December 10, 2018 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 6:03 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, Debra Berry, and 2 representatives from First National Capital Markets..
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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. Adjustment of Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to move action item up on the agenda to accommodate time restrictions on Mr. Buchann from FNCM 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:
Tobin Buchanan from First National Capital Markets requested the Board move action item 6.2 up in the agenda so he may help walk them through the resolution, as he has to travel to Leigh to be at their meeting later tonight. The Board granted his request. Mike Neujahr excused himself to finish watching MS basketball in the gym at 6:15 pm.
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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were no visitors or communications from the public.
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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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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: MAPS testing will begin on Tuesday, December 11th; Dibels testing began today, Monday, December 10th; last day of the semester is December 21st; the Elementary Winter Concert is schedule for Monday, December 17th; "Stuff the Stocking" will continue until Friday, December 14th then all the goods will be donated to the Center for Survivors in Columbus; and the AR Party themed Polar Express will be held December 20th.
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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: the MS/HS Winter Concert is Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00PM; Deb Berry's donation to beef program; ISR vs embargoed data; semester tests are scheduled for December 19th and 20th; and updates on activities programs in the MS/HS.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the tech plan submission date to NDE has been moved back along with a change in format; updates on State Testing results; a thank you from a patron was shared; Jena Mentink and Anthony Mestl attended the new board member workshop conducted by NASB; and the next teacher negotiation meeting is scheduled for December 12th at 5 PM.
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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 $359,974.61
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6.1.4. Payment of qualified capital purpose undertaking fund claims of $109,905.00
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Consent Item
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on adoption of a resolution calling for a special election to be held in the District regarding a proposition to issue bonds of the District.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to adopt the stated resolution calling for a special election to be held in the District regarding a proposition to issue bonds of the District. 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 item was addressed in item 3 on the agenda.
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6.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on resignation of Tom Fritz as Head Custodian.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Tom Fritz as Head Maintinance/Transportation effective immediately 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:
The Board of Education wishes to thank Mr. Fritz for his service to the District and wishes him the best as he recovers.
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6.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on resolution on renewal of 403b plan.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renew 403b retirement plan offered to employees of the district to comply with IRS 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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6.5. Consider discuss and take any necessary action on kitchen staffing and seconds/al-a-carte pricing.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Head Cook Vicky Klein and Federal Lunch Coordinator Julie Rinehart addressed the Board about concerns over the prices on seconds/al-a-carte items being low according to NDE, and kitchen staffing. Concerns and solutions were discussed about addressing students that were taking non-reimbursable meals and being charged at reimbursable prices causing the district to lose money. Discussion also took place on reducing kitchen staff to only 3 people.
Mike Neujahr returned to the meeting at 6:52 PM. |
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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on retaining Superintendent's contract.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renew Superintendent 2nd year of 2 year contract with salary to be set no later than the February Board meeting 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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
There were no discussion items.
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8. Executive Session
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Enter into Executive Session for ? Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.1. Executive session to review Superintendent's evaluation and update teacher negotiations.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Enter into executive session for strategy session on collective bargaining with OEA and the review of personnel job performance 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:
The Board of Education came out of executive session at 8:27 PM after discussing strategy on collective bargaining with OEA, and the review of personnel job performance.
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9. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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9.1. Regular meeting January 14 , 2019, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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Discussion:
President Schleif stated the next regular meeting will be January 14th 2019 at 6 pm in the MS/HS Media Center.
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10. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
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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