April 13, 2026 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, the Osceola Post Office, and the Osceola School Website on (Month)(Day), (Year). 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: 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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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Excuse Jena Ockander 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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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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4. Reports
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4.1. AD Report
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Written and verbal report given by Jason Zelasney. Baseball team currently at 4-5. Myah Sanley qualified for State. Congratulations to Myah. Middle school speech has first competition in David City this Saturday. 7 middle school students participating. High Plains track meet this week. Travel to Fullerton twice next week. JH track competed at McCool today and we host on Thursday. Activities Banquet on May 6th.
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4.2. Principals Reports
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4.2.1. Elementary Report
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Written and verbal report given by Sarah Johnson. NSCAS testing will begin this week and go through April 22. MAP and FastBridge assessments will begin April 17. Kickoff to testing assembly this Thursday. Ties and Tiaras was March 22. Kick It with Kids is scheduled April 19. Thank you PAC for sponsoring these events. Kindergarten Round-Up and Preschool Registration will be April 17. Spring Art Show and Music Program will be April 14, 7pm. Thanks to Mrs. Feezell and Mrs. Klemmensen. Track and Field Day is May 5. Wax Museum is April 27. AR Celebration is May 18. Students will visit the Lincoln Zoo. Thank you to PAC for making that possible.
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4.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Written report by Evan Feezell, verbal report by Jason Lavaley. Testing begins this week with NSCAS, Pre-ACT, and ACT. Scheduling for next school year nearly complete. Discipline referrals has decreased from 396 to 154. MTTS is working. Thank you to the Osceola Board of Education and the Osceola community for this experience.
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4.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Verbal and written report given by Jason Lavaley. Discussed plan to replace trees along the treeline at the track after the pine disease. Discussed 5-year visit. Requested to cancel school for students on May 13th to utilize staff for district track and additional professional development. Discussed personnel changes for 2026-2027 school year. Discussed legislative changes for the next school year. Shared superintendent calendar.
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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.
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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 $424,253.90
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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 a bid by Boruch Masonry to replace the front stoop at the auditorium.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the bid from Boruch Masonry to replace the stoop at the Auditorium 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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5.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve renewal of nurse's contract with Polk County Health Department.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To renew Polk County Health Department's nurse's contract for the 2026-2027 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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5.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to purchase laptops for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve purchasing laptops for the 2026-2027 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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5.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve the use of E-Rate funds to replace and upgrade Ethernet lines at the schools from CAT5 to CAT6 and clean up old lines in the buildings.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve replacing CAT5 cables with CAT6 and utilizing E-Rate funds 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. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on allowing a memorial bench for Dave Burritt to be placed at the football field.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept the letter of resignation for Katie Feezell at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Katie Feezell at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 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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5.2.7. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept the letter of resignation for Evan Feezell at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Evan Feezell at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 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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5.2.8. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept Ben Dempsey as the Interim 6-12 Principal for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Ben Dempsey as the 6-12 Principal for the 2026-2027 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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5.2.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approving Extra Duty Assignments.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve proposed extra-duty assignments for the 2026-2027 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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6. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting May 11, 2026, 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):
Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:00 p.m. 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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