Papillion-La Vista School District #27 Board of Education Meeting
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Papillion-La Vista School District #27 Board of Education Meeting
Papillion-La Vista School District #27 Board of Education Meeting April 28, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. 420 South Washington Street Papillion, NE 68046 Web Page: www.paplv.org Phone: (402) 537-6207 Purpose & Direction Our Purpose is to prepare every student for a successful transition into the next phase of his or her life. Our Direction is to prepare every student for success through superior educational programs delivered by highly effective educators who use innovative, researched-based strategies in a safe and supportive environment in collaboration with family and community members. I. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Excused Absences (Motion Needed) Open Meetings Law: Posted at entrance to room. Notes Regarding Agenda: The Board will generally follow the sequence of the published agenda, but may change the order of items when appropriate and may elect to take action on any of the items listed. II. Communications A. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda B. C. D. E. F. Public questions and comments regarding items not on the agenda may take place at this time in the agenda. When called upon by the presiding officer, the individual shall proceed to the podium and state their name and address. An individual may not exceed three (3) minutes, and total time for all individuals who wish to speak shall not exceed 30 minutes unless a majority vote of the Board approves extending allocated time. Before leaving the podium each individual who addresses the Board must complete the Public Comment card providing their name, address and topic of comment. This time for public comment shall not be used to address specific individual student discipline or employee performance issues. Complaint and grievance processes are in place to deal with issues of this nature Special Presentation - Project Search Student Council Report - Papillion-La Vista South High School Superintendent's Report Board Comments Committee Reports 1. Buildings & Grounds 2. Finance 3. Human Resources 4. Curriculum & Americanism 5. Student Services Public Comment: Public questions and comments regarding items that are on the agenda may be allowed by the Board as each agenda item is discussed during regular board meetings. Anyone wishing to address the Board may do so if recognized and called upon by the presiding officer. Individuals wishing to address the Board shall proceed to the podium. When called upon by the presiding officer they shall state their name and address for the record. Comments of an individual may not exceed three (3) minutes, and total time for all individuals who wish to speak regarding a specific agenda item shall not exceed 30 minutes unless a majority vote of the Board approves extending allocated time. Before leaving the podium each individual who addresses the Board must complete the sign in sheet providing their name, address and topic of comment. III. Action Items (Motion Needed) A. Action by Consent 1. 2. 3. 4. Approval of Meeting Agenda Finance Report Out-of-State Travel Personnel B. Meeting Minutes 1. Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2014 C. New Elementary School Name D. Tara Heights Renovation E. Policy Revisions - Electronic Cigarettes/Vaporizing Devices IV. Discussion/Information Items A. Legislative Session Overview B. Policy Review Series 2000-Administration C. Trumble Park Elementary Parking Lot D. 2014-2015 Budget Timeline and Parameters E. Voluntary Separation Procedural Changes V. Future Board Calendar April 29, 2014 - Liaison Luncheon, Jeremy Kinsey @ Walnut Creek, 11:30 a.m. May 6, 2014 - Liaison Luncheon, Mike Jones @ Portal, 11:30 a.m. May 11, 2014 - Commencement @ Civic Auditorium, 1:00 & 5:00 p.m. May 12, 2014 - Board of Education Meeting @ Central Office, 7:00 p.m. VI. Adjournment The Papillion-La Vista School District Board of Education reserves the right to go into Closed Session for purposes in accordance with Nebraska Open Meetings Act NE REV STAT 84-1407 through 1414. Board of Education Presentation Background Information Title of Presentation: Project SEARCH Transition Job Fair School: Young Adult; Project SEARCH Academy Name & Title of Presenter(s): Jane Byers and McKayla LaBorde What is the activity you plan to describe? The Project SEARCH Transition Job Fair was attended by 14 school districts from the across the state and is an example of the benefits of school and community partnerships in supporting youth with disabilities in their vocational objectives. Goals for the day included exposing young adults with disabilities to the world of work, increasing awareness of businesses to the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities, and connecting local businesses with young adults seeking employment. RETURN TO AGENDA PAPILLION-LA VISTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #27 FINANCIAL STATEMENT 03/31/14 BEGINNING BALANCE FROM 3/1/14 $ 4,475,255.53 $ 8,294,299.47 $ 8,673,353.49 $ 4,096,201.51 REVENUE: Taxes From Sarpy County Taxes From Douglas County Taxes From Washington County State Aid Interest Title 1 Medicaid/Medicare IDEA Grants Perkins Grant School Lunch Program Special Education Transportation Misc. P/R Reimbursements Miscellaneous TOTAL REVENUE 902,898.21 2,366,596.84 825.65 3,295,587.00 166.76 218,129.00 34,582.72 146,603.00 9,841.00 390,043.63 817,745.00 52,340.32 58,940.34 Payroll Payroll Taxes Accounts Payable/Liabilities School Lunch Program Fees Payflex Fees TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 3,502,604.80 1,406,493.63 3,752,886.09 9,588.77 1,780.20 DISBURSEMENTS: ENDING BALANCE AS OF 03/31/14 ___________________________________________________ Treasurer PAPILLION-LA VISTA DISTRICT #27 BUILDING FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT MARCH 2014 BUILDING FUND Beginning Balance 3-1-14 3,562,419.96 Receipts: Tax Revenue - Sarpy County/LC Tax Revenue - Douglas County Interest Internal Transfer Misc. Deposits Disbursements: A/P Checks Transfer to General Fund 3.26 0.00 74.27 0.00 0.00 --------------------77.53 35,100.00 --------------------35,100.00 Ending Balance 3-31-14 3,527,397.49 CONSTRUCTION FUND Beginning Balance 3-1-14 40,818,409.26 Receipts: Interest Sale of Bonds Transfer From General Fund Disbursements: A/P Checks Bond Refunding Transfer to General Fund Ending Balance 3-31-14 _________________________________________ Treasurer 371.97 0.00 0.00 --------------------371.97 647,956.93 0.00 0.00 --------------------647,956.93 40,170,824.30 PAPILLION-LA VISTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #27 BOND FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT 03/31/14 BOND FUND #1 Beginning Balance 3/1/2014 $ 211,138.44 $ 647.13 REVENUE: Sarpy County Property Tax Interest Internal Transfer TOTAL REVENUE 645.18 1.95 0.00 DISBURSEMENTS: Principal/ Interest Payments Internal Transfer TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 0.00 0.00 $0.00 ENDING BALANCE THRU 3/31/2014 $ 211,785.57 $ 546,967.88 $ 1,381.05 BOND FUND #2 Beginning Balance 3/1/2014 REVENUE: Sarpy County Property Tax Interest Internal Transfer TOTAL REVENUE 1,376.01 5.04 0.00 DISBURSEMENTS: Principal/ Interest Payments Internal Transfer 0.00 0.