October 12, 2026 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: Alarm Security Technicians, 3,724.59; Aliens and Strangers Music, 128.58; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., 800.29; Apple Computer, Inc., 10,394.00; Arensdorf, Michael, 150.00; Big Springs Truck and Travel, 71.88; Black Hills Energy, 700.00; Brost, N, 526.68; Brule Community Improvement, 25.00; C & C Fire Protection, LLC, 400.00; Card Service Center, 2,612.66; Century Link, 712.90; Computer Hardware, Inc., 6,015.00; Copy Center Plus/Novel Ideas, Inc., The, 3,729.60; Crowne Plaza Kearney, 639.80; Eakes, Inc./dba Eakes Office Solutions, 1,395.81; Ecolab, 77.11; Eichners Sales & Service, 129.79; ESU 16, 14,517.98; ESU Coordinating Council, 7,437.00; Follett Content Solutions, LLC, 227.69; Follett Software, LLC., 309.00; Goddard, M, 95.23; Hot Lunch Account, 461.70; Hot Lunch, 1,237.40; Ideal Linen Supply, 378.13; JWPepper, 78.25; Keith Co. News, 491.62; KSB School Law, 41.00; McGraw-Hill LLC, 4,121.47; Moorhead, D, 13.86; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 4,900.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 77.55; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 52.63; NSASSP Region V, 60.00; Office Service, Inc., 924.47; Premier Auto Parts & Service, 1,475.90; Quality Diesel, Inc., 5,218.59; Richards, S, 59.95; South Platte Early Learning Programs, 275.00; South Platte General Fund, 50,000.00; Spady, C, 112.49; Spencer, D, 533.52; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company, 1,604.20; US Postmaster-Big Springs, 390.00; Van Horn, Patsy, 1,200.00; Ventris Learning, 140.00; Verizon Wireless, 183.33; Village Of Big Springs, 1,659.60; Wage Works, Inc., 152.00; Walmart Business-Trevi-Pay, 261.88; WEX Bank, 5,182.61; Wiest Hardware, 741.60; Wilson, Gabriel, 860.00; WPCI, 200.00; Yanda's Music & Pro Audio, 59.95; Payroll: 352,089.41; Building Claims: Carlson Electric, 6,396.65; Van Zee Heating and Air, 10,289.65

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Score board repairs are underway. Cameras are installed with full coverage outside and inside backups are set up. EDUCATION: The State Education Association Meeting is Nov 18-20. There was a superintendent evaluation committee update.

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Congratulations to the October students of the month: Brityn Boman, Jenika Ornelas, Saffron Fanning, Carsyn Brown, Drake Arensdorf, Jacob Lofton. Jared Scherbarth, Tyler Armstrong, Jed Delator and Conner Evans attended District FFA and competed in Agronomy. The team placed 6th (State Alternate), Tyler placed 10th (blue), Jared Scherbarth earned white. The Sophomores and Mrs. Starostka attended the Career Cab career fair in Sidney. Thank you to Mrs. Scherbarth and Mrs. Sylvester for their work on Heritage Night. Parent Teacher Conferences were held; 55% of JH/HS parents attended. Unified Bowling Update: There is an athlete that qualifies for Unified Bowling, so SPPS will have a unified bowling team this year. Upcoming Dates: October 15 - District Cross Country - Perkins County, October 17 - HS MAC Volleyball Tournament - Bridgeport October 19-23 - Homecoming Week, October 19 - NHS Blood Drive.

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: The budget is submitted to the state and counties and state reports are completed. In-service/PT conferences, an ALICAP safety visit was performed. Student learning trips: flower field and pumpkin patches. Mr. Spencer attended the MTSS Summit in Kearney and will attend the NASB State Convention from November 18–20.

Discussion:  There was discussion about the Four-Day School Week.

Discussion:  There was a discussion about transportation vehicles. 

Discussion:  A resignation letter from Mrs. Cross was read. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM.