January 13, 2020 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. 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:
President Boruch 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.
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2.2. Roll Call
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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Steven Rinehart, Principal Dale Maynard, Principal Brett Webster and Debra Berry.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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3. Annual reorganization of the Board of Education
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3.1. Election of Officers as per Board Policy #8130
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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):
Nomination to elect ? as Board President for the 2020 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Board Vice President for the 2020 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
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Nomination to elect ? as Treasurer for the 2020 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 Deb Berry as Board Secretary for the 2020 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 #8130 & #8151
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Action Item
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3.2.1. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Continue using 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):
Continue using 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 #8130: Negotiations; Curriculum; Americanism Committee and Staff Relations; Transportation; Facilities; Budget; Policy; Technology; Rule 10 Safety; LB 757 Safety; School Improvement
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to maintain current committee assignments as listed 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.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve all current Board policies and regulations and new drug testing policy 5013 from KSB Law Firm 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 for required reviews of 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
Discussion:
There was no action needed for agenda item "3.5. Disseminate conflict of interest statutes". The Board was advised of what is and what to do in the case of a conflict of interest.
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4. Approval of Agenda
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Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the agenda as written 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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5. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
There were no patrons present.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Principals Reports
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6.1.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his oral and written report about: the School Store Fundraiser will start soon; the 100th day of school is January 27th; Kindergarten Round-Up is tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 17th; and the Preschool visits Good Sam once per month.
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6.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/High School Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: the Dazzlers earned 1st in Pom and 3rd in overall. during contest; "Jam the Gym" is January 26th at Columbus High School; drug testing now underway for families that consented; 7 students were Google certified through our classes with Mrs. Brandow; trout are being raised as an AG project; Quiz Bowl won first round of the KCH Radio Quiz Bowl; Speech currently has 7 participants; Mr. Schiley is aailable everyday for the Seniors for scholarships; the boys basketball record is 6/4; the girls basketball record is 1/9; and college classes' current enrollment is 9.
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6.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the progress on the new building project; upcoming NASB workshop opportunities for board members; proposed changes to the TEOSSA (school finance) formula; the possibility of land for sale east of the school; and the ESU is wanting to hire a mental health practitioner which would require participating school districts to pay.
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6.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. 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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7.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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Consent Item
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7.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
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7.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $339,346.84
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Consent Item
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7.1.4. Payment of depreciation fund claims of $123,566.17
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7.1.5. Payment of special building fund claims of $131,286.05
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7.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Luke Ericson as new Science Teacher for 2020-21 school year.
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to adopt KSB 4000 Policy Series with delayed implementation.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve adoption of KSB 4000 Policy Series as presented with delayed implementation. 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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7.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on school calendar for 2020-21
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2020-2021 calendar as proposed 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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7.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approval of final negotiated agreement with Osceola Education Association representing teachers in the district.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve final negotiated agreement for certificated staff at a 3.06% total package increase as presented 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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7.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on approving an option for asbestos abatement at Jeffrey Elementary.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Great Plains Asbestos Control's Option #2 bid of $40,100 to remove asbestos ceilings at Jeffrey Elementary 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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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Discussion on administrative contracts.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart reviewed with the Board the Principals' current contracts compared to the CRC's principals' contract amounts.
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8.2. Discussion on staffing for Daycare facility in new building.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart discussed with the Board about staffing for the daycare facility once the new building is completed.
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9. Executive Session
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Enter into Executive Session for ? Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
There was no executive session.
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10. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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10.1. Regular meeting February 10, 2020, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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11. Adjournment
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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.
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