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $0.00 ENDING BALANCE THRU 3/31/2014 $ 548,348.93 $ 235,091.24 $ 178,050.71 BOND FUND #3 Beginning Balance 3/1/2014 REVENUE: Sarpy County Property Tax Interest Deposit Internal Transfer TOTAL REVENUE 178,047.39 3.32 0.00 0.00 DISBURSEMENTS: Principal/ Interest Payments Internal Transfer 0.00 0.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING BALANCE THRU 3/31/2014 $0.00 $ Page 1 of 2 413,141.95 BOND FUND #4 Beginning Balance 3/1/2014 $171,538.64 REVENUE: Sarpy County Property Tax Interest Internal Transfer Deposit TOTAL REVENUE 101,318.74 2.24 0.00 0.00 $ 101,320.98 DISBURSEMENTS: Principal/ Interest Payments Internal Transfer 0.00 0.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $0.00 ENDING BALANCE THRU 3/31/2014 $ 272,859.62 BOND FUND #5 Beginning Balance 3/1/2014 $29,466.50 REVENUE: REVENUE: Sarpy County Property Tax Interest Internal Transfer Deposit TOTAL REVENUE 25,222.44 0.44 0.00 0.00 $ 25,222.88 DISBURSEMENTS: Principal/ Interest Payments Internal Transfer 0.00 0.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING BALANCE THRU 1/0/1900 $0.00 $54,689.38 ___________________________________________________ Treasurer Page 2 of 2 Papillion-La Vista Public Schools Dr. Andrew Rikli, Superintendent 2012-2013 Budget Summary 4/24/2014 LOCAL PROPERTY TAX LOCAL PROPERTY TAX LOCAL LEARNING COMMUNITY PROPERTY TAX WASHINGTON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX DOUGLAS COUNTY LEARNING COMMUNITY LEVY CARLINE TAXES CARLINE TAXES LEARNING COMMUNITY PUBLIC POWER - OPPD MOTOR VEHICLE TAX JUMP START TUITION RECEIVED DIST SP INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS LOCAL LICENSE FEES POLICE COURT FINES OTHER LOCAL RECEIPTS COUNTY COUNTY FINES AND FEES STATE STATE AID SPECIAL EDUCATION (SCHOOL AGE) SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - LEARNING COMMUNITY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - LEARNING COMMUNITY HIGH ABILITY LEARNERS TEXTBOOK LOAN PRO RATA MOTOR VEHICLE PRO RATA MOTOR VEHICLE - LEARNING COMMUNITY PRO RATA MOTOR VEHICLE - DOUGLAS COUNTY STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD STATE APPORTIONMENT OTHER STATE RECEIPTS/GRANTS FEDERAL FEDERAL RECEIPTS OTHER TRANSFER MONEY ACCOUNT CASH RESERVE Total TOTAL W/O TRANSFER MONEY ACCOUNT EXPENSES REGULAR INSTRUCTION SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES-STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE-STAFF BOARD OF EDUCATION GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE OPERATION/MAINTENANCE OF PLANT PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL ED TRANSPORTATION LEARNING COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY SERVICE DEBT SERVICE TRANSFERS OTHER STATE TRANSFERS OTHER FEDERAL SUMMER SCHOOL TOTAL TOTAL W/O DEBT SERVICE Budget $5,072,677.00 $9,694,203.00 $38,317.00 $28,584,488.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,220,000.00 $3,600,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $4,000.00 $20,000.00 $3,000.00 $52,000.00 MTD $1,980,743.29 $3,535,245.57 $0.00 $9,506,497.99 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $377,921.51 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 YTD $2,355,091.72 $4,379,760.58 $9,683.99 $14,694,013.20 $0.00 $0.00 $2,344.37 $0.00 $2,452,548.11 $15,168.15 $0.00 $1,907.73 $15,812.50 $1,905.00 -$4,078.23 $535,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $32,955,870.00 $6,100,000.00 $425,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $67,000.00 $5,000.00 $125,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,450,000.00 $146,041.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,591.76 $135,816.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,287.11 $36,828.98 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $23,070,454.00 $3,312,676.00 $490,765.00 $24,857.53 $271,427.59 $69,861.17 $130,650.20 $70,267.00 $8,483.87 $8,920.10 $18,039.04 $51,265.21 $17,917.00 $1,551,183.83 $25,000.00 $5,491,111.00 $10,533.64 $1,907,517.16 $14,250,000.00 $6,966,248.00 $116,815,055.00 $102,565,055.00 $0.00 $0.00 $15,601,465.93 $15,601,465.93 $0.00 $0.00 $54,953,441.82 $54,953,441.82 Budget $54,923,528.00 $12,990,231.00 $2,883,235.00 $2,901,481.00 $242,000.00 $2,066,905.00 $5,692,074.00 $860,640.00 $180,410.00 $11,673,803.00 $545,000.00 $1,098,492.00 $850,000.00 $14,103.00 $14,250,000.00 $151,042.00 $5,092,111.00 $400,000.00 $116,815,055.00 $102,565,055.00 MTD $4,144,252.86 $1,052,652.66 $237,839.17 $196,284.99 $405.98 $155,509.05 $489,813.24 $57,074.98 $7,383.05 $838,092.64 $4,760.00 $101,823.97 $74,714.00 $183.51 $0.00 $12,948.38 $219,435.51 $4,181.61 $7,597,355.60 $7,597,355.60 YTD $35,998,132.55 $8,746,233.42 $1,916,143.41 $1,892,338.92 $172,019.86 $1,309,499.46 $3,959,781.93 $548,224.11 $147,484.86 $7,078,179.58 $508,040.19 $845,867.36 $693,737.00 $4,162.77 $0.00 $69,761.09 $1,984,935.41 $16,732.17 $65,891,274.09 $65,891,274.09 % 65.54% 67.33% 66.46% 65.22% 71.08% 63.36% 69.57% 63.70% 81.75% 60.63% 93.22% 77.00% 81.62% 29.52% 0.00% 46.19% 38.98% 4.18% 56.41% 64.24% RETURN TO AGENDA PAPILLION-LA VISTA BOARD OF EDUCATION MONTHLY REPORT – STAFF TRAVEL REQUEST BOARD OF EDUCATION April 28, 2014 STAFF MEMBER NAME Kala Morrissey DATE AND DESTINATION CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP ESTIMATED TRANSPORTATION / REGISTRATION / LODGING / MEALS ESTIMATED SUB COST July 13-17,2014 Baltimore, MD National School Public Relations Association National Seminar $2,072.00 (D) $0.00 OUT-OF STATE TRAVEL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Estimated General Fund Expenditures Joseph Pudenz (1 Chaperones 1 Student) July 14-17, 2014 Arlington, TX National Fuel Up to Play 60 Summit $0.00 Roger Campbell (1 Chaperone 8 Students) June 23-28,2014 Kansas City, MO Skills USA National Championship $1,095.00 (A) Expenses are estimated until travel is completed and bills submitted. (D) District (G) Grant (A) Activity (O) Other $0.00 $0.00 Return to Agenda PAPILLION-LA VISTA BOARD OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL ACTIONS April 28, 2014 RESIGNATIONS Shannon Golden-Martinez Jessica Guy Ashley Hoelting Greg Wilmes 4th Grade Math 4th Grade Math Carriage Hill Elementary Papillion-La Vista South High School Bell Elementary Papillion-La Vista South High School Contracts Jolyn Breakfield 1st Grade Parkview Heights Elementary Joyln received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sioux Falls in May 2009. Joyln is currently working as a Kindergarten Teacher for the Sioux Falls School District. Mary Collins Reading Recovery/Teacher Leader G. Stanley Hall Elementary Mary received a Master of Science from the University of South Dakota in June 1991. Mary is currently working as a Coordinator of South Dakota’s Professional Teacher Quality Program with the University of South Dakota. Stefanie Contreras 1st Grade Hickory Hill Elementary Stefanie received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska Omaha in December 2006. Stefanie is currently working as a Lead Teacher at Educare of Omaha. Gina Emanuel Special Education Tara Heights/Walnut Creek Gina received a Bachelor of Science from Mount Marty College in May 2011. Gina is currently working as a Resource Teacher for the Columbus Public School