February 11, 2019 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 Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 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, 3 staff members and 1 patron.
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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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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. OEA President Joan Caraway to talk to the Board about pay for ticket taking, and other miscellaneous duties.
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Discussion:
OEA President Joan Caraway addressed the Board about being compensated for ticket taking at events. Nicci Kropatsch and Sarah Johnson also additional information to the request.
Tasha Weller , President of the Osceola Community Action Group, discussed planning of the community Blue Ribbon School Celebration with the Board. |
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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: celebrated Jeffrey Elementary's Hero of the Month, Mr. Doug Rathjen; celebrating Dr. Seuss Week starting February 25th; Jump Rope for Heart starts Monday, February 18th; and Pennies for Patients starts Tuesday, February 12th.
Congratulations, Mr. Rathjen, for being our Hero of the Month!
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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: pre-registration for classes is completed; a FFA Officer trip is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th, to Aurora; an assembly for Wrestlers qualifying for State is planned Wednesday, February 13th; Speech now has 15 students on the team; staff training will combine SRP (Standard Response Protocol) training with ALICE training; teacher in-service will be Friday, February 15th; and 2 names have been submitted to the Omaha Academic All Team.
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5.2. Superintendent Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: proposed projects and updates; the ESU core services plan; legislative updates; and problems with busses due to aging;
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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 $354,867.69
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on joining NASB for 2019-20.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to join Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for 2019-20 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 on renewing NASB services contract.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Renew NASB services contract for 2019-20 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 bid for speech services for 2019-20.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Contract with Therapy Works out of Columbus for speech services for 2019-20 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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6.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on continuing 3 year contract with Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services out of Grand Island for Occupational and Physical Therapy services for 2019-20.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Continue 3 year contract with Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services out of Grand Island for occupational and physical therapy services for 2019-20 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 resignation of Don Frenzen as a teacher at the end of the 2018-19 School Year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Don Frenzen as a teacher at the end of the 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:
Thank you, Mr. Frenzen, for all of your efforts and dedication to the Osceola School District. You will be missed.
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6.7. 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.
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 on amending Standing Committee Policy 8151,
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Discussion:
No motion was made to amend Policy 8151. The Board did add a Wellness Committee to the list of committees assigned at the January board meeting.
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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on negotiated agreement with the OEA (Osceola Education Association) for the school year 19-20
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve a 3.22% package increase for certificated teaching staff for 2019-20 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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6.10. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on amending salary details of Superintendent contract.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Ammend Superintendent contact offered in December with a 2.2% increase in salary 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 on Principal contracts.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve proposed Principal contracts for Dale Maynard and Brett Webster with 2.9% and 3.2% increases respectfully 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 Blue Ribbon School Community Celebration
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Discussion:
The Blue Ribbon School Celebration for the community was previously discussed during the public input portion of the agenda.
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7.2. Update on Bond Committee Progress.
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Discussion:
The Bond Committee has been contacting patrons. Public informational meetings have been scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th, and Sunday, February 17th. Both meetings will be held at the Elementary School with a time of 6:00 PM for tours of the facilities following with the informational sessions at 7:00 PM.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. There will be two Special Informational Board meetings on February 13th and February 17th at Jeffery Elementary. The building will be open at 6 pm for tours with the informational session starting at 7 pm on the Bond Resolutions scheduled for March 12th.
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8.2. Regular meeting March 11th, 2019, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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9. 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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