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

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Brian Wichman, Bob Icenogle, and Kyle Fisher were present. Discussion included possible sale of the LaPlatte building, facility planning, energy performance contracting options, and the completion of the track striping and painting. The committee meeting ended at 6:32 p.m.

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 6:48 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, November 10, 2014, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Lori Bartels, Kyle Fisher, Bob Icenogle, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman. Absent: Jenny Kreifels.

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. Jenny Kreifels joined the meeting at 7:01 p.m.

Discussion:  There were no items from patrons on agenda items.

Discussion:  Learning Community Superintendents met with the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee in the Spring/Summer of 2014. The report is the result of all 11 Superintendents working together to determine recommendations on the future direction of the Learning Community. President Sherman went through each item of the report to assure that members support the issues, findings, and recommendations of the Learning Community superintendents.

Discussion:  The week of November 16th through November 22nd, 2014 has been designated as American Education Week. President Sherman read a resolution to honor those who work in our school district, and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and our staff.

Discussion:  Each year, the NASB holds a State Convention at the La Vista Embassy Suites. One of the sessions is the delegate assembly where delegates, one from each school board in the state, gather in one assembly vote on NASB legislative positions and changes to any NASB by-laws. The delegate from our district needs to be determined if we are to have a vote at this year's assembly.

Discussion:  The Superintendent and Director of Learning shared key benchmark data to show improvement toward the Strategic Plan goals set by the Board. This data will be reviewed annually as part of the Strategic Plan process.

Discussion:  Kyle Fisher reported on Government Affairs. The MABE Committee will meet later in the week so there is no report at this time.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reported on Cornerstone Christian's interest in purchasing the La Platte Building. He reviewed the statute by which the board can sell property.

Discussion:  Brian Wichman reported on the Site Committee meeting.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reported on student and staff successes,

Discussion:  and parent-teacher conference attendance.

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 8:24 p.m.