District. Robert Fischer 6th Grade G. Stanley Hall Elementary Robert received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska Omaha in December 2013. Robert is currently working as a substitute teacher for the Gretna Public School District. Jeff Govier Asst. Principal Papillion-La Vista High School Jeff received a Masters of Education from Doane College in May 2007. Jeff is currently working for the district as a Science Teacher at Papillion-La Vista High School. Leah McGrew Special Education Hickory Hill Elementary Leah received a Bachelor of Science from Peru State College in December 2009. Leah is currently working as a Tutor/Academic Coach for AMG Educational Services Inc. Lisa McKay 2nd Grade Hickory Hill Elementary Lisa will receive a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in May 2014. Lisa is completing her student teaching at Bell Elementary in the spring of 2014. Melissa Moore Media Specialist La Vista Junior High Melissa received a Master of Science from the University of Nebraska Kearney in May 2011. Melissa is currently working as a Technology Integration Specialist for Riffa Views International Schools in Manama, Bahrain. Thomas Parrack Special Education La Vista Junior High Thomas received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska Omaha in December 2013. Thomas is currently working as a Substitute Teacher for the Papillion-La Vista School District. Summer Sokolewicz Reading Recovery (.50 FTE) Parkview Heights Summer received a Bachelor of Science in December 1998 from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Summer is currently a Substitute Teacher with the Millard Public School District. Jennifer Streeter 3rd Grade G. Stanley Hall Elementary Jennifer received a Master of Arts from the University of Phoenix in December 2008. Jennifer is currently working as a teacher for the Omaha Public School District. Tess Sykes English Zoo Academy Tess received a Master of Arts from the College of Saint Mary in December 2013. Tess is currently working as a Substitute Teacher for the Papillion-La Vista School District and Bellevue Public Schools. Lindsay Weideman 1st Grade Golden Hills Elementary Lindsay received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska Omaha in December 2013. Lindsey is currently substitute teaching for the Omaha Public School District, Elkhorn Public School District and Westside Community Schools. RETURN TO AGENDA PAPILLION-LA VISTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS District #27 BOARD OF EDUCATION PROCEEDINGS April 14, 2014 The Board of Education of the School District of Papillion-La Vista, in the County of Sarpy, in the State of Nebraska, met in open and public session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2014. The meeting was held at the Papillion-La Vista Schools Administration Office, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, Nebraska. Notice of the meeting was provided in advance by publication in the Papillion Times April 9, 2014. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education. Their acknowledgment of receipt of the agenda is maintained at the administration office. The proceedings, hereafter shown, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Call to Order Valerie Fisher, Board President, called the meeting to order and publicly stated a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law is posted at the entrance to the Board Room. Mrs. Fisher led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken. All board members were present: Connie Bowne, Patricia Conway Boyd, Valerie Fisher, Bill Gess, Mike Jones and Jeremy Kinsey. Communication Mr. Andy Isaacson, President of the Papillion-La Vista Education Association (PLEA), reported that nine staff members attended the recent Nebraska State Education Association Delegate Assembly in Kearney. The PLEA was recognized for their generous contribution to the NSEA Children’s Fund. Melissa Hansen was also recognized with the Public Relations Award for her work soliciting the donations. Board President Fisher congratulated the organization for their support. There were no other comments from the public relative to items not on the agenda. La Vista Jr. High Principal Pat Zalesky introduced teachers Tony Reisdorff and Travis Simpson and students Caleb Feekin and Abby Gagnon. As part of the STEM program, students learn about structure, motion, power, sensors, controls, logic and programming systems of a robot while using the engineering problem solving model. Seventh grade students are offered a five week class that provides a variety of projects in the areas of design and math concepts. At the eighth grade level students spend more time exploring, building, programing and operating robots. The students also design and launch rockets using their analytical skills. Abby and Caleb demonstrated their projects. When asked what they like best about the class they stated they like working with their hands, creating their own robots, and working together in teams as they compete against their classmates. Student Council President Emma Himes shared a number of past and present events taking place at PapillionLa Vista High School. Prom was April 5, 2014 at UNO. The 2014 prom royalty is King Cole Madson, Queen Claire Steiner, Princess Danielle Moore and Prince Simon Saqueton. The spring sports season got off to a great start with Ethan Anderson getting his first career hole-in-one at the Fremont Golf Club. Juniors and seniors who have a 4.0 GPA or higher will be recognized at the Academic Excellence awards program Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Commencement is May 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium. Graduate Safe is the night of graduation where graduates only are “locked-in” the school for a night of fun activities with their fellow classmates. The Fine Arts Annual Hero Run is May 3, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at the Papillion-La Vista Stadium and Walnut Creek Recreation Area. Funds raised will go to the Wounded Warriors Family Support Organization and the PapillionLa Vista High School Fine Arts Department. Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Rikli, Bill Gess, Connie Bowne and Jeremy Kinsey attended the National School Board Association Conference in New Orleans. The conference provides an opportunity to attend a number of workshops that address the latest trends in education and time to network with other board members. An update on a recent incident in the Anderson Grove and Golden Hills attendance area was shared. A suspect was loose in the neighborhood and as a precaution local law enforcement officials “locked out” the schools. The suspect was apprehended with no incident. Dr. Rikli attended the Papillion-La Vista South High Prom. He commented that the activity was well attended, students were well behaved and very well dressed. Board Comments: Jeremy Kinsey reported that he also attended the NSBA conference. The Papillion-La Vista group attended different sessions. He attended sessions with an emphasis on technology and digital textbooks. Mr. Kinsey also attended his son’s first grade music program at Portal Elementary. Compliments were extended to the music teacher. Pat Conway Boyd attended the Tara Heights Liaison Luncheon; teachers talked