July 10, 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 July 6, 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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Discussion:
President Neujahr called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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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.
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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 present.
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5. Discussion about the 2023-2024 Return to School Plan, including feedback from stakeholders.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley discussed with the Board the 2023-2024 "Return to School Plan" including feedback from stakeholders. The plan is about procedures to handle COVID outbreaks.
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6. Reports
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6.1. AD Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave an oral report about the start of fall practices and games. Conditioning of athletes was discussed.
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6.2. Principals Reports
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6.2.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: school is back in session August 16th; Preschool will start Monday, August 21st; the handbook is pending a schedule insert; and the Open House is scheduled for August 15th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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6.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: EE training for the Evaluation Tool was June 19th and 29th; Kagan Training was June 21st and 22nd; CIP meeting at ESU #7 was June 27th; planning teacher in-services; Administrative Days will be held July 26th through July 28th; and the first days of the 2023-2024 school year.
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6.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: hired Amanda Hinkle as a para, bus driver and assistant volleyball coach; still advertising for paras and a bus driver; conference and state banners have been put up; signage for vans has been done; tree removal is needed around the football field; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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6.4. 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):
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
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Consent Item
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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 $354,824.89
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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 to renew membership with NRCSA
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve membership with Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) 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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7.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on bid for speech services for 2023-24.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept bid for speech services 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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7.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve the adoption of the NEE teacher evaluation tool to be used in the 2023-2024 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the adoption of the NEE teacher evaluation tool to be used in 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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7.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on approving our Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Osceola Public Schools' Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) 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 on the 2023-2024 Faculty handbook.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Faculty Handbook 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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7.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on adopting the Elementary and Secondary Handbooks for the 2023-2024 School Year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Elementary and Middle/High Schools handbooks 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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7.2.7. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to set substitute teacher pay.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve $150/day for full day substitute teacher pay, $80/half-day, and $188/day for long-term substitute after 10 days for the same teacher 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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7.2.8. Review and consider amendment of the following policies: 6025 - Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, 6038 - Artificial Intelligence, 6004 - Curriculum Review Schedule
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve amendment to the following policies: 6025 - Student Cell Phone and Other Eletronic Devices; 6038 - Artificial Intelligence; and 6004 - Curriculum Review Schedule 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. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting, August 14, 2023, 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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