November 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 Thursday, November 4, 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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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 6:03 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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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Also in attendance were Superintendent Lavaley, Principal Breckner, Principal Webster, A.D. Phil Doerr and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
Discussion:
The Board left the meeting at 6:06 PM to walk through the new addition's kitchen, gym and locker rooms. The board returned at
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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
One patron, Kasie Leeling, was present.
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5. Kitchen/Gym/Locker room walkthrough
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Discussion:
The Board excused itself for a walkthrough at the new addition at 6:08 PM. The Board resumed the meeting at 6:44 PM.
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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 written and oral report about: the Elementary Holiday Concert is scheduled for November 30th at 7:00 PM; the Book Fair will take place November 29th through December 3rd; the State is not requiring the school to change from MAPS to the NSCAS pilot; 4th Grade went to Ag Day in York; and the Elementary Book Buddy Program has had a great response to donations.
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6.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: MS Basketball is gearing up; NWEA testing is complete; working through cognitive coaching with staff; compiling engagement strategies training for staff to improve relationships with students; and CRC One Act is November 17th.
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6.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Under agenda item "6.2. Superintendent's Report", A.D. Phil Doerr reviewed the MS/HS fall sports. There are 50 participants in One Act and winter activities will be starting soon. Principal Breckner also added information about new NSAA policies.
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the sign that fell from above the entrance in front of the MS/HS which caused significant damage; the digital sign in front of the MS/HS is not compatible with the newer technology; the State Education Conference is slated for November 17th - 19th; there will be a few policy updates coming from KSB School Law; test drove a mini bus from Blue Bird; and the Superintendent's leave and calendar were reviewed.
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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 $347,158.60
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7.1.4. Payment of depreciation fund claim of $27,500.00
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7.1.5. Payment of bond fund claim of $103,643.75
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7.1.6. Payment of special building fund claim of $5,050.00
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7.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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7.2.1. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on replanting the practice football field/discus area.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.2. Kyle from ALMQUIST MALTZAHN GALLOWAY & LUTH will connect via Zoom so he can answer any questions about the audit during the meeting on Monday November 8th
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Action Item
Discussion:
Mr. Kyle Overturf, CPA, from AMGL CPAs and Advisors, reviewed the 2020-2021 audit with the Board.
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7.2.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve district audit for fiscal year 2020-2021.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of certified accountants ALMQUIST MALTZAHN GALLOWAY & LUTH's 20-21 audit of school district finances. 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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7.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to purchase a Chevrolet Malibu from Tonniges Chevrolet for $27,500 to replace the Chevrolet Impala.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to trade in route busses '08, '09, '10, '13 and agree to a lease program through Blue Bird for replacement route busses.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve Mallory Zelasney as a local substitute.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Laura as a local substitute 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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7.2.7. Superintendent's evaluation.
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Superintendent's evaluation was reviewed by the Board. Dr. Lavaley received high marks.
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8. Discussion Items
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Procedural Item
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8.1. Twin River is inquiring about a potential coop for baseball.
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Lavaley stated to the Board that Twin Rivers Public Schools is inquiring about a potential co-op for baseball. The Board has asked for more information and if there is interest in the program by the students before any decision is made.
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8.2. Christmas party
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Discussion:
The Christmas party for the Board, Administration and their significant other will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Dr. Jennifer Boruch's home.
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9. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Boruch repeated that a motion was made by Anthony Mestl, seconded by Daisy Naber, to enter into executive session at 8:30 PM until the finish of business to discuss the 2022-2023 negotiations and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law passed with a vote of 5 to 0 with Eric Yungdahl being absent.
The Board came out of executive session at 8:55 PM. |
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10. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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10.1. Regular meeting December 13, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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11. 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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