August 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session

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 7:00p.m., Monday, August 27, 2012, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, Nick Stolzer, and Brian Wichman. Chris Dill was present at 7:02 PM. 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 was no public comment.

Discussion:  The Board listened to Cody Wickham from D.A. Davidson talk about a refinance of the current Bonds. The district could save around $196,000 by refinancing with historic low interest rates. The Superintendent will check on costs with current Bond holder Ameritas before bringing a refinance opportunity back to the Board.

Discussion:  D.A. Davidson team presented a timeline on what should be done prior to going to a bond. They reviewed the past school districts they have worked with and possible success rates based on time of year an election is called for. They hope the district decides to choose them to help serve our needs if and when the Board decides to go to a Bond with our voters.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards discussed the district proceeding with developing an application for students and parents. The Board thought this was a good idea and that we would start with an Apple Application. The Board was for this only if it would be kept updated and current at each school and district levels.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards discussed the 2012-13 budget with the Board, starting with the information on the Budget Hearing Notice and then moving into state forms that showed the general fund budget in larger accounts. Then moved on to cover the budget by object code. The Board had clarifying questions, but were overall supportive of the budget as a whole.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards discussed the end of the year bills to be paid along with possible transfer options. Also, it was discussed that we had an employee overpaid during the 11-12 school year and options to have the money returned to the district. Mr. Richards will bring the Board the items to be paid at the August 30 meeting.

Discussion:  Open enrollment numbers were not discussed.

Discussion:  Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.