about pros and cons of the 10 day schedule and their building’s short and long term goals. As representative to the Metro Area Board of Education (MABE) Mrs. Conway Boyd stated that at the last meeting of the group it was reported that Omaha Public Schools is still working on what to include in their bond issue. She reported that DC West may also go out for a bond issue. Connie Bowne reported on her attendance at the NSBA conference in New Orleans. Magic Johnson was one of the featured speakers. Mike Jones reported he attended the Learning Community HR Subcommittee Meeting last week at the South Omaha Learning Community Center. Thursday evening, April 17, 2014 is the General Meeting. Agenda items at that meeting include approval of furniture for the North Omaha Learning Center at a cost of $350,000 and approval to hire a Family Services Director for the North Omaha Program with a salary range of $60,000 to $80,000. This person will coordinate in-home visits. Also on the agenda the group will review Mr. Stillwell’s annual evaluation. Bill Gess reported the NSBA Conference was well attended and very worthwhile. He has also been attending a number of district soccer games this spring as he has grandchildren on both of the high school’s teams. Valerie Fisher shared a compliment she received from a parent about the great condition our buildings are in. Compliments were extended to the custodial and maintenance staff. Subcommittee Reports: Buildings & Ground – Pat Conway Boyd, subcommittee addressed boundary assignments for new developments and bids for the Tara Heights renovation project. Finance – Bill Gess, no report. Human Resources – Mike Jones, the subcommittee met and addressed policy revisions relative to policies pertaining to electronic cigarettes/vaporizing devices. The subcommittee also addressed the 2014-2015 administrative salary and benefits package. Curriculum & Americanism – Jeremy Kinsey, no report. Student Services – Connie Bowne, no report. Action Items A motion was made by Pat Conway Boyd and seconded by Jeremy Kinsey to approve the Action by Consent Items: The meeting Agenda as presented, the Bills, Out-of-State Travel Requests, and the Personnel Items as presented. The Personnel Items are resignations effective the end of the current school year for: David Everett Amy Kelly Stacey Kozisek Kelly Krings Jon Mauro Sarah Rasmussen Brooke Sampson Jason Settles Kristin Anderson Brooke Boland Dawn Butterfield Laura Cushing Christopher Curry Sara Dunn Kaley Eledge Annie German Jacob Hamburger Laura Hartman Michelle Harvat Kelli Houdesheldt Tammy Kamin Amanda Kautz Jaquelyn Keller Erin Klein Heather Liggett Melissa Macke Michael Musil Angie Ohlrich Sarah Smith Jennifer Tosic Donna Wenzel New contracts approved for the 2014-2015 school year for: Jennifer Reynolds-Hazell Ann Teigland Mikaela Vobejda Jessica Waggoner Sherri Waggoner Julie Wawers Megan Weber-Little Joanna Ziemba There were no comments from the Board or audience. Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Gess, Fisher, Jones, Conway Boyd, Kinsey and Bowne. Nays: None. The motion carried. A motion was made by Mike Jones and seconded by Jeremy Kinsey to approve the meeting minutes of March 24, 2014 as presented. There were no comments from the Board or audience. Ayes: Fisher, Jones, Conway Boyd, Kinsey, Bowne and Gess. Nays: None. The motion carried. Mr. Jones reported the Human Resources Subcommittee and the Board as a whole met and discussed administrative salary increases for the 2014-2015 school year, inclusive of classified administrators and certified administrators including the assistant superintendents. A motion was made by Mike Jones to approve the 20142015 administrator salary and benefit package for a 4.38% package. This is inclusive of a minimum salary increase of 2.5% individual salary increase, with a base of $62,925 and the dual option health insurance policy. The motion was seconded by Bill Gess. The insurance package remains the same with a $750 deductible health insurance policy and a $3,100 deductible, health savings account eligible dual option insurance policy becoming available by January 1, 2015. There were no comments from the Board or audience. Ayes: Conway Boyd, Kinsey, Bowne, Gess, Fisher and Jones. Nays: None. The motion carried. Discussion/Information Items Missy Jabens Career Education and Academy Program Principal reported that in response to the reVISION process the career education courses provide an opportunity for students to have authentic application and challenged based learning with hands on learning provided in the Districts academy programs. Today there are 600 students involved in academy programs. Educational Opportunities are offered through the following academies: Zoo, Health Systems, Leadership, A2B, Education, STEM, Law, Public Safety & Security and Athletic Training. In addition, the District offers a journalism and Sarpy Chamber Internship, 6 UNMC Health Alliance and Metro Community College Trade Academies. This summer an Information Technology Academy will be offered with a focus on networking. College professors are impressed with the opportunities offered to our academy students. Papillion-La Vista Students that participate in our academies feel they greatly benefit from their experiences and relationships. The Building and Grounds subcommittee met and is ready to move forward with the naming of the new elementary school. Board President Valerie Fisher asked that the Board be given another opportunity to have a formal discussion about naming the new elementary school before the final selection. Two names for consideration are North Shore Elementary and Prairie Queen Elementary. North Shore Elementary is the housing development in which the school is located. Prairie Queen Elementary is a historical name taken from a one-room country school that was located in that area dating from 1884 to 1957. The nearby Papio-Missouri River NRD lake and recreation area was recently named the Prairie Queen Recreational Area. There was discussion about the two potential names with board member sharing their preference. Formal action to adopt the new school name will take place at the April 28, 2014 meeting of the Board. At the March 24, 2014 School Board Meeting during the policy review of the 1000 Series – Public Relations and Communications, there was discussion about addressing the use of electronic cigarettes/vaporizing devices on school grounds, buildings or district vehicles as it pertained to Policy #14502-Smoke/Tobacco Free Environment. The Board referred the issue to the Human Resources Subcommittee and the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee for further review. Out of those subcommittee meetings it was recommended that language be added to three separate policies/procedures relative to electronic cigarettes/vaporizing devices. Electronic cigarettes/vaporizing devices are already banned for all student use. Formal action regarding revisions to Policy #1502-Smoke/Tobacco Free Environment, Policy #4010-Drug and Substance Use and Abuse and Procedure #5301-Student Conduct, Vandalism and Disruption will take place at the April 28, 2014 School Board Meeting. Mr. Lewis shared information relative to new housing developments being platted in the western area of the District. There was