May 11, 2015 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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Action 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. 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 Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 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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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
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Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the agenda as written 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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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Consent Agenda
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4.1. 8th Graders will give a 5-10 presentation on things they showed the teachers this past week.
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Information Item
Discussion:
Mrs. Jenni Erhart explained about the 8th grade technology presentations that they made to the Board. This past week, the 8th graders had previously presented computer techniques and available programs to the staff to help enrich the classroom teaching agendas. The Board was very impressed. Thank you 8th Graders!
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5. Reports
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5.1. Principals Reports
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5.1.1. Elementary Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Elementary Principal Sarah Johnson gave her written and oral report about: the 2015-2016 first grade class will be split with Mrs. Jenna Johansen and Mrs. Nicci Kropatsch each teaching a section; Preschool graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th at 2:30PM; nineteen students enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year; and the Elementary Track and Field Day is scheduled for May 18th at 1:00PM.
This is Mrs. Johnson's last board meeting as the Elementary Principal. Thank you, Mrs. Johnson for everything you do!
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: percentages will be added back to the grade book; the FFA Banquet, Elementary and MS/HS Music Concerts, and MS/HS CRC Track Meets were all successful; and District Track is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th. Principal Maynard also reveiwed the 2015-2016 class schedule with the Board.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: A.D. Jerry Caraway working on a replacement scoreboard for the football field through sponsorships; Pro Track and Field will start to resurface the track area after school gets out for the summer; access points for wireless computer connections will start to be wired during the first part of July; and a NASB Law Seminar is scheduled for June 4th and 5th.
Thank you, Mr. Caraway, for your dedication to improve the sports programs.
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5.3. 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):
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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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 $325,726.44
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve renewal of nurses contract with Polk County Health Services.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renewal of Polk County Health Service nurses contract 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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6.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to accept contract from Hilands Dairy.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of Roberts Dairy contract for milk delivery services 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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6.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to update cafeteria equipment.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Replace 25 year old dishwasher for $4916 from Instituional Chemical Systems Inc. and replace 2 broken cafeteria tables for $2928.10 Virco Manufacturing 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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6.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to address lunch prices for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Raise current Lunch prices from $2.50 to $2.55 for HS-MS students, $2.30 to $2.35 for Elementary students and $1.50 to $1.55 for all students for Breakfast 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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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve activity prices for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Raising of activity prices of $3/student and $4/adult to $4/student and $5/adult for the 2015-16 school to match Crossroad Conference 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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6.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on allowing Nebraska Lutheran in Waco into the Cross Roads Conference.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Vote to allow Nebraska Lutheran in Waco into the Cross Roads Conference. 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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6.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to hire Susan Mead as MS/HS Para-educator for 2015-16 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Hiring Susan Mead as MS/HS Para-educator for 2015-16 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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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to hire Carolyn Kuhnel as Elementary Para-educator for 2015-16 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Hiring Carolyn Kuhnel as Elementary Para-educator for 2015-16 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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6.10. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on purchase of technology upgrades.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Purchase 20 - 32GB iPad Airs and 20 11" MacBook Airs 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:
The demonstration by the 8th graders at the meeting demonstrated the investment in technology is having the desired results the Board is looking for and wants to continue
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6.11. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to purchase new lighting for the Auditorium.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Purchase new lighting upgrades for the Auditorium for $9276.89 from ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT CO Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Agenda action item 6.11 "consider, discuss and take all necessary action to purchase new lighting for the Auditorium" was tabled in order to gather more information about the overall face lift to the Auditorium.
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7. Discussion Items
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Procedural Item
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7.1. Discuss 2015-2016 activity sponsors and coaching assignments.
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Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart discussed the activities assignments for the 2015-2016 school year.
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7.2. Discuss bid on sound system at auditorum
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart and the Board discussed a sound system at the Auditorium. Other upgrades, such as painting, new lighting, more electrical outlets, and new bathroom stalls and fixtures were also discussed. More bids and information will be gathered by Superintendent Rinehart.
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7.3. Discuss building and grounds committee walk around.
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Discussion:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee presented a list of projects to be addressed. MS/HS: replace gym mat on stage; replace MS/HS Media Center carpet; swap out lockers (one set at a time); replace faucets in the restrooms as needed (east girls restroom); and widen activities entrance concrete. Elementary: remove tree stumps; purchase 2 new lunch tables; new carpeting in the PK, hall, media center and music rooms; remove sinks in the media center; and paint hall ceilings. Auditorium: new circuits in kitchen (remove 220 outlets); and lights to be connected to switches to turn on and off instead of using breakers. Bids and information will be obtained in order to prioritize the projects.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting June 8th, 2015, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Library.
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9. 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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