May 13, 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 6:09 PM 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 Mr. Buchanan from First National Capital Markets.
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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. Tobin Buchanan will discuss process for selection of underwriter and rating strategy on the district Series 2019 bond issuance
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Discussion:
Mr. Tobin Buchanan of First National Capital Markets reviewed the rating process for selling the bonds and what the bonds might bring at par right now. He also discussed the selection of the underwriter.
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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 oral and written report about: NSCAS is over; MAPS testing is completed; the Elementary Track and Field Day was a great time (Thank you, Mrs. Tonniges for getting us all organized!); the AR Party is May 14th at the Lincoln Children's Zoo; the last day of Preschool is May 15th with promotion starting at 2:00 PM; the 5th Grade Promotion will be May 16th at 2:00 PM; the last day of the 2018-2019 school year for the Elementary is May 16th; and PAC did a wonderful job with Teacher Appreciation Week!
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his oral and written report about: tomorrow night, May 14th, is 8th Grade Promotion; a "goodbye" for the staff that are leaving is scheduled for May 15th at 3:45 PM; Honors Night is Thursday, May 16th; 16 students including alternates qualified to participate in State Track; semester tests are scheduled for May 15th and 16th; the last day for the 2018-2019 school year for the MS/HS is May 17th. Thank you for another great school year!
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: updates to building projects, and NASB updates.
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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 $348,733.00
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6.1.4. Payment of special building fund claim of $4,850.00
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to review Eligibility guidelines and policies.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Leave policy and handbook guidelines currently in place as they are. 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 purchase upgrades to computer equipment.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Purchase 40 MacBook Air computers for students at a cost of $33,160 with no Applecare 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 request for local substitute approval for Diane Dunker.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Send letter of support for Diane Dunker to NDE for renewal of her local substitute certificate 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 to address lunch prices for the 2019-20 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Keep current meal prices the same across all meals while raising the price of seconds to $1.05 from $.95 for the 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 to approve renewal of nurse contract with Polk County Health Services.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Renewal of Polk County Health Service nurses contract 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 to set activity prices for the 2019-20 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Keep current activity prices of $4/student and $5/adult for the 2019-20 school to match Crossroad Conference Pricing 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 bid from Hilands Dairy.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of Roberts Dairy contract for milk delivery services 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 on Building Security Upgrades for 2019-20.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Security upgrade bid from Electronic Contracting Company for $66,687 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 the resignation of Emily Reese as Counselor/English teacher at the end of the 2018-19 contracted year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Emily Reese as Counselor/English teacher at the end of the 2018-19 contracted 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, Mrs. Reese, for your caring and dedication to the students and the Osceola School District.
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6.11. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on the resignation of Joan Caraway as 4-8 Science teacher at the end of the 2018-19 contracted year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Joan Caraway as 4-8 Science teacher at the end of the 2018-19 contracted 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, Mrs. Caraway, for your efforts, hard work and dedication to Osceola Public Schools.
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6.12. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on the resignation of Sarah Evans as K-12 Music teacher at the end of her 2018-19 contracted year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Sarah Evans as K-12 Music teacher at the end of the 2018-2019 contracted 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, Miss Evans, for your sharing your talents and abilities with the Osceola School District and its students.
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6.13. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Caleb Magner as the new K-12 Music Teacher for 2019-20.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Hire Caleb Magner as the new K-12 Music Teacher 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.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mr. Magner!
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6.14. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Patrick Schiley as the new Counselor/ITE Teacher for 2019-20.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Hire Patrick Schiley as the new Counselor/ITE Teacher 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.
Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mr. Schiley!
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss building project progress.
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Discussion:
The progress of the building project was discussed.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting on June 10th, 2019, 6:00PM 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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