November 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:02 p.m. Brian Wichman, Lori Bartels and Kyle Fisher were present. Bob Icenogle joined the meeting at 6:09 p.m. The committee discussed an RFP for construction management. The Site Committee Meeting ended at 6:25.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:27 p.m. Brian Wichman, Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Brenda Sherman and Bob Icenogle were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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III. 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, November 11, 2013, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman. Absent: Jennifer Kreifels.
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IV. 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 Sherman informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.
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V. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Minutes of the Previous Month's Meetings
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V.B. Treasurer's Report
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V.C. Statement of Activity Fund Accounts
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V.D. Recommendation for Bill Payment
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V.E. Open and Option Enrollment Applications
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VI. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
Jenny Kreifels joined the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VII. Math Teachers Presentation on Digital Materials
Discussion:
Andrew Hopp and Julie Lodes gave a presentation on digital materials.
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VIII. Old Business
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VIII.A. Voluntary Separation Program 2013-14
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the offering of Voluntary Separation Program incentives for the 2013-14 school year and to offer up to 2 Voluntary Separation Program incentives for eligible certified employees during the 2013-14 school year 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:
According to Policy 4119.3, the Board must decide each year before January 1st if they wish to offer any Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) incentives during that budget year. If the Board decides to offer VSP incentives, it must also decide how many to offer.
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VIII.B. Policy 6271- In and Out of State Travel (1st Reading)
Discussion:
The Board reviewed a proposed Policy 6271 on in and out of state travel for students and to give staff and administration procedures and guidance on these types of travel. This serves at the 1st reading as required by policy. Policy 6271 will be approved at a future meeting.
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VIII.C. Learning Community School District Boundaries
Discussion:
Superintendent Richards shared information regarding the upcoming hearing on school district boundaries.
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IX. New Business
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IX.A. SPEA Request for Recognition as Exclusive Bargaining Agent for 2015-16 contract year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to recognize the Springfield Platteview Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the 2015-16 school year for the school district's certified employees as defined in Article I of the 2013-14 Negotiated Agreement 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 Springfield Platteview Education Association has requested to be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff for both the 2015-2016 school year. The request is made for all non-supervisory certified staff, as defined in Article I of our 2013-14 Negotiated Agreement with the Association.
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IX.B. Teacher Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the resignation of Mr. Tom Bauer as teacher for Springfield Platteview Community Schools effective immediately 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:
Tom Bauer has submitted a letter of resignation effective immediately. The administration recommended approving his resignation.
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IX.C. American Education Week Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the American Education Resolution 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 week of November 18th through November 22nd, 2013 has been designated as American Education Week. This week is set aside each year to honor the accomplishments of American public schools, and to recognize the hard work and dedication of all public school staff members. The Board of Education commits this week, through the passage of a resolution, to honor those who work in our school district, and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and our staff. President Sherman read the resolution.
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X. Reports
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X.A. Parent-Teacher Conference Attendance
Discussion:
Mr. Richards reported on Parent-Teacher Conference attendance.
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X.B. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Brian Wichman reported on the Site Committee Meeting.
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X.C. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Mr. Richards shared student and staff success.
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XI. 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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XII. 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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XIII. Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to go into executive session at 7:42 p.m. for the purpose of protecting the public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual regarding the Superintendent's evaluation 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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XIII.A. Superintendent Evaluation
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XIII.B. Leave Executive Session
Discussion:
The board reconvened in regular session at 8:56 p.m.
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XIV. 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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