June 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:05 p.m. Lee Smith and Brett Kreifels were present. The committee discussed current and upcoming projects in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:35 p.m. Lee Smith and Michael Patera were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:50 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, June 9, 2025, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Michael Patera, Lee Smith. Absent: Brian Osborn- excused. |
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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. Items From Patrons
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. New Transportation Contract with First Student, Inc
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the transportation contract with First Student, Inc 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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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. First Read of Policies 1002, 2006, 3003, 3004.1, 3023, 3026, 3036, 3043, 3047, 3057, 4051, 4057, 4059, 5001, 5015, 5016, 5018, 5031, 5034, 6025, 6031, 6034, 6044, 6045
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the first read of upcoming policy updates.
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VIII.B. First Read of Operation Guides for 2025-2026
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the building Operation Guides for the 2025-2026 school year.
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VIII.C. First Read of 2025-2026 Student Handbook
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Student Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year.
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VIII.D. First Read of the 2025-2026 Staff Handbook.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Staff Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year.
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VIII.E. Educational Service Unit #3 Core Services and Property Tax Levy Funds Purposes for 2025-26.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the ESU #3 Core Services and Property Tax Levy Funds 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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VIII.F. Certifed Contract for Taylor Rumsey
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the certified contract for Taylor Rumsey for the 25-26 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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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Board chair Smith gave an update on the tennis court project and future construction projects and updates in the district.
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IX.B. End of Session Legislative Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the end of the Legislative Session and bills impacting education.
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IX.C. 2025 Budget Updates and Timeline
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders presented a timeline on the upcoming budget process for the 2025-2026 school year.
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IX.D. 2025 District and Summer Project Updates
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders gave an update to the Board on summer projects happening around the district.
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IX.E. Staff and Student Successes
Discussion:
Principals Darin Johnson and Melissa Hasty updated the Board on student and staff successes for the month.
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X. 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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XI. 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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