November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session
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I. Meeting 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 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2025, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Michael Patera, Lee Smith. Absent: none.
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II. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was 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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III. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. Items for Discussion (Discussion Only)
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IV.A. Bond Update Information and Discussion
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders gave an update on the upcoming bond planning and community survey data.
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IV.B. Review of Preliminary Information on Lighting Projects
Discussion:
The board reviewed information on possible lighting projects for the stadium at Platteview High School.
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IV.C. Agreement for Services — K5 Event Planning and Services
Discussion:
The Coordinator of Special Events contract for K5 Event Planning and Fundraising was discussed for 2026.
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IV.D. Land Transfer Negotiations Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the land transfer negotiations with Papillion Lavista Community Schools.
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IV.E. Negotiation Committee Update
Discussion:
Board Member Kyle Fisher updated the board on the negotiation process and timeline.
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IV.F. District Culture Survey Results
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders shared the results from the HumanEx district wide culture survey.
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IV.G. NASB State Education Conference Debrief
Discussion:
Members of the Board that attended shared information about the Nebraska Association of School Boards State Education Conference.
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IV.H. Holiday Board Luncheon for Staff
Discussion:
A holiday staff luncheon was discussed for December.
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V. Action Items
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V.A. Transportation Interlocal Agreement with Louisville Public Schools
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the transportation interlocal agreement 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.B. Approval of Early Retirement Incentive Program Application- Teresa Starks
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Early Retirement Incentive Program application submitted by Teresa Starks 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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VI. Future Planning
Discussion:
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.
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VII. Executive Session - Strategy session for superintendent contract negotiations
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to enter into executive session at ____ p.m. for the purpose of _____for the purpose to conduct superintendent contract negotiations 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. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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