March 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 and 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 6:31 p.m. Michael Patera, Kyle Fisher and Brenda Guenther were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:48 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, March 9, 2026, at the SPCS Administration 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 that included publication in the Sarpy County Times, on the district website and in five public places. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education, and the agenda was communicated in the advance 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, Platteview Central, and Platteview High School administration and staff.
Discussion:
Westmont Principal Melissa Hasty with Dawn Johnson and Mindi Fowler, Springfield Principal Megan Hanson with Laura Krallman, Alex Mazur and Lauren Wright, Platteview Central Principal Darin Johnson with Cole Wills and Sarah Svoboda, and Platteview High School Principal Mike McLaughlin shared with the Board school improvement and building goals that included attendance, culture, community involvement, curriculum and academic achievement.
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VIII. Old Business
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VIII.A. Consider changes to Policy 3021- Operation of School Business Office
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the change to remove "Easter Monday" in Policy 3021- Operation of School Business Office 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. Consider and Take any action regarding Administrative Increases for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a 3% salary increase for administrative staff in the 2026-27 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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VIII.C. Consider and Take any action regarding Classified Staff Increases for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a 3.25% increase for classified staff 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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VIII.D. Review of the Facility Lease Agreement with the Springfield Methodist Church (Springfield Food Pantry)
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders asked the Board to review the current lease agreement with First United Methodist Church in Springfield for the food pantry. The agreement will be negotiated with the church for the possibility of extending the lease.
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IX. New Business
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IX.A. Approval of the PHS Curriculum Guide and Class Offerings for the 2026-27 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the PHS Curriculum Guide and Class Offerings for 2026-27 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. Reports
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X.A. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the board on the current Legislative session and bills that could impact education.
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X.B. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Board President Lee Smith updated the Board on current and upcoming projects in the district, including hail and water repair to Springfield Elementary and stadium lights and track resurfacing at Platteview High School.
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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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