October 9, 2023 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 on October 4, 2023. 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 Neujahr called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 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 Brett Webster and Debra Berry. Principal Brent Breckner was absent.
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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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Procedural Item
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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4.1. Doug Rathjen
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Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Mr. Doug Rathjen addressed the Board about concerns with communication between the school and the public, and the condition of the school grounds. The Board thanked Mr. Rathjen for his input.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Student Body President Report
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Discussion:
Student Body President, Mr. Creighton Sterup gave an oral report about students wanting an afternoon flex on Fridays to allow students, who are eligible, to leave early on Fridays. He also stated that school is going well and students are generally happy with how the year is going.
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5.2. AD Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: Middle School Volleyball and Middle School Football finish their seasons this week; possibly bringing up 6th grade girls to play middle school sports for 2 years; Middle School Football Coop with Shelby/Rising City Public Schools will continue for 2 more years; as a whole the Softball Coop's participation numbers will be declining starting next year; and the 1st round of Football Playoffs will be hosted by Osceola.
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5.3. Principals Reports
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5.3.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: Fire Prevention Week is this week; the Elementary Book Club sent home the first books of the year last week; plaques for the Academic Wall of Fame will be placed in the lunchroom; Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 18th and 19th; a teacher group will be participating in instructional rounds on Tuesday, October 10th; a MTSS math time with Mrs. Prososki is being created; and the MTSS Summit is scheduled for October 12th and 13th.
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5.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner's written report about: flex times; NWEA testing is completed; Fastbridge math and reading is completed; data has been uploaded to Schoolzilla; Mrs. White is meeting with Juniors and Seniors for interest surveys to help students think about life after high school; the "Bulldog Buddies" program has started; NHS is meeting and helping middle school students; zero middle school students and only 4 high school students were ineligible for the past 2 weeks; NEE for teacher evaluations; and MTSS and CIP meetings were October 3rd.
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5.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his oral and written report about: trees, a bus windshield and signal light, a van windshield, a light pole with lights, a television, and the old gym's roof were damaged in the October 3rd storm; recapped Middle School Football Coop, Softball Coop, and Middle School girls participation numbers for sports; Hayden Lavaley received the Believers and Achievers award; NASB updates; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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5.5. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. 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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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 $359,874.01
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Consent Item
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6.1.4. Payment of special building fund claim in the amount of $4000.00
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Approve buying our 2013 Blue Bird bus back from Nebraska/Central Equipment.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.2. Consider, discuss and take any necessary action on recognizing the Osceola Education Association (OEA) as the bargaining agent for certified teaching staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To recognize the Osceola Education Association (OEA) as the bargaining agent for certified teaching staff for the 2024-2025 school year 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. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss continuing the JH football coop with Shelby-Rising City.
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Discussion:
The Middle School Football Coop was discussed during the Activities Director's and Superintendent's reports.
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7.2. Discuss continuing Softball coop with Cross County and High Plains.
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Discussion:
The Softball Coop with Cross County Community Schools and High Plains Community School was discussed during the Activities Director's and Superintendent's reports.
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7.3. Discuss JH Girls enrollment numbers for activities in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Discussion:
The Middle School girls' participation numbers for sports during the 2024-2025 school year was discussed during the Activities Director's and Superintendent's reports.
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7.4. Superintendent Evaluation next month.
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Discussion:
The Superintendent's evaluation is next month.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting, November 13, 2023, 7:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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Discussion:
The regular meeting will be November 13, 2023, 7:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center. The time is 1 hour later.
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9. Adjournment
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To adjourn meeting at 7:00 PM 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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