December 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Policy Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Policy Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Brian Osborn, Bob Icenogle and Brenda Sherman were present. Jennifer Kreifels joined the meeting at 6:01 p.m. A new policy on Dating Violence, and policies 3200 through 5420 were reviewed. Brian Wichman joined the meeting at 6:28 p.m. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Brian Osborn, Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, 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 6:39 p.m.
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III. Call to Order and Roll Call
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, December 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.
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IV. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
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.
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V. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Minutes of the Previous Month's Meetings
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V.B. Treasurer's Report
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V.C. Statement of Activity Fund Accounts
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V.D. Recommendation for Bill Payment
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V.E. Open and Option Enrollment Applications
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VI. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. Lamp Rynearson update on facility project design for athletic field and track and PHS activity parking lot
Discussion:
A representative from Lamp Rynearson gave an update of the facility project design for the athletic field, track, and Platteview High School activity parking lot.
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VII.B. Funding and Staffing Requests for 2017-18 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the funding and staffing requests for the 2017-18 school year as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Richards presented board members with a request for the funding of additional staff and Nebraska Online High School or Edgenuity online courses for the 2017-18 school year.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Superintendent Contract for Brett Richards from 2017-2020
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the proposed contract for Superintendent Brett Richards as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board and Brett Richards have negotiated a 3.7% increase in salary and any future increases in benefits for the 2017-18 school year. Information is posted on the district's website, in "Superintendent's Corner" section, under "documents", in accordance with the Superintendent Transparency Act put into law by the Nebraska legislature in July of 2014.
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VIII.B. Discussion/ Possible Action on Boys Soccer Coop
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Activities Director, Steve Joekel, presented information regarding the possibility of forming a Boys Soccer Coop with Conastoga.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Learning Community Coordinating Council Report- Kyle Fisher
Discussion:
Kyle Fisher gave a Learning Community Coordinating Council report. Board members thanked him for his service to the district.
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IX.B. NSAA Proposals
Discussion:
Steve Joekel reviewed NSAA proposals for the January 2017 District Meeting.
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IX.C. Policy Committee Report
Discussion:
Bob Icenogle gave a Policy Committee report.
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IX.D. Sarpy County Radio Tower Lease
Discussion:
Richards presented a draft interlocal agreement for the Sarpy County Radio Tower Lease. It will be brought back at a future meeting for a vote.
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IX.E. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building principals reported on student and staff successes for their respective buildings.
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X. Items from Patrons on Items Not on Agenda
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on items not on the agenda.
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XI. Advance Planning
Discussion:
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.
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XII. Board Member Recognition
Discussion:
Board member Lori Bartels was presented with a plaque in recognition and appreciation for her years of service on the Board of Education.
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XIII. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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