March 12, 2012 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Site Committee started at 5:30 p.m. Kyle Fisher, Nick Stolzer, and Brian Wichman were present. The committee reviewed the summer work plans as well as jajor building projects and estimated costs. Chris Dill and Brenda Sherman arrived at 6:30 p.m. The committee meeting ended at 6:31 p.m.

Discussion:  The Finance Committee started at 6:30 p.m. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

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, March 12, 2012, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Chris Dill, Kyle Fisher, Jennifer Kreifels, Brenda Sherman, Nick Stolzer, and Brian Wichman. Absent: None.

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 Stolzer informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.

Discussion:  The Board Negotiations Committee and South Sarpy District #46 Education Association have come to an agreement regarding the savings from the December EHA "Premium Holiday." The agreement is written in a Memorandum of Understanding which calls for each teacher to receive $500 of stipends. The total cost to the district is $53,227.

Discussion:  The administration has interviewed candidates for the 7-12 PE/Health teacher position. The unanimous choice is Christina King, a graduate of Wayne State College.

Discussion:  Superintendent Chevalier presented a staffing plan for 2012-2013.

Discussion:  Brian Wichman gave a Site Committee report. Dr. Chevalier gave a Learning Community and Legislative update. Brett Richards reported on the 2012-2013 Classified Benefit Program for new hires , gave a transportation cost update and discussed 2012-13 transportation options. Richards and Chevalier fielded questions from board members. Chevalier reported on Parent-Teacher Conference attendance, shared good news items, and gave an update on Recognition Banquet planning. Richards reviewed Strategic Planning and went over plans for the Community Forum to be held March 27, 2012. Other items of discussion included appointing a Learning Community Council member, and suggestions for renameing the district.

Discussion:  Declaration of appreciation to Patrick Lutz - Nick Replacement? Ask at community meeting Renaming school district - Dill/Richards

Discussion:  Dr. Chevalier reviewed the upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions with board members. Significant school calendar items were also included.