June 8, 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, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present. Facility planning was discussed. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Lori Bartels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:55 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, June 8, 2015, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Lori Bartels, Jennifer Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman. Absent: Bob Icenogle.
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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 amended 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. Recognition of Mackenzie Zach, Kenzie Kulm, and Girls State Track Team
Discussion:
President Bartels read the Platteview High School State Runner-up Girl's Track Team Proclamation recognizing the girls track team for their tremendous effort and accomplishment.
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VII. Legislative Report from District Lobbyists- Bromm and Associates
Discussion:
The District Lobbyists from Bromm and Associates gave a Legislative Report.
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VIII. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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IX. Old Business
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IX.A. 2016-17 School Calendar Discussion
Discussion:
Options for the 2016-17 School Calendar and the early out schedule were discussed.
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X. New Business
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X.A. Teacher Resignation- Hansen
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the release of Jamie Hansen from her continuing teaching 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 a letter of resignation from Jamie Hansen, Secondary Art Teacher at Platteview High School. The administration recommended releasing her from her 2015-2016 teaching contract.
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X.B. New Teacher Contracts 2015-16
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a probationary teaching contract for the 2015-2016 school year with Allison Behrens with placement on the salary schedule at BA27, Step 1; and Nathan Horner with placement on the salary schedule at BA, Step 3 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 recommends approval of a probationary contract with Allison Behrens to teach Secondary Art at Platteview High School and Platteview Central with placement on the salary schedule at BA27, Step 1; and a probationary contract with Nathan Horner to teach Language Arts/Drama at Platteview High School with placement on the salary schedule at BA, Step 3.
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X.C. Lunch Prices 2015-16
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the increase of five cents to the lunch price at the elementary level 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:
Federal lunch requires school districts to complete a formula each year to determine lunch prices. This year indicates we have to raise lunch prices at the elementary level only by $.05. Lunch prices would stay at $2.80 at the secondary level and rise to $2.60 at the elementary.
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X.D. Spanish Resources Purchase
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the purchase of Spanish textbooks and eBooks 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:
Holli Kirwan, Director of Learning explained the process and the recommendation for the purchase of Spanish materials through the curriculum cycle.
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XI. Reports
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XI.A. High School Athletic Eligibility Policy
Discussion:
The high school's improvement committees have been working on an athletic eligibility policy for the past year with the high school administration. Mr. Richards reported on what will be recommended to the Board in July to be in the athletic handbook.
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XI.B. NASB Board Member Recognition
Discussion:
President Bartels recognized board members for points awarded by the NASB and level of achievement.
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XI.C. Platteview Road Update
Discussion:
Richards gave an update on Platteview Road plans,
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XI.D. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Wichman gave a Site Committee report,
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XI.E. Copier RFP Update
Discussion:
Richards gave an update on the RFP for copiers,
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XI.F. Board Retreat Planning
Discussion:
and plans for the Board Retreat to be held Saturday, June 13th.
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XI.G. Summer Professional Development Plans
Discussion:
Kirwan reported on summer professional development plans,
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XI.H. School District Boundaries
Discussion:
and Richards gave an update on school district boundary negotiations.
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XII. Items from Patrons on Items Not on Agenda
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on items not on the agenda.
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XIII. 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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XIV. Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to enter into executive session at ____ p.m. for the purpose of Negotiations concerning school district boundaries for the protection of the public interest and 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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XIV.A. Negotiations on District Boundaries
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XV. 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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