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  • Enrollment falls below budgeted number

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Feb 1, 2020

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6 p.m., preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. at which school superintendent Dan Read gave a presentation on the upcoming levy. Board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; superintendent Read; principal Jamie Nelson and business manager Juli Weishaar were all present. In this very b...

  • Council members, mayor sworn in following re-election

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Jan 18, 2020

    At its regular meeting on January 13, the Odessa Town Council met at 6 p.m. rather than its normal starting time of 7 p.m. so that council members could attend the home basketball game that same evening. The council approved Ordinance 711, updating fees, fines and other charges in the Odessa Municipal Code. Another ordinance (# 712 renewing the Avista franchise agreement for another 25-year period was tabled until the January 27 meeting so council members could study the...

  • School board Enrollment down slightly; board members sworn; donation and grants

    Updated Jan 18, 2020

    The board held a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the budget. The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2019. Present at the meeting were Ed Deife; Heather Valverde; Chris Crossley; Janie Steward; Carmen Weishaar; Dan Read, Superintendent; Jamie Nelson, Principal and Juli Weishaar, Business Manager. Also present were Justin Parr, Bruce and Kim Todd, HaLee Walter, Lindsy Starkel and Vickie Iverson. Superintendent...

  • Homecoming week celebrated at school

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Nov 3, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, October 23, for their regular monthly meeting, preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing policies/procedures and discussing the district's upcoming levy requests. Present were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Dan Read, Superintendent; Jamie Nelson, Principal; Juli...

  • Enrollment down some, otherwise school off to good start this year

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Oct 9, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library September 25, 2019 at 6 p.m. Attending were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read; Principal Jamie Nelson; Business Manager Juli Weishaar and Athletic Director Bruce Todd. The meeting was preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the district’s 2019-2020 Highly Capable Plan. The board unanimously approved th...

  • School's back in session: Enrollment down slightly from fall

    Updated Sep 10, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 6 p.m., preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2019-2020 extra-curricular salary schedule and district goals for the next school year. Present were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read; Principal Jamie Nelson; Business Manager Juli Weishaar; Facilities Supervisor Justin...

  • Odessa school district faces $200,000 budget shortfall

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Aug 5, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, July 24, 2019, preceded by a workshop in the district office where Superintendent Dan Read gave a brief overview of revenues and expenditures budgeted for each of the funds and board goals for the next school year were discussed. A budget hearing also preceded the open meeting. Read gave a brief overview of the 2019-20 budget proposal, explaining that this year’s budget is tight due to levy reductions and declining student e...

  • Gearing up for the new school year

    Updated Jul 4, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019, preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the budget and staffing for the next school year. Board members Ed Deife, Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar were present, along with Superintendent Dan Read, Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were Facilities Director Justin Parr, Athletic Director Bruce Todd a...

  • School board Year-end housekeeping handled

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated May 31, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the budget and discussing legislative updates. Present were board chair Ed Deife; members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Dan Read, superintendent; Jamie Nelson, principal and Juli Weishaar, business manager. Also present were Justin Parr, facilities supervisor; teachers Jeff Nelson... Full story

  • Complaint handling discussed; lawmakers may raise levy cap

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Apr 8, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library on March 27, 2019, preceded by a board workshop held in the superintendent’s office for the purpose of reviewing the budget and staffing. Present were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read; Principal Jamie Nelson; Business Manager Juli Weishaar and Facilities/Transportation Director Justin Parr. The board approved the consent agenda, including the m... Full story

  • Board recognized by staff

    Updated Feb 5, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the budget and discussing staffing. Present were board chair Ed Deife; members Heather Valverde; Chris Crossley; Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read, Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were Facilities Director Justin Parr and Athletic Director Bruce Todd. Following...

  • Board officers selected; levy discussed

    Updated Jan 10, 2019

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met Wednesday, December 19, following a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing athletic program participation numbers. Present were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read; Principal Jamie Nelson; and business manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were facilities director Justin Parr, athletic director Bruce Todd, ag teacher HaLee Walter and parents... Full story

  • Schoolwide enrollment approaches 250

    Updated Nov 2, 2018

    The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, October 24. The meeting was preceded by a workshop in the district office for the purpose of discussing the gym/weight room user fee and the upcoming levy. Present were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read; Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were facilities supervisor Justin Parr and athletic director... Full story