February 12, 2018 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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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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Discussion:
President Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:07PM 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 in present were Superintendent Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster, 2 CTS Group representatives, 1 staff member and 1 patron.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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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. Randy Herrick from CTS Group.to discuss design build process.
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Discussion:
Mr. Randy Herrick and Mr. Clint Kimbrough from CTS Group presented to the Board the design-build process. The design-build would use a third party to obtain and review bids with the Board, and supervise contractors during the building process. The Board is discussing possible construction projects. Possible projects may include a new roof on the Elementary school, and a new roof and windows for the Auditorium, More will be discussed in the discussion section of the agenda items..
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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:: 100% of parents, if you don’t count the ones that wrote us specifically saying they don’t come to conferences, participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences; $800.00 was raised during the participation of "Pennies for Patients"; and Dr. Suess will be celebrated during the week oF February 19th through February 23rd.
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his oral and written report about: the progress of updating the welding shop; Girls Basketball sub-districts start tonight, February 12th; Bryce Reed has qualified for State Wrestling; Boys Basketball will play Friday, February 16th; Speech is at Loup City on Saturday, February 17th; Middle and High School Quiz Bowl will be Wednesday, February 14th; some teachers will participate in Test Wiz training; update on the Beef in Schools program; teacher interviews have begun; and attendance at the Middle/High School Parent-Teacher Conferences was not what was anticipated.
Congratulations, Bryce! Good Luck at State!
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Steve Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: attending the NASB Education Forum on February 21st and 22nd in Kearney; the Legislature is considering bills that could affect schools; the school has and is receiving very good teacher candidates to replace those that are retiring in the spring; there has been a slight change to the 2018-2019 school calendar; the school received an insurance dividend; and ESU #7 is implementing a behavioral center.
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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 $340,042.91
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6.2. Consider, discussion and take all necessary action on recommending Tara Korthals for a substitute certificate from NDE.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Tara Korthals for a substitute certificate from NDE 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 on joining NASB for 2018-19.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to join Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for 2018-19 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 on renewing NASB services contract.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Renew NASB services contract for 2018-19 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 bid for speech services for 2018-2019.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Contract with Therapy Works out of Columbus for speech services for 2018-19 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 Occupational and Physical Therapy services for 2018-2019.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Contract with Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services out of Grand Island for occupational and physical therapy services for 2018-19 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 resignation of Linda Oder as Head Cook at the end of the 2017-18 School Year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Linda Oder as Head Cook at the end of 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.
Discussion:
The Board would like to thank Mrs. Oder for her many years of service to the students of Osceola and wish her well in her retirement. Thanks Linda!!
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6.8. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on resolution to adopt updated numbers for accepting option enrollment students in Board Policy 5006 Appendix.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of resolution to adopt suggested numbers of option enrollment students for Appendix 1 of Board Policy 5006 as recommended by administration and to repeal and rescind all existing Board resolutions not set forth in the newly adopted resolution 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 on details of Superintendent contract.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Offer of Superintendent contact as per last years contract with 2.2% increase 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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6.10. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Principal contracts.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve proposed Principal contracts for Dale Maynard and Brett Webster with 3.0% and 3.4% increases respectfully 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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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss proposed projects and updates.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart reviewed with the Board that if any possible construction is being considered there are steps to be taken. First, a decision needs to be made on whether the project will be controlled by the Board versus the design-build method by a third party. Secondly, a committee of about 20-25 people needs to be established to help gather the community's opinions, preferably in February. This will allow the Board and committee to evaluate the needs of the District and determine the best path forward.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting March 12, 2018, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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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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