June 13, 2022 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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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 on June 9, 2022. This notice was also published in The Polk County News on the same date. 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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President Boruch 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 public to its location.
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2.2. Roll Call
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Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brett Webster, and Debra Berry. Principal Brent Breckner participated via Zoom. There were no patrons present.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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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.
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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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No patrons were present.
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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:
Anthony Mestl arrived at 6:10 PM.
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: classroom moves are ahead of schedule; both Principals are reviewing the teacher evaluation tool; meeting with committees of teachers to discuss 2022-2023 events; and multicultural/technology reports. |
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report via Zoom about: the multicultural report; the internet safety report; handbook and policy match review; MTSS work was done on May 19th; Cognitive Coaching Days were on May 23rd and 24th; prepping rooms for the fall; preparing for new teachers; planning teacher in-services; and examining grades and grading practices.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: a new mower was purchased; carpets and rooms are being cleaned; the high school gym floor was refinished; the north gym's floor will be redone July 15th; the Emergency Connectivity Fund will reimburse the school $38,000.00 for the purchase of computers; free lunches and breakfasts has ended; NASB updates; NDE Accreditation for the 2022-2023 school year; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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5.3. Board Reports
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There were no board reports.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the consent agenda 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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6.1.1. 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 $360,178.48
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6.1.4. Payment of bond fund claims of $408,658.75
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve student accident and catastrophic insurance policies.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of student accident and catastrophic insurance policies at the same rate as last year 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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6.2.2. Consider, Discuss, and take all necessary action to review the following School Board Policies for the 2022-2023 school year: 5035 Student Discipline, 5054 Student, 5001 Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism, 5057 District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, 5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement In Education Practices
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3. Consider, discuss, and and take all necessary action to update the following policies based on recommendations from KSB School Law: 2008 Meetings, 2010 Preparation for Board Meetings, 3003.1 Bidding for Construction, 3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds, 30012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges, 2057 Title IX, 4056 Resignation of Certificated Staff, 5012 Testing and Assessment Program, 6021 District Criteria for Selected Evaluators to Be Used for Special Education Evaluation and Verification and Independent Educational Evaluations.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on renewing the golf coop with Cross County for the 2022-2023 and the 2023-2024 school years.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Review and consider amendment of the following policies: 6014 School Attendance on days of Scheduled Activities, 6025 Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, 6005 Academic Credits and Graduation, 5032 Closed Campus, 5039 Fundraising Activities
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley and Principal Brent Breckner reviewed board policies 6014 School Attendance on Days of Scheduled Activities; 6025 Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices; 6005 Academic Credits and Graduation, 5032 Closed Campus, and 5039 Fundraising. Possible amendments to these policies were discussed.
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7.2. Projected participation numbers for boys and girls
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Projected participation numbers for boys and girls sports and activities were reviewed. There may be a need in the future to coop more programs.
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7.3. Discuss a potential baseball coop with Twin River.
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley discussed with the Board a potential baseball coop with Twin River.
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7.4. Behavioral Health Point of Contact. LB 852 has required that all schools have a Behavioral Health Point of Contact that must have knowledge of community behavioral health service providers and other resources available to students and families. This person must be reported to NDE before each school year begins.
Also, schools must provide Mental Health First Aid Training for teachers and other employees. The State intends to fund the program with lottery funds. LB 1112 Computer Science and Technology Education is required for elementary and middle schools. High Schools require a minimum of 1 semester of Computer Science instruction for graduation. Beginning in 2025, a computer science and technology education status report is required to be presented to the board of education and to NDE.
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Legislative bill LB 852 requires that all school have a Behavioral Health Point of Contact that must have knowledge of comity behavioral health service providers and other resources to students and families. This person must be reported to NDE before each school year begins. Also, schools must provide mental health first aid training for teachers and other employees. The State intends to fund the program with lottery funds.
Legislative bill LB 1112 requires that computer science and technology education is required for elementary and middle schools. High schools must require a minimum of 1 semester of computer science instruction for graduation. Beginning in 2025, a computer science and technology education status report is required to be presented to the board of education and the NDE. Osceola Public Schools has had these requirements for a few years now. |
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7.5. Discuss Lunch Prices for the 2022-2023 School Year.
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley reviewed with the Board that lunch prices may have to be raised for the 2022-2023 school year. Breakfast and lunch has not been charged for the past 2 years due to COVID legislation. However, that legislation has ended, and food costs have risen drastically.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting July 11, 2022, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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Regular meeting, July 11, 2022, 6:00 PM 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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