May 13, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Policy Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Jenny Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present. The committee discussed a draft of an in and out of state travel policy for the district. Current policies were also reviewed. Bob Icenogle arrived at 6:07 p.m. and Kyle Fisher arrived at 6:25 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:29 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, May 13, 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:  There were no items from patrons on agenda items.

Discussion:  Vicki Banahan, Fairbury Public Schools and Kyle Fisher, Springfield Platteview Community Schools have been nominated for NASB Legislation Committee Member #13. Each member board represented by Legislation Committee Member #13 is entitled to one vote.

Discussion:  The discussion on adding a Teammates program for 2013-14 has been tabled.

Discussion:  The Superintendent and Board of Education have been discussing a classified staff plan for several months and what changes need to occur due to the Affordable Health Care Act.

Discussion:  The Superintendent and Board of Education discussed an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Springfield for the use and improvements of the fields for baseball and softball.

Discussion:  The Superintendent discussed summer maintenance items and budget for 2013 with the Board.

Discussion:  Four new probationary contracts have been offered for the 2013-2014 school year and presented to the board for approval. Meryl Engen, who served as a CADRE teacher for the district this year, has been offered a third grade teaching position at Westmont Elementary with initial placement of MA+0, Step 2 on the salary schedule. Cortney Pietryga, who also served as a CADRE teacher this year, has been offered a 5th grade teaching position at Springfield Elementary with initial placement of MA+0, Step 2 on the salary schedule. Laura Bomgaars has been offered a Kindergarten position at Springfield Elementary with initial placement of BA+0,Step 1 on the salary schedule, and Alex Dostal has been offered a secondary math position at Platteview High School with initial placement of BA+0, Step 1 on the salary schedule. Richards recommended approval of these four probationary contracts.

Discussion:  With the the Affordable Health Care Act now in effect, employee hours tracking will become more essential. It is recommended by our law firm that we install a time clock system to accurately track employee hours to ensure compliance with the Affordable Health Care Act and other labor laws. Three bids were received and Superintendent Richards reviewed them and made a recommendation.

Discussion:  Sherman reviewed the Policy Committee meeting.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reported on the latest information coming from the Nebraska State Legislature affecting school districts,

Discussion:  the latest state aid information relating to SPCS 2013-14 budget,

Discussion:  and shared good news stories from around the school district related to student and staff success.

Discussion:  Platteview High School Principal Simpson reported on the College Access Pep rally.

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.