April 10, 2017 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. A copy of the agenda items is tentative and may be changed by the Board if necessary.

Discussion:  President Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 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:  Also present were Superintendent Rinehart, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster, Mr. Steve Schmit, Ms. Kim Green and Debra Berry.

Discussion:  There were no board members absent.

Discussion: 

Mr. Steve Schmit reviewed with the Board a new proposal for a shop facelift.  This facelift would include new welders, an updated exhaust system, welding curtains and other equipment to enhance and expand the welding and shop program.

Ms. Kim Green discussed the OHS Works program with the Board. OHS Works is designed to cooperate with community businesses to teach students skills to use in the work place environment, and to promote confidence and well-being.  Principal Maynard also answered questions about the program.

Discussion:  Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about:  NeSA testing for 3rd and 5th grade will start Tuesday, April 11th; the elementary school was decorated in a Star Wars Theme to jump start NeSA testing; MAPs testing will start the week of April 10th ; Preschool registration is scheduled for 1:00PM on April 21st; Kindergarten Roundup will be 9:00AM on April 21st; the Elementary Track and Field Day is set for Monday, May 15th at 1:00PM;  the AR Party will be at the bowling alley May 17th; Preschool Promotion will be May 17th in the afternoon; and 5th Grade Promotion is scheduled for the afternoon on May 18th.

Discussion: 

MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: the possibility of changing Honors Night time to improve attendance by students and patrons; NeSA testing starts next week; the ACT test will be given April 19th; World Strides will leave next week for Washington, D.C.; SWAG will have a lockin at the High School Thursday, April 13th; and Ethan Yungdahl would like to address the Board in the future about the program HOPE.

Discussion: 

Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: adding an underground CAT 6 internet cable at football/track field so the track timing system can be operated from the booth; the possible passage of LB 595 (physical force and restraint of students) and other pending legislation about school finances; the replacement of classroom projectors from Mimo (Boxlight); and considering NRCSA's request to approve Nebraskans United for Property Tax Reform and Education's resolution which upon approval will be sent to our senator and the members of the Education and Revenue Committees of the Legislature.

Discussion:  There were no reports from the Board.

Discussion:  Superintendent Rinehart reviewed with the Board the new wellness policy to be submitted to the Wellness Committee before the next regular board meeting for approval.

Discussion:  The activities assignments were discussed for the 2017-2018 school year.

Discussion:  The Board and Superintendent Rinehart discussed the possibility of cooping football with High Plains Community Schools for the next 2 year cycle. The High Plains Community Schools' board is also discussing the coop.  Both schools have low student numbers for football.