January 11, 2016 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. Brian Wichman, Brian Osborn, and Lori Bartels were present. Brenda Sherman and Bob Icenogle joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Items of discussion included the Westmont design, the proposed Springfield land purchase, and the sewage lagoon. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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VI. Guest Presentation by Springfield 5th Grade Teachers on Technology in the Classroom
Discussion:
The Springfield 5th grade teachers, along with five students gave a presentation on technology used in the classroom.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXXI. Superintendent Contract- Brett Richards 2016-2019
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Brett Richards' superintendent contract for July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 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 Board and Brett Richards have negotiated a 2% increase in salary and any future increases in benefits for the 2015-16 school year. Information was posted on the district's website, in "Superintendent's Corner" section, under "documents", in accordance with the Superintendent Transparency Act put into law by the Nebraska legislature in July of 2014.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXXI. Farmland lease 2016-2019
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a three-year lease contract as presented with Ronald D. Tex Jr. for $21,800 for the rental of approximately 29.2 acres of district-owned crop land 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 received two bids for the farm land lease for 2016-2018. The highest bid for the next three years is from Ronald D. Tex Jr. for $21,800. The administration recommended approval.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXXI. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Brian Wichman gave a Site Committee report.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXX. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Richards gave a legislative report.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXX. Bellevue Boundary Negotiations
Discussion:
Bellevue and Springfield Platteview are considering a boundary agreement if the common levy is removed during the 2016 legislative session. The Board discussed tentative agreement.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXIX. Springfield land purchase update
Discussion:
Richards updated the board on negotiations on a Springfield land purchase.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXIX. NSAA legislative report
Discussion:
Steve Joekel, Activities Director, and Richards reported on NSAA legislation and asked board members for their input.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXVIII. Westmont Design Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
action to approve the conceptual design for Westmont Elementary 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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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXVI. Appoint Board Negotiating Team for 2016
Recommended Motion(s):
action to appoint Brenda Sherman, Brian Wichman, and Lori Bartels to the negotiations committee for 2016. 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 recommended keeping the negotiations committee of Brenda Sherman, Brian Wichman, and Lori Bartels since they are still in negotiations with the Association in 2016 for 2016-17.
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLXIV. Appoint Ad Hoc Committee for Awards and Special Functions for 2016
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-MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMLX. Appoint NASB Government Relations Network (GRN) 2016
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