January 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:33 p.m. Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle and Brenda Sherman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:49 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 12, 2015, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, Brian Osborn, and Brian Wichman. Absent: None.
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II.A. Oath of Office
1. Brian Osborn
2. Jennifer Kreifels
3. Brian Wichman
Discussion:
Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, and Brian Wichman read and signed the Oath of Office.
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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 Sherman 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:
The yearly Board reorganization began. Superintendent Richards chaired the election of Board President.
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IV.A. Nomination and Election of Board President for 2015
Discussion:
Brenda Sherman nominated Lori Bartels for President. Brian Wichman seconded. There were no other nominations. The election results were as follows: six ballots for Lori Bartels. Bartels is elected President for 2015.
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IV.B. Nomination and Election of Vice President for 2015
Discussion:
Brenda Sherman nominated Brian Wichman for Vice President. Jennifer Kreifels seconded. There were no further nominations. The election results were as follows: six ballots for Brian Wichman. Wichman is elected Vice-President for 2015.
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IV.C. Nomination and Election of Secretary for 2015
Discussion:
Brian Wichman nominated Brenda Sherman for Secretary. Lori Bartels seconded. There were no other nominations. the election results were as follows: six ballots for Brenda Sherman. Sherman is elected Secretary for 2011.
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IV.D. Appoint School District Treasurer for 2015
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to appoint Brett Richards School District Treasurer 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.E. Appoint Standing Committees for 2015
Discussion:
President Bartels announced that Board members should let her know what committee assignments they are requesting and she will make those appointments at a later meeting.
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IV.F. Appoint Board Negotiating Team for 2015
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IV.G. Appoint SPCS Education Foundation Board Members for 2015
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IV.H. Appoint Ad Hoc Committee for Awards and Special Functions for 2015
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IV.I. Designate Legal Publication for 2015
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to designate the Papillion Times as legal publication for Springfield Platteview Community Schools for 2015 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.J. Designate Financial Institution 2015
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to designate Springfield State Bank as the official depository for Springfield Platteview Community Schools for 2015 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.K. Appoint M.A.B.E. Representative for 2015
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IV.L. Appoint NASB Government Relations Network (GRN) 2015
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IV.M. Review Conflict of Interest Policies
Discussion:
Richards asked that Board members read the conflict of interest policies attached to the eMeeting as required by Board policy.
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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. New Business
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VII.A. Sell school district food service mixer
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the administration to sell food service mixer 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.
Discussion:
The district would like to sell the food service mixer through an online auction site or Craigslist. It has not been used for several years. The proceeds would go to the Lunch Fund and be used for future equipment purchases.
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VII.B. Learning Community Council Appointment for Non-Voting Board Member
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to appoint district resident Kyle Fisher to the Learning Community Council Governing Board as a non-voting member for 2015 and 2016. 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.
Discussion:
Kyle Fisher has expressed interest being appointed a non-voting member of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties’ Coordinating Council. Any district resident may serve as the district’s appointed member. The appointment is for two calendar years.
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VII.C. Policy 5101- Student Discipline (1st Reading)
Discussion:
The Policy Committee has reviewed Policy 5101-Student Discipline and it was presented for first reading as required by policy. Action to approve Policy 5101 will take place during the second reading at a future meeting.
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VIII. Reports
Discussion:
Richards gave a Learning Community and legislative activity update, informed the board of upcoming law firm changes, shared student and staff successes, gave an update on the sewage lagoon project, and reviewed January Work Session topics. He also gave a grading policy update, reviewed the Platteview High School Curriculum Handbook 2015-16 and Learning Community Early Childhood Education plan.
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VIII.A. Learning Community and Legislative Report
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VIII.B. Law firm changes
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VIII.C. Student and Staff Successes
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VIII.D. Sewage lagoon update
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VIII.E. January Work Session topics
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VIII.F. Grading Policy Update
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VIII.G. High School Curriculum Handbook 2015-16
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VIII.H. L.C. Early Childhood Education Plan
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IX. Items from Patrons on Items Not on Agenda
Discussion:
Gene Stoltenberg addressed the board regarding the Learning Community, the district's law firm, and heating expenses. President Bartels thanked him for his comments.
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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
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to enter into executive session at ____ p.m. for the purpose of PERSONNEL for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual 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.
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