March 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Policy Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Policy Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, and Jenny Kreifels were present. The committee reviewed policies 2120 through 2440 and the Grading Policy. Brian Osborn joined the meeting at 6:17 p.m., Brian Wichman jointed the meeting at 6:23 p.m., and Brenda Sherman joined the meeting at 6:23 p.m. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:33 p.m. Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, Jenny Kreifels, and Brian Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:58 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, March 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.
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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. 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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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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V.E. Open and Option Enrollment Applications
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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. Voluntary Separation/Resignation- Kathy Arnauskas
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the VSP application as presented and resignation of Kathy Arnauskas, effective at the end of the 2014-15 school year 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:
Kathy Arnauskas, Elementary Guidance Counselor and Wes Reed, Springfield Elementary Principal have submitted Voluntary Separation Program applications.
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VII.B. Voluntary Separation/Resignation- Wes Reed
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the VSP application as presented and resignation of Wes Reed, effective at the end of his 2014-15 contract 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.C. iPad/Laptop Purchase for refresh plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the purchase from Apple 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.
Discussion:
Superintendent Richards discussed a plan to purchase iPad Air 2 64 GB iPads for certified staff and students grades 7-12. Current iPads would go on carts at the elementaries creating 1 to 1 throughout the district. Cost for the refresh plan would be $478,485.
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VII.D. Classified/ Admin Pay Increase 2015-16
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a 3% total compensation increase for classified and administrative staff for the 2015-16 school year. 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:
Richards made recommendations for classified and administration pay increases for the 2015-2016 school year.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Policy 4119.3- Voluntary Separation Program- 1st Reading
Discussion:
Policy 4119.3 - Voluntary Separation Program was presented and reviewed for First Reading. Action to approve this policy will take place during the second reading at a future meeting.
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VIII.B. Parent Request for Elementary Student Transfer 2015-16
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the transfer of Natalie Papstein's children to Westmont for the 2015-16 school year 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:
A Springfield family has requested to have their children attend Westmont instead of Springfield due to daycare and transportation issues. The administration recommended the Board approve this transfer request.
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VIII.C. New Teacher contract- Kelsie Haug
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to offer a probationary teacher contract to Kelsie Haug for an elementary position with placement on the salary schedule as recognized in the Negotiated Agreement 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 administration recommended offering Kelsie Haug a probationary teaching contract with placement on the salary schedule at MA+9, Step 5.
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VIII.D. New teacher contract- Dawn Johnson
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to offer a probationary teacher contract to Dawn Johnson for an elementary position with placement on the salary schedule as recognized in the Negotiated Agreement 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 administration recommended offering Dawn Johnson a probationary teaching contract with placement on the salary schedule at MA, Step 3.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. AdvancEd report
Discussion:
Holli Kirwan reviewed the AdvancEd report with the Board.
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IX.B. Enrollment Capacity/ Projections- 2015-16
Discussion:
Mr. Richards reviewed the enrollment capacity and projections for the 2015-2016 school year,
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IX.C. Legislative report
Discussion:
gave a legislative report,
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IX.D. Certified Staffing- 2015-16
Discussion:
reviewed certified staffing for 2015-16 and future staffing needs and wants on hold.
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IX.E. Recognition Banquet Awards/ Planning
Discussion:
Richards talked about the Recognition Banquet to be held Thursday, May 21 and asked board members to give input regarding any nominees and rationale for Outstanding Contributor, Teacher of the Year, and Classified Staff of the Year awards.
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IX.F. Policy Committee Report
Discussion:
Richards gave a policy committee report,
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IX.G. Addition at Springfield Elementary for DLC Students
Discussion:
discussed the need for an addition at Springfield Elementary for DLC students, and
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IX.H. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
shared student and staff successes.
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X. Items from Patrons on Items Not on Agenda
Discussion:
There were no official items from patrons on items not on the agenda.
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XI. 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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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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