February 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee Meeting started at 6:00 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle and Brian Wichman were present. Brenda Sherman arrived at 6:02 p.m. and Lori Bartels arrived at 6:09 p.m. The committee discussed prioritizing improvement projects and possible bond. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:30.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:50 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, February 10, 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 by the west wall of the board room.

Discussion:  Gene Stoltenberg addressed the board regarding DLR

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards gave a recap of the Site Committee Meeting held earlier in the evening. Making priorities for facility improvement projects and possible bond was discussed.

Discussion:  The district had one VSP application turned in during the application period for 2013-14. Melissa Barrios, by accepting this agreement, offers her resignation at the end of the school year to participate in the Voluntary Separation Program. The board expressed their gratitude for her years of service to the district.

Discussion:  Richards presented contracts with DLR Group that Steve Williams has negotiated. These contracts are national Standard Forms of Agreements for architect services as amended by our law firm and DLR Group. Once the contract is completed, we can bring back for approval at the March regular meeting.

Discussion:  The following policies were presented for a 1st reading: 3011-Governmental Accounting Standards Board #54, 4007A-FMLA Forms, 5001-Admission Requirements, 5006-Open Enrollment, 5008-Excessive Absenteeism, 6212 Academic Standards, 6284-Initiations, Hazing, and 7300-Construction Manager At-Risk Contracts. They will be brought back at a future board meeting for a 2nd reading and possible approval as required by board policy.

Discussion:  President Sherman reviewed committee assignments.

Discussion:  Richards reported on legislative issues and upcoming hearings,

Discussion:  shared student and staff successes,

Discussion:  a letter from Louisville regarding baseball,

Discussion:  NPERS audit findings,

Discussion:  and Sheriff's Safety Protocol.

Discussion:  He also asked any board members that would like to be put on the invite list of the Paul Tough Event to let him know.

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.