September 9, 2024 at 6:20 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 August 22, 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 6:20 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 Evan Feezell, Principal Brett Webster, Activities Director Jason Zelasney, Student Council President Bransen Lavaley, and Debra Berry
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Evan Feezell, Principal Brett Webster, Activities Director Jason Zelasney, Student Council President Bransen Lavaley, and Debra Berry.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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4. Reports
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4.1. Student Body President Report
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Discussion:
Student Council President Bransen Lavaley gave his oral report about possibly allowing students free admittance to home activities. This is something he is and will be working on this school year.
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4.2. Maintenance Report
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Discussion:
There was no maintenance report for this meeting. It is scheduled for next month.
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4.3. AD Report
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Discussion:
Activities Director Jason Zelasney gave his written and oral report about: current sports and activities; a possible 200-foot fence at the ballpark; and upcoming events.
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4.4. Principals Reports
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4.4.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: MAPS testing will begin Wednesday, September 11th; FastBridge Testing for Reading is finished; Preschool is being "audited"' (this is done every few years by the State); 4th Grade will participate in the Ag Literacy Festival in October; store donations have totaled $1590.00 so far; "Muffins in the Morning" will be Friday, October 4th; Fire Prevention Week is October 9th - 11th; and upcoming events for teachers.
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4.4.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: MAPS testing this week: FastBridge screening is complete; "No Hats, No Phones, Passes in the Hallway" rules are going well; classroom management, relationships and engagement focus; implementing weekly staff check-ins; MTSS data being discussed; positive notes home to students and parents; and getting prepared for Homecoming.
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4.5. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: the football field lighting project is finished; possibly moving the shot-put and discus locations on the track fields; speakers for the track and football field are on backorder; the State Education Conference is scheduled for November 20th - 22nd; legislation updates; NASB updates; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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4.6. 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.
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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 $353,933.93
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5.1.4. Payment of special building fund payment of $81,980.00
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5.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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5.2.1. To approve the school year 2024-2025 general fund, depreciation fund, employee benefit fund, school activities fund, school lunch fund, bond fund, special building fund, and qualified capital purpose undertaking fund budgets
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2024-2025 school year general fund, depreciation fund, employee benefit fund, school activities fund, school lunch fund, bond fund, special building fund, and qualified capital purpose undertaking fund budgets 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. To approve the final property tax request for the 2024-2025 school year
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2024-2025 school year final property tax request 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. To approve the tax request resolution for 2024-2025 school year
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the tax request resolution for the 2024-2025 school year 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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5.2.4. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on a resolution to adopt updated numbers for accepting option enrollment students in Board Policy 5004 Appendix 1.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the resolution to adopt proposed numbers of option enrollment students for Appendix 1 of Board Policy 5004 as recommended by administration, and to repeal and rescind all existing Board resolutions not set forth in the newly adopted resolution 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 any necessary action on recognizing the Osceola Education Association (OEA) as the bargaining agent for certified teaching staff for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To recognize the Osceola Education Association (OEA) as the bargaining agent for certified teaching staff for the 2025-2026 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:
To enter into executive session at 6:54 PM until the finish of business to discuss a personnel issue in connection to budgetary decisions passed with a motion by Anthony Mestl and a second by Jennifer Boruch. This matter was brought to executive session to protect the personal and professional integrity of the employee. Jennifer Boruch: Yea, Anthony Mestl: Yea, Michael Neujahr: Yea, Jena Ockander: Yea
Board President Michael Neujahr repeated that a motion to enter into executive session at 6:54 PM until the finish of business to discuss a personnel issue in connection to budgetary decisions passed with a motion by Anthony Mestl and a second by Jennifer Boruch. This matter was brought to executive session to protect the personal and professional integrity of the employee. The Board of Education came out of executive session at 7:01 PM.
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6. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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6.1. Regular meeting, October 14, 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 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.
Discussion:
Motion to go into executive session was made by Anthony Mestl, seconded Jena Ockander. Time is 6:54 PM. Came out at 7:01 PM
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