December 9, 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 December 5, 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 6:03PM 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 and Debra Berry.
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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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There were no patrons at the meeting.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Maintenance Report
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There was no maintenance report.
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4.2. AD Report
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Activities Director Jason Zelasney gave his written and oral report about: both the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams started their season 1-1; the basketball teams will travel to Hampton on Friday, December 13th; the basketball teams will host East Butler on Saturday, December 14th; Wrestling had their first meet at Columbus Lakeview this past Friday; a wrestling meet is scheduled for December 14th; MS Girls Basketball started their season 3-0 and won the Dorchester Tournament this past Saturday; MS Boys Basketball started their season 1-2 and placed 2nd in the Dorchester Tournament; One Act is headed to State with a performance time of 3:45 PM on Thursday, December 12th at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk, NE: and participating in the D2 AD meeting.
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4.3. Principals Reports
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4.3.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: winter MAPs/NSCAS testing will be done this week; Fastbridge Testing will be done at the end of next week; students' last day for holiday break is Friday, December 20th with a dismissal time of !:30 PM; the Winter Music Concert is Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM; the AR Party will be a movie at Central City; there will be a teacher in-service on January 3rd; and Instructional Rounds for teachers was at Cross County Community Schools and went very well.
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4.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Middle/High School Principal Evan Feezell gave his written and oral report about: ELA, Math, and Science testing wrapping up; finals are being planned, so students don't get bombarded on one day; Winter Music Program is December 10th at 6:00 PM; and discussion about drug testing.
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4.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Jason Lavaley gave his written and oral report about: a broom and snow bucket for the tractor were purchased for snow removal; the ALICAP facilities walkthrough and review is scheduled for December 17th; Willdan Engineering evaluated the facilities then reported that the HVAC is reaching the end of its life, also lighting, doors, windows, venting, and controls were reviewed; Seniors began filling out the FAFSA on December 3rd; co-op conversation with High Plains; concerns over bussing; having a discussion about firearms and weapons on school campus; NASB updates; coming events; and the Superintendent's calendar.
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4.5. Board Reports
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The negotiation process with the teachers is ongoing.
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4.6. Annual Report to the Community
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Discussion:
Superintendent Jason Lavaley reviewed the "Annual Report to the Community" with the Board.
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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 $416,509.45
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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 to accept the resignation of Brett Webster as the Elementary Principal at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 School Year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Thank you, Principal Webster, for your dedication and work for Osceola Public Schools. May your next adventure be successful.
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5.2.2. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on updating policies 2008 Meetings and 3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds.
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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 remove Debra Berry, Business Manager, from all of Osceola Public Schools' bank accounts due to retirement
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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, January 13, 2025, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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7. Adjournment
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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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