discussion and information shared where students from those developments would potentially attend elementary school for the 2014-2015 school year prior to the opening of the new elementary school. It is not anticipated there will be many students coming from the projected developments as the majority of the developments are being platted and infrastructure activity is still taking place. The current growth of the District presents many challenges in determining attendance areas. From the new developments that we are aware of, students from the new Bellino Ninety-Six Apartments would attend Trumble Park Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year. Students from the new developments of Granite Falls, Prairie Hills, South Brooke, Ashbury Farm and North Shore would attend Walnut Creek Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year. Pat Conway Boyd reported that bids will be opened April 22, 2014 for the renovation project at Tara Heights Elementary School. The project consists of construction of approximately 2,000 square feet of building addition, various renovations or existing building areas and miscellaneous site work improvements. Included in the project are a new finishing kitchen, secure entry and office and classroom renovations. Action to approve the general contractor bid will take place at the April 28, 2014 meeting of the Board. Board President Fisher reviewed the Future Board Calendar and there being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. by Board President Fisher. Bill Gess, Secretary Board of Education RETURN TO AGENDA AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET No Attachment Subject: New Elementary School Name Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: April 14, 2014 March 24, 2014 Department: Business Services Action Desired: Approval X Discussion Information Only Background: The names North Shore Elementary and Prairie Queen Elementary were brought to the Board by the Building and Grounds Subcommittee for discussion for the naming of the Districts fifteenth elementary school. North Shore Elementary corresponds to the housing development in which the school is located. Prairie Queen Elementary is a historical name from a one-room country schoolhouse located in the area from 1884 to 1957 and later served as Papillion Grange Hall until 2002. The Building and Grounds Subcommittee recommends Prairie Queen Elementary as the new name for the elementary school currently under construction at 10520 South 123rd Avenue, Papillion, NE. Recommendation: Approval of Prairie Queen Elementary as the name of the newest elementary school in the Papillion-La Vista School District. Responsible Person: Pat Conway Boyd / Doug Lewis Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET Attachment – 1 Page Subject: Tara Heights Renovation Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: April 14, 2014 Department: Business Services Action Desired: Approval X Discussion Information Only Background: Bids were opened at the Papillion-La Vista School District’s Administrative Office on Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. for renovation of Tara Heights Elementary School. The project consists of the construction of approximately 2,000 square feet of building addition, various renovations of existing building areas and miscellaneous site work improvements. The project will include a new finishing kitchen, secure entry, office renovation and classroom renovation. This project is the fifth project to be bid from the recently passed bond issuance. The District received bids from five general contractors with All Purpose Construction providing the low lump sum bid of $1,535,000.00 and $39,700.00 for the alternate front entry canopy. Recommendation: Motion to approve the Tara Heights Elementary lump sum bid plus alternate for $1,574,700.00 from All Purpose Construction. Responsible Person: Pat Conway Boyd/Doug Lewis Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA 1015 North 98th Street, Suite 300 Omaha NE 68114 Omaha, April 22, 2014 BID TABULATION - TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RENOVATION/ADDITION BCDM NO. 3411-01 ALL PURPOSE CONSTRUCTION DR HOLTZE CONTRACTING JFK CONSTRUCTION LUEDER CONSTRUCTION PRAIRIE CONSTRUCTION $1,535,000 $1,770,000 $1,598,566 $1,643,000 $1,652,000 Addenda (2) X X X X X Bid Security X X X X X $39,700 $49,000 $42,723 $63,200 $58,600 $12 00 $12.00 $13 50 $13.50 ---- $5 00 $5.00 $12 00 $12.00 2. Provide additional structural fill $9.00 $10.50 ---- $4.00 $9.00 Voluntary Substitutions None None None None None Lump Sum Base Bid Alternates: Alternate No. 1 - Add Front Entry Canopy as shown on Drawings Unit Prices: 1 Remove fill and debris 1. Unit Prices 1. Remove and dispose to an acceptable on site location fill and debris beyond that specified and shown to be removed, or decrease the total amount of fill and debris of that specified and shown to be removed. Add or Deduct for each in place cubic yard of such material to/from the quantity specified and shown. 2. Provide additional structural fill beyond that specified and shown, or decrease the amount of structural fill specified and shown. Add or Deduct for each in place cubic yard of such material to/from the quantity specified and shown. RETURN TO AGENDA Page 1 AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET Attachment – 7 Pages Subject: Policy Revisions - Electronic Cigarettes/Vaporizing Devices Meeting Date: April 14, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: April 8, 2014 – Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee Meeting April 1, 2014 – Human Resources Subcommittee Meeting March 24, 2014 – Board Meeting Department: Human Resources & Buildings Grounds Action Desired: Approval X Discussion Information Only Background: At the March 24, 2014 School Board Meeting during the policy review of the 1000 Series – Public Relations and Communications, there was discussion about addressing the use of electronic cigarettes/vaporizing devices on school grounds, buildings or district vehicles as it pertained to Policy #14502-Smoke/Tobacco Free Environment. The Board referred the issue to the Human Resources Subcommittee and the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee for further review. Out of those subcommittee meetings it was recommended that language be added to three separate policies/procedures relative to electronic cigarettes/vaporizing devices. Electronic cigarettes/vaporizing devices are already banned for all student use. At the April 14, 2015 Board Meeting, recommended revisions to Policy #1502-Smoke/Tobacco Free Environment, Policy #4010-Drug and Substance Use and Abuse and Procedure #5301-Student Conduct, Vandalism and Disruption were shared. The three Board Policies and Procedures that address this issue are attached and the changes recommended for consideration would prohibit the use of such devices by students, staff and patrons. Recommendation: Action is needed to approve the revisions to: Policy #1502-Smoke/Tobacco Free Environment Policy #4010-Drug and Substance Use and Abuse Procedure #5301-Student Conduct, Vandalism and Disruption Responsible Person: Mike Jones, Pat Conway Boyd/Dr. Renee Hyde, Doug Lewis Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET No Attachment Subject: Legislative Session