November 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Nick Stolzer, and Brian Wichman were present. Major building projects were discussed. Brenda Sherman arrived at 6:25 p.m. and Chris Dill arrived at 6:29 p.m. The Site Committee adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:40 p.m. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

Discussion:  A meeting of the Board of Education of South Sarpy School District #46 in the County of Sarpy, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2011, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Chris Dill, Kyle Fisher, Brenda Sherman, Nick Stolzer, and Brian Wichman. Absent: Jennifer 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 Fisher informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.

Discussion:  According to Policy 4119.3, the Board must decide each year before January 1st if they wish to offer any Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) incentives during that budget year. If the Board decides to offer VSP incentives, it also must decide how many incentives to offer. Wichman made a motion to offer Voluntary Separation Program incentives for the 2011-12 budget year. The motion died for lack of a second.

Discussion:  The week of November 14th through November 18th, 2011 has been designated as American Education Week. This week is set aside each year to honor the accomplishments of American public schools, and to recognize the hard work and dedication of all public school staff members. The Board of Education commits this week, through the passage of a resolution, to honor those who work in our school district, and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and our staff.

Discussion:  The Board is reviewing all policies in the 5000's - Student section, to update and ensure policies match procedures and state statute. The following policies were presented for discussion: 5000 - Introductory Statement, 5002 - Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age with Affidavit and Parent Release, 5003 - Assignment of Students: Grade Placement and Transfer of Students, 5004 - Full and Part-time Enrollment, 5004 - Application of Non-public School Student Part-time enrollment, 5005 - Student Residence, Admission, and Contracting for Educational Services, 5007 - Foreign Exchange Students, 5009 - Attendance During the School Day (Dismissals and Field Trips), 5010 - School Census, 5011 - Parent-Student Handbook, 5101 - Student Discipline, 5102 - Alternative Education, 51093 - Extra-Curricular Activity, 5104 - Drug and Substance Abuse Use and Prevention, 1100 - Use of School Facilities, 5201 - Promotion and Retention of Students, 5202 - Student Records, 5203 - Academic Progress, 5207 - Make-up Work, 5301 - Association Activities, 5302 - Student Activities, 5303 - Student Activities, Hazing, Fund-raising, and Supervision, and 5304 - Selection of Students. This was the first reading of these policies. They will be presented for final approval in December.

Discussion:  Wichman gave a Site Committee report and asked for input from the Board regarding replacing the football scoreboard. Dr. Chevalier gave a Learning Community update, reported on the 2010-11 Performance Index, reviewed the 2010-2011 Audit Report, and discussed the NASB Delegate Assembly Resolutions. Mr. Richards reported on Parent-Teacher conferences and percentage of attendance, reviewed the ESU #3 Annual Report, reported on the United Way contributions by staff, and reported on staff and student successes. He also gave an update on Strategic Planning. Other items of discussion included the upcoming football game, a recent replat, and the Nebraska Legislative districts.

Discussion:  11/14-18/11 American Education Week 11/16/11 M.A.B.E. Meeting 11/16-18/11 NASB/NASA State Education Conference (La Vista) 11/21/11 Foundation Board Meeting – 7:30 a.m. 11/21/11 Community Advisory Meeting – 7:00 p.m. 11/23/11 Early Dismissal 11/24-25/11 No School – Thanksgiving 11/28/11 Board Work Session – 7:00 p.m. 12/12/11 Regular Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.; Americanism/Curriculum Committee – 6:00 p.m.; Finance Committee – 6:30 p.m.) 12/20/11 Holiday Tea – 2:00 p.m. 1/25/12 UNO Phi Delta Kappa Meeting – 5:30 p.m. 2/16-19/12 AASA Convention in Houston 4/21-23/12 NSBA Annual Conference (Boston)