May 12, 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 6:03 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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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:
There were no patrons present. Dr. Lavaley attended the meeting.
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4.1. Zack Wayman present Social Studies standards to Board of Education remotely.
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Discussion:
Mr. Zack Wayman and Mrs. Kim Baloun shared with the Board available social studies resources. Thank you both very much.
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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 written and oral report about: check-in days will be Thursday and Friday; teachers will only be able to work short periods in the elementary building over the summer due to construction; and multicultural reports will be ready for the June board meeting. Also, Principal Webster wanted to say thank you to all of the teachers who have "worked their tails off through this challenging time", and to all the employees who have come to work to keep the school running. You are all truly amazing!
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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Discussion:
Middle/School High School Principal Dale Maynard gave his oral and written report about: meeting with a group of Seniors today for Senior video; all Seniors will graduate; there are a handful of outstanding F's that will be addressed; online Spanish courses level 1 and 2 will be offered next year; working with Mariah Moore on summer plans for Ag areas'; computer check-in for the middle school is scheduled for May 18th and the high school is scheduled for May 19th; internet safety and multicultural report will be presented at next board meeting; and the last day for teachers will be May 20th. Also, Principal Maynard would like to thank the staff who are painting, removing dead trees, etc. and to the teachers who are really stepping up to the challenges during COVID-19. You are all doing a great job!
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: TIF funds and the City of Osceola; Dazzler try-outs are on Monday, May 18th, which will consist of each candidate being videoed then the videos being sent to judges; and the free lunch program will end this week.
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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.
Action(s):
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 $354,512.32
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6.1.4. Payment of special building claims of $615,464.20
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on activating KSB School Law Firms policies.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve resolution to implement updated policies 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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6.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to authorize board secretary Deb Berry to send in an af affidavit on school hours to NDE on behalf of the district.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorize board secretary Deb Berry to send an affidavit on school hours to NDE on behalf of the district. 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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6.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on temporarily borrowing from the Special Building Fund to make first Bond payment if necessary.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to borrow money from the Special Building Fund to help make Bond payment in necessary. 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 updating old showers to individual stalls.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to install shower stalls to update old locker room 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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6.6. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to address lunch prices for the 2020-21 school year.
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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 to approve renewal of nurse contract with Polk County Health Services.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Renew Polk County Health Service nurses contract 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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6.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to set activity prices for the 2020-21 school year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Keep current activity prices of $4/student and $5/adult for the 2020-21 school year to match Crossroad Conference Pricing 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 bid from Hilands Dairy.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of Hilands Dairy contract for milk delivery services 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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6.10. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on the resignation of Carley Watts as Elementary Para Educator at the end of the 19-20 contract year.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Carley Watts as Elementary Para Educator at the end of the 19-20 contract 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.
Discussion:
Thank you, Miss Watts, for all of your efforts and dedication to Osceola Public Schools. Good luck to you!
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Updated discussion on building project.
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Discussion:
Superintendent Steven Rinehart updated the Board on the building project. The sewer is completed to the point where footings can be poured.
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7.2. Continued discussion on Coop with High Plains..
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Discussion:
A possible sports coop with High Plains Community Schools was discussed. Surveying the Osceola community to gather information about a possible coop was mentioned.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting June 8, 2020, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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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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