March 11, 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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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 March 7, 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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Discussion:
President Michael Neujahr called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 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.
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2.2. Roll Call
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Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Brent Breckner, Principal Brett Webster, Debra Berry, 1 staff member and 2 patrons.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Patrons asked that during fire drills that the Daycare be informed where to go and what to do. Also, the possibility for the Daycare to purchase meals from the school.
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4. Reports
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4.1. AD Report
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Activities Director Evan Feezell was not at the meeting due to coaching baseball, so Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave Mr. Feezell's report about: track has 12 girls and 11 boys; the 1st track meeting will be Friday, March 15th; golf updates; all schools will be required to purchase and use a shot clock for varsity basketball games; and exploring a few options to purchase a shot clock.
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4.2. Principals Reports
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4.2.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about:: State testing window opens the 1st week in April; NDE will be in the building on April 23rd to make sure all testing protocols are followed; MAPs testing will start the 1st week of May; "Girls on the Run" is underway with 8 girls signed up; Amanda Hinkle will be the new Coordinator for "Girls on the Run"; April 19th are Kindergarten Roundup and Preschool registration; the Wax Museum will be on April 19th; Parent-Teacher Conferences went well; and the "Read-A-Thon" is wrapping up this week.
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4.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Brent Breckner gave his written and oral report about: planning meetings with ESU 7 to focus on professional development; CTE work with staff and ESU 7; JAG presentation to staff; planning for next year's staffing, schedules and course offerings; 8th Grade CTE classes for high school credit; exploring Social Studies and Science resources; and upcoming events
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4.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavealy gave his written and oral report about: still trying to get Ten Men Roofing to the Auditorium to finish work on the leak; dismiss school and utilize staff to help with the District Track Meet on May 8th; possibility of extended school day next year with the Middle/High School beginning from 8:05 AM to 3:35 PM and Elementary beginning from 8:20 AM to 3:35 PM; legislation updates; NASB updates; and the Superintendent's calendar;
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4.4. Board Reports
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Discussion:
Board member Anthony Mestl talked about moving concrete barricades to the Daycare's parking area..
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5. Action Items
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5.1. 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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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5.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $374,688.14
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5.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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5.2.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on renewing Control Services HVAC maintenance contract for 2024-2025 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Renew HVAC maintenance services contract with Control Services for $16,060. An increase of about $698 or 4.5%. 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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5.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Garrett/Callahan Boiler treatment contract for 2024-2025 school year
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Recommended Motion(s):
Renew Garratt/Callahan Boiler treatment contract for 2024-25 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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5.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to review and approve classified staff wages for the 2024-2025 school year.
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5.2.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on adopting the school calendar for 2024-2025 school year
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Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the proposed 2024-2025 school year calendar 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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5.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on accepting Payton DeMers-Sahling's resignation as the ELA Teacher effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
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Thank you, Miss DeMers-Sahling, for your dedication to Osceola Public Schools. Good luck on your new adventure!
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5.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on accepting the contract of Tyler Fieldgrove as 6-12 Social Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Discussion:
Welcome, Mr. Fieldgrove, to Osceola Public Schools!
To enter into executive session at 7:01 PM for discussion of personnel for the protection of the public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law passed with a motion by Anthony Mestl and a second by Daisy Naber. |
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6. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting, April 8, 2024, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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7. Adjournment
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Action Item
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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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