May 11, 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), 2026. 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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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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.
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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 Mike Neujahr 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. Maintenance Report
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Verbal and written report given by Jesse Pliefke. Mowing and spraying is underway. Discussing mower future since it is at 650 hours, deciding if we replace while it still has value or if we run it til it is beyond repair. Fire protection inspections begin after school. Requesting smaller lift to get into small areas and easier mobility. Tyler Triplett is driving bus. All vehicles ended year with no major issues. Removing 10-passeger vans from fleet.
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4.3. Principals Reports
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4.3.1. Elementary Report
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4.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Written and verbal report given by Evan Feezell. 26-27 schedule is complete. Highlights include adding graphic design, more STS offerings, possibly adding Dual Credit Microsoft Applications, 6-8th MTSS and guided study hall and interventions. Workshop with teachers on using AI.
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4.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Written and verbal report given by Jason Lavaley. Discussed timeline for tree removal and replacement around the track. Asked for alternative bids for concrete stoop at Auditorium. Discussed summer workshops for staff. Reviewed legislative bills that passed and have significant impact on schools. Shared Superintendent calendar.
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4.5. Board Reports
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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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5.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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5.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $397,598.85
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5.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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5.2.1. Review updates to Policy 3040 School Safety and Security
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5.2.2. Review and adopt updates to Policy 5052 School Wellness
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5.2.3. Review and update Policy 3012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges
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5.2.4. Discuss the discipline section of the Extracurricular Activities portion of the handbook for the 2026-2027 school year.
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5.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on accepting the Hiland Dairy bid for milk and juice delivery.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the Hiland Dairy bid for milk and juice delivery 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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5.2.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to set activity prices for the 2026-27 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To keep the current activity prices to $4/student and $6/adult for the 2026-2027 school year to match Crossroad Conference's pricing 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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5.2.7. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept a contract with Kim Green as the 6-12 SPED teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the contract of Kim Green as the secondary SPED teacher 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 June 8, 2026, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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7. Adjournment
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Recommended Motion(s):
Moved to adjourn meeting at 6:53 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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