March 12, 2025 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 March 9, 2025. 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:  Vice-President Mestl 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.

Discussion:  Student Body President, Bransen Lavaley, gave his oral report:  Seniors playing a water gun game, student reports positive, been a joy to be present and thank the board for their time.

Discussion:  Activities Director, Jason Zelasney, gave his written and oral report about: Girls Basketball finished 11-12; School records broke, Bella Recker single-season rebounds, Emersyn Prososki Career 3-pt shots made and single-game 3-pt shots made, 2 seniors, Melinn and Jana Roberts; Boys Basketball finished 14-12; School records broke, Kelby Neujahr career steals, single-season assists, free throw percentage, 4 seniors, Kelby Neujahr, Boston Hinkle, Cash Valish, Braxton Mestl; JH Wrestling has one more meet, season will be move to Nov and Dec next year; Speech hosted Speech Magic and had attendance of 75, districts are at Raymond Central Mar 17th; Dazzlers won State Championship in Tumbling, finished 6th in Hip Hop, 3rd in Pom, and 4th in Game Day, Tryouts for next year will be Mar 24th; HS Track has 38 participants; JH Track has 24 participants; Baseball has 3 players; Hired Brea Goodenkauf as head VB coach and Mallory Zelasney as JH VB coach; Hired Tori Homolka as head girls basketball coach.

Discussion:  Elementary Principal, Brett Webster, gave his written and oral report about: State Testing opens March 24th; ELPA21 summative test is completed; MAPs testing will start first week of May; Girls on the Run has started, 9 girls signed up; April 11, Kindergarten Roundup 9AM in old cafeteria, No kindergarten that day; April 11, PreK registration for 3-yr old program, 1-2 PM; PT conferences finish today; Read-A-Thon is done this week; Music concert April 29.

Discussion:  MS/HS Principal, Evan Feezell, gave written and oral report about: CNA program starting 25-26 school year; Scheduling for 25-26 school year has started; NSCAS and ACT are coming up within the next month; JAG field trip to courthouse; MTSS update; Guided Study Hall option and possible 9-period day.

Discussion:  Superintendent, Dr. Jason Lavaley, gave his written and oral report about: updating the shot put and discus areas; potentially adding a Skilled and Technical Sciences program; adding a CNA pathway; State testing; Legislative updates; NASB updates; Superintendent's calendar

Discussion:  With LB 140 passing through the State Legislature, the minimum requirements meet our current handbook policy.  We are still struggling with cell phone use in classrooms. We would like to visit the topic of removing cell phones and smart watches from the classroom during the day.  Students will check them in during their homeroom at the beginning of the day and pick them up at the end of the day.  Students may have access in case of an emergency, if it is part of their IEP or 504 plan, or part of there health plan.  Any other extenuating circumstance would have to be approved through the administration.

Discussion:  Skilled and Technical Sciences is the field with the second most interest among our current student body behind healthcare.  We currently only have minimal offerings through our Ag program.  This would increase our CTE offerings and potential career pathways.