April 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn and Brenda Sherman were present. Topics of discussion included the master facility plan, possible Springfield addition or remodel, DLR Growth Plan, summer maintenance projects, and 3rd party engineer for infrastructure projects. The committee meeting adjourned at ___ p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn and Brenda Sherman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:51 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, April 13, 2015, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, and Brenda Sherman. Absent: Brian Wichman.
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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 Bartels 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. Policy 5204- Grading Policy (1st reading)
Discussion:
Policy 5204 - Grading Policy was presented for a 1st Reading as required by board policy. It will be presented at a future meeting for a 2nd reading and approval.
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VII.B. Summer School Offerings
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the summer courses 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:
The Director of Learning, Holli Kirwan, updated the Board on course offerings for this summer.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Teacher Resignations- Doane, Davidson
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the resignations of Maggie Doane and Peg Davidson effective at the end of the current school year 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.
Discussion:
The district has received letters of resignation from Maggie Doane, the elementary vocal music teacher at Springfield Elementary and Peg Davidson, Guidance Counselor at Platteview Central. The board expressed their gratitude for the dedicated service of these two staff members.
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VIII.B. Springfield Elem.- Principal Contract - Kaela Heneger
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the contract for Kaela Heneger as Springfield Elementary principal for the 2015-16 school year 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:
The district recommended Mrs. Kaela Heneger as the new principal at Springfield Elementary. Communication and meet and greets will be planned for the Springfield Elementary community.
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VIII.C. New Teacher Contract 2015-16
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to offer a probationary teacher contract to Kathleen Susman 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 has completed interviews for the Springfield Elementary Guidance Counselor position and recommended offering Kathleen Susman a probationary contract with placement on the salary schedule at MA+9, Step 14.
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VIII.D. Attendance Area Change Request
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the attendance area change request for Austin Bailey 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:
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.E. Growth Study
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve DLR contract amendment for study of district growth and master facility planning as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Agenda item VIII,E. Growth Study has been tabled. It will be brought back for discussion at a future meeting.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Commencement Ceremony
Discussion:
Angela Simpson, Platteview High Principal, reviewed information for board members regarding commencement exercises for the Class of 2015.
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IX.B. Site Committee/ Facility Report
Discussion:
Lori Bartels reported on the Site Committee discussion held earlier in the evening.
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IX.C. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Richards gave a Legislative report.
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IX.D. Learning Community Report
Discussion:
Kyle Fisher reported on Learning Community activity.
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IX.E. Recognition Banquet Planning- May 21
Discussion:
Mr. Richards discussed planning for the Recognition Banquet to be held May 21st and
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IX.F. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
reported on student and staff successes.
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X. Items from Patrons on Items Not on Agenda
Discussion:
Gene Stoltenberg addressed the board regarding rezoning at 57th and LaPlatte Rd.
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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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