August 14, 2017 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. 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 6:01PM 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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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster, Debra Berry and several patrons. |
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Discussion:
There were no board members absent. |
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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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4.1. Jane Watts to address the board.
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Discussion:
Mrs. Jane Watts addressed the Board about the rules in the student handbook about bullying and inquired about what is done when a teacher is involved. She and several other patrons are concerned about some comments that were allegedly made in the past by a teacher and the effects those comments may have had or could have on students. President Schleif asked the attending patrons that they have faith in the process. The Board and the Administration have been in contact with the school's attorney and have been advised to follow outlined proper legal procedures with documentation. Mrs. Darla Winslow talked about the projects that the Osceola Speech and Drama Alumni Boosters would like to undertake to recognize the past, present and future Speech and Drama students. As of right now, the organization is working on fundraisers. Mrs. Winslow, also, discussed suicidal prevention training for the student members of S.W.A.G. This project will be done through Region V. |
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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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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the Elementary Open House was from 5:00PM to 6:00PM on Monday, August 14th; students' first day of school is Tuesday, August 15th; the dismissal times for the elementary students are staggered; there are 127 students enrolled from PK through 5th grade; and on August 21st, K through 12 students will be going to Aurora to watch the Solar Eclipse.
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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: Honor's Night will be changed back to the end of the school year; welding program updates; Mr. Ryan Dickey will be working with the OHS Works program; there are no requests at this time for early graduation; proficiency testing results are good but not a definitive conclusion about student learning; 6th Grade Open House was held August 14th; Dr. Jenna Christensen is Hope Squad trained; the first 1/4 beef has been donated; the evaluation tool for the AD position is being drafted; presently, early work release will not be an option to students; and thank you, Mr. Webster, for organizing the Solar Eclipse field trip.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the ALICAP insurance loss ratio is low again this year which is good; the Food Bank of Lincoln would like to use the old gym to dispense food; NASB's regional meetings, labor conference, and state conference have been scheduled; the budget process is ongoing and getting closer to completion; the district's audit is scheduled for September 29th; the schedule of activities coverage was presented; and Mr. Steve Schmit has given a lot of extra time this summer on the welding shop upgrades. Thank you, Mr. Schmit! Thank you to the Doris Theis Family, and Cal and Connie Kropatsch for the donations towards the picnic tables located by the outdoor concession stand area.
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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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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $331,786.03
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6.1.4. Payment of depreciation fund claim of $19,000.00
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on renewal of Striv-TV subscription.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renew subscription to Stiv-TV at the Silver level Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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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 set date for the 2017-18 budget hearings.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Set the 2017-18 budget hearing for Monday September 11th, 2017 at 6:05 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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6.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to set date for 2017-2018 final property tax hearing.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Set the 2017-18 final property tax request hearing for Monday September 11th, 2017 at 6:10 pm or after the budget hearing is done. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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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 on hiring Ryan Dickey as Job Coach/Para/Bus Driver.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Hire Ryan Dickey as Job Coach/Para/Bus Driver for the 2017-18 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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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Ryan Jones as custodian at Jeffery Elementary.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Hire Ryan Jones as custodian at Jeffery Elementary for 2017-18 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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6.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on replacement of bus engine for 09 Thomas bus..
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve replacing the bus engine at Columbus Truck Center with Cummins bid of $21,764. 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 raise substitute teacher pay starting for the 2017-18 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve raising substitute teacher pay to $60/half day $110/day and $115 for long term subbing starting 2017-18 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to accept resignation of board member Christine Gaedeke.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Accept resignation of Christine Gaedeke as board member effective September 12th, 2017. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mrs. Gaedeke, for your service to the Osceola Public School District and the Board of Education.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss progress of welding shop update.
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Discussion:
The welding equipment should start arriving within the next two weeks. |
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Set special meeting date to pay end of fiscal year bills.
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Special meeting to pay the end of the 2017-2018 fiscal year bills, September 28, 2017, 5:30PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center. |
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8.2. Regular meeting, September 11th, 2017, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Library.
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9. Adjournment
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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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