July 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Policy Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Chris Dill, Jenny Kreifels, and Brian Wichman were present. The committee reviewed drafts of policies to be presented in August. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:28 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 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, July 9, 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:  There were no items from patrons on agenda items.

Discussion:  Kevin Schuster of Lucas Partners presented the final two logo designs to the board. Members discussed the two designs.

Discussion:  At 7:15 p.m. President Stolzer opened the Public Hearing on the Student Fees Policy. The administration presented a review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee collections of the District for the 2012-2013 school year. The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fee Policy. No input was presented. The hearing ended at 7:18 p.m.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards confirmed with board members that proposed Policy 5416 – Student Fees was adequately discussed at the 7:15 p.m. hearing. A second reading on August 13, 2012 will be held to approve the changes to the appendix.

Discussion:  At 7:20 p.m. President Stolzer opened the Public Hearing on Parental Involvement Policy. Our current policy is 6400. The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the Parental Involvement Policy. No input was presented. The hearing ended at 7:22 p.m.

Discussion:  The Policy Committee presented policies that have been reviewed for First Reading. Action to approve these policies will take place during the second reading at a future meeting.

Discussion:  Every year, with the recommendation of the administration, the Board of Education approves the building handbooks.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards suggested changes to the registered nurse position to make the position more attractive for long term employment.

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.