March 13, 2017 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, and the Osceola Post Office. A copy of the agenda items is tentative and may be changed by the Board if necessary.

Discussion:  President Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:00PM 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:  Also in attendance were Superintendent Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster, Debra Berry, 1 staff member and 3 patorns.

Discussion:  A patron addressed the Board about the community's reaction to a student optioning out.

Discussion:  Mr. Steve Schmit reveiwed with the Board a plan for updating the welding shop area.  Mr. Richard Boruch and Mr. Darin Sterup from the FFA Alumni were also in attendance to help answer questions.  Some of the updates would include new welders, tables and other needed equipment along with an updated ventilation system.

Discussion: 

Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about:

• NeSA window opens next week. 
• MAPs testing will start in early April 
• Jump Rope for Heart raised $2,508.97, which was under the goal of 3,000 this year.  Principal Webster will not have to kiss a pig.
• First week of March was Dr. Seuss week. 
• Girls on the Run is going strong Tuesdays and Thursdays
• April 21st is Kindergarten Round Up.  At 9:00AM parents will report to the lunchroom and students to the Kindergarten room. 
• April 21st is Preschool registration from 1:00PM to 2:00PM. This will be for those entering the 3-year-old program only. 
• ELA adaption review  
• A new language study program is being reviewed.

Discussion: 

MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about:

• ELA adoption - a new laguage study program is being reviewed.
• Dress code is not new but it is being enforced.
• Masonic Lodge is discussing donating a bench for the new football/track concession area.
• Two $250.00 donations were received from PSAC and  Mr. Dan Wieseman for the picnic tables at the new football/track concession area.
• Old track and basketball uniforms are up for sale.
• Ethan Youngdal attended the HOPE training which teaches students how to deal with people who are considering suicide.
• HS Track has 26 participants and MS Track has 24 participants. 
• Beef in Schools will have an open meeting April 18th.  This is a nutrition program which uses local beef in school lunch programs.

Discussion: 

Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about:

• Staff evaluations are on schedule and there are no anticipations of any nonrenewals.
• Options proposed by state legislators on reducing property tax reliance will hurt small schools.
• The reduced carpet proposal from Midwest Carpetingdue to change in carpet style.
• Mr. Schleif and Mr. Rathjen attending the Back to Basics Law Workshop from NASB scheduled for Thursday, March 16th.
• The new school sign provided by the Masons will be hung on the outside of the High School building.

Discussion:  President Schlief informed the Board that Superintendent Rinehart and himself went to a legislative session update meeting about propositions that my affect scho.  Both President Schleif and Superintendent Rinehart encouraged the other board members to participate in these legislative meetings.

Discussion:  The District would like to thank Dawn for the many years of service to the children of the Osceola School District.  Your caring and teaching will be missed!

Discussion:  Welcome, Miss Evans, to Osceola Public Schools!

Discussion:  Superintendent Rinehart reviewed the classified wages with the Board and presented an array of the surrounding school districts. The Board will take action on possible increases at next month's regular meeting.

Discussion:  Superintendent Rinehart had asked the Board at the February regular board meeting to review the new Wellness Policy and come with suggestions.  Many of the guidelines in the new policy have been part of Osceola Public Schools' daily encouragements of a healthy lifestyle.  The Board had nothing to add but did care for some of the guidelines proposed.  The Administration will go through the policy and make suggestions to the Board.