August 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Americanism Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Jenny Kreifels, Brian Osborn, and Brenda Sherman were present. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Jenny Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. Lori Bartels joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:54 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, August 10, 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:  Board Policies 1200, 3540, 3560, 4002, 4003, 4003a, 4003b, 5001, 5401, 5401z, 5418, 6115, 6212, 6286, 6600, 7050, and 9340 were presented for a 1st Reading. These policies will be presented September 14, 2015 for approval.

Discussion:  A representative from DLR presented the board with a few options for Westmont and Platteview Central facilities. Purchase of the proposed Springfield Elementary site was also discussed.

Discussion:  Administration recommended that the district enter into a contract with Boys Town Metro Intervention Center. The Center would allow the district to place students on a short term or long term basis in the program. This is an alternative school with skilled teachers who understand how to work with students who struggle in the regular school. Principals would have a place to put students who are refusing to cooperate in a regular school setting and follow school rules and guidelines. Superintendent Richards discussed the terms of the contract with the board.

Discussion:  The State of Nebraska requires each school district to adopt the new Nebraska State standards in each content area within one year after they are adopted by the Nebraska Department of Education. Our district aligns our curriculum to the Nebraska State Standards in grades PK-12. Holli Kirwan, Director of Learning, informed the board that the district's curriculum meets or exceeds the rigor adopted by the state board of education and recommended approval.

Discussion:  The roof over the Industrial tech classroom area 41' x 49' needs to be replaced. Over the last few weeks it has caved in and there is water penetrating the classroom area. Richards recommended moving forward with Boone Brother's quote of $17,500 to replace the roof.

Discussion:  Per Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-403, requiring an appraisal of land before purchase by the district, Richards recommended authorizing Perry Law Firm to contract with GPS Services on behalf of the School District to provide an appraisal of land for a possible new Springfield Elementary site.

Discussion:  Superintendent Richards reviewed the 2015-16 proposed budget with board members,

Discussion:  and gave a personnel update.

Discussion:  Jenny Kreifels reported on the Americanism Committee.

Discussion:  Gene Stoltenberg addressed the board regarding the land sale at Schram Road and Highway 50. President Bartels thanked him for his comments.

Discussion:  Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.