November 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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 November 9, 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.

Discussion:  President Michael Neujahr called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 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.

Discussion:  Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner, Principal Brett Webster, Activities Director Evan Feezell and Debra Berry.  There were no patrons present.

Discussion:  There were no board members absent.

Discussion:  There were no patrons present.

Discussion:  Mr. Kyle Overturf, CPA, from AMGL, PC, reviewed the 2022-2023 district audit with the Board.

Discussion:  Student Body President Creighton Sterup was not at the meeting because of practices.

Discussion:  Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: the number of students participating in winter sports and activities;  MS/HS Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th; the One Act Team will perform for the students on Tuesday, November 14th; CRC One Act is Wednesday, November 15th; "Boys and Girls Basketball Jamboree" will be at Adams Central on November 25th; Boys and Girls MS Basketball will play at McCool Junction on November 29th; Wrestling will be participating at the Lakeview Tournament on December 1st; and proposals that were voted on by NSAA.

NSAA voted and passed the first vote in our NSAA district the following:
1. Coaches and sponsors will no longer have to take the 3 classes required by NDE or pay for another background check.  Individual schools will take this over.
2. The use of student managers for basketball drills and practices.
3. 35-second clock for Class C.
4. Class A and B for Girls Wrestling.
5. For One Act, Outstanding Performers Awards will be given at the District and State level instead of male and female
6. 2 hours of organized practice a week 10 weeks prior to the season.
7. New football classifications except for Class D schools.
8. For Class A sports only, schools take care of when sports can practice not the NSAA.
9. By 2024-2025, all coaches have to be AED/CPR certified.
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Discussion: 

Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the Elementary Holiday Concert is scheduled for 7:00 PM, December 12th at the new gym; "Donuts with Grownups" will be starting at 7:40 on December 1st; plaques are being hung in the cafeteria for high scores in MAP testing; the "Reader of the Month" board is hanging in the hallway; a Teammates program coordinator is being sought; the Book Fair sold $2,547.78 worth of books, so the school should receive a $1,000.00 in free books; the Elementary School Store Fundraiser raised $188.48 in donations and $1,495.00 in gift cards; MAP and Fastbridge Testing will be in December; teachers took a 3-hour training about CKLA on November 8th; items were taken to Good Samaritan to celebrate Halloween and upcoming Thanksgiving; and the AR Party for the Elementary will be watching Polar Express in the old cafeteria.

 

Discussion:  Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: all fall testing is completed; exploring SAEBRS Data; hosted Leadership Learning Rounds on October 17th; Parent-Teacher Conferences had an overall attendance of around 60%; beginning interventions in reading and math; professional development working on explicit instruction for vocabulary; working on the NWEA/NSCAS testing during December; Flex times; and upcoming events.

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion:  Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: storm damage still being addressed; the admission prices will increase to $6.00 due to CRC rules; recommended by school lawyers not to adopt a policy about transgenes in athletics, but to deal with the issues on a case-by-case basis; a petition supporting EPIC tax (consumption tax in place of property tax) is being passed around communities in the State of Nebraska; State Education Conference is scheduled November 15th - 17th; NASB updates; and the Superintendent's calendar.
 

Discussion:  Board Member Jennifer Boruch gave a report about the measurements of the fencing needed at the learning farm.

Discussion:  The Board reviewed the Superintendent's evaluation with Superintendent Jason Lavaley.