July 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, Brenda Sherman and Brian Wichman were present. Reviewed possible facility projects district-wide. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, 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 7:00 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 7:02 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2013, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman. Absent: Lori Bartels.

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:  Superintendent Richards presented the Taher Food Service Management Contract for approval.

Discussion:  President Sherman called a short recess at 7:06 p.m. At 7:10 p.m. Sherman opened the Public Hearing on the Student Fees Policy. The administration presented a review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee collections of the District for the 2013-2014 school year. The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fee Policy. No input was presented. The hearing ended at 7:16 p.m. Having adequately discussed the Student Fees Policy 5416 at the hearing held at 7:10 p.m. the policy was presented for action.

Discussion:  At 7:17 p.m. President Sherman opened the Public Hearing on Parental Involvement Policy. Our current policy is 6400. The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the Parental Involvement Policy. No input was presented. The hearing ended at 7:18 p.m.

Discussion:  Every year, with the recommendation of the administration, the Board of Education is asked to approve the building handbooks. Board members requested that in future years they receive a copy of each handbook earlier in the year so they can review it more thoroughly before voting to approve the handbooks.

Discussion:  In an effort to have more representation on key issues at the state legislature, the Board of Education and Superintendent discussed hiring a lobbyist for the 2013-14 school year.

Discussion:  Holli Kirwan, Director of Learning, reported on new graduation requirements including a Personal Finance course.

Discussion:  Miss Simpson would like to purchase new cafeteria tables out of the 12-13 high school budget. This amount exceeds the threshold for superintendent only approval. The board was asked to approve this purchase.

Discussion:  The Board, which includes members of the Board Negotiation Committee and Gerald Layher,a representative of the SPCS Teachers' Association discussed having a Blue Cross Blue Shield Open Enrollment period for the 2013-14 coverage year.

Discussion:  The district contracts its driver education program with Educational Service Unit #3. Formal board approval of a contractual agreement is required by statute and auditing guidelines.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards gave a legislative report and Board Retreat plans were finalized.

Discussion:  There were on 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.