August 13, 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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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 6:05 PM and informed those in attendance that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room, then directed the pubic 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, one staff member and two patrons.
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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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4.1. Steve Schmit to address the Board.
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Discussion:
Mr. Steve Schmit asked about a personal day for a wedding, talked about the Osceola FFA Alumni farm equipment consignment auction, and recapped the work done in the welding shop over the summer.
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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 tonight from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM; scheduled dismissal times are KD at 3:22 PM, 1st and 2nd grade at 3:23 PM, and 3rd, 4th and 5th grades at 3:25 PM; enrollment for KD through 5th grade is 114 students; and 4th and 5th grades will be departmentalized this school year.
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: tonight at 6:00 PM was the Open House for 6th grade; prior to the Open House was a math presentation; new computers were purchased; a foreign exchange student from Germany will be joining Osceola this year; a new schedule has been introduced; new staff attended some Marzano training; and staff created Principles of OPS.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: upcoming "back to school" NASB regional meetings; progress on the budgets; the district audit is scheduled for September 21st with Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth; the NASB Labor Relations Conference is scheduled for September 5th and 6th in Lincoln; the NASB State Conference is set for November 14th through the 16th; ALICE certification for the school's staff; and a possible baseball coop during the spring.
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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 $308,222.17
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to set date for the 2018-19 budget hearings.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Set the 2018-19 budget hearing for Monday September 10th, 2018 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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6.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to set date for 2018-2019 final property tax hearing.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Set the 2018-19 final property tax request hearing for Monday September 10th, 2018 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.
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 renewal of Striv-TV subscription.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renew subscription to Striv-TV at the Silver level 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 on the resignation of Penny Udey as Elementary Para.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept of the resignation of Penny Udey as Elementary Para 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:
Thank you, Mrs. Udey, for all of your caring, hardwork and dedication. We will miss you!
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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Jackie Wiesman as an Elementary Para for the 2018-2019 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to hire Jackie Wiesman as an Elementary Para for the 2018-2019 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:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Ms. Wieseman!
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6.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Linda Clauff as kitchen help for 2018-19.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to hire Linda Clauff as kitchen help 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.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mrs. Clauff!
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6.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on sanding auditorium floor in September.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept bid to sand auditorium floor in September by Wyoming Wood Floors LLC for bid of $13,750 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 enter into an interlocal agreement with ESU 7 for a Behavior Facility.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve entering interlocal agreement with ESU 7 for a Behavior Facility 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 substitute teacher pay starting for the 2018-19 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve raising substitute teacher pay to $145 for long term subbing and keeping current rates of $60/half day $110/day 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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6.11. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Recording of Others Policy 1102.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Recording of Others Policy 1102 based on legal counsel recommendation 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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6.12. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Procurement Policy 3131.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve amending Procurement Policy 3131 due to increasing cost limits from the Nebraska Department of Education 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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6.13. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Meal Charge Policy 3571.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve amending Meal Charge Policy 3571 to fix incorrect information in the current policy 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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6.14. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend 3000 Table of Contents.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve amending 3000 Table of Contents to match actual policies 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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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss project updates and next steps.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart discussed with the Board the different proposals to expand and update the facilities. The Board talked about the possibility of waiting until the U.S. tariffs lessen, which would bring the building costs down, and the anticipated timeline of completion. The different proposals are being scrutinized.. An informational community meeting is being considered to be held in September.
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8. Executive Session
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Enter into Executive Session for ? Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
There was no executive session.
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9. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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9.1. Set special meeting date to pay end of fiscal year bills.
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Action Item
Discussion:
A special meeting to pay the end-of-the-fiscal year bills has been set for Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 8:00 PM.
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9.2. Regular meeting September 10, 2018, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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10. 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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