October 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m.  Brian Osborn, Brian Wichman, and Bob Icenogle were present.  Brenda Sherman joined the meeting at 6:21 p.m.  Discussion included track issues and possible timeline and funding to complete.  The committee also reviewed a Master Facility list with possible timelines.  The committee meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m.   Brenda Sherman, Brian Osborn, Brian Wichman, and Bob Icenogle were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:50 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, October 10, 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:  Gene Stoltenberg addressed the Board regarding Bellevue Public Schools land transfer.  The Board thanked him for his comments.

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According to the Interlocal Agreement made with Bellevue Public Schools in February of 2016, Springfield Platteview Community Schools would allow undeveloped land to go to the Bellevue Public Schools within an agreed upon boundary for a fee of $2,000 per acre.  Boyer Young has paid Springfield Platteview Community Schools $157,660 on behalf of the Bellevue Public Schools for this transfer to occur as presented.  The legal descriptions and maps of the land to be transferred are attached.  This is the first step of the land transfer process.  If both Boards' of Education approve of the transfer, the State of Nebraska Reorganization Committee would meet to take action in the near future.

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Discussion:  The Policy Committee has reviewed the proposed policy changes and additions in their public committee meetings on August 8, 2016 and September 12, 2016 and the Board of Education has reviewed the policies as a 1st reading on their public meeting on September 12.  The policies were presented for approval.

Discussion:  A resolution for setting Option Enrollment Capacity for 2017-18 was discussed.  The Board will review again in the October work session and take action on the resolution at the November 14 Board meeting.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards gave a district enrollment update, 

Discussion:  and Director of Learning, Holli Kirwan reported on student achievement scores.

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

Discussion:  Richards discussed a possible having an Open House at Westmont Elementary.

Discussion:  Brian Wichman gave a Site Committee meeting report.

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.