April 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Americanism Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Americanism/Curriculum Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Osborn and Smith from the committee approved the agenda and director Heidi Zierott gave a presentation on what is required by law, reviewed curriculum updates and items that showed the district's compliance with the law in this area that includes information about Constitution day. The committee also discussed ongoing data like finance and technology requirements. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m. Absent: Lisa Roseland
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30p.m. Fisher, Guenther and Smith were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:48 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, April 15, 2024, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brian Osborn, Lee Smith, Brian Wichman. Absent: Lisa Roseland. |
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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. Vice President Fisher 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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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. Lease Renewal with Capital Business Systems for Copier Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the copier proposal from Capital Business Systems for a 60 month term 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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VII.B. Discuss and take any necessary action on the expansion of athletic offerings at PHS.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the possible expansion of athletic offerings at PHS. Transportation, grounds, and scheduling considerations are being looked at in order to bring information back to the Board. No action was taken at this meeting.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Certified Contract for Tessie Flower
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the certified contract for Tessie Flower for the 24-25 school year 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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VIII.B. Certified contract for Cassidy Gillespie
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the certified contract for Cassidy Gillespie for the 24-25 school year 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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VIII.C. Consider and take action to accept a board member’s resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the resignation of Brian Wichman from the board 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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VIII.D. Consider and take action to authorize the superintendent to provide written notice of the board vacancy to the election commissioner or county clerk by letter and the public by a notice published in a newspaper of general circulation in the school district as required by law.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the superintendent to provide written notice of the board vacancy to the election commissioner and the general public as required by law 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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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Americansim Committee Report
Discussion:
Director Heidi Zierott presented to the Board an update on the Americanism/Curriculum committee meeting. State statutes were reviewed to ensure state requirements, standards and assessments were met for all grade levels.
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IX.B. Summer School Update
Discussion:
Elementary Principals Mrs. Melissa Hasty and Dr. Kaela Heneger presented information to the Board about the upcoming Summer School schedules and enrollment. Director Zierott also provided information about Enrichment programs at the elementary schools this summer.
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IX.C. 24-25 Preschool Update
Discussion:
Director Zierott provided an update on the 2024-2025 Preschool enrollment and application process.
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IX.D. NSBA National Conference Report
Discussion:
Board members Smith and Fisher reported on their NSBA conference attendance.
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IX.E. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the current Legislative session and the bills impacting education.
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IX.F. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building principals updated the Board on student and staff successes for the month.
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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. 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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