January 15, 2024 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 January 4, 2024. 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 6:02 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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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brett Webster, Activities Director Evan Feezell, and Debra Berry. Principal Brent Breckner zoomed into the meeting.
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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. 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To nominate ?, to cease nominations, and to elect ? as Board President for the 2024 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):
To nominate ?, to cease nominations, and to elect ? as the Board Vice President for 2024 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):
To nominate ?, to cease nominations, and to elect ? as Board Treasurer for the 2024 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):
To appoint ? as Board Secretary for the 2024 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
Recommended Motion(s):
Assign committees as discussed from proposed list Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.2.1. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve KSB School Law as the district's legal counsel for the 2024 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Pinnacle Bank of Osceola as the district's depository for the 2024 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve "The Polk County News" as the district's newspaper of record for the 2024 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve assigned committees as discussed from the proposed list for the 2024 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.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve all current Osceola Board of Education policies and regulations for the 2024 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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3.4. Designate date for the annual review of BOE Policies.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To designate and approve 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
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
There were no conflict of interest statutes disseminated.
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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
Beth Sparrow from The Polk County News was present to report on the meeting.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Facility and Maintenance Report
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Discussion:
The facility and maintenance report was presented by Superintendent Jason Lavaley. The purchase or rental of a skid steer was discussed.
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5.2. Activity Director Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: the CRC Tournament Brackets; both varsity basketball teams have winning records for the season to present; Middle School Girls Basketball have 2 games left; Middle Schools Boys Basketball have 3 games left; Wrestling will be a Oakland Craig Saturday, January 20th; February 12th is the first meet for Middle School Wrestling; Speech has their first meet on January 20th at Columbus; Dazzlers will compete Sunday, January 21st at Columbus; CRC Tournament for Quiz Bowl will be on February 14th at Meridian; and legislative updates.
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5.3. Principals Reports
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5.3.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: "Donuts with Grown Ups" was a success in December; the Elementary AR Party was Grinch themed; January 25th will be celebrated as the 100th day of school; "Dr. Seuss Week or "Read Across America" is March 2nd to March 8th; Kindergarten Round-Up/Preschool Open House is tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 19th; and January 17th will bring training about SABR's data and Marzano Vocabulary Explicit Instruction with Kendra Gustafson from EDU #7.
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5.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: NWEA and NSCAS were reviewed during the January 3rd Inservice Middle School academic interventions are being planned; courses for the scheduled Bulldog time are being planned; and upcoming schedules.
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5.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the heating system has been able to keep up with the extreme cold; the parking lot and school entrances are ready for school to resume; legislative updates; the fire alarm went off at the Elementary on Thursday, January 11th due to a heater issue - no fire and no damage, and the Superintendent's calendar.
A big thank you to Jay Colson and the City of Osceola for assisting in getting snow removed. They helped with the high school parking lot and circle drive. Also, thank you to our maintenance and custodial staff for going above and beyond to ensure the school is ready to educate students from this storm.
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5.5. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. 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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6.1.1. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
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6.1.2. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $370,464.21
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Consent Item
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to appoint Superintendent to be the District's representative for all local, State, and Federal programs.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To appoint and approve 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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6.2.2. 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.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve designation of authority to Superintendent Jason Lavaley to allow the Superintendent or the Superintendent's 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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6.2.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to accept the interlocal agreement for the expansion of the ESU7 Special Education Expansion Project.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the interlocal agreement for the expansion of the ESU #7 Special Education Expansion Project 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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6.2.4. Accept Phil Doerr's Letter of Retirement set for the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept Phil Doerr's letter of retirement for the end of 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.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mr. Doerr, for all of your work and dedication to Osceola Public Schools. You will be deeply missed.
To enter into executive session at 6:55 PM until the finish of business for the discussion of a hiring plan passed with a motion by Anthony Mestl and second by Daisy Naber. The executive session is necessary for protection of the public interest and/or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. President Michael Neujahr repeated that a motion was made by Anthony Mestl and seconded by Daisy Naber to go into executive session at 6:55 PM until the finish of business for the discussion of a hiring plan. The executive session is necessary for protection of the public interest and/or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. The Board came out of executive session at 7:02 PM.
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6.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on accepting Twin River School into the Crossroads Conference.
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve updating the Superintendent's contract for the 2024-2026 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve updating Superintendent Jason Lavaley's contract for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years 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. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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7.1. Regular meeting, February 12, 2024, 6:00PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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8. Adjournment
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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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