January 9, 2023 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 5, 2023. 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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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley called the regular meeting to order at 6:04 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 present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley; Principal Brent Breckner, Principal Brett Webster, Activities Director Evan Feezell; and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
There were no board members absent.
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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 #2002
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Action Item
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3.1.1. Election of President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To nominate ? for Board President and to cease nominations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
To elect ? as Board President for the 2023 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):
To nominate ? as Board Vice President and to cease nominations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
To elect ? as Board Vice President for the 2023 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):
To nominate ? as Board Treasurer and to cease nominations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
To elect ? as Board Treasurer for the 2023 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):
To nominate Debra Berry as Appointed Board Secretary and to cease nominations Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
To appoint Debra Berry as the Board Secretary for the 2023 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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Action Item
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3.2.1. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve KSB School Law as the district legal counsel for the 2023 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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3.2.2. Consider, discuss and take action to select depository bank
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Pinnacle Bank of Osceola as the district depository for the 2023 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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3.2.3. Consider, discuss and take action to select district newspaper of record
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve "The Polk County News" as the districts newspaper of record for the 2023 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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3.2.4. Appointment of committees as per Board Policy #2002: Negotiations; Curriculum; Americanism Committee and Staff Relations; Transportation; Facilities; Budget; Policy; Technology; Rule 10 Safety; LB 757 Safety; School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the appointments to the Negotiations; Curriculum; Americanism; Staff Relations; Transportation; Facilities; Budget; Policy; Technology; Rule 10 Safety; LB 757 Safety; and School Improvement Committees as discussed from the proposed list for the 2023 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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3.3. Approval of current Board policies and regulations.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve all current Board policies and regulations 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.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To designate June and July board meetings as the months to review 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
Recommended Motion(s):
To disseminate conflict of of interest statutes if needed Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
No action needed to be taken on agenda item "3.5. Disseminate conflict of interest statutes".
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4. Approval of Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 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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Information Item
Discussion:
There were no patrons attending the meeting.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Activities Director Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: Boys Basketball's record so far this season is 8-2; Isaiah Zelasney is 4 points from the all-time scoring record for basketball; Girls Basketball's record so far this season is 5-4; the Dazzlers finished 2nd and 3rd in regionals in Minneapolis; Speech's first meet is Saturday, January 14th, at High Plains; and OHS Speech Invite is Saturday, January 28th.
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6.2. Principals Reports
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6.2.1. Elementary Report
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Information Item
Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: Donuts with grown-ups went really well in December; Teammates meeting with DeMoine Adams on Friday, January 13th, at 2:00 PM; the AR Party was "Christmas Around the World"; January 23rd is the 100th day of school: Dr. Seuss week will be February 27th through March 3rd; and Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for April 14th;
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6.2.2. MS/HS Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his oral and written report about: common expectations and routines for students; MTSS work; behavior management and skill development; common instructional strategies; engagement walkthroughs (teacher-student relationships); and NSCAS and NWEA testing will start in January.
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6.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: 2 bids were received for resurfacing the track but still waiting for one more bid; NASB updates about legislative dates; ALICAP safety walkthrough recommendations; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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6.4. 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. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approval of the consent agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 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
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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7.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
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7.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $357,531.23
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Consent Item
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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 the appointment of Superintendent Jason Lavaley to be the District's representative for all local, State, and Federal programs.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the appointment of Superintendent Jason Lavaley 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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7.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve Designation of Authority to Superintendent Jason Lavaley, and to authorize Superintendent Jason Lavaley as the Designee to use board approved signature stamps on monthly claims/payroll.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Designation of Authority to Superintendent Jason Lavaley, and to authorize Superintendent Jason Lavaley as the Designee to use board approved signature stamps on monthly claims/payroll 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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7.2.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approval of the final negotiated agreement for the 2023-2024 school year with Osceola Education Association representing teachers in the district.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the final negotiated agreement for the 2023-2024 school year with Osceola Education Association representing teachers in the district 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 approve renewal of Allie Ray's local substitute certificate at Osceola Public Schools
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve renewal of Allie Ray's local substitute certificate at Osceola Public Schools. 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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7.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve renewal of Laura Lavaley's local substitute certificate at Osceola Public Schools.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve renewal of Laura Lavaley's local substitute certificate at Osceola Public Schools. 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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7.2.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve updating the Superintendent's contract for the 2023-2024 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve updating Superintendent Jason Lavaley's contract for the 2023-2024 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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8. Discussion Items
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Procedural Item
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8.1. Review Return to Learn Plan.
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley reviewed with the Board Osceola Public Schools' "Return to School Plan" which has to be done every 6 months. The quarantine and isolation rules were updated based on CDC recommendations. Also included in this plan, is the intentions for the use of ESSERS money on the website.
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9. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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9.1. Regular meeting, February 13, 2023, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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10. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To adjourn meeting at 7:00 PM 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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