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

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, and Brian Wichman were present. Topics of discussion included sewage lagoon repair, track repair, facility planning, and replacing the Gator. Brenda Sherman joined the meeting at 6:20. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, Brenda Sherman and Brian Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:41 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, October 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:  Gene Stoltenberg made comments on the lagoon repair and inquired about training on the system after repairs. He also commented on a recent Learning Community hire.

Discussion:  As part of the continued planning for a college and career prep high school and the changes being considered for 2015-16, the administration recommends adding department leaders for 2014-15 and 2015-16 in math, science, and English departments at the high school. The department leaders would be paid according to the Negotiated Agreement at 2% of base, $652 this year, and $659.50 in 2015-16.

Discussion:  Brian Wichman reported on the Site Committee Meeting.

Discussion:  Brett Richards reviewed the Learning Community Draft Report #4.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reviewed the process with board members. By policy, the Board is required to decide by January 1st of each year whether it will open the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) for that school year. If the Board opens the program, it needs to also decide by January 1st how many VSP Incentive Payments will be allowed for the school year.

Discussion:  A proposed 8 year rotation for District Music Contest sites for Class A/B was shared with board members.

Discussion:  President Sherman discussed moving the October Work Session from Monday, October 27th to Tuesday, October 28th due to the concert choir concert at the high school that Monday.

Discussion:  Sherman requested that all board members submit their Superintendent Evaluation to her.

Discussion:  Richards shared student and staff successes.

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:  Board members reconvened in open session at 9:01 p.m.