April 10, 2023 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 on April 6, 2023. 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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Procedural Item
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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Discussion:
President Michael Neujahr called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 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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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner, Principal Brett Webster, and Debra Berry. Activities Director Evan Feezell attended the meeting via Zoom.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Approval of Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
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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Discussion:
There were no patrons at the meeting.
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5. Reports
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5.1. AD Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his oral report about spring activities.
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5.2. Principals Reports
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5.2.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: NSCAS (state testing) will start Tuesday, April 11th; the "Read-A-Thon" raised $1,600.00 for P.A.C.; the Daddy/Daughter Dance will be Sunday, April 23rd; Kindergarten Round-Up and Preschool Registration will be Friday, April 14th; the Spring Music Concert will be Thursday, April 13th; end-of-the-year field trips are planned; the Elementary Track and Field Day is scheduled for April 21st starting at 1:00 PM; the AR Party will be held at the Lincoln Zoo on May 16th; the "Wax Museum" was a success; Preschool Promotion will be at 2:00 PM on May 16th; and the last day of school will be May 18th.
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5.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: teachers are prepping and planning for NSCAS testing for Middle School; schedules and course offerings for next year; MTSS work; behavior management and behavior skill development; common instructional strategies; the Middle/High School Music Concert will be April 18th; Prom will be April 22nd; the Middle School CRC Track Meet will be April 28th; the High School Varsity CRC Track Meet will be April 29th; the Activities Banquet will be May 3rd; Academic Honors Night will be May 9th; District Track will be May 10th; and Graduation will be May 13th.
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5.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: legislative bills that could affect the District's finances; extra-duty assignments are being addressed; school will be dismissed on May 10th for the District Track Meet; the CRC Track Meet will continue to be held at Osceola Public Schools; future options to holding CRC Track Meets; NASB updates; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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5.4. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
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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Consent Item
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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 $361,018.71
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Consent Item
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Renew Contract with ECC for complete care and layered solutions for service, updates, and software to run the equipment.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept and renew contract with Electronic Contracting Company in the amount of $7,273.26 for complete care and layered solutions for service, updates, and software to run the shooter detection equipment. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.2. Adopt Amplify CKLA resources for K-5 Reading and Amplify Science for 3-5 Science resources.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt Amplify CKLA resources for K-5 reading and Amplify Science resources for 3-5 science. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3. Accept a letter of resignation from Kiley Nielsen as an Elementary teacher at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept letter of resignation from Mrs. Kiley Nielsen as an Elementary Teacher at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mrs. Nielsen, for your dedication to Osceola Public Schools. Good luck on your next adventure!.
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6.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on offering staff contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To offer staff contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Mr. Fiedler as the K-12 Music Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Mr. Kason Fiedler as the K-12 Music Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mr. Fiedler!
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6.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Ms. Ray as a 7-12 English Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Ms. Allie Ray as a 7-12 English Teacher for the 2023-2023 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Welcome Ms. Ray as the new 7-12 English Teacher!
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6.2.7. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Mrs. Kaup as an Elementary Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Mrs. Hayley Kaup as an Elementary Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mrs. Kaup!
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6.2.8. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Mr. Kaup as the 7-12 Spanish Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Mr. Dylan Kaup as the 7-12 Spanish Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mr. Kaup!
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7. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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7.1. Regular meeting, May 8, 2023, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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8. Adjournment
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To adjourn meeting at 7:00 p.m. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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