July 8, 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 July 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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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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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, 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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Discussion:
There were no members absent.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were no patrons present.
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4. Reports
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4.1. AD Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: weight room attendance is good; schedules are finalized and published; and Jason Zelasney is transitioning to the Activities Director position.
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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: school starts August 15th; handbook will be finished after approval of policies; restrooms and classrooms are being painted; and the Open House is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on August 14th.
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4.2.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: meeting with teachers individually about goals and their opinions; PowerSchool is loaded ready to go; and upcoming trainings.
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4.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the football field lighting project is on schedule; redoing the carpet in the Elementary has been postponed until next summer; the football field's crow's nest landing planks are being replaced: lockers are being replaced with student learning areas; the outside ticket booth is in bad shape due to weather and rot; legislation updates; the 2024-2025 is being constructed; upcoming events; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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4.4. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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5. Action Items
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5.1. 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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5.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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Consent Item
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
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5.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $636,185.43
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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 approving Positive Pay on General and Activities funds and IntraFi ICS.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Positive Pay on General and Activities funds to prevent check fraud. Also, to approve IntraFi which will split large amounts of money between banks to ensure all money is FDIC insured 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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5.2.2. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on adopting, amending, or removing the following board policies: 1003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3011, 3017, 3032, 3033, 3053, 3057, 3059, 3060, 4011, 4053, 5001, 5004, 5005, 5008, 5035, 5049, 5052, 6025, 6031, 6036, 6039, 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve adopting, amending, or removing the following board policies: 1003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3011, 3017, 3032, 3033, 3053, 3057, 3059, 3060, 4011, 4053, 5001, 5004, 5005, 5008, 5035, 5049, 5052, 6025, 6031, 6036, 6039, 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043 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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5.2.3. 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 2024-2025 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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5.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on the 2024-2025 Faculty handbook.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Faculty Handbook for the 2024-2025 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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5.2.5. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on adopting the Elementary and Secondary Handbooks for the 2024-2025 School Year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Elementary and Middle/High Schools handbooks for the 2024-2025 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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6. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting, August 12, 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):
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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