February 10, 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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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 February 6, 2025. 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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President 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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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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4. ESU7 Administrator visit
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ESU 7 came to talk about services they provide to the Osceola School District. Representing ESU 7 was Director of PD Marci Ostmeyer and board member Don Graff. Discussed ESU 7 Structure; Osceola's usage of services
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5. Reports
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5.1. Maintenance Report
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Jesse Pliefke gave the maintenance and custodial reports. Thank you to the board for authorizing the purchase of some new snow-removal equipment. The broom has been a great addition to minimize time and maximize work output; a plumbing issue over the Holiday Break was fixed. A section of piping needed removed and replaced; wrestling mats shuffled for all CCO events; discussing a maintenance plan for the N Gym AC unit; 80 day vehicle inspections done in January; replaced tires on one micro in January, will replace tires on other next oil change.
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5.2. AD Report
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Jason Zelasney gave his AD Report. Girls BB are 9-9 and will travel to Polk tomorrow; boys and girls play at home vs Heartland on Thursday; girls subdistricts are next week; boys finished 4th in CRC tournament and subs are on February 25th; CCO finished 2nd in the CRC wrestling meet; 5 JH wrestlers; Robert Orsborn and Brent Jaimison are coaching; next meet is February 17th; Speech hosted a home meet on February 1st; Thank you to all that helped make the event run smoothly; Dazzlers hosted a showcase with SRC this past weekend; State Championships are February 21st.
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5.3. Principals Reports
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5.3.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal, Brett Webster, gave the Elementary Principal's report. Global Day of play will be Friday, February 14th; Dr Seuss Week will be March 3rd-7th; The Read-A-Thon will start on March 3rd; Ladies and Lads day on March 9th, will play "Minute-to-win-it games" and will be sponsored by PAC; Jenni Conkel will run "Girls on the Run" again this year; State testing coming up.
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5.3.2. MS/HS Report
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MS/HS Principal, Evan Feezell, gave the MS/HS principal report. Reading Comprehension PD; Working on scheduling for next year, talking with teachers on preferences, new classes and prerequisites; Working on possibly adding a CNA class next year; CTE Survey results from grades 6-12 (Health, STS, AG, Business); CTE PD Vision Statement, Osceola CTE programming offers hands-on, real world, career exposure, by empowering students to enter society with necessary skills relating to their future careers.
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5.4. Superintendent’s Report
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Dr. Lavaley gave his superintendent report. Seniors have completed FAFSA requirements; Discuss dismissing school on May 14th for District Track which we host again; Upcoming legislative proposals; Board activities hosted by NASB; Superintendent's calendar.
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $403911.94
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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 on renewing membership to NASB for 2025-26.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve to join Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for the 2025-2026 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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6.2.2. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to remove Deb Berry as an authorized contact regarding the school credit card and replace her with Amanda Hinkle and Chelsey Tonniges.
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6.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to accept the Negotiated Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year.
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6.2.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on adopting the school calendar for 2025-2026 school year
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Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the proposed 2025-2026 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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6.2.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Principal's contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
To increase the Principals' 2025-2026 school year contract by a 4.5% overall package, and to accept the Principals' contracts for the 2025-2026 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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6.2.6. Discuss the possibility of starting to look for an Industrial Technology Teacher to expand our offerings and starting a Nursing Pathway in conjunction with Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Discuss the student career interest survey.
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Top career interests are the following: 1. Healthcare 2. Industrial Technologies 3. Agriculture. Currently working on a pathway for Registered Nurse. Exploring IT options for students, which could mean the addition of another teacher at the secondary level.
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7. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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7.1. Regular meeting March 10, 2025, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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8. Adjournment
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Recommended Motion(s):
Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:14 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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