Overview Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: March 10, 2014 January 27, 2014 Department: Administrative Action Desired: Approval Discussion Information Only X Background: District lobbyist Tim Gay will provide the Board with information regarding the Second Session of the 103 rd Nebraska legislative session which adjourned April 17, 2014. Recommendation: Responsible Person: Dr. Andy Rikli Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET Attachment – 8 Pages Subject: Policy Review 2000 Series-Administration Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: Department: Administration Action Desired: Approval Discussion X Information Only Background: Board Policy Series 2000-Administration is due for review. Central Office administrators have reviewed the policies and ask that board members review the series. Should there be questions, concerns or recommended revisions they should contact Superintendent Rikli so they can be addressed at the executive level. Based upon board member’s suggestions, this series of policies would return with recommended revisions at the next meeting for discussion. Subsequently, any changes would be acted upon at the May 12, 2014 meeting of the Board. Recommendation: If no revisions are recommended, the series will stand as reviewed at the April 28, 2014 meeting of the Board. Responsible Person: Dr. Rikli Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET No Attachment Subject: Trumble Park Elementary Parking Lot Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: Department: Business Services Action Desired: Approval Discussion X Information Only Background: Bids will be opened at the Papillion-La Vista School District Administrative Office on Tuesday May 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. for the addition of a parking lot at Trumble Park Elementary School. The project consists of the construction of a new parking lot north of the school, an associated retaining wall and miscellaneous site work improvements. This project is the sixth project to be bid from the recently passed bond issuance. Notice of Advertisement for Bids was published in the Papillion Times. Recommendation: For discussion with approval of the general contractor bid at the May 12, 2014 regular meeting of the Board. Responsible Person: Pat Conway Boyd/Doug Lewis Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET Attachment – 3 Pages Subject: 2014‐2015 Budget Timeline and Parameters Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: Department: Business Services Action Desired: Approval Discussion X Information Only Background: The District continues preparation of the 2014-2015 budget and review of the current 2013-2014 budget. Following is a preliminary timeline for the remaining budgetary process. Throughout the next several months we will be receiving the information that is needed to fully develop the 2014-2015 budget including salary and benefit information, current 2013-2014 revenue versus expenses, certified assessed valuation for our district and the Learning Community with the anticipated property tax revenue from the common levy. We will receive preliminary assessed value information from the County Assessor at the end of June with certification August 20, 2014 from Sarpy, Douglas and Washington Counties. The Board is asked to provide preliminary budget parameters with regard to levy expectations and budgetary considerations for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. April 10 ............ State Aid and Budgeting Factor Certification April‐August ..... Preliminary Budget Development May-August ..... Determine Building, Department and Personnel Budgets July................... Preliminary Budget Presentation August 20......... Certified Assessed Valuation to the District September 1 .... Receive State Aid and Property Tax Certified from the Learning Community and the Common Levy August/Sept..... Budget Presentation, Hearing and Adoption September 20 .. Submit Budget to County, State and Learning Community September ....... Tax Request Presentation, Hearing and Adoption October 14....... Submit Tax Request to County and State Recommendation: Discussion only. Responsible Person: Bill Gess/Doug Lewis Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA Nebraska Department of Education School Finance and Organization Services Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties State Aid for 2014/15 System County/District Number 28‐0001‐000 28‐0010‐000 28‐0015‐000 28‐0017‐000 28‐0054‐000 28‐0059‐000 28‐0066‐000 77‐0001‐000 77‐0027‐000 77‐0037‐000 77‐0046‐000 System Name OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PAPILLION‐LA VISTA PUBLIC SCHS GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SC Formula Needs 492,108,296 61,723,992 8,768,246 201,347,446 28,341,908 15,890,223 55,351,531 87,741,915 95,176,194 32,028,332 10,491,874 1,088,969,957 Needs Stabilization 3,196,201 ‐ (73,041) ‐ ‐ ‐ 447,703 ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,214,959 4,785,822 System County/District Number 28‐0001‐000 28‐0010‐000 28‐0015‐000 28‐0017‐000 28‐0054‐000 28‐0059‐000 28‐0066‐000 77‐0001‐000 77‐0027‐000 77‐0037‐000 77‐0046‐000 System Name OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PAPILLION‐LA VISTA PUBLIC SCHS GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SC Total Resources 277,839,400 54,308,120 9,816,935 135,970,078 22,194,529 10,948,639 52,037,873 41,333,660 59,099,624 21,271,677 13,852,295 698,672,830 Dist % of Needs 45.284743% 5.643307% 0.794986% 18.408812% 2.591246% 1.452813% 5.101617% 8.022076% 8.701777% 2.928289% 1.070333% 100.000000% Explanation of calculation: LC Total State Aid Equalization Aid (N‐R) Net Option Funding Allocated Income Tax Non‐Equalized Min Levy Adj Instructional Time Aid Teacher Education Aid Total Aid to Be Distributed Based on Percentage of Formula Need Stabilized Needs 495,304,497 61,723,992 8,695,205 201,347,446 28,341,908 15,890,223 55,799,234 87,741,915 95,176,194 32,028,332 11,706,833 1,093,755,779 For the learning community, the system formula needs were compared to the system formula resources to determine equalization aid. The sum of the learning community's equalization aid and allocated income tax funds were distributed based on each district's percentage of the learning community's total formula needs (Stabilized Needs). Each district's net option funding, teacher education aid and instructional time aid were then added to the equalization aid to determine the total State Aid for each district. 