December 11, 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
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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 December 7, 2023. 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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Procedural Item
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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Neujahr called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 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 Brent Breckner, Principal Brett Webster and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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There were no board members absent.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
Cienna Freisen from The Polk County News was present to report on the meeting.
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4. Reports
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4.1. AD Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell presented his written and oral report about: both Boys and Girls Basketball are 4-0; both Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball are 2-3; the OHS Wrestling Invite was a success; Speech Team has 19 participants; the Elementary Winter Music Concert is scheduled for December 12th; and Football scheduling will start at the end of December.
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4.2. Principals Reports
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4.2.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: MAPS/NSCAS testing for the winter will be done this week; Fastbridge Testing will be done at the end of next week; students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM on Friday, December 22nd for holiday break; Elementary Winter Concert is scheduled for 7:00PM, Tuesday, December 12th; the AR Party will be a movie in the old cafeteria; teacher in-service will be January 3, 2024; and the Instructional Rounds in November for teachers were informative.
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4.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: the schedule changes for second semester; Bulldog Time and Win Time in the new schedule; and the assessment calendar.
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4.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: damage from the October storm to the school's trailer; electrical components for the speakers in the middle/high school gym have failed; "Throwback Night" during basketball against Hampton was a success; OHS Wrestling Invite went very well; legislation session reviewed; NASB updates; and Superintendent's calendar.
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4.4. Board Reports
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The Board reviewed some takeaways from the State Education Conference that was held November 16th and 17th in Omaha.
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5. Action Items
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5.1. 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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5.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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Consent Item
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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5.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $302,961.75
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5.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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5.2.1. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on approving Osceola Public Schools as a future site for the United Way JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) program.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Osceola Public Schools as a future site for the United Way JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) program 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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5.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approval of the final negotiated agreement for the 2024-2025 school year with Osceola Education Association representing teachers in the district.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the final negotiated agreement for the 2024-2025 school year with the Osceola Education Association representing teachers in the District 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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5.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on approving a renewed agreement for the Polk County Slammers softball coop with High Plains and Cross County with no significant changes for the years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve a renewed agreement for the Polk County Slammers softball co-op with High Plains Community Schools and Cross County Community Schools with no significant chages for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 years 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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5.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on approving the use of 6th graders for junior high sports when the total male or female count is less than 12.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the participation of 6th graders for middle school sports when the toal male of female count is less than 12 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:
Osceola Public Schools will have fewer than 12 girls in 7th and 8th grade combined for the next 2 years.
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6. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting January 8, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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Discussion:
The meeting time for the January 8, 2024, regular board meeting will be 7:00 PM instead of 6:00 PM.
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7. 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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