October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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.

Discussion:  CLAIMS: Al's Lock and Safe Inc. 1,015.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 1,692.80; Apple Computer, Inc. 1,099.00; Big Springs Truck and Travel 2,145.49; Black Hills Energy 900.00; Brost, N 550.00; Card Service Center 1,587.26; Cash-Wa Dist. 112.20; Century Link 701.11; Cornhusker State Industries 69.00; Cranmore Fire Protection LLC 920.00; Crowne Plaza Kearney 299.90; Eakes, Inc. 1,000.20; Ecolab 71.40; Engineered Controls, Inc. 4,942.76; ESU 16 16,651.29; FedEx Freight 66.15; Frenchman Valley Coop 163.16; Hinojos Duncan, S 550.00; Hometown Leasing 2,746.57; Hot Lunch Account 478.50; Hot Lunch 1,525.50; Ideal Linen Supply 362.25; Inland Truck Parts 13,068.27; Johnson, C 550.00; JWPepper 180.96; Keith Co. News 432.28; Mead Lumber 667.48; Menards 503.96; Moby Max 668.00; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards) 137.00; Nebraska Art Teachers Association 240.00; Nebraska School Counselor Association 40.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 4,600.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct 71.61; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 57.23; NSASSP Region V 60.00; Office Service, Inc. 723.12; Premier Auto Parts & Service 89.99; S & W Auto Supply 36.58; Scherbarth, S 550.00; Schneider, D 221.44; South Platte Early Learning Programs 450.00; Southeastern Performance Apparel 331.05; SP Benefit Fund 1,587.00; Spady, C 35.19; Spencer, D 255.68; Starostka, L 180.00; University of Nebraska at Kearney (NE Safety Center) 255.00; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company 1,603.21; Van Horn, Patsy 1,060.00; Verizon Wireless 242.83; Village Of Big Springs 1,535.65; Virco, Inc. 2,142.00; Wage Works, Inc. 149.48; Walmart Business: Capital ONE Online 137.02; WEX Bank 2,093.03; Wiest Hardware 912.80; Wilson, Gabriel 660.00; Yanda's Music & Pro Audio 62.00; $76,239.40; Payroll: $342,480.93

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: EDUCATION: The state school board convention is in late November. Mr. Spencer is attending. TRANSPORTATION and GROUNDS: The route bus, the newest suburban and the small walk-in freezer had repairs. The parking lot was graveled. 

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report:  Annlyn Wilson and Audrey Moorhead presented a Wrestling Room Proposal. Congratulations to our students of the Month: Braden Franken, Saffron Fanning, John Stanley, Emalee Armstrong, Jayla Paulsen and Madisen Adams; JH Volleyball placed 4th at MAC Tournament. The final JH FB & VB games are Wednesday vs Potter-Dix at HOME. The Junior High Reading Class took a field trip to the Big Springs Library. The Freshman Geography class took a field trip to the Big Springs Museum. Mrs. Spady attended a Library Professional Learning Seminar in North Platte and NSCTA convention in Kearney. Mrs. Sylvester attended a World Language Workshop in North Platte where she learned new reading strategies and books suitable for Elementary and JH students. She attended the Nebraska Language Association Conference in Kearney, an excellent opportunity for her to collaborate with other Spanish teachers. She will be presenting at the 2026 NLA conference. Fall Parent Teacher Conferences were held and 63% of JH/HS parents attended. The NRPFSS Survey will be conducted for students in Grades 8, 10 and 12 on October 22. Congratulations to our Homecoming Court: BoDelle Koehler, John Stanley, Sophia Lanman, Deacon Hayward, Jayla Paulsen, Jared Scherbarth, Kaitlynn Brown, Gabe Kendrick, Jillian Frerichs and Oscar Ornelas. Mrs. Starostka has started our YouUplift Wall. Students and staff can share uplifting quotes and positive acknowledgments that are shared on the TVs during breakfast and lunch. South Platte Youth Football hosted 3 games this month. Last Friday we played Potter-Dix under the lights. It was a great experience for our kids. A lot of community members came to the game to support our Youth Football team. Several high school students volunteered to coach the team. Congratulations to the FFA Agronomy Team for their 3rd place District Overall Finish (State Qualified) results 10/8/25: Individual Agronomy results: Gabe Kendrick (Blue-8th ) Tyler Armstrong (Red-12th) Jed Delatour (Red-15th) and Jared Scherbarth (Red-17th).

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: There have been several elementary field trips. The next ESU 16 Cohort group visitation is in North Platte. Dr. McConnell presented at the Staff In-service. P/T Conferences for elementary students were held. The BCCA Agreement for the Brule Gym Site will be coming next month. The State School Board Convention is November 19-21. SPPS is advertising for a part-time Para educator. Mr. Spencer discussed the 2026-2027 school calendar. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the 2026-2027 Teacher Negotiated Agreement.

Discussion:  The superintendent's evaluation forms were handed out to the board members. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be November 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM.