March 12, 2019 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Toni Landenberger's absence was excused.

Discussion:  No Student Report was given.

Discussion:  Principal Mezger reported on activities such as Dr. Seuss Week and upcoming NSCAS and MAP Assessments.

He gave the schedule for upcoming activities such as Kindergarten Round-Up (May 1), Seventh Grade Orientation (Aug. 12), and Elementary Open House (Aug. 13).

Recent successes at FFA contests and winning the District Speech meet were noted.  The Board would like to make sure all staff are sharing successes in school not only on our school website, but with local media.

Discussion:  The Board thanks Ms. Husman for her time at Diller-Odell Schools and wishes her the best in her future pursuits.

Discussion:  Principal Mezger reported that Info Tech Night is set for Aug. 13.  KSB Law will again provide information to our students and parents.  He also reported on the upcoming NETA (Nebraska Educational Technology Association) conference on March 28-29.

Discussion:  Superintendent Meyerle gave an update on the progress of new new gym, and shared some stain color options for the floor with the Board.

He reported that the floor had been poured, some upper windows installed, and that some framing should begin this week.

Discussion:  Superintendent Meyerle reported that Ronda Duis plans to retire at the end of the school year from her position as Head Cook.  The Board thanks Mrs. Duis for her 31 years of service to the school district.

Superintendent Meyerle and the Board discussed the future of football and whether Diller-Odell would plan on staying 8 Man or look at switching to 6 Man football in the future.  The team numbers are expected to be low to begin the 2019 season, but since it is the middle of the two year NSAA schedule cycle, no change can be made.  With future rosters of the 2020 season through the 2024 season estimated at 20+ players of those interested in playing, the Board and Administration believes those numbers are solid enough to play 8 Man football.  The 2020 and 2021 schedules will be released early in 2020.

Recent legislation news was discussed, as well as the softball and boys golf coops with Southern.  The Board would be willing to contribute finances to future coops, but would like Diller-Odell to be recognized in the team name.

Summer sports activity was discussed as the Board has concerns over the number of camps and overnight stays away from home that some of the programs have been taking.  Limits for programs were discussed.  It was agreed that a max of 4 camps with no more than 5 overnights total for the summer would be allowed per program. 

The Board discussed fitness center use for personal training by a qualified individual.  The Board directed Superintendent Meyerle to research the topic more in depth.

With the poor condition of gravel roads in the District, he noted to the Board that buses would only operate on paved roads or in towns the rest of the week.

Discussion:  Board members will be attending the upcoming NRCSA conference in Kearney March 21-22

Discussion:  President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2019.