June 12, 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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Information Item
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 6:04PM 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, Debra Berry and four patrons.
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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. Mr. John Kropatsch's resignation from the Osceola Board of Education was effective June 1, 2017.
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3. Approval of Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
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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Discussion:
Patrons voiced their concerns about some of the extra-duty positions.
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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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Information Item
Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster was not in attendance but submitted a written report and had a video to present about: all elementary teachers are done for the summer; the elementary handbook is ready for approval; and the 2016-2017 school year multicultural and technology reports for grades KD through 5th grade are done and available.
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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: if pursued, some financing may be available for Project HOPE (a suicide prevention program); the 2016-2017 school year multicultural report is completed and available; the 2016-2017 school year internet safety and digital citizenship report is available; the Beef in Schools program will be implemented by starting with one meal per week; and the MS/HS handbook is ready for approval.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: updates on the extra-duty positions for the 2017-2018 school year; carpeting has been installed in some of rooms at the elementary building; talks continue about cooping High School Football with High Plains Community Schools due to low numbers at both schools for only the the next 2-year cycle which consists of the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years; a scan of the school's web address for susceptibility to the WannaCry Ransomware worm indicated that the school's web address is well protected; and the Superintendent's informal evaluation was discussed. |
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5.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
Board member Mike Neujahr said the new sign on the front of the High School looks great! Thank you, Mason Lodge, for your generous donation!
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
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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Consent Item
Attachments:
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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $327,526.16
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6.1.4. Payment of depreciation fund claim of $$5,944.00
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Consent Item
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6.1.5. Payment of qualified capital purpose undertaking funds claims of $5,357.50
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Consent Item
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve Superintendent as Authorized District Representative starting July 1, 2017.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorization for Superintendent to be district representative starting July 1, 2015 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 to make handbook changes.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorization of handbook changes discussed by principals to match school policy and 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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6.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Shauna Drozd as Custodian for 2017-18 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Hire Shauna Drozd, pending an acceptable background check, as Custodian for 2017-18 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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6.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to hire Abby Bise as Elementary Para-Educator for 2017-18 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Hiring Abby Bise, pending an acceptable background check, as Elementary Para-educator for 2017-18 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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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to hire Patricia Mentink as Elementary Para-Educator for 2017-18 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Hiring Patrica Mentink, pending an acceptable background check, as Elementary Para-educator for 2017-18 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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6.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on bid to correct handicap drainage at Jeffery Elementary.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve bid from Boruch Masonry for $3,043 to fix drainage in Jeffery Elementary Handicap parking 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 purchase upgrades to computer equipment.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Proposed purchase of 25 13" MacBook Pro computers for teachers for $40,725 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:
This replaces 6 year all computers used by the teachers.
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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to make building improvements to the welding area of the shop.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Make building improvements to the welding area of the shop not to exceed $51,088 using the Special Fund 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:
If you would like to help the district cut costs with labor or donations for any type please contact Mr. Schmit, Mr. Maynard, or Mr. Rinehart at the high school.
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6.10. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to appoint a person to replace Mr. Kropatsch's board position.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination of ? as the new board member to replace John Kropatsch 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:
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6.11. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Purchasing Policy 3130.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of amended Purchase Policy 3130 to raise sealed bid limit 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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6.12. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to adopt Procurement Policy 3131.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Wave second reading and adopt Procurement Policy 3131 as required by the Nebraska Department of Education 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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6.13. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Anti -Harassment Policy 1200 and Employee Anti-Harassment Policy 4003.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Anti -Harassment Policy 1200 and Employee Anti-Harassment Policy 4003 to reference applicable 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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6.14. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Business Operations Policy 3570.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Business Operation Policy 3570 to include specific contractual language as per NDE guidance 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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6.15. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to adopt Employee Fundraising Policy 4028.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Wave second reading and adopt Employee Fundraising Policy 4028 as required by the Nebraska Department of Education 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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6.16. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend the Form of Summary of School Immunization Rules and Regulations Policy 5001.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend the FORM in Immunization Rules and Regulations Policy 5001 to reflect the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services update 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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6.17. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Part Time Enrollment Policy 5004.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Part Time Enrollment Policy 5004 to align with new NSAA regulations 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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6.18. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend the Attachment to FERPA Notification of Rights Policy 5004.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Attachment to FERPA Notification of Rights Policy 5004 to reflect changes in regulations 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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6.19. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Student Interview Policy 5413.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Student Interview Policy 5413 to reflect state statute changes 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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6.20. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to adopt Every Student Succeeds Act - Homeless Policy 5418.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Wave second reading and adopt Every Student Succeeds Act - Homeless Policy 5418 as required by Federal Guidelines 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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6.21. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Internet Safety Policy 6800.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Internet Safety Policy 6800 to include new state law references to SOPPA (Student Online Personal Protection Act) 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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6.22. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to amend Annual Organization Meeting Policy 8130.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Amend Annual Organization Meeting Policy 8130 clarify nomination processes 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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6.23. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to adopt Parliamentary Procedure Policy 9330.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Wave second reading and adopt Parliamentary Procedure Policy 9330 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. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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7.1. Regular meeting July 10, 2017, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High Media Center.
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8. 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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