395,082,949 below 19,299,262 ‐ below below 414,382,211 Subtotal Learning Community Aid 187,651,922 23,384,859 3,294,280 76,282,843 10,737,664 6,020,197 21,140,195 33,242,054 36,058,618 12,134,309 4,435,271 Net Option Funding ‐ ‐ ‐ 5,267,048 882,082 ‐ 8,829,304 3,435,032 500,412 ‐ ‐ Teacher Education Aid 2,474,681 383,795 49,307 1,222,015 173,241 93,284 373,134 578,358 565,032 201,226 58,635 April 4, 2014 Instructional Time Aid ‐ ‐ 60,952 4,343,312 ‐ ‐ 1,450,144 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Total Certified State Aid 190,126,603 23,768,654 3,404,539 87,115,218 11,792,987 6,113,481 31,792,777 37,255,444 37,124,062 12,335,535 4,493,906 Prior Year Correction (2,460,318) (99,525) (21,642) (705,852) (46,273) (10,957) (116,214) 18,720 (80,503) (26,330) (19,623) Total 187,666,285 23,669,129 3,382,897 86,409,366 11,746,714 6,102,524 31,676,563 37,274,164 37,043,559 12,309,205 4,474,283 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL FINANCE & ORGANIZATION SERVICES 2014/15 STATE AID CERTIFICATION PAPILLION-LA VISTA PUBLIC SCHS ( 77-0027-000 ) FORMULA STUDENTS CALCULATION ( x ( x Fall Membership 10,753 KDG Adjustment Early Childhood (003) Early Childhood (005) Early Childhood (009) Early Childhood (010) Early Childhood (016) Early Childhood (030) Early Childhood (300) Early Childhood (300) Total Formula Students ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 23 25 21 22 24 67 24 students students students students students students students 4 students ) + ADM/FM Ratio Contracted Out ) + 0.9973659555 0 ) times ADM Factor x .5 0 students x 461 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) x 461 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) x 461 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) x 461 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) x 461 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) x 461 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) x 462 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) x 1,032 hours / 1,032 hours x .6 ) = = = = = = = = = = = Formula Students 10,724.68 0.00 6.16 6.70 5.63 5.90 6.43 17.96 6.45 2.40 10,782.30 FORMULA NEEDS CALCULATION Basic Funding Poverty Allowance Limited English Proficiency Allowance Focus School & Program Allowance Summer School Allowance Special Receipts Allowance Transportation Allowance Elementary Site Allowance Distance Education & Telecommunications Allowance Instructional Time Allowance Teacher Education Allowance Averaging Adjustment New School Adjustment Student Growth Adjustment Poverty Allowance Correction Limited English Proficiency Allowance Correction Student Growth Adjustment Correction Non Qualified Poverty Adjustment Non Qualified LEP Adjustment Total Calculated Formula Needs Formula Needs Stabilization Total Formula Needs Some numbers may be rounded for presentation. For further information, see the "Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, April 2014" document available on the FOS/State Aid website at http://www.education.ne.gov/FOS/SchoolFinance/StateAid/ For questions, contact (402) 471-3323 or (402) 471-4320. 79,994,873.96 1,170,600.90 366,084.29 0.00 339,282.91 6,653,875.77 833,953.56 0.00 60,690.14 0.00 1,130,063.97 1,785,168.85 74,190.90 1,471,724.86 0.00 0.00 1,295,683.75 0.00 0.00 95,176,193.86 0.00 95,176,193.86 4/04/2014 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL FINANCE & ORGANIZATION SERVICES 2014/15 STATE AID CERTIFICATION PAPILLION-LA VISTA PUBLIC SCHS ( 77-0027-000 ) FORMULA RESOURCES CALCULATION See Learning Community Calculation STATE AID CALCULATION See Learning Community Calculation RETURN TO AGENDA Some numbers may be rounded for presentation. For further information, see the "Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, April 2014" document available on the FOS/State Aid website at http://www.education.ne.gov/FOS/SchoolFinance/StateAid/ For questions, contact (402) 471-3323 or (402) 471-4320. 4/04/2014 AGENDA SUMMARY SHEET Attachment – 3 Pages Subject: Voluntary Separation Procedural Changes Meeting Date: April 28, 2014 Prior Meeting Discussion Date: March 24, 2014 Board Meeting Mach 5, 2015 HR Subcommittee Department: Human Resources Action Desired: Approval Discussion X Information Only Background: Two changes to the Voluntary Separation Program are proposed. One change would be to cap the number of classified administrators granted voluntary separation at two (2) per year. Currently there is no cap on classified administrators. This group of employees was added to the eligibility criteria in 2009. No cap was set at that point in time because there had been no experience to draw upon for limit setting. Over the past five years we have had a minimum of zero and a maximum of two classified administrator applicants per year. The second change proposed is to move the application deadline from February 1 st to December 15th. Other districts in the Metro area have December deadlines. Their early deadlines place our district at a disadvantage with regard to recruiting and hiring for the following year. Recommendation: Discussion of proposed changes Responsible Person: Mike Jones/Dr. Renee Hyde Superintendent’s Approval Signature RETURN TO AGENDA 4000 Series - Personnel Reviewed August 2012 4100 - Certificated Employees 4142 – Voluntary Separation The Board may adopt a Voluntary Separation Benefit Plan that: (1) provides a benefit to certificated staff and classified administrators who have given long-term service to the District, (2) allows the replacement of higher salaried employees with lower salaried employees, (3) provides for a balance of employee experience, and (4) reduces the possibility of teacher layoffs. Any such plan or changes to an existing voluntary separation program shall be approved by the Board of Education. (Revised 03-14-94)(Revised 06-12-06)(Revised 04-28-08) (Revised 09-14-09)(Revised 08-13-12) Procedure 4142 Voluntary Separation Program The following describes the Voluntary Separation Program of the Papillion-La Vista School District. All certificated employees and classified administrators shall be eligible to participate in this Voluntary Separation Program. Purpose of the Program The major purpose of the program is to encourage eligible certificated employees and classified administrators who are considering retirement to accelerate their retirement plans. Objectives include but are not limited to the following: A. To offer financial incentives that will assist long-term employees considering separation decisions. B. To reduce costs by replacing maximum salary employees with lesser salary employees. C. To provide a balance of employee experience. D. To reduce the possibility of teacher layoffs. E. To provide the District the opportunity to select and retain the highest quality staff by establishing th February 1 December 15 as the application deadline. Application Application for Voluntary Separation shall be made on the appropriate form submitted to the Office of the Superintendent after September 1 of the school-year of separation from the district and on or before th February 1 December 15 of the year of separation. The year of separation is defined as the final year of employment with the Papillion-La Vista School District. Credited Services Credited service shall mean "Full-Time Equivalent" total years of employment in the Papillion-La Vista School District for certificated employees. Authorized leaves of absence without compensation shall be excluded from credited service. To qualify, certificated employees must have ten (10) years or more of employment in the Papillion-La Vista School District; and the employee must be at least age fifty-five (55). Employees on leave shall not be eligible for benefits under this plan unless the certificated employee or classified administrator has been on authorized leaves of absence of not more than one (1) year within the five (5) years prior to voluntary separation. A certificated employee or classified administrator who is on leave for health reasons shall not be excluded from eligibility. Staff members, who are