July 8, 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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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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Discussion:
President Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 6:07 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 in attendance were Superintendent Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster, and Debra Berry.
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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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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. Policy Hearings
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Action Item
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4.1. Policy Hearings for Student Fees Policy 5416, Parent Involvement Policy 6400, and Bullying Policy 5415
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4.1.1. Open Policy Hearings
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Recommended Motion(s):
Open Policy Hearings 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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4.1.2. Discuss, consider, and receive input from the public on Policies 5415-Bullying, 5416-Student Fees, and 6400-parent Involvement.
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Discussion:
There were no patrons present for public input.
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4.1.3. Close Policy Hearings
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Close Policy Hearings 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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5. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were no patrons present for public input.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Principals Reports
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6.1.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: school for students will be back in session August 15th; the Elementary Open House is scheduled for August 13th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM; following the Open House there will be a PowerSchool and safety meeting; and the student handbook is finished.
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6.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: the Multicultural Report for the 2018-2019 school year; a Mentor/Mentee Day for new staff and their mentors is scheduled for August 9th; thechanges in the student handbook; the change in lunch schedule will increase instructional time; the search continues for a Speech Coach; the Maintenance Department is now cleaning at the MS/HS; and a football camp will be taking place at the University of South Dakota on July 15th through the 18th.
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6.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the Board may possibly consider changing and updating school policies with KSB Law; the district received a NRA School Shield Grant Award in the amount of $6,896.00 to be used for the installation of a shooter detection system; updates on the roofing projects; the REAP Grant funds have been spent toward new laptops; options are being explored for a new Football/Track sound system; Osceola Public Schools has been certified by NDE as accredited for the 2019-2020 school year; area NASB meetings are being scheduled; and the annual budget process is underway.
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6.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. 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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7.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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7.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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7.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $340,298.69
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7.1.4. Payment of special building fund claim in the amount of $70,469.96
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7.1.5. Payment of qualified capital purpose undertaking fund claim of $15.00
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7.2. Discuss. consider and take all necessary action to amend Bullying Policy 5415.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to re-adopt Bullying Policy 5415 without any alterations 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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7.3. Discuss. consider and take all necessary action to amend Student Fee Policy 5416.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of re-adoption of Student Fee Policy and Appendix 5416 without alteration 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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7.4. Discuss. consider and take all necessary action to amend Parent Involvement Policy 6400.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of re-adoption of Parent Involvement Policy 6400 without alteration 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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7.5. Discuss. consider and take all necessary action to amend School Dances Policy 5305.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to amend School Dances Policy 5305 as discussed. 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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7.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on amending Curriculum Review Policy 6121.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Curriculum Review Policy 6121 for next 10 year cycle. 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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7.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to renew membership with NRCSA.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renew membership with Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association 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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7.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on an offer from the Coffin family to purchase property adjacent to the school.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept offer from the Coffin family to purchase property adjacent to the school. for $64,000 dollars. 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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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Updates to building project.
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Discussion:
Board Member Doug Rathjen informed the Board about the progress of the building project and a possible redesign of the gym to keep within the bond limits. Superintendent Rinehart had Mr, Tobin Buchanan of First National Assets to discuss the sale of the bonds via cell phone.
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9. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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9.1. Regular meeting August 12, 2019, 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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