October 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        I. Americanism Committee Meeting                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Americanism Committee started at 6:02 p.m. Wichman, Fisher, and Roseland were present. The committee discussed State Statute 79-724 Committee on American civics, requirements for the Committee on American Civics, the current social studies offerings in grades K-12, components of social studies curriculum for the possibility of curriculum material adoption, the current practices of tests or projects to ensure understanding, and the current practices and the impact of remote learning for the spring of 2020 and the 2020-21 school year. The committee meeting  adjourned at 6:21 p.m.      
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                                        II. Finance Committee Meeting                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Finance Committee started at 6:32 p.m. Swanson, Fisher, and Wichman were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.     
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                                        III. Call to Order and Roll Call                 
                    
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            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, October 11, 2021, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present:  Kyle Fisher, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, Brian Wichman, Cori Swanson. Absent: Brenda Guenther  | 
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                                        IV. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted                 
                    
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            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 Roseland 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.     
                                
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                                        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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                                        VI. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Patrons C. Karschner and R. Fryer addressed the Board regarding the possible Co-Op of girl's softball and boy's soccer teams.  The Board thanked them for their comments.     
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                                        VII. Old Business                 
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                                        VII.A. Unified Sports Coaches Extra Duty Contract Addendum                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Approval of the amendment of the  current negotiated contract as presented. passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
                                     
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                                        VII.B. 22-23 School Calendar Draft- Discussion Only                 
                    
        Discussion: 
A Draft of the 2022-2023 School Calendar was presented for discussion.     
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                                        VII.C. Possible CO-OP of Boy's Soccer and Girl's Softball - Discussion Only                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Principal Alexander presented information on the process of a potential CO-OP with other schools for boy's soccer and girl's softball teams.       
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                                        VIII. New Business                 
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                                        VIII.A. Nebraska Association of School Boards- Appoint Delegate from District for State Convention                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Approve the Appointment of _______ to be a Delegate from the District at the State Convention. passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII.B. Recommended Calendar Adjustment to the current 21-22 School Calendar.                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Approval to adjust the 2021-2022 calendar as discussed and presented. passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII.C. Superintendent Evaluation Process/ Timeline 2021                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Board was presented with the Superintendent Evaluation Process and Timeline for 2021.     
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                                        IX. Reports                 
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                                        IX.A. Covid and Pandemic Plan Report 
                    https://www.springfieldplatteview.org/Coronavirus-Updates 
        Discussion: 
Dr. Saunders presented an update on the Covid and Pandemic Plan Report.       
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                                        IX.B. Enrollment Report 21-22                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Dr. Saunders presented an enrollment report for the district for 2021-2022.       
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                                        IX.C. Americanism Committee Report                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Board Member and Americanism Chair Wichman presented H. Zierott who shared an update on Americanism curriculum and assessments.     
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                                        IX.D. Student & Staff Successes                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The principals of each building presented to the Board student and staff successes for the month.     
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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.     
                                
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                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
                                     
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