March 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, and Brian Wichman were present. Selection of an architectural firm for possible future projects was discussed. Brenda Sherman joined the meeting at 6:10 p.m. The Site Committee meeting ended at 6:31 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:31 p.m. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:59 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 7:03 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2013, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. 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. President Sherman informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.

Discussion:  Kevin Carlson and Mike Kalin addressed the Board regarding agenda item VII.A. Add Baseball and Softball to PHS Athletic Program Starting in 2013-14. Superintendent Richards and President Sherman thanked them for their comments.

Discussion:  Richards reviewed the reasons for recommending the addition of boys baseball and girls softball starting in 2013-14. He also discussed the challenges the district would face by starting these sports programs in 2013-14.

Discussion:  Jennifer Bluml has submitted an application for the Voluntary Separation Program. The agreement serves to voluntarily sell tenure rights to the district for an incentive payment.

Discussion:  Three architectural firms were interviewed from the six that submitted to the RFP on March 6th. The Site Committee along with the administration recommended DLR to to work with the district throughout the pre-bond and, if needed, with construction projects.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards reviewed Affordable Health Care Act Implications and

Discussion:  Parent-Teacher conference attendance at the buildings.

Discussion:  Brian Wichman reported on the Site Committee meeting and a potential facility improvement timeline.

Discussion:  Richards reported on 2013-14 budget information,

Discussion:  and plans for the Recognition Banquet to be held in May.

Discussion:  The Board President, Vice President, and Superintendent updated the Board with information from a meeting with the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce on March 7.

Discussion:  There were no items from patrons on items not on agenda.

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