June 10, 2024 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 6, 2024. 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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Discussion:
President Michael 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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Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner; Principal Brett Webster; Activities Director Evan Feezell, Head of Maintenance Jesse Pliefke, and Debra Berry.
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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. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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There were no patrons present.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Maintenance Report
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Head of Maintenance Jesse Pliefke gave his written and oral report about: a dump trailer was purchased; the tree pile at the Learning Farm has been burned; HVAC compressors are being worked on; room cleaning is on schedule; painting is being done at the Elementary; some lockers were removed at the Middle/High School; bus repairs; replacement bathroom stalls are ordered; and a new bus driver has expressed interest in driving for the school.
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4.2. AD Report
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Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: the baseball co-op with Twin River Public School, and summer weight room attendance.
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4.3. Principals Reports
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4.3.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the class schedule should be released to the teachers this week; Mrs. Prososki will be the 5th grade homeroom teacher; Mrs. Kropatsch will be the 4th grade homeroom teacher; multicultural/technology reports are completed; and the cleaning crew is doing a great job. |
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4.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: the Multicultural and Internet Safety reports are completed; addressing behavioral and discipline needs of students; reviewing student handbooks; finishing student class schedules; and working with Mr. Feezell as he adjusts as a Principal for the 2024-2025 school year
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4.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the stadium lights project is on schedule; school cooperatives; legislative updates; early budget projections; NASB updates; School Law Conference is scheduled for June 12th and 13th in Kearney; upcoming ALICAP
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4.5. Annual Report to the Community
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley reviewed the "Annual Report to the Community" with the Board.
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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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5.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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5.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $406,810.03
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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 to accept Gina Bossow as the Elementary teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Gina Bossow as the Elementary Teacher for the 2024-2025 school 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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Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mrs. Bossow!
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5.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve student accident and catastrophic insurance policies.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 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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5.2.3. Discuss lunch prices for the 2024-2025 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2.4. Consider, Discuss, and take all necessary action to review the following School Board Policies for the 2024-2025 school year: 5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement In Education Practices, 5045 Student Fees Policy, 5054 Bullying, 5057 District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the following School Board Policies for the 2024-2025 school year: "5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices"; "5045 Student Fees Policy; 5054 Bullying"; and "5057 District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy" 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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5.2.5. Review and consider amendment of the following policies: 2006 Complaint Procedure, 2008 Meetings, 2009 Public Participation at Board Meetings, 3003.1 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds, 3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds, 3011 Transportation (Remove), 3017 Offical Communication with the Public, 3032 Fees for School District Records, 3033 Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools (Remove), 3053 Nondiscrimination, 3057 Title IX, 3059 Audio and Video Recording, 3060 Firearms and Weapons (New Policy), 4011 Employee Leave Under the Family Medical Leave Act, 4053 Conflict of Interest, 5001 Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism, 5004 Option Enrollment, 5005 Option Transportation, 5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students, 5035 Student Discipline, 5052 School Wellness, 6025 Student Cell Phon or Other Electronic Devices (Optional), 6031 Emergency Exclusion, 6036 Reading Instruction and Intervention Services, 6039 Repeat of Grade at Parent-Guardian Request, 6040 Prekindergarten (Preschool or Early Childhood) Program (New Policy), 6041 Malcolm X Day Education, 6042 Projection Maps, 6043 Mapping Data
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve amendments of the following policies: "2006 Complaint Procedure"; "2008 Meetings"; "2009 Public Participation at Board Meetings"; "3003.1 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds"; "3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds"; "3011 Transportation" (Remove); "3017 Offical Communication with the Public"; "3032 Fees for School District Records"; "3033 Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools" (Remove); "3053 Nondiscrimination"; "3057 Title IX"; "3059 Audio and Video Recording"; "3060 Firearms and Weapons" (New Policy); "4011 Employee Leave Under the Family Medical Leave Act"; "4053 Conflict of Interest"; "5001 Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism"; "5004 Option Enrollment"; "5005 Option Transportation"; "5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students", "5035 Student Discipline"; "5052 School Wellness"; "6025 Student Cell Phone or Other Electronic Devices" (Optional); "6031 Emergency Exclusion"; "6036 Reading Instruction and Intervention Services"; "6039 Repeat of Grade at Parent-Guardian Request"; "6040 Prekindergarten (Preschool or Early Childhood) Program" (New Policy); "6041 Malcolm X Day Education"; "6042 Projection Maps"; and "6043 Mapping Data" 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. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting, July 8, 2024, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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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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