January 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Brenda Sherman, Bob Icenogle, and Lisa Roseland were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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II. 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, January 9, 2017, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman. Absent: None.
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II.A. Oath of Office
1. Lisa Roseland
Discussion:
Lisa Roseland read and signed the Oath of Office.
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III. 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. Superintendent Richards informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.
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IV. Board Reorganization
Discussion:
The yearly Board reorganization began.
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IV.A. Nomination and Election of Board President for 2017
Discussion:
Superintendent Richards chaired the election of Board President. Sherman nominated Brian Wichman. Kreifels seconded. There were no other nominations. The election results were as follows: five ballots for Brian Wichman. Brian Wichman abstained. Wichman is elected President for 2017.
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IV.B. Nomination and Election of Vice President for 2017
Discussion:
President Wichman took the chair and proceeded with reorganization calling for nominations for vice president. Osborn nominated Sherman. Kreifels seconded. There were no other nominations. The election results were as follows: six ballots for Sherman. Sherman is elected Vice-President for 2017.
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IV.C. Nomination and Election of Secretary for 2017
Discussion:
Nominations for secretary were opened. Osborn nominated Icenogle. Sherman seconded. The election results were as follows: six ballots for Bob Icenogle. Icenogle is elected Secretary for 2017.
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IV.D. Appoint School District Treasurer for 2017
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to appoint Brett Richards School District Treasurer for 2017 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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IV.E. Appoint Standing Committees for 2017
Discussion:
President Wichman announced that board members should let him know what committee assignments they are requesting by the end of the month and he will make those appointments at a later meeting.
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IV.F. Appoint Board Negotiating Team for 2017
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to appoint Brenda Sherman, Brian Wichman, and ___ to the negotiations committee for 2017 passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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IV.G. Appoint SPCS Education Foundation Board Members for 2017
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IV.H. Designate Legal Publication for 2017
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to designate the Papillion Times as legal publication for Springfield Platteview Community Schools for 2017 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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IV.I. Designate Financial Institution 2017
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to designate Springfield State Bank as the official depository for Springfield Platteview Community Schools for 2017 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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IV.J. Appoint M.A.B.E. Representative for 2017
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IV.K. Appoint NASB Government Relations Network (GRN) 2017
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IV.L. Review Conflict of Interest Policies
Discussion:
Richards asked that board members read the conflict of interest policies attached to the eMeeting as required by Board Policy.
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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. Discussion/possible action on Lamp Rynearson design and bid documents for replacement of PHS track and athletic field
Recommended Motion(s):
action to direct Lamp Rynearson to go out to bid with design for PHS track and field project. 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:
Representatives from Lamp Rynearson reviewed the design for PHS track and field project and requested permission to go out to bid with the design.
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VII.B. Discussion/possible action on Lamp Rynearson design of PHS Activity parking lot
Discussion:
Lamp Rynearson updated the Board of Education on the progress of the activity parking lot design.
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VII.C. Discussion/possible action on Lamp Rynearson with Thiele Geotech contract and design for Westmont Parking lot design
Recommended Motion(s):
action to approve the Westmont parking lot design contract with Lamp Rynearson, Morrissey Engineering, and Theile Geotech 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:
A representative from Lamp Rynearson reviewed the Westmont parking lot design and the contract with Lamp Rynearson, Morrissey Engineering, and Theil Geotech.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Voluntary Separation Program Agreement- Candy Connery
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Candy Connery's Voluntary Separation Program application 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 approved up to 3 VSP applications for this school year in November. One application has been turned in so far this year. Applications are due Jan. 31, 2017. The administration recommendedapproval of Candy Connery's application.
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VIII.B. Resignation/ Retirement for end of school year- Candy Connery
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the resignation of Candy Connery, effective at the end of this school year contract 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:
Richards presented a letter of resignation from Candayce Connery and recommended approval.
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VIII.C. Discussion/ possible action on retaining Bromm, Nielson, & Mines as district lobbyists for 2017 and 2018
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Bromm, Nielsen, & Mines as district lobbyists for 2017 and 2018 legislative sessions 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:
Richards recommended retaining Bromm, Nielson, & Mines ad district lobbyists for 2017 and 2018.
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VIII.D. Policy 5420- Dating Violence (1st reading)
Discussion:
A dating violence awareness policy is required by school districts in Nebraska. The board's policy committee has reviewed this policy and it was presented for a 1st reading by the Board of Education. It will be presented for a 2nd reading and final approval in February 2017.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Possible financing for facility improvements
Discussion:
Richards reported on possible financing for facility improvements,
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IX.B. Facility Planning
Discussion:
facility planning,
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IX.C. Legislative Calendar 2017
Discussion:
and reviewed the Legislative Calendar for 2017.
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IX.D. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Melissa Hasty reported student and staff success for Westmont and Springfield Elementary. Darin Johnson and Ron Alexander reported 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. 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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