January 10, 2022 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 on January 6, 2022. 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:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley called the regular meeting to order at 6:05 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:
Aslo present were Superintendent Lavaley, Principal Breckner, Principal Webster 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. Annual reorganization of the Board of Education
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3.1. Election of Officers as per Board Policy #2002 Organization of Board, Board Officers, Committees, and Check Signing.
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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 2022 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Board Vice President for the 2022 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Treasurer for the 2022 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to appoint Deb Berry as Board Secretary for the 2022 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 #2002
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3.2.1. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
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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
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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 the district newspaper of record
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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: Negotiations; Curriculum; Americanism Committee and Staff Relations; Transportation; Facilities; Budget; Policy; Technology; Rule 10 Safety; LB 757 Safety; School Improvement
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Recommended Motion(s):
Move to maintain current committee assignments 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 regulations from KSB Law Firm 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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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. Student President Report
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Discussion:
Miss Blaike Bryan, Student Council President, gave her written and oral report about activities accomplished by the student body. Christmas gifts were gathered and distributed, and the winter sports and Dazzler seasons are going well.
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6.2. Activities Director Report
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Mr. Phil Doerr, Activities Director, gave his write and oral report about the fall All-State Academic Awards earned by students; Speech season is underway with 11 participants; there is a good chance to host District Basketball; MS Basketball is going well; Wrestling has 1 participant; MS Wrestling is about to gear up; and Quiz Bowl has started.
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6.3. Principals Reports
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6.3.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: Donuts for Dads went really well.; the Mentoring Program for the teachers is coming together; NSCAS testing is completed; 100% of the Elementary students attended the AR Party; on January 20th the 100th day of school will be celebrated; Parent-Teacher Conferences is scheduled for February 21st; Dr. Suess Week will be February 28th through March 4th; and Kindergarten Round-Up and the Preschool Open House is scheduled for Friday, April 8th.
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6.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: semester finals; implementing mini lessons; the teacher in-service in January focused on behavior management skills, instructional strategies, schedules for next year, and the teacher mentoring program; possible work release classes for next year; and exploring teacher evaluation models.
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6.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: State of Nebraska Legislative sessions, upcoming conference and proposed bill summary; CRC activities schedule; updated guidelines for COVID quarantine and isolation; the questionnaire by Senator Walz; the lease agreement for busses from Blue Bird has been signed; 1 teaching/activities director position has been advertised; a possibility of advertising for a full time teacher; and a review of the Superintendent's calendar.
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6.5. 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 for payroll in the amount of $287,920.83
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7.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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Discussion:
This agenda item was written in error.
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7.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to appoint Superintendent to be the District's representative for all local, State, and Federal programs.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Superintendent to be the District's representative for all local, State, and Federal programs. 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 to approve Designation of Authority to Superintendent. Authorize Superintendent, Superintendent Designee to use board approved signature stamps on monthly claims/payroll.
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving Designation of Authority to the Superintendent. 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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7.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approval of the final negotiated agreement with Osceola Education Association representing teachers in the district.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve final negotiated agreement for certificated staff at a 2.76% total package increase as presented 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. Review Return to Learn Plan.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley reviewed with the Board the "Return to Learn Plan" which addresses the COVID quarantine and isolation guidelines as recommended by the CDC.
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9. Executive Session
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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.
Discussion:
No executive session took place.
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10. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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10.1. Regular meeting February 14, 2022, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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11. 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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