Minutes of the Board of Education #42R Regular Meeting - 2/14/2022
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION #42R
Regular Meeting
02/14/22
The Osmond Board of Education met at 6:30 pm, Monday, February 14, 2022 in the multi-purpose room.
It was moved by Reikofski, seconded by Stanosheck, that it is hereby determined that this meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the February 9, 2022 issue of the Osmond Republican and is hereby declared to be duly convened in open session. A current copy of the open meetings act was posted in the building. All members having voted in favor of the motion, the same was declared passed and adopted and the following proceedings were had and done at said meeting in open session. For: 6 Against: 0
Patron Input: 1) Representatives from Randolph Public Schools were in attendance to visit about the possible sports co-op; 2) the board fielded comments and questions from the public regarding the possible sports co-op, also discussing enrollment numbers, steps moving forward and gathering further public input; 3) Senior students participating in the Friday internships and dual credit classes gave progress reports to the board. Students reporting about their experiences included Macy Aschoff, Grace Gansebom, Lillie Gansebom, Kiera Moes and Bailey Schmit; 4) Dwight Kahny visited with the board about building improvement plans for ESSER funds, asking for consideration in the areas of new control systems in all rooms, updated lighting, replacing the old boiler & hot water heaters and HVAC in the gym and cafeteria.
It was moved by Gansebom, seconded by Krohn, to adopt the consent agenda as presented. For: 6 Against: 0
Principal Polt reported on; 1) 3rd quarter progress reports; 2) 22/23 school calendar; 3) the new bell system; 4) class offerings for next school year; 5) provided updates on speech, wrestling & basketball subdistricts, districts & state competitions; 6) the ESU 8 high school quiz bowl; 7) Class D all-state band concert; 8) spring break; 9) spring sports practices; 10) the band trip to Branson; 11) Kindergarten Round-Up; 12) football game schedules for the next two years; and 13) extended his thanks to Patti Ketelsen, Jo Geneski, Julie Simmons & Keesha Billie for their help in covering school kitchen duties in Michelle Beacom’s absence.
Superintendent Hamm reported on; 1) the past month’s Superintendent meetings, webinars & work in progress; 2) provided information on attending the Randolph board meeting as far as the possible sports co-op. 3) provided an update on the Booster Signs account; 4) discussed State Aid for next year; and 5) provided an update on the bus barn addition.
Board Comments: President Moes suggested a get-well token be to sent to Michelle Beacom during her medical recovery, with all board members in agreement; 2) the board visited again at length about the possible sports co-op with Randolph schools, deciding to look at dates for the OCS sharing committee to meet with Randolph schools again before a public informational meeting is held; 3) President Moes visited about beneficial NASB programs to consider using in the future.
Old Business: It was moved by Reikofski, seconded by Gansebom, to direct Mr. Hamm, in conjunction with the school attorneys and facility team members, to develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Energy Savings Company (ESCO). For: 6 Against: 0
New Business: It was moved by Gansebom, seconded by Stanosheck, to approve reviewed board policies in the 5000 series; amending board policy 5004. For: 6 Against: 0
The minutes of the meeting were read.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 pm.
I, the undersigned Recording Secretary of the Osmond Board of Education, Osmond, Nebraska, hereby certify, that the attached and foregoing minutes is a true and correct copy of a meeting of the Osmond Board of Education, Osmond, Nebraska, held in open session on the 14th day of February 2022, which meeting was preceded by publicized notice.
Margaret Ryan, Recording Secretary