Public Meeting Minutes: September 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called To Order

I.A. Roll Call

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.

II. Open Meetings Act

III. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Matt Adams to approve the consent agenda as presented: A. Confirmation of the last regular meeting minutes B. Financial Reports C. Treasurer's Report D. Claims: General Fund E. Claims: Building/Bond/Depreciation Fund (if any) D. Acknowledge new hire: Laura Starostka (JH English/Counselor). Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Adam Hayward: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Brian Armstrong: yes
Matt Adams: yes
Amy Stanley: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

III.A. Confirmation of the last regular meeting minutes

Attachments: (1)

250811 - Minutes - Aug Reg Meeting 2025

9/17/2025 at 12:42 PM

III.B. Financial Reports

Attachments: (1)

ACT FUND EOM 8.2025

9/17/2025 at 12:42 PM

III.C. Treasurer's Report

Attachments: (1)

STMT OF ACCT STANDING- Sept 2025 Meeting 0925

9/17/2025 at 12:42 PM

III.D. Claims: General Fund

Discussion: CLAIMS: A-Z Sprinklers, 434.70; Aliens and Strangers Music, 175.74; Anderson, Kay, 40.00; Apptegy, Inc., 5,402.25; Babst, K, 550.00; Bomgaars, 449.99; Brost, N, 336.23; Carlson Electric, 28,574.73; Cash-Wa Dist., 112.20; Cdw Government, Inc., 5,074.99; CNA Surety, 193.50; Committee for Children, 2,550.85; Correll Refrigeration Inc., 350.00; Cross, K,550.00; Eakes, Inc., 2,070.30; Einspahr, G, 56.00; EMPLOYERS Preferred Ins. Co., 115,477.00; Gallentine, A, 550.00; Goddard, M, 590.43; Hinojos Duncan, S, 270.12; Inland Truck Parts, 5,213.02; Johnson, C, 34.99; Jostens, 97.90; JWPepper, 676.07; KSB School Law, 250.00; Lampo Group, LLC, The, 704.84; MENARDS, 115.87; Mid-American Research, 120.47; Moby Max, 1,560.00; Moorhead, Denise, 8.36; NAEA School Membership 275.00; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards), 130.00; NCS Pearson, Inc., 235.86; NewzBrain Civics Education, 309.00; Notary Division, Secretary of State, 30.00; Office Service, Inc., 2,480.00; Plummer Insurance, Inc., 100.00; Premier Auto Parts & Service, 179.98; Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, 2,369.00; RAS-First Dakota Indemnity Company, 6,712.40; Reese Mechanical, 4,628.20; Richards, Shane, 410.02; Rochester 100 Inc., 54.34; S & W Auto Supply, 127.49; Scherbarth, Stephanie, 62.00; Sidney Heavy Truck & Auto, LLC, 13.00; Simon, 88.11; Snell Services, Inc., 896.30; Spady, C, 349.46; Spencer, D, 823.58; Staples, 134.63; Sterling Trophy Shop, 5.77; Supreme School Supply, 83.89; Talacko Safety Solutions, 284.00; Teacher Created Resources, 61.91; Teacher Synergy, 2,875.00; University of Nebraska At Kearney (NE Safety Center), 790.00; Van Horn, Patsy, 1,440.00; Voyagers Sopris Learning, 1,494.00; Wilson, Gabriel, 940.00; Young, A, 550.00; Zeptive, Inc., 1,062.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., 28,252.98; Big Springs Truck and Travel, 469.62; Black Hills Energy, 965.06; Card Service Center, 4,206.26; Century Link, 700.81; Ecolab, 71.40; Hometown Leasing, 2,746.57; Hot Lunch Account, 322.20; Hot Lunch, 998.37; Ideal Linen Supply, 362.25; Keith Co. News, 77.25; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 4,551.84; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 71.61; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 57.23; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company, 1,633.93; Verizon Wireless, 187.81; Village Of Big Springs, 1,561.55; Wage Works, Inc., 146.00; Walmart Business: Capital ONE Online, 1,009.23; WEX Bank, 1,002.85; Wiest Hardware, 991.18; TOTAL: 252,971.49 Payroll: 318,025.95

Attachments: (2)

2509NutritionWagesReport

9/17/2025 at 12:46 PM
2509SeptClaimsCheckRegisterbyCheckingAccount

9/17/2025 at 12:48 PM

III.E. Claims: Building/Bond/Depreciation Fund (If Any)

III.F. Acknowledge New Hire: Laura Starostka (JH English/Counselor)

IV. Patrons

V. Board Members (Committee Reports)

Discussion: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Adams, Mrs. Stanley and Mr. Spencer attended the area NASB meetings. The upcoming School Board Convention is in late November.

