February 9, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 5:30 p.m. Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were were present. Discussion included energy performance contracting, QCPUF financing information, and Springfield DLC. The committee meeting adjourned at ___ p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present. Lori Bartels joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:47 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, February 9, 2015, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, 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 Bartels informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.

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

Discussion:  Mayor Mike Dill, City Administrator Kathleen Gottsch, and JEO representatives Mike Gilligan and Tonya Carlson spoke to the board regarding the City of Springfield Comprehensive Plan Update. President Bartels thanked them for their time and presentation. Brian Wichman left the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards presented Policy 5101 - Student Discipline to the board for a 2nd reading and approval as required by board policy.

Discussion:  Richards discussed designating a law firm to provide the school district with legal counsel and made recommendations.

Discussion:  The Board has reviewed the curriculum handbook and the changes presented at the work session. After discussion two more changes were made to the final draft to correct minor issues.

Discussion:  Richards reviewed The Learning Community bills that have been proposed and are set for a 1:30 p.m. hearing at the legislature's Education Committee on February 10th. He informed members that these bills can and will be amended. Richards asked board members for input.

Discussion:  Richards and Joekel recommended approval to hire an additional coach for baseball and girl's soccer due to the anticipated number of students involved in each sport.

Discussion:  Brenda Sherman reported on the Site Committee and Facility Planning Meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Richards reported on the date and planning for the 2015 Recognition Banquet,

Discussion:  Foundation fundraiser events and dates,

Discussion:  the next phase for iPads,

Discussion:  and 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.