June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session
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I. Policy Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The policy committee started at 6:30 p.m. Brett Kreifels, Lee Smith, Michael Patera were present.
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I.A. 3-year policy reviews
Discussion:
The committee reviewed the policies as part of the 3-year cycle for review. The committee adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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II. 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 7:01 p.m., Monday, June 22, 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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III. 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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IV. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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V. Items for Discussion (Discussion Only)
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V.A. Sewer Connection Feasability Study
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders shared with the Board the Sewer Connection Feasibility Study conducted by Olsson to evaluate a possible new sewer connection to the PHS/PC campus.
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V.B. Construction and Summer Projects Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders shared updates on the current construction projects happening in the district.
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V.C. Substitute Pay for 2026-2027 School Year
Discussion:
The Board discussed substitute pay for the 2026-2027 school year.
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V.D. Policy Committee Report
Discussion:
Board Chair Brett Kreifels updated the Board on the policy reviews as part of the 3 year review cycle.
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VI. Action Items
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VI.A. Final reading of Board Policies: 2008, 3003, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3048, 3057, 3061, 4017, 4019, 4056, 4065, 5003, 5004, 5035, 5048, 6009, 6038, 6046
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the updates and new policies 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.B. Student Fees 2026-2027 Hearing and Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Student Fees Policy (5045) for 2026-2027 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.C. Parental Involvement Policy Hearing for 2026-2027 - Policy 5018
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Parental Involvement Policy (5018) 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.D. Review and final read of Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism Policy (5001)
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism policy (5001) 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.E. 2026-2027 District Student Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the SPCS District Handbook 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.F. 2026-2027 Springfield, Westmont, Platteview Central and Platteview High School Building Operation Guides
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the building Operation Guides for 2026-2027 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.G. Lease Agreement Renewal - First United Methodist Church (Springfield Food Pantry)
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal with First United Methodist Church (Springfield Food Pantry) 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.H. Resignation of Katelynn Caniglia
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to accept the resignation of Katelynn Caniglia effective immediately 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.I. Certified Contract for Amber Liebentritt for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the certified contract for Amber Liebentritt 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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VII. 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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VIII. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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