May 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Americanism/Curriculum Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Jenny Kreifels and Brian Wichman were present. Nick Stolzer joined the meeting at 6:07 p.m. The committee discussed grading practices at the elementary schools and a new report card for grades 3-6. Kyle Fisher joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m. and Brenda Sherman joined the meeting at 6:21 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Chris Dill, Kyle Fisher, Jenny Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, Nick Stolzer and Brian Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:55 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, May 14, 2012, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Chris Dill, Kyle Fisher, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, Nick Stolzer, 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 Stolzer informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.

Discussion:  Gene Stoltenberg,Carolyn Wiese,Glenn Adair, Michael Dill, Dave Stoecklein, and Ernest Henry addressed the board regarding a school district name change.

Discussion:  The bid security cost was listed as separate on the Bid Form from Prime Communications for the Technology Infrastructure Project. The Bid Security is required in a bid of this size, and the Board needs to authorize it as part of the bid.

Discussion:  The administration recommended Nicki Pedeliski for the family and consumer science teaching position at Platteview High School.

Discussion:  The administration recommended Brad Schlieman for the social studies position at Platteview High School.

Discussion:  Brett Richards, Director of Operations, led the discussion. Dill added to Richards' comments. Additional comments were accepted from patrons. President Stolzer wrapped up comments. Dr. Chevalier reviewed the process of changing the school district name.

Discussion:  Kreifels reported on the Americanism/Curriculum committee meeting. Changes in report cards were discussed.

Discussion:  Richards reviewed 2013-2014 school calendar changes. After more input a calendar will be presented at the June regular board meeting for approval.

Discussion:  Dr. Chevalier gave a 2012 Legislative session report.

Discussion:  Dr. Chevalier gave a Learning Community update.

Discussion:  Chevalier reported on the lunch fund and participation.

Discussion:  President Stolzer reviewed the purpose of the M.A.B.E. Committee. Kyle Fisher gave a M.A.B.E Committee update.

Discussion:  Chevalier shared staff and student successes.

Discussion:  Other topics of discussion included 10-11 Annual Report, NASB Requests for resolutions.

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.