January 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Osceola Public Schools Board of Education Information
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Information Item
Discussion:
Notice of this meeting was posted at the Jeffrey Elementary School, Osceola Middle School/High School, Pinnacle Bank of Osceola, and the Osceola Post Office. A copy of the agenda items is tentative and may be changed by the Board if necessary.
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2. Opening Procedures
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Procedural Item
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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:00PM and informed those in attendance that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room, then directed the public to its location. |
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2.2. Roll Call
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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster and Debra Berry. There were no visitors. |
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
There were no board members absent. |
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3. Annual reorganization of the Board of Education
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Action Item
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3.1. Election of Officers as per Board Policy #8130
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Action Item
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3.1.1. Election of President
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Board President for the 2018 year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1.2. Election of Vice President
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Board Vice President for the 2018 year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1.3. Election of Treasurer
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Treasurer for the 2018 year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1.4. Election/appointment of Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to appoint Deb Berry as Board Secretary for the 2018 year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.2. Approval of designations, positions, and committees as per Board Policy #8130 & #8151
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Keep the standing committees as they currently are listed Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.2.1. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue using Perry, Guthery, Hasse & Gessford (PGH&G) as the district legal counsel Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.2.2. Consider, discuss and take action to select depository bank
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue using Pinnacle Bank of Osceola as the district depository Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.2.3. Consider, discuss and take action to select district newspaper of record
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue use of The Polk County News as the districts newspaper of record Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.2.4. Appointment of committees as per Board Policy #8130: Negotiations; Curriculum; Americanism Committee and Staff Relations; Transportation; Facilities; Budget; Policy; Technology; Rule 10 Safety; LB 757 Safety; School Improvement
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to keep standing committees by replacing Sterup with Gaedeke Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. Approval of Agenda
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Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the agenda as written Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were no patrons present. |
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6. Reports
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6.1. Principals Reports
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6.1.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his oral and written report about: MAPs testing will finish up this week; "Hit the Books" program with the Omaha Storm Chasers will kick off this month; "Christmas Around the World" was very successful; in 9 days the Elementary will be celebrating the 100th day of school; and over the holiday break 5 new students were enrolled.
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6.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: "Beef in Schools" is now twice per week; GBBB have games at home on January 9th and 11th; GBBB game on Friday, January 12th is at Giltner; MSGBBB will be at Clarks on Thursday, January 11th; Wrestling at Cross County Community Schools on Tuesday, January 9th; the first Speech meet was held on Saturday, January 6th at Aquinas in David City; report cards will go out on Wednesday, January 10th; and the Masonic Lodge Basketball Tournament was held January 6th and 7th. Thank you, Pinnacle Bank, for the $1000.00 donation to the FFA program. We truly appreciate all of your support!
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6.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the 2018 NASB Legislative Conference (morning session) and Budget/Finance Workshop (afternoon session) will be held Monday, January 22nd; the NDE Safety report conducted by Mr. Norm Yoder was reviewed; the 2018 legislative bills that could affect schools was presented; and the teacher wage settlements from across the state of NE were discussed.
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6.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports. |
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
The treausurer's reports and list of bills were not available due to a computer malfunction will be approved at the special meeting on January 15th.. Only the previous board meeting minutes were available for voting in the consent agenda. |
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7.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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Consent Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
Discussion:
The treasurer's reports were not available due to a computer breakdown. The reports will be available for the January 15, 2018, special meeting. |
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7.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $???????
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Consent Item
Discussion:
The list of bills was not available due to a computer breakdown. The list of bills will be ready for the January 15, 2018 special meeting. |
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7.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on renewal of Softball coop with High Plains and Cross County.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renew Softball Coop agreement between Osceola, Cross County, and High Plains Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on recognizing OEA as the official bargaining group for Osceola Education Association for the school year 19-20.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Recognize the OEA as the official bargaining group for Osceola Education Association for the school year 19-20 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on negotiated agreement with the OEA (Osceola Education Association) for the school year 18-19.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve a 3.26% package increase for certificated teaching staff Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on school calendar for 2018-19
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the 2018-19 calendar as proposed Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Discussion on administrative contracts.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart asked the Board to renew the Principal's contracts for the 2018-2019 school year. Wages and any other contract changes will be addressed at the February regular meeting.
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9. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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9.1. Special meeting Monday January 15th at 6 pm in High School Library.. Discuss project/goal options with Mark Lewis.
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9.2. Regular meeting February 12, 2018, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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10. Adjournment
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:00 p.m. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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