January 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Americanism/curriculum Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, and Jenny Kreifels were present. Holli Kirwan discussed characteristics of the nationwide curriculum, "The Common Core". Brenda Sherman arrived at 6:15 p.m. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, Jenny Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, 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, January 14, 2013, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. The Oath of Office was read by new members Lori Bartels and Bob Icenogle. Brenda Sherman also read the Oath of Office to start her second term in office. The three members agreed to the Oath by affixing their signatures to the Oath. The official roll call was taken. Present: Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, 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. Superintendent Richards informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.

Discussion:  The yearly Board reorganization began. Superintendent Richards chaired the election of Board President.

Discussion:  Richards asked for nominations for the position of president of the Board of Education for 2013. Wichman nominated Kyle Fisher for president. Bartels seconded the nomination. Kreifels nominated Brenda Sherman for president. Icenogle seconded. The election results tied with three ballots for each nominee. Richards called for a new vote. The election results were four ballots for Sherman and two ballots for Fisher. Sherman is elected President for 2013. Sherman took took control of the meeting.

Discussion:  Sherman called for nominations for the office of Vice President. Wichman nominated Kyle Fisher for Vice President. Kreifels seconded. Fisher nominated Brian Wichman. Sherman seconded. There were no other nominations. The election resulted in a tie with three ballots for Fisher, three ballots for Wichman. Sherman call for a re-vote which resulted in a tie with three ballots for Fisher and three ballots for Wichman. Sherman called for another ballot vote which resulted in four ballots for Fisher and two ballots for Wichman. Fisher is elected Vice-President for 2013.

Discussion:  Sherman opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Kreifels nominated Brian Wichman for Secretary. Sherman seconded. Fisher nominated Jenny Kreifels. Wichman seconded. The election results were as follows: Four ballots for Kreifels. Two ballots for Wichman. Jenny Kreifels is elected Secretary for 2013.

Discussion:  The Board President makes appointments for standing committees and special memberships. Sherman advised board members to email their top choices for committee appointments to her within the next two weeks.

Discussion:  Board policy requires that Board members be reminded and receive the Conflict of Interest policies. Board members received copies of the Conflict of Interest policies.

Discussion:  There were no items from patrons on agenda items.

Discussion:  ( name ), and (Grade) student from Platteview High School demonstrated how the iPad has made a difference in her education so far this school year.

Discussion:  Richards discussed publishing a request for proposals (RFP)for qualifications in connection with the planning and approval of facility improvements for Springfield Platteview Community Schools. The board is in support of this process.

Discussion:  Superintendent asked the board to let him know if they anymore questions or items they would like to discuss regarding adding a baseball/softball program.

Discussion:  The Springfield Platteview Education Association, through NSEA, has requested to be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2014-15 school year. The request is made for all non-supervisory certified staff.

Discussion:  A formal Interlocal Agreement to continue the district's relationship with ALICAP for their services was presented to the board.

Discussion:  Springfield State bank received a letter stating that Wells Fargo would be starting to charge $3,000 a month to handle the district payroll. Union Bank will handle the district payroll ACH activities for approximately $59 a month.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards gave a Learning Community and legislative update.

Discussion:  Fisher and Sherman shared additional comments on legislative issues.

Discussion:  Richards reviewed the Board Committee Schedule.

Discussion:  Richards shared student and staff successes.

Discussion:  Richards presented a draft of a new district brochure.

Discussion:  Richards presented the Annual Report 2011-2012.

Discussion:  There were on other discussion items.

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.