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July 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

Agenda

Agenda

1. Osceola Public Schools Board of Education Information

Agenda Item Type: 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.

2. Opening Procedures

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

Discussion:

2.1. Call the Meeting to Order

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

Discussion: President Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 PM 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.

2.2. Roll Call

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

Discussion: Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Debra Berry and two NRCSA consultants. No patrons were present.

2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

Discussion: There were no board members absent.

3. Approval of Agenda

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

Recommended Motion(s): Approval of the agenda as written. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To approve the agenda as written. This motion, made by Douglas Rathjen and seconded by Chelsey Tonniges, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4. Action Items/Discussion Items

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

4.1. Transition Meeting facilitated by NRCSA.

Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item

Discussion:

Board/Superintendent Transition Workshop, facilitated by NRCSA Consultants Dan Bird and Fred Helmink.

Mr. Dan Bird and Mr. Fred Helmink discussed with the Board and Superintendent the following items:

1. Review documents:

It was recommended to review polices related to the Superintendent and Board which includes the Superintendent's job description. It was also recommended that the Superintendent's first evaluation takes place in November

2. Transition Worksheet:

Board discusses Board/Superintendent relationship: A list of what is expected from the Superintendent was compiled by the Board.
Superintendent discusses Superintendent/Board relationship: A list of what is expected from the Board was compiled by the Superintendent.

3. Goal Development:

The Board discussed key issues in the District that should be the Superintendent 's focus of time and energy during his first year. Some of the issues brought forward were COVID-19; finishing the building project; staff and student morale which includes establishing a chain of command, partnering with the Principals, being a visible and approachable part of the school, and supporting the new teachers; and having good maintenance of the budget.

4. Possible Action Items:
Items that were recommended to be accomplished:

Directing the Superintendent to develop an action plan for each of the goals identified. Some of the goals identified were: completion of the new building; developing the budget; managing COVID-19; and establishing a written plan for the staff to improve relationships;
Directing the Superintendent to bring suggested changes in language for board policies reviewed above. The Superintendent should bring changes to board policies for Board approval.

5. Evaluation:

A first-year Superintendent is required to have 2 evaluations during the school year with the first evaluation being in November and the second in March.. A new type of evaluation form was discussed by the Board. The focus of the new form would be mostly about goals and job description.

5. Adjournment

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Recommended Motion(s): Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:00 p.m. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To adjourn meeting at 7:33 PM. This motion, made by Douglas Rathjen and seconded by Jena Ockander, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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