sold some lots by the old elementary building in Diller and there were some accompanying fees to the sale that were not expected.  Due to the property changing hands through a Quit Claim Deed, the Board did not feel like the fee was their responsibility and wishes Willet and Carothers would have been involved from the beginning of the purchase.  However, the Board also realizes they would have incurred legal costs should they have been able to gift the property to any entity.  In summary, the Board appreciates the relationship with the village and Lottman Enterprises, and wants to see quality housing developed.

 

Discussion:  The Board recognized the passing of Milford Smith, former Superinetendent of Odell Public Schools and of Diller-Odell Public Schools.  Superintendent Smith did a great deal of work on behalf of rural schools in his career, and was a leader in the consolidation of the Diller and Odell School systems.

Discussion:  President Kostal adjourned the meeting 8:25pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 13 at 7:30pm.  There will be a hearing at 7:20pm on Student Fees and a hearing at 7:25pm on Parental Involvement.