September 14, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 5:30 p.m. Lori Bartels, Brian Osborn, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Wichman were present. The committee reviewed summer building projects and future problem areas concerning facilities. Bob Icenogle joined the meeting at 5:45 p.m. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:01 p.m. Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, 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 6:23 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 6:30 p.m., Monday, September 14, 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 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. Board to consider a Resolution to Authorize the Issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2015, in an amount NOT TO EXCEED $3,200,000 for the purpose of funding construction and renovation of the District’s various HVAC systems, improve indoor air quality, ADA compliance, hazardous material abatement, meet life safety codes and to fire safety regulations.
Recommended Motion(s):
ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY SARPY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0046 (SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS) IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA OF ITS LIMITED TAX OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2015, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,200,000, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE THE FINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, NUMBER OF SERIES, MATURITIES, RATES, TERMS AND OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; IMPOSING A TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS; DESIGNATING THE BONDS AS QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS; ADOPTING CERTAIN POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO 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 Board considered a Resolution to Authorize the Issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2015, in an amount NOT TO EXCEED $3,200,000 for the purpose of funding construction and renovation of the District’s various HVAC systems, improve indoor air quality, ADA compliance, hazardous material abatement, meet life safety codes and to fire safety regulations. A representative from D A Davidson reviewed the process and fielded questions from board members.
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VII.B. NeSA, MAP, and ACT scores 2015
Discussion:
Wichman left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Superintendent Richards reported on NeSA, MAP, and ACT scores for 2015.
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VII.C. Springfield Land Discussions
Discussion:
Richards and members of the board discussed the possible purchase of land in Springfield for a future new elementary school.
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VII.D. School District Boundary Proposal with Papillion LaVista
Discussion:
Richards shared information regarding a school district boundary proposal with Papillion LaVista.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. (7:10 PM) Hearing on the 2015-16 Tax Levies (Special Building Fund, Bond Fund, and Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking K-12 Fund)
Discussion:
At 7:10 p.m. President Bartels opened the Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Tax Levies (General Fund and Bond Fund). The administration presented a review of the property tax request for each taxing fund in the budget. The public was given the opportunity to comment on the tax levies. No input was presented. The hearing ended at 7:11 p.m.
The Board took a four minute recess.
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VIII.B. (7:15 PM) 2015-16 Budget Hearing
Discussion:
President Bartels opened the 2015-16 Budget Hearing at 7:15 p.m. The Budget Hearing's purpose is for the Board of Education to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the following proposed budget and to consider amendments relative thereto. There was no public comment on the 2015-16 budget. The hearing ended at 7:16 p.m.
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VIII.C. 2015-16 Tax Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Per resolution, action was taken to set the Tax Request for the Building Fund at $929,292.92 with a tax levy of $0.072248; the Tax Request for the Bond Fund at $444,648.48 with a levy of $.023359; and Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund K-12 at $353,535.35 with a levy of $.027486 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:
President Bartels read the 2015-16 Tax Resolution.
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VIII.D. 2015-16 Budget Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Per resolution, action to adopt the budget recommendations of the administration as presented in the State's 2015-16 School District Budget Forms and in the Notice of Budget Hearing Summary for the 2015-16 fiscal school year totaling $14,946,070 for the General Fund Disbursements and Transfers; and $21,989,280 in disbursements and transfers when including all other funds 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:
President Bartels read the 2015-16 Budget Resolution.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Brett Richards reported on student and staff successes.
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IX.B. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Items discussed at the Site Committee meeting were reviewed.
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IX.C. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Richards gave a Legislative Report.
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X. 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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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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