January 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Bob Icenogle and Brian Wichman were present. Superintendent Richards reviewed some preliminary survey results on the bond issue and discussed the process moving forward with facility improvements. Kyle Fisher joined the meeting at 6:09 p.m. Brenda Sherman joined the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Lori Bartels joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Construction Manager at Risk process was also discussed. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:32 p.m. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, and Brenda Sherman were present. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:42 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 13, 2014, 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:  The yearly Board reorganization began. Superintendent Richards chaired the election of Board President.

Discussion:  The yearly Board reorganization began. Superintendent Richards chaired the election of Board President. Richards asked for nominations for the position of president of the Board of Education for 2014. Wichman nominated Kyle Fisher for president. Bartels seconded the nomination. Kreifels nominated Brenda Sherman for president. Icenogle seconded. The election results were as follows: Four ballots for Brenda Sherman, two ballots for Kyle Fisher. Brenda Sherman is elected presisdent for 2014. Sherman took control of the meeting.

Discussion:  Sherman called for nominations for the office of Vice President. Wichman nominated Kyle Fisher for Vice President. Sherman seconded. Kreifels nominated Brian Wichman. Bartels seconded. There were no other nominations. The election resulted in a tie with three ballots for Fisher, three ballots for Wichman. Sherman called for a re-vote which resulted in two ballots for Fisher and four ballots for Wichman. Wichman is elected Vice-President for 2014.

Discussion:  Sherman opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Icenogle nominated Jenny Kreifels. Bartels seconded. There were no further nominations. Jenny Kreifels is elected Secretary for 2014.

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 as soon as possible.

Discussion:  Bob Icenogle and Kyle Fisher agreed to remain SPCS Education Foundation Board Members for 2014 and were so appointed.

Discussion:  Kyle Fisher agreed to remain a M.A.B.E. Representative for 2014 and was so appointed.

Discussion:  Kyle Fisher agreed to remain on the NASB Government Relations Network (GRN) and was so appointed. Remaining committee members will be appointed at a later date.

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:  Gene Stoltenberg addressed the board regarding boundaries and requested a change in board procedure to be allowed to comment during the board's discussion of the agenda item.

Discussion:  The results of the survey will be discussed at the work session to be held on January 27th. In February the results will be analyzed.

Discussion:  The Board's Negotiation's team has reached an agreement with the Springfield Platteview Education Association on a two year agreement. This includes a base increase of $575 in year 1 and $375 in year 2. All other language stays the same in the agreement except for date changes.

Discussion:  Principal Simpson presented information regarding the Platteview High School Washington D. C. trip and requested board approval.

Discussion:  Brian Wichman reported on the Site Committee meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards reported on school district boundary issues,

Discussion:  enrollment capacities for 2014-15,

Discussion:  and student and staff successes.

Discussion:  Holli Kirwan, Director of Learning, reported on the Social Studies material adoption timeline.

Discussion:  Richards gave an update on legislative issues.

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.

Discussion:  The Board reconvened in open session at 8:40 p.m.