January 13, 2025 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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Information Item
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 9, 2025. 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:
Mike 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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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Jason Lavaley, Principal Evan Feezell, Principal Brett Webster, Chelsey Tonniges, and Student Body President Bransen Lavaley
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural 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 current 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Board Vice President for the upcoming 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Treasurer for the upcoming 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to appoint Chelsey Tonniges as Board Secretary for the upcoming 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
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Assign KSB School Law as the district legal counsel 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Assign Pinnacle Bank of Osceola as the district depository 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue use of The Polk County News as the districts newspaper of record 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; LB 757 Safety; School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to assign committees as discussed from the proposed list 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.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve all current Board policies and regulations 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):
designate 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
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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Information Item
Discussion:
No visitors were present
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5. Reports
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5.1. Student Body Report
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Action Item
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5.2. AD Report
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Action Item
Discussion:
Girls and boys basketball records and updates on CRC tournament; Wrestling results from this past week and their upcoming schedule; JH girls and boys records; One Act finished 4th at the State Competition, Congratulations to the staff and students; Speech had their first meet this past weekend. There are 14 members; Dazzlers competed in the Heartland Championships this past weekend, finishing 1st in Game Day, 1st in Tumbling, 3rd in Hip Hop. Janna Roberts performed on the All-State Cheer Team and was recognized as a Finalist for Athlete of the Year; District II AD meeting is this Wednesday to vote on proposals.
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5.3. Principals Reports
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5.3.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Went to Central City for AR Party in December; Jan 22nd is 100th day of school; Dr. Seuss week is Mar 3-7. Kindergarten Round-up/Preschool Open House scheduled for Apr 11.
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5.3.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Bulldog Tickets to recognize students and staff; PD Sessions in Columbus had positive feedback; working on teacher reflections and goals; MTSS update; upcoming PD; working on developing Staff Wellness ideas; discussing work release partnerships for students.
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5.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Alicap did their annual walkthrough with recommendations. They praised the cleanliness and friendliness. Recommended adding sineage for main shutoffs, chemical disposal in Chemistry room, fixing some sidewalks, and continuing to build cyber security measures. Dr. Lavaley talked about the 2025-2026 calendar and will bring it to the board in March for approval. Current State Legislative issues were discussed. The superintendents calendar was shared with the board.
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5.5. Board Reports - Negotiations update
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Discussion:
Update on Negotiations: Working on a retention bonus for long-term teachers.
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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. Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
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Consent Item
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $469,597.91
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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.
Agenda Item Type:
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 appoint Amanda Hinkle as a signatory for documents and bank transactions necessitating a bookkeeper's signature.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
to appoint Amanda Hinkle as a signatory for documents and bank transactions necessitating a bookkeeper's signature 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. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on accepting Sarah Johnson as the Elementary Principal for the 2025-2026 school year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept Sarah Johnson as the Elementary Principal 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.
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6.2.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve updating the Superintendent's contract for the 2025-2027 school years.
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Action Item
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 10, 2025, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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8. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
To adjourn the meeting at 6:53 PM
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