LESS than 55 years of age and who accumulated (20) years or more of service by the end of the 2006-2007 school year, will qualify at the Step 1 level. Once they reach 55 years of age, the step schedule progression is initiated. An employee may only take advantage of the voluntary separation policy once. Years of services used for voluntary separation cannot be used for placement on the salary schedule in the case of rehire. Date of Separation The Date of Separation shall be considered August 31 of the final fiscal year (September 1 - August 31) of employment. Age Age shall mean an employee's age on August 31 in the year of separation. Administration of the Program The Voluntary Separation Program shall be administered by the Board of Education of the Papillion-La Vista School District. An employee who receives written notice of possible contract termination or cancellation shall not be eligible to participate in this program unless: (1) the notice of termination or cancellation is withdrawn by the administration or (2) after a hearing before the Board of Education the Board determines that said employee's employment should not be canceled or terminated. Year of Plan Eligibility Eligibility is determined by the school year when the employee is first eligible to participate (by minimum age and minimum years of experience). When an employee first meets the qualifications described under Credited Service above, the employee is in his or her first year of eligibility. The following year is the employee’s second year of eligibility; this pattern continues until the employee elects to participate or th until the 11 year when the employee is no longer eligible to participate. Example: An employee hired to th the District at age 51 years of age, becomes eligible for Step/Year 1 at the end of their 10 year, age 61. They then have 10 steps of payments before they exhaust their eligibility.) Schedule Of Benefits A qualified Certificated Employee electing to voluntarily separate from the district shall receive benefits upon the following schedule: VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PROGRAM BENEFITS Year of Plan Eligibility for Percentage of current salary for each each full year Amount of payment per full year of3.00% credited service 1 900. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.90% 2.80% 2.70% 2.60% 2.50% 2.25% 2.00% 1.75% 1.50% 11 Eligibility Ends 880. 860. 840. 820. 800. 700. 600. 500. 300. The Voluntary Separation Payments will be made in three (3) equal installments; on September 15 of the year of separation and September 15 of the following two (2) years; or in three (3) equal installments January 15 of the year following separation and January 15 of the next two (2) years; or in three (3) equal installments January 15 of the year following separation and September 15 of the following two (2) years. An additional option could be arranged if mutually agreed by both parties, but with no fewer than three payments as first indicated. Payments for each participant will be •made to an account in a qualified IRS code sections 403(b) Special Pay Deferral Plan held by a district-selected financial services firm. If the employee dies after the Board of Education has approved the application to participate in the Voluntary Separation Program and before all payments have been made, the designed beneficiary shall receive the remaining payments. Current Salary Current salary shall be defined as the last total salary figure on the employee's most recent contract, not including extra duty pay. Health Insurance At separation, the District employee will need to select to either maintain benefits under Direct Billing throughout the Employers Health Alliance (EHA); move to COBRA; or decline to continue coverage. These options will be explained during the pre-separation meeting held between the District employee and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. In order to continue in the EHA plan, the Certificated Employee must have been a Plan member for at least 60 months prior to leaving the District. In addition to the monthly premiums, an annual membership fee required by the NSEA/NCSA will be assessed when the retiree moves to the EHA Direct Bill Plan. Employment Option The District may utilize these individuals as substitutes, consultants, or other school duties with the compensation to be determined by the established pay rates for persons performing that duty. If utilizing the Teacher/Administrator Salary Index to determine compensation, the employee's educational experience (degree/hours) may be utilized but the employee will be placed at the beginning step of the appropriate column of the schedule. Source of Funds for Payment Benefits The Papillion-La Vista School District shall pay the entire cost of the Voluntary Separation. Maximum Number of Approved Certified Applications per Year The maximum number of certified applications approved by the Board of Education annually will be seventeen (17). Of the 17 voluntary separation applications approved, fifteen (15) application approvals will be reserved for certificated non-administrators, and two will be reserved for certified administrators. If fewer than 15 qualifying non-administrator certificated applications are received, the number of approved administrator applications may exceed two if the total number of approved certificated applications does not exceed 17. If fewer than two qualifying certified administrator applications are received, the number of approved non-administrative certificated voluntary separation applications may exceed 15 so long as the total number of approved certified applications does not exceed 17. [Due to the size and experience of current classified administrator staff, no limitation is needed at this time.] If more than 17 qualifying certified employee applications for voluntary separation are received by th February 1 December 15 , approval priorities will be as follows: 1) the years of service (not FTE dependent) in the district as a certificated or administrator employee; 2) the highest salary index; and 3) the earliest date of signed application receipt in the Human Resources Office. The maximum number of classified administrators approved by the Board of Education annually will be two (2). Voluntary separation applications from classified administrators are not included in these limitations. Notification of approval or denial of each application for voluntary separation will be provided to each employee who submits an application no later than February 15. An employee who applies for voluntary separation but whose application is not approved by the District shall be allowed to withdraw his/her resignation retaining all previous rights and responsibilities. The number of accepted applications approved by the Board of Education may exceed the maximum number of certified applications per year established in this procedure if a majority of a quorum of the Board votes to do so. A vote of this nature to exceed the maximum number of certificated applications shall be a year by year decision and will not obligate the Board to exceed the maximum number established by the procedure for future years. (Adopted 03-27-06)(Revised 06-12-06)(Revised 09-14-09) (Revised 04-26-10)(Revised 08-13-12)(Revised???) RETURN TO AGENDA