VI. Correspondence

VII. Principal's Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Brost

Discussion: Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Enrollment is 97 students in grades 7-12. Congratulations to the HS Volleyball team for the 2nd place finish at the Garden Co. Tournament. The fall MAP tests are completed for grades 7-12; the reports will be delivered to parents at conferences. The Student Council has been working on the Homecoming week schedule. The 2025 Homecoming Theme is Game Knight. The School Picture and Fall Sports picture day was successful. Steph’s Studio from Alliance took the photos this year.

VII.A. School Resource Officer Report

VIII. Superintendent's Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Spencer

Discussion: Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: The beginning of the school year enrollment is 204. SPPS held the Title I Parents meeting on back-to-school night. SPPS is working with ESU 16 and conducting cohort group visitation. Staff In-service and P/T Conferences are Sept 24. DIBLES Testing is completed for elementary students. At the Dedication of the butterfly garden, started in 2024-2025 by Mrs. Cross' Experimental Science Class, Lore Beckius presented a peace pole sponsored by Rotary District 5630 and the Ogallala Rotary Club. The CTE Grant Funds have been utilized to expand the shop and technology department.

IX. Discussion, Consideration or Action Items

IX.A. Plummer Insurance: 2025-2026 Renewal (Rich Estrada)

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Amy Stanley seconded by Brian Armstrong to accept the renewal insurance for workers' comp and property insurance for 2025-26. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Tim Van Zee: yes
Brian Armstrong: yes
Matt Adams: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Adam Hayward: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: There was discussion about insurance coverage and bids.

Attachments: (2)

EMC RENEWAL 2025-26

9/17/2025 at 12:41 PM
RAS WORKERS COMP 2025-26

9/17/2025 at 12:41 PM

IX.B. Property Tax Authority increase approval

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Matt Adams seconded by Adam Hayward to approve the tax authority increase. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Matt Adams: yes
Brian Armstrong: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Adam Hayward: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: There was discussion about the property tax authority.

IX.C. Approve 2025-2026 Budget

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Brian Armstrong seconded by Matt Adams to approve 2025-26 budget. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Brian Armstrong: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Matt Adams: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Adam Hayward: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX.D. 2025-2026 Tax Request Resolution 250922

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Brian Armstrong seconded by Amy Stanley to approve the Property Tax Request Resolution # 250922 WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of South Platte Public School passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and WHEREAS; a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of South Platte Public School resolves that: 1. The 2025-2026 property tax request be set at: General Fund: $3,474,439.00 Bond Fund: $ 309,334.00 Special Building Fund: $ 92,800.00 Qualified Capital Purpose: $ - Undertaking Fund: 2. The total assessed value of property differs from last year's total assessed value by 6.24 percent. 3. The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be 0.632511 per $100 of assessed value. 4. South Platte Public School proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be 0.6266 per $100 of assessed value. 5. Based of the Proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of South Platte Public School will increase (decrease) last year's budget by 5.66 percent. 6. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before October 15, 2025. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Brian Armstrong: yes
Matt Adams: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: There was discussion about the tax hearing resolution.

IX.E. Transfer of funds to CD

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Matt Adams to approve Superintendent to move $100,000 from MMA to CD. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Adam Hayward: yes
Brian Armstrong: yes
Matt Adams: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Amy Stanley: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: There was a discussion about MMA and CD rates.

X. Review the Minutes

Discussion: Review the minutes.

XI. Next Regular Meeting will be October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Discussion: The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

XII. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Amy Stanley to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Brian Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Matt Adams: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

September 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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