July 11, 2016 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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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. 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 Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 PM and informed those in attendance that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room, then directed the pubic to its location.
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2.2. Roll Call
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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Steven Rinahart, Principal Brett Webster and Debra Berry. Principal Dale Maynard joined in via cell phone.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
There were no board members absent.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the agenda as written 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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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Consent Agenda
Discussion:
There were no patrons present.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Principals Reports
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5.1.1. Elementary Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about the first semester will be used to narrow down our focus on our new reading series.
The Elementary School's Open House will be Monday, August 15th from 5:30 to 6:30.
Preschool will start on Wednesday, August 17th.
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: new mats arrived for the gym; and the possibility of being state accredited instead of nationally accredited.
6th grade orientation and the initial school computer usage talk will be Thursday, August 11th at 6:30PM. Remember that one parent needs to accompany thier student.
Registration for Freshmen will be Tuesday, August 2nd at 6:00PM after which Sophomores will follow that same evening at 7:00PM.
Registration for Juniors will be Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00PM after which Seniors will follow that evening at 7:00PM.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: Osceola Public Schools has been accredited by the State of NE as well as by AdvancEd for the 2016-2017 school year; upcoming NASB meetings; the hiring of an assistant Speech coach; and the starting of the budget process. Superintendent Rinehart explained that there will be a change in the Softball coop agreement with Cross County Community Schools and High Plains Community Schools in the hiring of the head coach.
Also, Superintendent Rinehart asked for clarification of excused days for Mrs. Erhart to attend events as she was selected as Teacher of the Year by her peers. Congratulations, Mrs. Erhart!
Update on building projects: The new steam pipes at the Elementary building are being tested for leaks. The ADA bleacher project has been delayed due to the fabrication process. The carpeting will be completely installed when the asbestos is removed.
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5.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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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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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $326,026.12
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6.1.4. Payment of depreciation fund claims of $86,810.00
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6.2. Review of Student Fees Policy 5416
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6.2.1. Review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the District for the 2013-14 school year.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart reviewed the student fees for the 2015-2016 school year.
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6.2.2. Hold public hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on current Student Fee Policy. The Public is given the opportunity to present information and opinions on a current Student Fee Policy.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3. Discuss. consider and take all necessary action to amend Student Fee Policy 5416.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of re-adopted Student Fee Policy and Appendix 5416 without alteration 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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6.3. Review of Parental Involvement Policy 6400
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6.3.1. Hold public hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on current Parent Involvement Policy 6400. The Public is given the opportunity to present information and opinions on a current Parent Involvement Policy 6400.
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart asked the Board if there were any questions, concerns or suggestions about the Parent Involvement Policy 6400. The Board wants to continue encouraging parent involvement with their students' education.
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6.3.2. Discuss. consider and take all necessary action to amend Parent Involvement Policy 6400.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of re-adopted Parent Involvement Policy 6400 without alteration 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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6.4. Review of Bullying Policy 5415
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6.4.1. Review current Bullying Policy 5415.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart talked about the Bullying Policy 5415 with the Board. The Administration encourages students and parents not to wait to report incidents as this only hinders efforts to stop the behavior. District officials address all incidents that are brought to their attention.
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6.4.2. Discuss. consider and take all necessary action to amend Bullying Policy 5415.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to re-adopt Bullying Policy 5415 without any alterations 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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6.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Alberta Greene as Bus Driver/Custodian for 2016-17.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Alberta Greene as Bus Driver/Custodian for 2016-17 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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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Curriculum-Assessment Content Standards Policy 6212.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to amend Curriculum-Assessment Content Standards Policy 6212 as recommended by legal counsel 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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6.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Academic Progress Policy 5203.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to to amend Academic Progress Policy 5203 in order to comply with state statute 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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6.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Program of Instruction Policy 6020.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to to amend Program of Instruction Policy 6020 in order to comply with new ESSA regulations 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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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Initiation and Hazing Policy 6284.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to to amend mend Initiation and Hazing Policy 6284 recommended by legal counsel 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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6.10. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to adopt the Return to Learn from Cancer Policy 6286.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to to adopt the Return to Learn from Cancer Policy 6286 as recommended by legal counsel 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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6.11. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend the Self Management of Asthma-Anaphylaxis-Diabetes Policy 6920 and Self Management of Asthma-Anaphylaxis-Diabetes Form 6920A.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to amend the Self Management of Asthma-Anaphylaxis-Diabetes Policy 6920 and Self Management of Asthma-Anaphylaxis-Diabetes Form 6920A as recommended by legal counsel 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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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Update on summer projects.
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Discussion:
Superintendent had previously discussed the updates on the summer projects.
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7.2. Discussion on Cooping Jr. High Track with High Plains.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart asked for the Board's thoughts about cooping MS Track with High Plains Community schools. The Board agreed to the coop, but wants the coop to practice together for at least 3 days a week at Osceola Public Schools.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting August 8, 2016, 6:00PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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9. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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