February 13, 2017 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 6:03 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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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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Information Item
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5.1. Principals Reports
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5.1.1. Elementary Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Principal Brett Webster gave his oral/written report on: Parent Teacher Conferences was just shy of 100% but the few that missed have been rescheduled; Jump Rope for Heart has ended and since the goal of $3,000.00 was raised as a school, Mr. Webster kisses a pig; and students, Kylie Merry and Lexus Lemburg, will be starting an Elementary Yearbook which will cost around $25.00.
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Principal Dale Maynard gave his oral/written report on; Masonic Lodge donated another $600.00 which can possibly purchase a picnic table at the football/track facility; attended a Health and Wellness Workshop at Shape Nebraska; the two principals will be attending upcoming Marzano training at ESU 7; 50% attended the MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences; ideas about organizing trophy case; Boys Basketball play High Plains on Friday at High Plains; Girls Basketball starts sub-district playoffs Tuesday, February 14th, at 6 pm at Cross County.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his oral/written report about; attending NRCSA Legislative Forum on February 16th at the Cornhusker in Lincoln; NRCSA Conference will be held March 17th & 18th at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Kearney for board members; report to the community; and updates on legislature. Also, Superintendent Rinehart spent the day Monday, February 13th, at the legislative hearings in Lincoln.
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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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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $344,280.60
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Thomas Fritz as new bus driver/custodian.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the hiring of Thomas Fritz as new bus driver/custodian 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. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on resolution to adopt updated numbers for accepting option enrollment students in Board Policy 5006 Appendix.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of resolution to adopt suggested numbers of option enrollment students for Appendix 1 of Board Policy 5006 as recommended by administration and to repeal and rescind all existing Board resolutions not set forth in the newly adopted resolution 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. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on updating Safety Policy 3240.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Waiver of the second reading and amending school Safety Policy 3240 as presented 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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6.5. Consider discuss and take all necessary action on adoption of Meal Charge Policy 3571.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Waiver of the second reading and adopted the new Meal Charge Policy 3571 as per legal counsel recommendation. 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 on school calendar for 2017-18.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the 2017-18 calendar as proposed 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 on joining NASB for 2017-18.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to join Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for 2017-18 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 contract OT and PT services with G.I. Rehabilitation Services for 2017-18.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Contract occupational and physical therapy with Grand Island Rehabilitation Services for 2017-2018 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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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on carpet bids for elementary and MS/HS areas for the summer.
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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 on purchase of FAT timing system from Eagle-Eye.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Purchase Eagle-Eye FAT timing system for $13,000 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.
Discussion:
There is interest from Cross County in splitting the cost, so that both schools can host District Track meetings and use it at their own invites. Should the Cross County Board decide to participate the cost would be shared equally. The system will be ordered enabling us to familiarize ourselves with the system and prepare for the Track season.
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6.11. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on proposed teacher's negotiated agreement for 2017-18.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the proposal for the negotiated teacher's agreement for 2017-18 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.
Discussion:
Overall package was a 3.5% increase.
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6.12. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on details of Superintendent contract.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Offer of Superintendent contact as per last years contract with 2.2% increase 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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6.13. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Principal contracts.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve proposed Principal contracts for Dale Maynard and Brett Webster with 3.1% and 3.4% increases respectfully 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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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss revisions for the new wellness policy.
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Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart and Principal Maynard discussed the Wellness Policy and the upcoming changes that are being mandated. Some of the changes focus on a Wellness Committee, exercise and physical activities, and nutrition. The Board was asked to read through the policy and make notes. Superintendent Rinehart would like to visit with the Board about their ideas at the next board meeting, create a tentative policy, have approved by the committee, and implemented by the July deadline.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting March 13, 2017, 6:00PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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Discussion:
Next regular meeting will be March 13th, 2017 @ 6:00 pm in Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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9. 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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