June 8, 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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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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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After reaching a quorum, President Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 7:24PM 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 Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Johnson, Principal Webster and Debra Berry.
Welcome to your first Osceola Board of Education meeting Principal Webster!
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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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
Discussion:
The Board introduced themselves to Principal Webster who starts at the Elementary on August 1, 2015.
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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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Elementary Principal Sarah Johnson returned for one last meeting! She gave her written and oral report about WriteSteps' writing curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade. This is a computer-based curriculum to enhance students' writing skills. Principal Johnson recommended a 3-year contract with WriteSteps.
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about the valedictorian and salutatorian selection guidelines that were implemented when the graduating class of 2016 were freshmen will remain in effect for the upcoming year in determining class distinction.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: concrete bids from Boruch Masonry Construction for future projects; estimates for updating auditorium which includes painting, lighting and sound system; progress on the resurfacing of the track; upgrades to the phone software; coaching options for Middle School sports; new carpeting in the Preschool room; and equipment needed due to splitting 1st grade class.
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5.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
President Schleif talked abot improving the STRIV, TV program. An improved area for the camera and having more students involved in the productions were discussed.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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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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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $326,407.70
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6.1.4. Payment of depreciation fund claims of $54,295.00
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6.1.5. Payment of qualified capital purpose undertaking fund claims of $10,127.50
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve Superintendent as authorized district representative starting July 1, 2015.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to make handbook changes.
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Discussion:
Agenda action item 6.3 "consider, discuss and take all necessary action to make handbook changes" was tabled.
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6.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on fixing or replacing school pickup.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to paint auditorium.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on replacements of lights at auditorium.
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Goals:
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6.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on improving the sound system at the auditorium.
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6.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on gym scoreboard replacement.
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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on improving the Wi-Fi signal at both Elementary and Secondary School buildings.
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Discussion:
70% of this cost will be reimbursed through the E-rate program next fall.
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6.10. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend cell phone policy.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Superintendents informal mid-year evaluation.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart and the Board discussed his informal evaluation.
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7.1.1. Executive Session
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There was no executive session called.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting, July 13th, 2015, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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9. Adjournment
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