February 9, 2026 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, Michael Patera, Brian Osborn were present. The committee discussed current and upcoming projects in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:33 p.m. Michael Patera, Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:51 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 9, 2026, at the SPCS Administration Building, 765 Main Street. 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. Items From Patrons
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons.
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VII. School Improvement and Building Goals from Westmont Elementary & Springfield Elementary
Discussion:
The Springfield and Westmont Elementary school improvement and building goals presentation was postponed.
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VIII. Old Business
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VIII.A. Negotiated Agreement with Springfield Platteview Education Association
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Negotiated 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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VIII.B. Policy 4901 - Employee Retirement Incentive Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the changes to Policy 4901 - ERIP Policy 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.C. Approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar 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.D. 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 North 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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VIII.E. Facility Agreement for SYAA, SBA, SPCS, and Springfield City
Discussion:
The Board was presented with an updated facility use agreement with the Springfield Baseball Association and the Trojan Athletic Association for Buffalo Park.
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IX. New Business
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IX.A. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to refinance the 2023 lease purchase remaining balance.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Resolution to authorize the prepayment and refinancing of the an outstanding lease 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.
Discussion:
Cody Wickham from DA Davidson presented information to the Board on the outstanding lease agreement.
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IX.B. 2026-2027 Contract for Alex Saunders
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the contract for Alex Saunders for the 26-27 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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IX.C. Resignation of Sarah Oritz at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to accept the resignation of Sarah Ortiz at the conclusion of the 2025-26 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. Reports
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X.A. Site Committe Report
Discussion:
Board President Lee Smith gave a Site Committee update on the current and projected projects in the district.
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X.B. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the current Legislative session and bills that could impact education.
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X.C. Bond Progress and Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders and Director of Public Relations Nichole Baugh updated the Board on the upcoming bond vote due Feb 10th.
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X.D. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building Principals in attendance updated the Board on student and staff successes for the month.
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XI. 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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XII. 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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