November 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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. A copy of the agenda items is tentative and may be changed by the Board if necessary.

Discussion:  President Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 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.

Discussion:  No board members absent.

Discussion:  There were no patrons were present.

Discussion:  Elementary Prinicpal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the Bulldog Pride program in the Elementary; and Jeffrey Elementary has a Facebook page. Also, One Act is off and running with a first place win at Loup City! Congratulations to all who got acting awards! The first Bulldog Pride winners were Courtney Sunday, Alexis Burritt, and Emily Conklin!

Discussion:  Middle/High School Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: a very successful Red Ribbon Week; thoughts about a psych/sociology requirement; work release is available; and MAPS testing is next week. Thank you to OYAO, Polk County Health Department and SWAG for all of your hard work and efforts to create a successful Red Ribbon Week.

Discussion:  Superintendent Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: a holiday party for the Board and their spouses; and the need for an Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach.

Discussion:  There were no board reports.

Discussion:  Due to a computer problem, the payroll figures will be posted with December's bills. November's payroll will be processed with the approval of the Superintendent and Board Treasurer.

Discussion:  Due to a computer problem, the payroll figures will be posted with December's bills. November's payroll will be processed with the approval of the Superintendent and Board Treasurer.

Discussion:  The Board had a conference call with Marcy Luth to answer questions about the audit. The members asked pertinent questions of Mrs. Luth. After motion passed, President Schleif called a recess at 6:55 PM so board members could watch their children perform at the MS/HS Fall Concert which started at 7:00 PM.

Discussion:  President Schleif reconvened the meeting at 8:03PM.

Discussion:  Superintendent Rinehart reviewed with the Board the recommendations of the Buildings and Grounds Committee about handicapped bleacher accessibility. Superintendent Rinehart is going to obtain bids from different companies that specialize in such projects.

Discussion:  President Schleif repeated that a motion was made by Boruch and seconded by Roberts to go into executive session until the finish of business for the protection of the public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual during the discussion of the Superintendent's evaluation and the planning of teacher negotiations. Time: 8:27PM. The Board came out of executive session at 10:55. President Schleif stated that items discussed were the Superintendent's evaluation and teacher negotiation strategies.