November 11, 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 November 7, 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:
Board 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 Evan Feezell, Principal Brett Webster, Activities Director Jason Zelasney, Student Council President Bransen Lavaley, 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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Discussion:
There were no patrons at the meeting.
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4. Mr. Kyle Overturf, CPA, from AMGL, PC, to review the audit of the 2023-2024 district finances
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Mr. Kyle Overturf, CPA of AMGL, PC, reviewed the audit of the 2023-2024 district finances with the Board.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Student Body President Report
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Student Council President Bransen Lavaley gave his oral report about: there has been no negative comments from the students; and it seems that everything is running smoothly from the students' point of view.
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5.2. AD Report
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Activities Director Jason Zelasney gave his written and oral report about: the Football Team finished their season with a record of 2-6 which ended the high school football careers of Braxton Mestl, Landyn Roebuck. Liam White, Bransen Lavaley, and Conner Schnell: the Volleyball Team finished their season 19-13 after a first round loss in sub districts which ended the high school volleyball careers of Eastyn Kropatsch, Melinn Roberts, and Janna Roberts; Basketball and Wrestling practices start on Monday; the Middle School Volleyball Team won their first CRC JH Championship; 10 boys are out for MS Boys Basketball coached by Garrett Fisher; 9 girls are out for MS Girls Basketball coached by Cheri Prososki; and One Act had their first performance this past Saturday.
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5.3. Principals Reports
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5.3.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the Holiday Concert will be on December 10th at 6:00 PM in the new gym; "Donuts with Grownups" is scheduled for December 6th starting at 7:40 AM; new plaques are ready to go on the wall; the Book Fair did very well; the Elementary School Store Fundraiser earned $240.11; gift cards are at a total of $1,960.00; MAPS and Fastbridge testing will take place in December; "Books are Fun" donation total was $5,118.98; and the AR party for the semester is going to be going to a movie.
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5.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: the issue during lunch has been fixed; Bulldog Pride tickets; "Teacher of the Month" and "Student of the Month" awards; winter tests are being scheduled; Parent-Teacher Conferences were 54% attended; working on MTSS; field trips taken by JAG and Psychology; and "Bulldog Time" has tiers along with middle school explore classes.
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5.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: looking to pour new throwing pads at the track before winter; water will be run to the FFA property (learning farm); the Senior meeting to begin the FAFSA process was held November 7th which is required by the State; positive net option enrollment of 15 students; possible digital version of the newsletter; the State Education Conference is November 20th-22th; NASB updates; and Superintendent’s calendar.
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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 $393,131.68
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6.1.4. Payment of bond fund claims of $89,608.75
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on approving Debra Berry's retirement as Business Manager of Osceola Public Schools effective December 31, 2024
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Debra Berry's retirement as Business Manager of Osceoa Public Schools effective December 31, 2024 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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6.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve district audit for fiscal year 2023-2024
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Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the 2023-2024 audit of the district finances that was performed by certified accountants representing AMGL, PC 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. Superintendent Evaluation
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Discussion:
The Board reviewed Superintendent Jason Lavaley's evaluation.
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7. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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7.1. Regular meeting December 9, 2024, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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8. Adjournment
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Recommended Motion(s):
Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:00 p.m. 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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