February 8, 2021 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 on February 4, 2021. Also, the notice for this meeting was published in The Polk County News on the same date. 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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Discussion:
President Boruch 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.
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2.2. Roll Call
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Discussion:
Also present, were Superintendent Lavaley, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster, STUCO President Corby Cannon and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Discussion:
There were no board members absent.
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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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Discussion:
There were no patrons at the meeting.
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5. Reports
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5.1. AD's Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley reviewed Activities Director Bob Fuller's written report. He reviewed the numbers of students participating in activities; the hiring of officials for the 2021-2022 school year; and some of NSAA's rules about inclement weather.
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5.2. Student Representative Report
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Discussion:
There was no student representative report.
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5.3. Principals Reports
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5.3.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the Elementary's Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, February 22nd; Dr. Seuss Week is March 1st through March 5th; the Elementary School Store fundraiser is doing well; and all of the Elementary students are eating in the new cafeteria.
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5.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: MAPS testing is done; starting a hybrid MTSS next year in the MS/HS; a huge thank you to the maintenance and custodial staff for working diligently at keeping the school clean and accessible during COVID and the snow; the impact of COVID on teaching and learning has leveled out; an FFA drive is scheduled for Sunday, February 21st; the search to fill positions that are opening has begun; no students at the MS/HS have COVID; the Polk County Spelling Bee is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th; and state testing is just around the corner.
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5.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the removal of the house from the property purchased from the Coffin family: the trophy case in the new addition has been constructed; a meeting with BD Construction for finalization of project is being scheduled; the DHM guidelines regarding COVID; updates from NASB are available via the internet; updates of possible budget changes being legislated; purchases are being prioritized due to high costs; COVID vaccinations are being given to school teachers and staff members via a lottery system; the new telephone and bell systems have been installed; and the Superintendent's calendar..
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5.5. 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 $867,464.56
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6.1.4. Payment of special building fund claims in the amount of $88,495.34
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on adopting the school calendar for 2021-2022 school year
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.2. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on resolution to adopt updated numbers for accepting option enrollment students in Board Policy 5004 Appendix 1.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of resolution to adopt proposed numbers of option enrollment students for Appendix 1 of Board Policy 5004 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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6.2.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on bid for speech services for 2021-22.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Contract with Therapy Works out of Columbus for speech services for 2021-22 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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6.2.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on renewing membership to NASB for 2021-22.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to join Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for 2021-22 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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6.2.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on resignation of Carita Willits as an Elementary Paraeducator at the end of 2020-21 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Carita Willits at the end of 2020-21 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.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mrs. Willits, for all of your hard, dedication and caring to Osceola Public Schools' students and staff. You will be missed.
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6.2.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Principals' contracts for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on the Superintendent's contract for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action amending the Middle School/High School Handbook Extracurricular Activity Policy.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion Items
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting, March 8, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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9. Adjournment
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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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