October 12, 2015 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. 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
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President Schleif called the regular meeting to order at 6:02PM and informed those in attendance that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room, then directed the pubic 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 members were absent
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3. Approval of Agenda
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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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Consent Agenda
Discussion:
There were no patrons present.
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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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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: MAPS testing is completed; Parent Teacher Conferences had 100% attendance; the Book Fair was a success;
Fire Prevention Week is October 19th through the 23rd and; Red Ribbon Week is October 27th through the 30th. Also, the TeamMates Tailgate was very positive, and Football's Parents Night is scheduled for October 22nd.
Thank you, Miss Runquist and all the volunteers, who helped make the Book Fair a success!
Thank you to all who made the TeamMates Tailgate a fun time!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Polk County Slammers Softball Team as District Runner-Up!
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5.1.2. MS/HS Report
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MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: Parent Teacher Conferences was better than attended than last year but needs improvement; comparing MAPS testing data and normative data; OHS's multicultural plan; looking ahead to AP offerings; and STEPS training is being attended by Mrs. Green and Mr. Maynard. Also, the National Merit Scholarship awarded Cy Cannon a commendation!
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5.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent Rinehart gave his written and oral report about: the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is being debated by schools due to the fact that the goal is not realistically attainable; negotiations are in the starting phases; and new board member trainings are being scheduled.
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5.3. Board Reports
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If any board member would like to be on the TeamMates board, please apply.
The Delegate Assembly meets at 8:00AM at the Annual School Convention in Omaha. This is a good way to find out how smaller schools are doing against bigger schools.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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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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Consent Item
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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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Consent Item
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $325,281.99
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6.1.4. Payment of special building fund claims of $3,464.00
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on purchasing a new bus
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action toward the purchase of a portable sound system
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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. Continue discussion on handicap bleacher accessibility
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Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Rinehart reviewed the proposals concerning handicap accessibility to the outside bleachers. He wants more information before any commitment is made.
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7.2. Go through the District goals to evaluate progress and re-prioritize items
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The Board and Administration reviewed the goals of the District. This list encompasses education, technology, finances, and improvements to buildings and grounds.
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7.3. Executive session to summarize Superintendent's evaluation and plan for teacher negotiations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Schleif repeated that a motion was made by Jennifer Boruch and a second by Jodie Roberts to go into executive session at 8:48PM until the finish of business for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent's job performance and to plan for negotiations with certified staff.
The executive session was exited at 9:41PM, which was called to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent's job performance and to plan for negotiations with certified staff.
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8. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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8.1. Regular meeting, November 9, 2015, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center
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9. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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