December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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 on December 8, 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.

Discussion:  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.

Discussion:  Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner, and Debra Berry.  

Discussion:  There were no board members absent.

Discussion:  There were no patrons present.

Discussion:  Elementary Principal Brett Webster was not present, but Superintendent Jason Lavaley read Mr. Webster's written report.

Discussion:  Elementary Principal Brett Webster was not present, but Superintendent Jason Lavaley read Mr. Webster's written report.  The report contained the following information:  MAPs/NSCAS testing will be done for the winter this week; Acadience testing will also be done at the end of the week; the last day for students before winter break is Wednesday, December 21st at 1:30 PM; Mr. Besse and the students did a great job at the Winter Concert; the AR Party will be Christmas around the world with students going to see difference countries' traditions in classrooms; January 3rd is scheduled for teacher in=services; and Insturctional Rounds for teachers will take place in our school during the second semester.

Discussion:  Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: the Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) which works with the Administration on culture, climate, celebrations, etc: the Leadership Learning Rounds are to help participating schools to gain new knowledge to improve learning; semester tests are December 20th & 21st; and no school January 3rd for students but teachers have in-service.

 

 

 

Discussion:  Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: One Act finished 2nd in the CRC Conference and 4th in districts; both Boys and Girls Basketball have had a great start at 3 -0; the Osceola Wrestling Invite was a success; NASB updates; a conversation has started with HIgh Plains Community Schools about possibly co-oping Middle School Girls Volleyball and Basketball, and Middle School Football for next year; the ALICAP safety walkthrough was December 9th; trying to develop a better pay system for bus drivers; and the upcoming events on the Superintendent's calendar.

 

 

Discussion:  Board President Jennifer Boruch reported that the land has been surveyed to place fencing on the learning farm, Digger's Hotline has placed flags, and fencing has been bought.

 

Discussion:  The special meeting that was to be held after this meeting has been postponed. The special meeting was for the board members, administration and their spouses to celebrate the holidays.  No business was going to be discussed at this meeting.