December 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. __ were present. Discussed PHS cooling tower, growth study, bids for projects and other site and facility related issues. The committee meeting adjourned at ___ p.m. |
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
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III. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:_ p.m. ____ were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:_ p.m. |
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IV. Call to Order and Roll Call
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V. Call to Order and Roll Call
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, December 11, 2017, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Bob Icenogle, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, Brenda Sherman, Cori Swanson, and Brian Wichman. Absent: None. |
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VI. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
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VII. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
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.
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VIII. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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IX.A. Minutes of the Previous Month's Meetings
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IX.B. Treasurer's Report
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IX.C. Statement of Activity Fund Accounts
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IX.D. Recommendation for Bill Payment
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IX.E. Open and Option Enrollment Applications
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X. Old Business
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X.A. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to retain the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., and approve the Joint Counsel Agreement by and between Sarpy County School District 77-0046, a/k/a Springfield Platteview Community Schools, and Springfield State Bank with the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., ("Law Firm") relating to a Tax Anticipation Note.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to retain the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., and approve the Joint Counsel Agreement by and between Sarpy County School District 77-0046, a/k/a Springfield Platteview Community Schools, and Springfield State Bank with the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., ("Law Firm") relating to a Tax Anticipation passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Richards discussed retaining the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., and recommended approving the Joint Counsel Agreement by and between Sarpy County School District 77-0046, a/k/a Springfield Platteview Community Schools, and Springfield State Bank with the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., ("Law Firm") relating to a Tax Anticipation Note. |
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X.B. A Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of tax anticipation note(s) of Sarpy County School District 77-0046,in the State of Nebraska in the total principal amount of up to, but not exceed, three million dollars ($3,000,000) for the purpose of providing temporary financing for the district's operating expenses
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the resolution on the tax anticipation note from Springfield State Bank for the total amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of providing temporary financing for the district's operating expenses as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Richards requested the approval of a resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of tax anticipation note(s) of Sarpy County School District 77-0046,in the State of Nebraska in the total principal amount of up to, but not exceed, three million dollars ($3,000,000) for the purpose of providing temporary financing for the district's operating expenses. |
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X.C. Classified Hiring Pay and Benefit Schedule for 2018-19
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Classified Hiring Schedule for 2018-19 as presented and increase SPED para and custodial current positions hourly wages accordingly beginning in January, 2018 passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Classified Hiring Schedule for 2018-19 was presented and Richards recommended increasing SPED para and custodial current positions hourly wages accordingly beginning in January. |
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X.D. Discussion/ Consideration/ Possible Action on Awarding Bid for Platteview Central JH and Platteview High School Locker Room Renovation Projects
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to awarding bid for Platteview Central JH and Platteview High School locker room renovation projects to Hausmann Construction, Inc. with contract pending Board approval. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Richards recommended awarding the bid for Platteview Central Jr. High and Platteview High School locker room renovation projects to Hausmann Construction, Inc. |
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X.E. Discussion/ Consideration/ and Possible Action on an Agreement with DLR Group to Conduct a Growth Study for the District
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the DLR Group to conduct a growth study for $6,000 as presented. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A Growth Study conducted by DLR was presented and discussed. |
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X.F. Voluntary Separation Policy 4119.3- 2nd Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 4119.3 - Voluntary Separation as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The second reading of Policy 4119.3 - Voluntary Separation was presented and recommended for approval. |
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XI. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
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XII. New Business
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XII.A. Discussion/ Consideration/ and Possible Action on new Superintendent Contract for Brett Richards for 2018 through 2021
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the new contract for Superintendent Brett Richards from July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2021 as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education has negotiated a new contract with the superintendent that includes a 2.9% total compensation increase and extends his contract another year through 2021. This contract will go into effect on July 1, 2018. The process for state law for a renewal of a superintendent's contract has been followed as the proposed contract and Schedule D is and has been posted on the district's website as required for public transparency. |
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XII.B. Discussion of Possible Public Water Lines to PHS/ PC Campus
Discussion:
Possible public water lines to the Platteview High School/Platteview Central Campus were discussed. |
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XII.C. Adopt new Nebraska State Science Standards K-12
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Nebraska State Science Standards as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The State of Nebraska adopted new Science Standards in September of 2017. Districts are required to adopt the standards within one year of when the state does. Holli Kirwan, Director of Learning, addressed the Board regarding the standards and answered questions. |
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XIII. Old Business
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XIV. Reports
Discussion:
Topics of discussion included Holiday Luncheon plans, a Site Committee report by Brian Osborn, and Board of Education 2018 Election information. |
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XIV.A. Holiday Luncheon
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XIV.B. Site Committee
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XIV.C. Board of Education 2018 Election Information
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XIV.D. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building Principals reported on student and staff successes for their respective buildings with the exception of Melissa Hasty for Westmont Elementary. |
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XV. New Business
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XVI. Items from Patrons on Items Not on Agenda
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on items not on the agenda. |
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XVII. Reports
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XVII.A. Student and Staff Successes
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XVIII. Advance Planning
Discussion:
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed. |
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XIX. Items from Patrons on Items Not on Agenda
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XX. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XXI. Advance Planning
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XXII. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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