August 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. __ were present. Topics of discussion included boundary transfer requests, a facility project update, a press box naming request, and facility planning. The committee meeting adjourned at ___ p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:_ p.m. ____ were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Discussion:  A meeting of the Board of Education of Springfield Platteview Community Schools in the County of Sarpy, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2016, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman. Absent: Lori Bartels.

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting and committee meetings were given in advance thereof by posting in at least five public places as shown by the certificate of posting notice attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education, and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Education of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Statute 84-1407 to 84-1414 require that the Open Meetings Act be posted in the meeting room. President Osborn informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.

Discussion:  Gene Stoltenberg addressed the board opposing starting a swim team or any other new programs and paying down bonds. The board thanked him for his comments.

Discussion:  Darin Johnson, Frank Laughlin, Arlis Scalan, and Christina Elder gave a presentation on the Platteview Central School Improvement Plan.

Discussion:  Angela Simpson gave a presentation on the Platteview High School Improvement Plan from 2015-16 school year.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reviewed the preliminary budget for 2016-17.

Discussion:  Platteview High School students Maddie Davis, Jacquline Schwickerath, and Zach Ostrander addressed the board regarding a possible swim team at Platteview High School. Kevin Stork and Kerri Davis also gave input. Steve Joekel informed the board of the process that would need to be taken and asked for direction from the Board. The board directed Mr. Joekel to move forward and make inquiries to creating a coop swim team.

Discussion:  The City of Springfield has requested one of their nine holes for disc golf to run through the district's property. Board members express some concerns they had allowing public access on school property during school hours. Those concerns will be communicated to the City of Springfield.

Discussion:  Brett Richards and Brian Wichman gave a Site Committee report and a facility update.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards congratulated board members for NASB Award levels.

Discussion:  Richards reviewed the 2016-2017 Staffing list.

Discussion:  There were no items from patrons on items not on the agenda.

Discussion:  Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.