August 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Justin Sanford and Gene Caspers Sampson/Caspers presented information to the Board on the new gym.  The Board ask questions.  At the end of the discussion the Board preferred to have more information before approving a contract, and would not take action to approve a contract at this meeting.  It was determined that approval of the contract would be an action item on the agenda of a Special meeting that will be held on August 29.

Discussion:  Mr. Mezger provided a written report to the Board.

Discussion:  Superintendent Meyerle noted that we have one less bus driver this year, and that to fill those roles in the future would prove very difficult.  We currently have five bus routes.  Mr. Meyerle presented his plan of having two of the bus routes ran with small vehicles in the future.  Drivers will be easier to find, and money would be saved on purchasing and maintaining buses.  Mr. Meyerle foresees always having three routes done with buses, but two routes could move to small vehicles.

Discussion:  Mr. Mezger reported that chromebooks were purchased for grades 2-8 and ipads are now in the K-1 classrooms.  We are truly a 1:1 school district.

Discussion:  Superintendent Meyerle took questions on any summer facility updates.  He noted he really appreciated the painting updates by Joyce Kostal and work done by maintenance staff.

Mr. Meyerle noted he was going to change an ad for property for sale to read from the building of a "single-home residence" to "single-home residence or duplex"

Discussion:  Superintendent Meyerle provided a brief glimpse at budget planning for 2018-19 with estimates prior to the valuations being released on August 20th.  A budget planning meeting will be scheduled for August 29.

Discussion:  No action was taken.  The Board will look to approve a contract at a Special meeting on August 29.

Discussion:  President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:25pm.

A Special Meeting on Budget Planning and to approve a contract with Sampson/Caspers will be held at 7:00pm August 29, 2018 at the Elementary School Media Center in Diller.
The Board of Education will usually adhere to the sequence of the published agenda, but reserves the right to adjust the order of items if necessary and may elect to amend the agenda as deemed necessary.

The next Regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm, September 12, 2018 at the High School Media Center in Odell.  The 2018-2019 Budget Hearing and Tax Request Hearing are scheduled for 7:20pm and 7:25pm on September 12.  The Board of Education will usually adhere to the sequence of the published agenda, but reserves the right to adjust the order of items if necessary and may elect to amend the agenda as deemed necessary.