January 13, 2014 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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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 PM and informed those in attendance that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room, then directed the public to its location.
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2.2. Oath of office for new members
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Discussion:
There were no new members to take the oath of office.
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2.3. Roll Call
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2.4. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Discussion:
There were no board members absent.
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2.5. Annual reorganization of the Board of Education
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart took over the meeting until the election of the Board President, upon whcih he turned over the meeting to the newly elected Board President.
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2.5.1. Election of Officers as per Board Policy #8130
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2.5.1.1. Election of President
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Recommended Motion(s):
Sterup nominated Schleif. No other nominations and election of Tom Schleif for Board President 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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2.5.1.2. Election of Vice President
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Recommended Motion(s):
Peterson nominated Boruch. No other nominations and election Boruch for Board Vice President 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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2.5.1.3. Election of Treasurer
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Recommended Motion(s):
Peterson nominated Sterup. No other nominations and election of Sterup for Board Treasurer 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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2.5.1.4. Election/appointment of Secretary
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Recommended Motion(s):
Appoint Debra Berry as Board Secretary 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:
Congratulations to all the Officers of the Osceola Board of Education!
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2.5.2. Approval of committees, positions, and designations as per Board Policy #8130 & #8151
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2.5.2.1. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the firm Perry, Guthery, Haase and Gessford, Attorneys at Law, as Osceola Public Schools' legal counsel 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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2.5.2.2. Consider, discuss and take action to select depository bank
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Recommended Motion(s):
RESOLVED, that the official depository of school funds for this School District is hereby designated to be Pinnacle Bank of Osceola, and that the designation of any other institution as the depository of school funds is hereby withdrawn.
The above Resolution, having been read in its entirety, member _________________ moved for its passage and adoption, and member ________________ seconded the same. After discussion and on roll call vote, the following members voted in favor of passage and adoption of the above Resolution: ____________________________________________________________________
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The following members voted against the same:__________________________________________.
The following members were absent or not voting: ________________________________________ .
The above Resolution, having been consented to and approved by more than a majority of the members of the School Board of this School District, was declared as passed and adopted by the President at a duly held and lawfully convened meeting in full compliance with the Nebraska open meetings law.
DATED this 13th day of January, 2014. Osceola Public Schools 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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2.5.2.3. Consider, discuss and take action to select district newspaper of record
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Recommended Motion(s):
Appointing "The Polk County News" as the district newspaper of record for Osceola Public Schools 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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2.5.2.4. Appointment of committees as per Board Policy #8130: Negotiations; Curriculum; Americanism Committee and Staff Relations; Transportation; Facilities; Budget; Policy; Technology; Rule 10 Safety; LB 757 Safety; School Improvement
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Recommended Motion(s):
Committees as assigned Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public - Visitors must identify themselves to speak
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Discussion:
Eric Lindsley and Jeremy Anderson had questions about the possible consolidation. Both Lindsley and Anderson asked about what the timeline would be if there was a consolidation. The Board there was not a specific timeline at this point as information was not available. Lindsley was concerned about the numbers involved in Middle School sports. Superintendent Rinehart said that a cooperative agreements with some or all sports has been in discussion. Anderson asked about what the feasibility study will show. It was emphasized that the feasibility will examine finances, facilities, long-term goals and future possibilities. Again, Anderson asked what the timeline would be for possible consolidation. The Board restated there is none at this time and indicated they would move forward with a sense of need, but cautiously to get things done right, if consolidation is the course taken.
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4.1. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry representive Nate Bloom visit.
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Discussion:
Nate Blum, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry's representative, told the Board that if there are concerns to please contact the Congressman's office. Mr. Blum talked about getting people engaged and informed in order to make changes.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Principals' Reports
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5.1.1. Elementary Principal's Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Sarah Johnson gave her written and oral report about: Girls on the Run will begin Mid-February; NWEA testing will run January 28th – Mid February; Substitute Survey
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5.1.2. MS/HS Principal Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave written and oral report about: New class for Seniors; Activity Report; Advanced Ed climate project; NeSa- Writing January 20th; Phone policy-5101; Striv-TV implementation.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart gave written and oral reports on:Support for Cassandra Neujahr as local substitute; Hire David Klein as bus driver; Review Board Policy 5101 on electronic devices; Purchase NASB Policy module to go with E-meetings; Approve negotiated contract with OEA; Recognize OEA as bargaining agent of non-administrative certificated staff; Discuss response to CC/HP request to join girls’ softball coop; Discuss feasibility meeting and process after information; Discuss Principal salaries and contracts; Pass out filing forms for incumbents to file for re-election to the Board of Education; Recall notice on new Bluebird Bus suspension; EHA change in policy; LB 682; NRCSA Legislative Forum February 19th Cornhusker in Lincoln; The NASB/NCSA 2014 Education Forum will be held February 27-28 at the Younes Center in Kearney; NRCSA Spring Conference will be held March 20-21, at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Kearney; and Audit information for ALICAP insurance.
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5.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
None
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6. Consent Agenda
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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6.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $303,012.71
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve local sub support for Cassie Neujhar
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Recommended Motion(s):
Write letter of support for Casandra Neujahr to apply to NDE for a 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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7.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to hire David Klein as new bus route driver.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Employment of David Klein as regular bus route driver 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. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to review Board Policy 5101 on electronic devices.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to purchase NASB Policy Service to go with E-meetings.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Purchase NASB online Policy module to accompany E-meeting 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. Consider discuss and take all necessary action on OEA negotiated agreement for 2014-15.
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Recommended Motion(s):
A 3.92% increase in OEA negotiated agreement 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 recognizing Osceola Education Association (OEA) as collective bargaining agent for non-administrative certificated staff for 15-16 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Recognition of Osceola Education Association (OEA) as the collective bargaining agent for non-administrative certificated staff 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. Discuss letter from High Plains/Cross County Softball on interest of cooping softball with them.
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Discussion:
The Board instructed Superintendent Rinehart to communicate with the Cross County/High Plains that there is interest from Osceola under the right circumstances.
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8.2. Discuss feasibility meeting and process after.
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Discussion:
January 26th special meeting of the Board, 6:00PM at MS/HS gym.
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8.3. Discussion on Principal salaries
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Discussion:
The Board of Education received both Principal contracts for review, along with Superintendent Rinehart's recommendation. The Board decide on Principal contracts at the February meeting.
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9. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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9.1. Special meeting, January 22nd, 2013, 7:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Gym.
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9.2. Regular meeting: February 10, 2014, 6:00PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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Discussion:
Board of Education agreed to have a Special meeting for the Board to discuss the feasibility results. That meeting will be January 26th, 2014 6:00 p.m. at the Osceola Middle/High School Gym.
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10. Adjournment
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn meeting 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.
Discussion:
Adjournment Time: 9:12 p.m.
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