February 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Lee Smith, Brian Osborn, and Brett Kreifels were present. The committee discussed upcoming construction projects in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:33 p.m. Brian Osborn, Lee Smith, Michael Patera were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
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III. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
A meeting of the Board of Education of Springfield Platteview Community Schools in the County of Sarpy, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 10th, 2025, at the District Board Office, Central Services Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Michael Patera, Lee Smith. Absent: none. |
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IV. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting and committee meetings were given in advance thereof by posting in at least five public places as shown by the certificate of posting notice attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education, and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Education of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Statute 84-1407 to 84-1414 require that the Open Meetings Act be posted in the meeting room. President Smith informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room. |
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V. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Minutes of the Previous Month's Meetings
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V.B. Treasurer's Report
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V.C. Statement of Activity Fund Accounts
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V.D. Recommendation for Bill Payment
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VI. Celebration of Excellence - State Champion E-Sports Team
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders and the Board celebrated and presented a certificate of recognition to the E-Sports State Champion team members and coaches.
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VII. School Improvement and Building Goals from Westmont Elementary, Springfield Elementary, Platteview Central, and Platteview High School administration and staff.
Discussion:
The following teachers and administrators shared school improvement building goals with the Board: Westmont Principal Melissa Hasty and teachers Dawn Johnson and Brooke Larson, Springfield Principal Dr. Kaela Heneger and teachers Carey Smith and Lauren Wright, Platteview Central Principal Darin Johnson and teachers Zach Lusienski and Andrew Soneson, and Platteview High School principal Mike McLaughlin.
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VIII. Items From Patrons on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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IX. Old Business
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IX.A. Approval of the PHS Curriculum Guide and Class Offerings 2025-26
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the PHS Curriculum Guide and Class Offerings for 2025-26 as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.B. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approving a reorganization plan for a boundary change with Papillion La Vista Community Schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action that the Board of Education of this School District should and does hereby approve a Reorganization Plan to Transfer and Attach Property by Change of Boundaries Under and Pursuant to the Learning Community Reorganization Act with Papillion La Vista Community Schools relating to lots in the Belterra subdivision Lots 408-437, in accordance with the Adjustment of School District Boundaries Inter-local Agreement dated December 14, 2015, by and between the school districts, such reorganization plan in the form on file with official School District records and as presented at this meeting or with such changes as are deemed necessary and in the best interest of the School District and approved by the Board President or Superintendent of Schools, and further hereby delegates authority to and authorizes and directs the Board President, Superintendent of Schools, or designee of either, to sign, execute and deliver the reorganization plan and to take all other action necessary to carry such reorganization plan into effect passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.C. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approving a reorganization plan for a boundary change with Papillion La Vista Community Schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action that the Board of Education of this School District should and does hereby approve a Reorganization Plan to Transfer and Attach Property by Change of Boundaries Under and Pursuant to the Learning Community Reorganization Act with Papillion La Vista Community Schools relating to lots in the Shadow Creek subdivision, in accordance with the Adjustment of School District Boundaries Inter-local Agreement dated December 14, 2015, by and between the school districts, such reorganization plan in the form on file with official School District records and as presented at this meeting or with such changes as are deemed necessary and in the best interest of the School District and approved by the Board President or Superintendent of Schools, and further hereby delegates authority to and authorizes and directs the Board President, Superintendent of Schools, or designee of either, to sign, execute and deliver the reorganization plan and to take all other action necessary to carry such reorganization plan into effect passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.D. Resolution Removing and Appointing Certain Directors and Officers of the Springfield Platteview Community Schools Leasing Corporation
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a Resolution Removing Lisa Roseland and Appointing _______ as Director and Officer of the Springfield Platteview Community Schools Leasing Corporation passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. New Business
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X.A. Approval of Extended Leave of Absence for Sarah Oritiz for the 2025-2026 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a one year extended leave of absence for Sarah Ortiz for the 2025-2026 school year. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.B. Resignation of Alex Nielsen at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 School Year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to accept the resignation of Alex Nielsen at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.C. Resignation of Dr. Kaela Heneger as Principal of Springfield Elementary at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 School Year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the resignation of Dr. Kaela Heneger as Principal of Springfield Elementary at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.D. 2025-2026 Teaching Contract- Sherry Arch
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the contract for Sherry Arch for the 2025-2026 School Year as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.E. SPCS Social Worker Contract for Taylor Stanton
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Social Worker contract for Taylor Stanton as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XI. Reports
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XI.A. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Lee Smith shared the site committee's discussion and progress on upcoming district wide construction projects.
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XI.B. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders discussed the current Legislative session and bills impacting education.
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XII. Advance Planning
Discussion:
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.
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XIII. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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