November 14, 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 November 10, 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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Discussion:
President Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 6:10 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 Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner, Principal Brett Webster, Activities Director Even Feezell, and Debra Berry.
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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):
To approve 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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Discussion:
There were no patrons present.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Activities Director Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: One Act has 45 students participating; One Act placed 1st in the Seward meet, and placed 3rd in the York meet; the CRC One Act meet is Wednesday, November 16th; 14 boys are participating in Boys Basketball; 14 girls are participating in Girls Basketball; Wrestling has 1 participant; 11 boys are participating in Middle School Boys Basketball; 11 girls are participating in Middle School Girls Basketball; NSAA updates; and new technology is being used in the weight room.
Michael Neujahr arrived at 6:18 PM. |
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5.2. Principals Reports
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5.2.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his oral and written report about: the Elementary Holiday Concert will be November 22nd; the Book Fair profited $630.00 in free books; the Elementary School Store Fundraiser raised $454.65; the Book Buddy Program is looking for more donations; and service projects were a food drive and an upcoming "giving tree".
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5.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his oral and written report about: the activities of the Teacher Advisory Group; working on systems of study interventions using flex time, lunchtime and after school ideas; the reduction if ineligible students; Bulldog Buddies program has been well received; Christmas caroling by the choir; and the MS/HS Band Concert will be December 6th.
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5.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: NASB updates; the search for bus drivers and a custodian; Exeter-Milligan-Friend are looking at starting a new conference; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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5.4. Board Reports
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Discussion:
Board President Jennifer Boruch stated that the railroad ties and gate have been bought for the FFA ground.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 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 $377,343.31
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6.1.4. Payment of bond fund claims of $100,608.75
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Kyle from ALMQUIST MALTZAHN GALLOWAY & LUTH will connect via Zoom so he can answer any questions about the audit during the meeting on Monday November 14th
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Discussion:
Mr. Kyle Overturf, CPA, from AMGL, P.C., reviewed the 2021-2022 school year audit with the Board
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6.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve district audit for fiscal year 2021-2022.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of certified accountants ALMQUIST MALTZAHN GALLOWAY & LUTH's 20-21 audit of school district finances. 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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6.2.3. Accept a quote from Pro Track and Tennis, Inc for structural spray of the track for $91,520.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.4. Superintendent's evaluation.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Superintendent Jason Lavaley's evaluation with him
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Christmas party
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Discussion:
The Board talked about having a holiday party for the board members, administration, and their spouses on December 12, 2022, after the regular board meeting.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting, December 12, 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):
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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