February 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Bob Icenogle, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, and Brian Wichman were present.  Discussion included the new athletic complex at the high school, the new activity parking lot, and new parking lot at Westmont Elementary.  The committee meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:43 p.m.  Bob Icenogle, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, and Brian Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:54 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, February 13, 2017, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present:  Bob Icenogle, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman.  Absent: Jenny Kreifels.

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 Wichman 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:  Taher presented an update on student participation in their food program, revenue, and how they interact with students throughout the year.

Discussion:  Jeremy Mahoney shared how he helps teachers learn to use technology through Tech Knowledge Challenges.

Discussion:  D.A. Davidson presented the board with a three year lease-purchase financing option not to exceed $5,160,000 at 1.55% financing to provide for the construction, improvement, and equipping of certain educational facilities and to cover all costs of issuance.

Discussion:  The district received three bids for the replacement of the district's track and field at Platteview High School.  The low bid of $1,768,910.29was from Nemaha Landscape Construction out of Lincoln.  They are a quality company who has done projects at Memorial Stadium, Elkhorn Public Schools, Treynor Public Schools, and many other areas. The Board noted that the bid came in much lower than budgeted.   Lamp Rynearson and the administration recommended that the Board approve this project to be completed during May 12 and Sept. 8 of 2017.  

Discussion:  The district has been reviewing renewing a lease for a Sarpy County radio tower.  The terms have been finalized with the county.

Discussion:  Ron Alexander, Platteveiw High School Principal, presented the 2017-18 Curriculum Handbook.  Board Members will need more time to review the handbook.  This item will be brought back at the work session to be held on February 27th.

Discussion:  The district has received the $2,000 per acre for the transfer of land in the 72nd and Capehart Road area from the developer.  This land is within the boundary agreement between Papillion LaVista Community Schools and SPCS that was approved in December of 2015.

Discussion:  Jerry Layher had students model 3 different styles of new band uniforms.  Mr. Layher shared the process for selection. Current uniforms are 17 years old. 

Discussion:  Michelle Wegner, teacher at Springfield Elementary, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year.  Board members expressed their gratitude for her years of service.

Discussion:  The administration recommended offering the following contracts:  Jennifer Kreifels to teach High School Math, Kim Roth to teach High School Math, Sarah Oritz  to teach High School Science, Jane Ingram as an Elementary Counselor, and Cynthia Hudson to teach Elementary. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reported on AQUESTT and student achievement district reports, 

Discussion:  and the Site Committee Chairman reported on the Site Committee Meeting.

Discussion:  Building Principals reported on student and staff successes from their respective buildings, and 

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards presented ways in which the board could fill the vacant board position.  A committee was formed to review resumes and make a recommendation to the board.  The process will be discussed during the work session.

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.