November 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Lori Bartels, Bob Icenogle, Jenny Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, and Brian Osborn were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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II. 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, November 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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III. 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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IV. 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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IV.A. Minutes of the Previous Month's Meetings
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IV.B. Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Statement of Activity Fund Accounts
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IV.D. Recommendation for Bill Payment
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IV.E. Open and Option Enrollment Applications
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V. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VI. Old Business
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VI.A. Voluntary Separation Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the offering of Voluntary Separation Program incentives for the 2015-16 school year and to offer up to 2 Voluntary Separation Program incentives for eligible certified employees during 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:
According to Policy 4119.3, the Board must decide each year before January 1st if they wish to offer any Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) incentives during this fiscal year. If the Board decides to offer VSP incentives, it must also decide how many to offer. The administration recommended up to 2 voluntary separation program incentives be offered to eligible certified staff for the 15-16 school year. The incentive program is budgeted from the General Fund Budget each year. Information on current eligible certified employees was presented to the board.
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VI.B. 2016-17 School Calendar Revision
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the revised 2016-17 school calendar 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 2016-17 school calendar needs to be amended to accommodate NSAA district music contests. The week currently scheduled for spring break is the week the NSAA sets aside for district music contests statewide. This was inadvertently overlooked during the calendar building process. The administration recommended the Board of Education move the spring break a week earlier to avoid this conflict.
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VII. New Business
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VII.A. American Education Week Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of all of our students and employees here at Springfield Platteview Community Schools that have led to the many accomplishments we have experienced as a public school system 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 week of November 16 through November 20, 2015 has been designated as American Education Week. This week is set aside each year to honor the accomplishments of American public schools, and to recognize the hard work and dedication of all public school staff members.
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VIII. Reports
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VIII.A. Parent-Teacher Conferences attendance
Discussion:
Brett Richards reported on Parent-Teacher Conference attendance,
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VIII.B. District Boundary Negotiations with Papillion
Discussion:
and district boundary negotiations with Papillion.
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VIII.C. NSAA Classification Committee Update
Discussion:
He also gave a NSAA Classification Committee Update. The letter from the board has caused discussion with the committee. Steve Joekel, Activities Director, gave input on this topic as well.
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VIII.D. Title I Springfield Budget Planning
Discussion:
Richards reported on Title I Budget Planning at Springfield,
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VIII.E. Parent-Teacher Conference Attendance
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VIII.F. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
and staff and student successes.
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IX. 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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X. 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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XI. Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to enter into executive session at ____ p.m. for the purpose of the superintendent's evaluation. Executive session is 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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XI.A. Superintendent's Evaluation
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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.
Discussion:
The meeting reconvened in open session at 8:55 p.m.
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