January 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Guenther, Smith, Wichman 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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II. 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, January 8, 2024, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, Lee Smith, Brian Wichman. Absent: None. |
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III. 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 Wichman informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room. |
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IV. Board Reorganization
Discussion:
Board Reorganization for 2024 was chaired by Superintendent Dr. Saunders
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IV.A. Nomination and Election of Board President for 2024
Discussion:
Nominations for Board President were opened. Osborn nominated Roseland. Wichman nominated Fisher. Roseland was elected Board President for 2024 by a vote of 4-2.
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IV.B. Nomination and Election of Vice President for 2024
Discussion:
President Roseland chaired the meeting at this time and took nominations for Board Vice President. Guenther nominated Fisher. Wichman nominated Smith. After the first vote of 3-3, Fisher was nominated Vice President for 2024 by a second vote of 4-2.
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IV.C. Nomination and Election of Secretary for 2024
Discussion:
Nominations for Board Secretary were opened. Wichman nominated Guenther. There were no other nominations. All voted Guenther as Board Secretary for 2024.
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IV.D. Nomination and Election of Treasurer for 2024
Discussion:
Nominations for Board Treasurer were opened. Fisher nominated Smith. There were no other nominations. All voted Smith for Board Treasurer for 2024.
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IV.E. Appoint Standing Committees for 2024
Discussion:
President Roseland delegated Vice President Fisher to appoint members to the standing committees for 2024.
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IV.F. Appoint SPCS Education Foundation Board Members for 2024
Discussion:
Board members appointed Fisher and Guenther to serve on the SPCS Educational Foundation Board.
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IV.G. Designate Legal Publication for 2024
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to identify Sarpy County Times, the Omaha World Herald or any other newspaper which has general circulation within the district as the legal publications for Springfield Platteview Community Schools in 2024 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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IV.H. Designate Financial Institution 2024
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to designate Horizon Bank (Formerly known as SPRINGFIELD STATE BANK) as the official depository and district financial institution in 2024 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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IV.I. Appoint M.A.B.E. Representative for 2024
Discussion:
The Board appointed Guenther as M.A.B.E representative for 2024.
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IV.J. Appoint NASB Government Relations Network (GRN) 2024
Discussion:
The Board appointed Fisher as the NASB Government Relations Network Representative for 2024.
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IV.K. Review Conflict of Interest Policies
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders asked the Board to review the conflict of interest policy presented.
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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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VI. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. 2024-2025 School Calendar Approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.B. Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) Policy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. City of Springfield City Fields Agreement
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders presented the board the initial agreements being worked on with the City of Springfield and Buffalo Park field and City Park field.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. 2024 Legislative Calendar and Bill Introductions
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders discussed the new Legislative Session that started in January and some of the bills that are being introduced and followed.
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IX.B. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
There were no student and staff successes presented.
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X. 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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XI. Executive Session for Negotiations
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to enter into executive session at ____ p.m. for the purpose of the protection of the public interest 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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XII. 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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