October 11, 2021 at 7:30 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 October 7, 2021. This notice was also 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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Discussion:
President Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 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 Breckner, Principal Webster, Tyler Cox from Blue Bird Bus, Tori Jelinek, 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:
Tori Jenilek was interested in the decision about bussing children to other homes other than their residence. Tyler Cox was present to answer questions about Blue Bird busses.
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5. Reports
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5.1. StuCo President Report
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Discussion:
STUCO President Blaike Bryan gave her written and oral report about the positives of the new school year, such as late morning snacks, regaining of respect, the improvement of the breakfasts and lunches, and alacarte items. The negative is the random drug testing.
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5.2. Principals Reports
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5.2.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the completion of MAPS testing; Fire Prevention Week will be next week (October 19th - 22nd); and the NSCAS pilot test is scheduled December 2nd.
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5.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about:the past teacher in-service topics included MTSS work, suicide prevention training; and developing staff meetings; a review of the 2021 Homecoming; Admin Days in Kearney; a presentation about social media was given by Karen Haase of KSB School Law; a nonemergency lockdown drill was completed; MAPS testing is almost finished; and a review of upcoming events.
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5.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: building and facilities updates such as signage in the North Gym, replacing concrete in the MS/HS, and replacing some football field lights; updates from NASB; the development of strategic plans; the clarification of the "Open Meetings Act" which is any member of the public can speak, and does not have to be a patron: a review of ideas to improve future Homecoming; the potential of upcoming costs such as a vape detector; and upcoming events.
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5.4. 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 $???????
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6.1.4. Payment of qualified capital purpose undertaking fund claim of $221,395.62.
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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 updating our route busses.
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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 to continue our coop with Shelby-Rising City for JH Football for the next two seasons (2022 & 2023).
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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 in using NASB services to help in strategic planning.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion
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7.1. Discuss an addition to the handbook about bus routes.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Lavaley reviewed with the Board the following addition to the handbook about bus routes:
Students eligible for busing services will be contacted prior to the start of the school year to set up routes and pickup times. If you feel that you are eligible for busing services and have not been in contact with someone prior to the start of the school year, or if you move during the school year and have questions about busing eligibility, please contact the school. If a student needs temporary busing services or to occasionally change their drop off location, parents need to contact the school, at the latest, by 9am the day before. Requests will be accommodated only if the request does not change the regular bus route or add additional stops to the bus route unless it is extenuating circumstances and the request is approved by the transportation director or administration. Students that are not regular route riders may not ride the bus home with a friend, unless the parent of the non-route student presents written or verbal permission to the office, at the latest, by 9am the day before. The written permission may be in the form of a letter, note, or email and should include the date, the non-route rider’s name, a signature if possible, and the place approved for drop off. Such requests may not be granted if they cause overcrowding of the vans or buses.
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7.2. Discussion about continuing Softball Coop with High Plains and Cross County.
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Discussion:
A discussion about continuing the softball coop with High Plains Community Schools and Cross County Community Schools was held. Superintendent Lavaley reported that patrons have asked Osceola Public Schools to provide a coach to help.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Special meeting October 15, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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Discussion:
A special meeting will be held Friday, October 8, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center to approve October claims.
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9. 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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