April 8, 2024 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 4, 2024. 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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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Michael Neujahr called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 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 Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner, Principal Brett Webster, Maintenance Head Jesse Pliefke, Student Council President Creighton Sterup, Debra Berry and one staff member.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Discussion:
There were no board members absent.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were no patrons at the meeting.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Student Body President Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Student Council President Creighton Sterup gave his oral report about the possibility of wearing caps during school hours.
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4.2. Custodial and Maintenance Report
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Discussion:
Maintenance Head Jesse Pliefke gave his written and oral report about: the trees are being cleaned up by Josh Goodenkauf (JB & R's Tree Service), mowing season is starting; controlling weeds; the air conditioner in the north gym needs repair; the boiler system needs some pipe repairs; work needs to be done on one of the mini buses; and Mr. Roger Marsden is completing the CDL process to drive bus.
Mr. Pliefke thanked the Board for his raise for the 2024-2025 school year.
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4.3. AD Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell was at baseball in North Platte, Nebraska, so Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave an oral report about: changes in wrestling classes; the options of the required basketball shot clock;
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4.4. Principals Reports
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4.4.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: NSCAS (state) testing will start Thursday, April 11th; the Daddy/Daughter Dance will be Sunday, April 14th; Kindergarten Round-Up and Preschool Registration is scheduled for Friday, April 19th; the Elementary Spring Music Concert has been moved to May 6th: the Art Show is May 6th at the north gym commons; field trips will be finishing up between April 21st and May 17th; the Elementary Track and Field Day is scheduled for May 3rd at 1:00 PM: the AR Party is set for May 14th; the Wax Museum will be held April 25th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM; Preschool Promotion is May 14th at 2:00 PM; and the last day of Elementary School will be May 16th.
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4.4.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: CTE work with school and ESU #7 staff; planning for next school year's staffing, schedule, and course offerings; exploring resources for middle school reading, English, and science; reviewing social studies resources; working on the 2024-2025 handbook; assessment calendar; prepping for NSCAS and NWEA testing; May 8th is Seniors' last day of school is May 8th; District Track is scheduled for May 8th; Graduation will be held May 11th; the last day of school for students will be May 16th; the last day of school for teachers is scheduled for May 17th; and State Track will be held May 18th and 19th.
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4.5. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the football stadium lights are being addressed with an engineer as required by state guidelines; there will be no school on May 8th, so the staff can help at the District Track Meet; review of legislation regarding biological male or female students not using spaces or participating in sports designated for the opposite sex, and property taxes; upcoming NASB workshops; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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5. Action Items
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5.1. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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5.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $381,921.33
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5.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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5.2.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on ESU 7 Services contract for 2024-2025 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the proposed ESU #7 services contract for the 2024-2025 school 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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5.2.2. Renew Contract with ECC for complete care and layered solutions for service, updates, and software to run the equipment.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To accept and renew contract with Electronic Contracting Company in the amount of $11,937.99 for complete care and layered solutions for service, updates, and software to run the shooter detection equipment 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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5.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to purchase laptops for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve purchasing laptops for the 2024-2025 school 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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5.2.4. Accept the letter of resignation from Rebekah Kraeger as the Ag teacher and FFA sponsor at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the letter of resignation from Mrs. Rebekah Kraeger as the Ag Teacher and FFA Sponsor at the end of the 2023-2024 school 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.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mrs. Kraeger, for your dedication and efforts to Osceola Public Schools. Good luck on your next adventure!
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5.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on offering staff contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve offering staff contracts for the 2024-2025 school 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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5.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Mr. Paloyo as the K-12 Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Mr. Irvine Paloyo as the K-12 Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school 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.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mr. Paloyo!
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5.2.7. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Mrs. Turner as a Middle School Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Mrs. Kailey Turner as a Middle School Teacher for the 2024-2025 school 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.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mrs. Turner!
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5.2.8. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Mrs. Zelasney as Elementary Counselor for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Mrs. Mallory Zelasney as an Elementary Counselor for the 2024-2025 school 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.
Discussion:
Welcome back to Osceola Public Schools, Mrs. Zelasney!
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5.2.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approving Extra Duty Assignments.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve proposed extra-duty assignments for the 2024-2025 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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5.2.10. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on allowing more than one Salutatorian when GPA is tied.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept allowing more than one Salutatorian when the GPA is tied 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. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting, Monday, May 13, 2024, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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7. 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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