December 12, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Americanism/Curriculum Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Americanism/Curriculum Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Jenny Kreifels, and Brenda Sherman were present. The committee heard reports from Director of Learning Holli Kirwan. They also discussed an upcoming Legislative bill on the Pledge of Allegiance. The Committee adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:31 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Jenny Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, and Chris Dill were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. Brian Wichman arrived at 6:51 p.m. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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III. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
A meeting of the Board of Education of South Sarpy School District #46 in the County of Sarpy, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2011, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Chris Dill, Kyle Fisher, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, Nick Stolzer, 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 Fisher 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):
Motion 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. Special Report: Platteview High School Student Council
Discussion:
Members of PHS Student Council gave a presentation on the recent EMC student council exchange.
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VII. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VIII. Old Buisness
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VIII.A. Lease with Peru State College for the La Platte Elementary Building
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the lease with Peru State College to use the La Platte building 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 has leased the La Platte building to Peru State for almost 10 years. Peru State holds classes in the building. This is an 11 month lease until October, 2012.
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VIII.B. Administrative Procedures for Early Entrance into Kindergarten
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Administrative Procedures and Requirements for Early Entrance into Kindergarten 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 early entrance procedure was created in response to LB 1006 which changed the minimum age for admission to kindergarten. The change is effective beginning in the 2012-13 school year. Policy 5001 was modified and approved by the Board in 2010 in response to LB 1006. LB 1006 requires that school boards "approve and make available a recognized assessment procedure for determining if a child is capable of carrying the work of kindergarten." This is to be done by January 2012.
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VIII.C. 2nd Reading of Policies in 5000's
Discussion:
The Board has reviewed policies in the 5000's - Students section to update and ensure they match district procedures and state statutes. Policies have been revised to meet the district's needs through administrative and Board Policy Committee review. This was the second of two required Board meeting to consider new policies. These policies were presented for approval.
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VIII.C.i. Policy 5000 - Introductory Statement
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5000 - Introductory Statement 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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VIII.C.ii. Policy 5002 - Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age with Affidavit and Parent Release
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5002 - Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age with Affidavit and Parent Release 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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VIII.C.iii. Policy 5003 - Assignment of Students: Grade Placement and Transfer of Students
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5003 - Assignment of Students: Grade Placement and Transfer of Students 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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VIII.C.iv. Policy 5004 - Full and Part-time Enrollment
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5004 - Full and Part-time Enrollment 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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VIII.C.v. Policy 5004 - Application of Non-public School Student Part-time Enrollment
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5004 - Application of Non-public School Student Part-time Enrollment 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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VIII.C.vi. Policy 5005 - Student Residence, Admission, and Contracting for Educational Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5005 - Student Residence, Admission, and Contracting for Educational Services 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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VIII.C.vii. Policy 5007 - Foreign Exchange Students
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5007 - Foreign Exchange Students 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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VIII.C.viii. Policy 5009 - Attendance During the School Day (Dismissals and Field Trips)
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5009 - Attendance During the School Day (Dismissals and Field Trips) 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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VIII.C.ix. Policy 5010 - School Census
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5010 - School Census 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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VIII.C.x. Policy 5011 - Parent-Student Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5011 - Parent-Student Handbook 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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VIII.C.xi. Policy 5101 - Student Discipline
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5101 - Student Discipline 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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VIII.C.xii. Policy 5102 - Alternative Education
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5102 - Alternative Education 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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VIII.C.xiii. Policy 5103 - Extra-Curricular Activity
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5103 - Extra-Curricular Activity 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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VIII.C.xiv. Policy 5104 - Drug and Substance Abuse Use and Prevention
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5104 - Drug and Substance Abuse Use and Prevention 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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VIII.C.xv. Policy 1100 - Use of School Facilities
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 1100 - Use of School Facilities 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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VIII.C.xvi. Policy 5201 - Promotion and Retention of Students
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5201 - Promotion and Retention of Students 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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VIII.C.xvii. Policy 5202 - Student Records
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5202 - Student Records 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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VIII.C.xviii. Policy 5203 - Academic Progress
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5203 - Academic Progress 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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VIII.C.xix. Policy 5207 - Make-up Work
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5207 - Make-up Work 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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VIII.C.xx. Policy 5301 - Association Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5301 - Association Activities 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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VIII.C.xxi. Policy 5302 - Student Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5302 - Student Activities 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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VIII.C.xxii. Policy 5303 - Student Activities, Hazing, Fund-raising, and Supervision
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5303 - Student Activities, Hazing, Fund-raising, and Supervision 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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VIII.C.xxiii. Policy 5304 - Selection of Students
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5304 - Selection of Students 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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IX. New Business
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IX.A. Hire Superintendent
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to name Brett Richards Superintendent of Schools beginning July 1, 2012 and to approve the two-year contract with a first year salary of $122,000 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:
With the resignation of the current superintendent, the position is open at the end of the 2011-12 school year. With the approval of the board, the Director of Operations, Brett Richards, will be promoted to the position beginning July 1, 2012. The contract calls for a 2-year term.
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X. Reports
Discussion:
Jenny Kreifels reported on the Americanism/Curriculum Committee meeting, and
Dr. Chevalier gave a Learning Community Report on behalf of Patrick Lutz. Chevalier discussed election filing deadlines for board member openings, reported on the elementary breakfast program that will start second semester, and shared staff and student successes. Other topics of discussion included the high school newsletter and two replat applications.
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X.A. Americanism/Curriculum Committee Report
Discussion:
Jenny Kreifels reported on the Americanism/Curriculum Committee meeting.
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X.B. Learning Community Report
Discussion:
Dr. Chevalier gave the Learning Community Report on behalf of Patrick Lutz.
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X.C. Board Member Openings and Election Filing Deadlines
Discussion:
Chevalier revie
Brenda Nick and Chris need to file by Febr 15th
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X.D. Elementary Breakfast
Discussion:
Chevalier reported on the Elementary Breakfast program that will start 2nd semester.
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X.E. Staff and Student Successes
Discussion:
Chevalier shared staff and student successes
WM SP StuCo rang bells SP Food drive 1774 items
Patty Layher Standards Revision for NDE
All State Choir Elem SP and WM
Parent Advisory Council raised funds
Youth Leadership Omaha winner Adam Granville PHS
Ambassodor to Tywan PHS Student Jenny 1 of 3 students in NE
The big Give
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X.F. Other Items for Discussion
Discussion:
HS newsletter is on website
Replat apps
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XI. 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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XII. Advance Planning
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XIII. Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to go into executive session at 8:20 p.m. for the purpose of protecting the public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual regarding teacher negotiations and the Superintendent's evaluation 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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XIII.A. Teacher Negotiations
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XIII.B. Superintendent Evaluation
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XIII.C. Leave Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to return from executive session 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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XIV. 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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