April 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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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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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Discussion:
President Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 6:06 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. Due to the COVID-19 virus, Jena Mentink, Anthony Mestl, Michael Neujahr, Doug Rahtjen, Chelsey Tonniges, Prnicipal Dale Maynard and Principal Brett Webster participated in the meeting via Zoom. President Jennifer Boruch, Superintendent Steven Rinehart and Debra Berry attended the meeting in person while keeping distance from each other.
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2.2. Roll Call
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Discussion:
There were no board members absent.
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3. 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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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
Dr. Lavaley joined in the meeting via Zoom. There were no patrons present at the meeting.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Principals Reports
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5.1.1. Elementary Report
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Discussion:
Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his oral and written report about: 3rd - 5th Grades are pushing forward with new concepts in math and reading with E-Learning; Pre-K - 2nd grades are learning through packets; the elementary building's asbestos abatement is finished; and a big welcome to Mr. Jason Zelasney as a new teacher to Jeffrey Elementary!
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: state testing is canceled; new hires and their positions; virtual meetings with MS/HS staff are being held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM; IEP's are being done virtually; a meeting with the Senior Class to discuss ideas for the end of the year will be held; and computer check in will be May 18th - 19th for Middle School and May 19th - 20th for High School.
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the activities assignments for the 2020-2021 school year; possible cooping options with High Plains Community Schools; alternate dates for the end of school; federal programs through NDE and CARES Act; the asbestos abatement at the elementary building is completed; lunch and breakfast meals through the school; and the purchasing of a new computer for the incoming Superintendent.
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5.3. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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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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6.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.1.2.1. Payment of special building fund claims of $710,797.15
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6.1.2.2. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $281,472.65
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on bid from Froeschl Floors to freshen up High School locker room floors with Epoxy coating.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve bid from Froeschl Floors for $23,786 to epoxy locker room floors and showers. 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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6.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve student accident and catastrophic insurance policies.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of student accident and catastrophic insurance policies at the same rate as last 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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6.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on setting classified staff salaries for 2020-21 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Increasing classified staff wages at least 4% for 2020-21 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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6.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on the resignation of Zachery Wayman as Middle School Social Science teacher at the end of his 2019-20 contracted year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Zachary Wayman as Middle School Social Science teacher at the end of his 2019-20 contracted 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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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Jason Zelasney as new Departmenatlized Science Teacher..
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Recommended Motion(s):
Hire Jason Zelasney as a new Departmentalized Science Teacher for 2020-21 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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6.7. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Mike Recker as High School Business Teacher/Para for 2020-21
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Recommended Motion(s):
Hire Mike Recker as a Business teacher/para for 2020-21. 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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6.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to adopt KSB 6000 Policy Series with delayed implementation.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve adoption of KSB 6000 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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6.9. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on KSB Resolutions addressing grades, graduation, curriculum, and related matter affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve KSB resolution addressing grades, graduation, curriculum, and related matters affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).. 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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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss activity assignments for next year.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart reviewed the extra-duty assignments for the 2020-2021 school year with the Board.
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7.2. Discuss all sports coop with High Plains.
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Discussion:
President Boruch had the all sports coop with High Plains Community Schools on the agenda for more discussion. The Board would like to compile a survey to gather opinions and take time to make a decision. The consensous was that an all sports coop will not happen for next school year. The Board wishes to do what is right for the student athletes,
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting will be Tuesday May 12, 2020, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center to allow new Superintendent to attend a meeting.
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9. 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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