February 14, 2022 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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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 on (Month)(Day), (Year). This notice was also published in The Polk County News on the same date. 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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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President Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 6: 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.
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2.2. Roll Call
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Also, present were Superintendent Lavaley, Principal Breckner, Principal Webster and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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There were no board members absent.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the agenda as written Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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There were no patrons present.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Activities Director Report
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The activities report was given by Superintendent Lavaley. He reported that the winter sports are quickly nearing the end. Osceola will be hosting the Girls and Boys Basketball Sub-Districts. Wrestling Districts were held last week with one wrestler from Cross County qualifying for State Wrestling. Speech is having a great season, especially for a young team. Conference Quiz Bowl is next week.
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5.2. Principals Reports
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5.2.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: Parent Teacher Conferences will be 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, February 21st; "Muffins for Mom" is scheduled for Friday, February 25th; "Read-A-Thon" will begin February 28th through March 6th; "Dr. Seuss Week" will be celebrated February 28th through March 4th; a fundraiser for the Elementary School Store will start after all the previously mentioned events are done; the "Book Buddy" program is going strong, but funds will be needed before the end of the year; "Girls on the Run" will start on March 1st.
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5.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: NSCAS pilot and NWEA testing are completed; "On to College Prep for ACT" for Juniors is scheduled for April 5th; next year's staffing, schedules,and handbook changes are being planned; the possibility of work release; and upcoming trainings.
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5.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the findings of the Office of Civil Rights CTE Review; strategic planning meetings with NASB and the community during March; NASB and Legislative updates; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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5.4. Board Reports
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There were no board reports.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $395,100.73
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on adopting the school calendar for 2022-2023 school year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.2. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on resolution to adopt updated numbers for accepting option enrollment students in Board Policy 5004 Appendix 1.
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Acceptance of resolution to adopt proposed numbers of option enrollment students for Appendix 1 of Board Policy 5004 as recommended by administration and to repeal and rescind all existing Board resolutions not set forth in the newly adopted resolution Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on bid for speech services for 2022-23.
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Contract with Therapy Works out of Columbus for speech services for 2022-23 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on renewing membership to NASB for 2022-23.
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Approval to join Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for 2022-23 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on accepting a letter of resignation from Kirsten Ritter as the K-12 Music teacher at Osceola Public Schools.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action in accepting Evan Feezell as the new Activities Director and PE teacher.
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6.2.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Principals' contracts for the 2022-2023 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on the Superintendent's contract for the 2022-2023 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss the updates to the Softball Coop agreement with High Plains and Cross County.
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Superintendent Lavaley updated the Board about the softball coop agreement with High Plains and Cross County. Each school will split the cost of the uniforms and transportation. Hosting games will be available to all three schools. Also, potentially hiring an assistant coach to represent Osceola Public Schools.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting March 14, 2022, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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9. Adjournment
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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