September 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Policy Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present.  Brian Osborn joined the meeting at 6:22 p.m.  Policies were reviewed to be presented for first reading at the regular meeting.  The committee meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m.  Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:47 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, September 12, 2016, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building.  Present: Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman. Absent: None.

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:  There were no items from patrons on agenda items.

Discussion:  Springfield Elementary Principal, Kaela Heneger and several staff members gave a School Improvement presentation.

Discussion:  Westmont Elementary Principal, Melissa Hasty and several staff members gave a School Improvement presentation.

Discussion:  President Osborn read the 2016-17 Tax Resolution.

Discussion:  President Osborn read the 2016-17 Budget Resolution.

Discussion:  The Board of Education conducted a 1st Reading of the following proposed policies:  3090, 3130, 3570, 4026, 4027, 5006, 5418, 5418 forms, 5419, 6020, 6212, 6284, 6286, 6410, 6800, 6920, 6920 forms, 8270, 9341.  These policies will be brought back for a second reading and approval at the October meeting.

Discussion:  Principals shared staff and student successes for their respective buildings.

Discussion:  Holli Kirwan, Director of Learning, gave a summer school report.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reviewed the Strategic Planning process and key dates.

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.