May 13, 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 May 9, 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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Procedural Item
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Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner, Activities Director Evan Feezell and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Discussion:
There were no absent board members.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were patrons present.
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4. Reports
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4.1. AD Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: 9 athletes qualified for State Track; Baseball finished with a record of 6-10; adding more Osceola presence to the baseball co-op; possibly adding 6th grade girls to girls' middle school athletics; and 35 athletes have signed up for the summer weight program.
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4.2. Principals Reports
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4.2.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster was not at the meeting, but Superintendent Jason Lavaley presented Principal Webser's written report. The report stated that the NSCAS/Fastbridge testing is completed; AR field trip will be May 14th in Columbus at the YMCA; Preschool Promotion will be May 14th at 2:00 PM; classroom AR parties will be the last day of school; last day of school is May 16th with a 1:30 PM dismissal; a lot of community activities will be offered during the summer including Young Patriots, Vacation Bible School and 4-H; and 25 kindergartners are expected for the 2024-2025 school year.
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4.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his oral and written report about: finishing of the school year with celebrations and testing; finishing of staff hiring; planning the schedule and course offerings; and exploring Ag and FCS offerings.
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4.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: updates on the replacing of the football/track field lights; upcoming ESU #7 and NASB boardmanship meetings; legislative updates; NASB updates; 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):
To approve 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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Consent Item
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
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5.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $389,160.08
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Consent Item
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5.1.4. Payment of bond fund claims in the amount of $417,858.75
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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 to approve renewal of nurse's contract with Polk County Health Department.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To renew Polk County Health Department's nurse's 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. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on bid from Hiland Dairy.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept Hiland Dairy's milk delivery services bid 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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5.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to use ETI as our engineer for our field lighting project and Musco as project managers and selection of bids for Materials and Installation.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve ETI as the engineer for the field lighting project 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. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to set activity prices for the 2024-25 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To amend the current activity prices to $4/student and $6/adult for the 2024-2025 school year to match Crossroad Conference's pricing 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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5.2.5. Accept the resignation of Brent Breckner as the 6-12 Principal at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the resignation of Brent Breckner as the 6-12 Principal 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, Principal Breckner, for your dedication to Osceola Public Schools. You are wished the best of luck on your new adventure!
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5.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on accepting Evan Feezell as the 6-12 Principal for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Evan Feezell as the 6-12 Principal 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 your new position, Mr. Feezell!
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5.2.7. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Korrina Niemann as the 6-12 Ag teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Korrina Niemann as the 6-12 Ag Teacher for te 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, Miss Niemann!
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5.2.8. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Isabelle Burke as a local substitute at Osceola Public Schools.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Isabelle Burke as a local substitute teacher at Osceola Public Schools 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. Burke!
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6. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting June 10, 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):
To adjourn meeting at 7:00 PM 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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