January 14, 2019 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:
In the absence of President Schleif, Vice President Mike Neujahr 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 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, There were no patrons present.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Excuse President Schleif and thank him for his 14 years of service to the Board 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.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mr. Schleif, for all of your efforts, work and dedication to and for the Osceola Public School District. You will be missed.
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2.4. Oath of office for new recently elected members.
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Discussion:
Vice President Neujahr welcomed Mrs. Mentink to the Board and turned the meeting over to Superintendent Rinehart until the new President was elected. Mrs. Jena Mentink took the oath of office.
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3. Annual reorganization of the Board of Education
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Action Item
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3.1. Election of Officers as per Board Policy #8130
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Action Item
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3.1.1. Election of President
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Board President for the 2019 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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3.1.2. Election of Vice President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Board Vice President for the 2019 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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3.1.3. Election of Treasurer
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Treasurer for the 2019 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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3.1.4. Election/appointment of Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to appoint Deb Berry as Board Secretary for the 2019 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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3.2. Approval of designations, positions, and committees as per Board Policy #8130 & #8151
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Action Item
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3.2.1. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue using KSB School Law as the district 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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3.2.2. Consider, discuss and take action to select depository bank
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue using Pinnacle Bank of Osceola as the district depository 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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3.2.3. Consider, discuss and take action to select district newspaper of record
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue use of The Polk County News as the districts newspaper of record 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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3.2.4. Appointment of committees as per Board Policy #8130: Negotiations; Curriculum; Americanism Committee and Staff Relations; Transportation; Facilities; Budget; Policy; Technology; Rule 10 Safety; LB 757 Safety; School Improvement
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to assign proposed committees as listed 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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3.3. Approval of current Board policies and regulations.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve all current Board policies and regualtions 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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3.4. Designate date for the annual review of BOE Policies.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Designate June and July board meetings as the months for required reviews of policies. 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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3.5. Disseminate conflict of interest statutes
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Conflict of interest statutes as well as the District's conflict of interest policy were reviewed by Board. No action was taken on agenda action item 3.5. "Disseminate conflict of interest statues.
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4. 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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5. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were no patrons present.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Principals Reports
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6.1.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his oral and written report about: a School Store Fundraiser is happening presently; January 22nd is the 100th day of school; and Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for Thursday, April 18th.
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6.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his oral and written report about: the Red and White Tailgate for students is scheduled for April 13th (Thank you PSAC for arranging this fun event!); 2nd semester college courses taken equal 10 credit hours; dual credit biology classes are participating in labs with CCC; needs of the classrooms are changing due to multiple high-needs students; and school test scores will be reviewed during the staff development meeting on January 21st.
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6.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steve Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the 2019 NASB Legislative Conference is scheduled for Monday January 28th; the Budget/Finance Workshop is Wednesday, February 13th; the NCSA
Legislative Bills Summary Report is available; upcoming informational meetings about the bond resolution are scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th and Sunday, February 17th; advertising in the York Telegram for the CRC basketball teams; and possibly having a student board member. |
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6.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. 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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7.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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7.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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7.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $333,551.79
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Consent Item
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7.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on ammending Policy 3190 - Inventory of Equipment.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Waive second reading and amend Policy 3190 Inventory of Equipment to include a time frame for taking inventories 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:
NDE's recent IDEA visit found one deficiency which was not having a time frame for taking inventories, which the board addressed with this amendment.
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7.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Rule 10 required safety inspection.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept and note the Rule 10 District Safety Audit as reported 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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7.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on school calendar for 2019-20
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2019-20 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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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Discussion on administrative contracts.
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Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart reviewed with the Board salary ranges from the CRC for administrators and principals.
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8.2. Discussion on Teacher Negotiations
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Action Item
Discussion:
Teacher negotiations was reviewed by the Board.
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9. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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9.1. Regular meeting February 11th, 2018, 6:00PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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10. 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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