July 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        I. Policy Committee Meeting                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Policy Committee started at 6:10 p.m.  Guenther, Smith and Wichman were present. The committee reviewed policies for the new KSB model.  The committee meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.     
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                                        II. Finance Committee Meeting                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Finance Committee started at 6:34 p.m. Osborn, Guenther and Smith were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 7:02 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 7:02 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Westmont Elementary School Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brian Osborn, Lisa Roseland, Lee Smith, Brian Wichman . Absent: None.  | 
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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 Wichman informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the north 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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                                        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: 
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.     
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                                        VII. Old Business                 
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                                        VII.A. Approval of the 2023-2024 District Student Handbook                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook as presented. passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.B. Approval of Springfield, Westmont, Platteview Central and Platteview High School Building Operations Guides.                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the building operations guides as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.C. Board Approval of New Policies-  5000 Series Policies                  
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the 5000 Series Policies as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.D. Board Approval of New Policies - 6000 Series Policies                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the 6000 Series Policies as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII.E. Approval of Food Service Contract to OPAA Food Service Management Company for the 2023-2024 School Year.                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the contract of Food Service Management Company to OPAA for the 2023-2024 as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII. New Business                 
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                                        VIII.A. Student Fees 2023-2024 Hearing and Adoption                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the Student Fees Policy (5045) for 2023-24 as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII.B. Parental Involvement Policy Hearing for 2023-2024                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the Parental Involvement Policy (5018) as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII.C. Review Title 1 Parental Involvement Policy (5057)                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the Title 1 Parental Involvement Policy (5057) as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII.D. Review of Bullying Policy (5054) for 2023-2024.                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the Bullying Policy (5054) as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII.E. Review of Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism Policy (5001).                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism policy (5001) as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VIII.F. Approval of an Activity Van Purchase                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the purchase of an Activity Van for up to $50,000. passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        IX. Reports                 
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                                        IX.A. Construction and Project Updates                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Superintendent Dr. Saunders gave an update on the current construction projects in the district, including the new Administration Building and the Buzadome.       
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                                        IX.B. Budget Update - 2022-23 & 2023-24                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Dr. Saunders updated the board on the budget, valuations and the "postcard bill" meeting.       
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                                        IX.C. Reschedule of Board Retreat                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Board changed the date of the Board Retreat to now be tentatively held on August 7th.       
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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. 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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