November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Notice of this meeting was posted at the Jeffrey Elementary School, Osceola Middle School/High School, Pinnacle Bank of Osceola, the Osceola Post Office, and the Osceola School Website 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.

Discussion:  President 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.

Discussion:  Written and oral report presented by Jesse Pliefke.  Coop buildings being cleaned and vehicles utilizing them; working on electrical and removing the grain leg; Sprinklers winterized; need to replace sun shade; ice machine repaired; working on kitchen oven; preventative maintenance on heating units; new pest control company update; new suburban in use; 80-day inspections complete, some vehicles need new tires

Discussion:  Written and verbal report given by Jason Zelasney. JH girls basketball has first game tonight; 9 girls playing; JH wrestling has 6 boys out; first meet today; One Act has had 2 performances so far; 37 kids participating; Softball discussing 2 options for next year, with 10 girls looking at either a JV schedule or adding Aquinas to the coop to get 16-18 girls out

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Written and verbal report given by Sarah Johnson.  Update on Parent-Teacher Conference attendance; Holiday Concert Dec 9th, 7pm; Book fair raised $1,118.40 for classroom books; AR party for students meeting AR goals; PBIS update

Discussion:  MS/HS Principal report was given written and verbally by Evan Feezell.  Early graduation; Professional development working on engagement strategies; spent time working on strategies and solutions for kids that are struggling; Middle School MTSS team meeting once a week; CNA Class final test Dec 17; Tanner Yungdahl presented at Norfolk CTE Conference about his business; Leadership learning rounds at Osceola today

Discussion:  Jason Lavaley gave the written and verbal Superintendent report.  Coop property is beginning the process of being cleaned up for school use; Need to discuss how we will rent space to patrons when that time comes; need to cover windows from hallways into classrooms as we look at safety for students; update on negotiations with Insurance costs going up 7.44%; Looking at Cariina as a school organization and efficiency tool for non-instructional functions; Had Polk Co. Sheriff out to observe lockdown drill so they know how it is run and to advise on things we can do differently; softball program update.