February 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Meeting Called To Order
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I.A. Roll Call
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I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and President Van Zee made note of the Open Meetings Act poster that is on display in the meeting room.
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II. Open Meetings Act
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III. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.A. Confirmation of the last regular meeting minutes
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III.B. Financial Reports
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III.C. Treasurer's Report
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III.D. Claims: General Fund
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CLAIMS: Aliens and Strangers Music 148.11; Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 1,967.87; Apple Computer, Inc. 449.00; Big Springs Tire & Auto Repair LLC 99.38; Big Springs Truck and Travel 522.52; Black Hills Energy 4,200.00; Brost, N 742.00; Brule Activity Center 2,500.00; Brule Lions Club 97.56; Card Service Center 2,232.58; Carlson Electric 983.52; Cdw Government, Inc. 4,334.98; Century Link 690.01; CNA Surety 20.00; Correll Refrigeration Inc. 649.00; Eakes, Inc. 2,166.75; Ecolab 71.40; ESU 16 16,435.39; Gallentine, A 550.00; Goddard, M 30.80; Hometown Leasing 2,746.57; Hot Lunch Account 727.50; Hot Lunch 1,090.33; Ideal Linen Supply 362.25; Keith Co. News 130.94; KSB School Law 120.00; Mid-American Research 1,336.21; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 3,400.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct 68.92; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 47.37; Office Service, Inc. 2,839.96; Pye-Barker Fire & Safety 410.00; Rapid Care Restoration 2,510.75; Reese Mechanical 1,624.00; Sidney Heavy Truck & Auto, LLC 518.09; Snell Services, Inc. 4,360.14; Spencer, D 240.10; Stanley, Amy 48.01; Tonies US, Inc. 203.00; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company 1,569.90; Verizon Wireless 225.52; Village Of Big Springs 627.30; Wage Works, Inc. 146.00; Walmart Business 143.60; WEX Bank 1,862.35; Wiest Hardware 291.29; Payroll: $317,373.59
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III.E. Claims: Building/Bond/Depreciation Fund (If Any)
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IV. Patrons
Discussion:
Jennifer Ziegler addressed the board.
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V. Board Members (Committee Reports)
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUILDING AND GROUNDS: The glass on the end of the building is scheduled to be repaired. EDUCATION: Tim is planning to attend the President's Board Retreat. TRANSPORTATION: One of the buses was repaired.
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VI. Correspondence
Discussion:
A “Thank You” note from the Dehning family was read.
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VII. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brost
Discussion:
Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Congratulations to our Students of the Month: Mason Howell, Monroe Duncan, Sophia Lanman, Annlyn Wilson, Jordyn Babst and Josie Schneider. The Speech Team has 9 members. Congratulations to Madison Johnson for placing 10th in Persuasive speaking at the Perkins County Speech Meet. Congratulations to the placers at Sutherland Speech meet: Zaerihya Doncheske 2nd - Serious Prose; Emalee Armstrong 6th - Serious Prose; Chloe Jacobs 6th - Poetry; Quinten Koenen 3rd - Extemporaneous; Madison Johnson 4th - Informative, Persuasive. Congratulations to the award winners from FFA on January 29; 39 students attended the FFA Career Development event at North Platte: Poultry: Makena Harris - Blue; Biotechnology: Madisen Johnson - Blue; Ag Mechanics: Tyler Armstrong - Blue, Quinten Koenen - Red, Jared Scherbarth - White; Food Science: Ella Stanley - Red, Emily Mulhollen - Red, Johana Frerichs - White, Audrey Moorhead - White. On February 12, 42 FFA members will be attending the District FFA Contest. GBB were MAC Champions! BBB placed 2nd at MAC. Congratulations to all the South Platte participants in the Deuel County Spelling Bee. Kaitlyn Wolford placed 2nd. Mr. Brost provided the Board with an update on the PowerSchool Cyberattack.
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VII.A. School Resource Officer Report
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VIII. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Spencer
Discussion:
Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: Missoula Children’s Theatre is Feb 17-21. K-6 Dibels testing is complete. The staff meeting on January 29th included CIP goal discussions. Mr. Spencer provided an update to the board about the new reading initiative set by the state. ESU #16, SpeD Strategies and other staff development meetings. Thanks to the Brule Lions Club for providing eye and ear screenings. In March there will be an internal fund transfer to the lunch program. The Penny Carnival will be March 21. The theme is Disney. New students have moved into the district.
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IX. Discussion, Consideration or Action Items
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IX.A. 2026-2027 ESU 16 Contract
Discussion:
The 2026-27 ESU 16 Contract was tabled until receipt of a contract.
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IX.B. 2026-2027 McConnell Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was a discussion about Dr. Luke McConnell and the 2026-2027 contract.
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IX.C. Summer Projects
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was discussion about surplus items for sale and the track resurfacing project.
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IX.D. 2026-2027 Teacher Negotiated Agreement
Discussion:
There was a discussion about the 2025-26 teacher negotiated agreement and the agreement was tabled.
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IX.E. Student Handbook
Discussion:
There was a discussion about athletics, roads, and the safety of students.
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X. Review the Minutes
Discussion:
Review the minutes.
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XI. Executive Session: Personnel
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII. The next Regular Meeting will be March 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Discussion:
The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be March 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
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XIII. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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