July 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session
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I. Policy Committee
Discussion:
The Policy committee started at 6:33 p.m. Lee Smith and Michael Patera were present. Brett Kreifels was absent.
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I.A. 3-year policy reviews
Discussion:
The committee reviewed policies as part of a 3-year cycle of review. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 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 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brian Osborn, Michael Patera, Lee Smith. Absent: Brett Kreifels.
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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 notice on the district website. 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. Oak Leaf SID Payment
Discussion:
The Board discussed the upcoming SID payment at the new Oak Leaf subdivision.
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V.B. RSP & Associates Possible Contract for Services
Discussion:
The Board discussed contracting with RSP & Associates for strategic growth planning and enrollment analysis.
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V.C. Renewal of English Language Learners (ELL) Interlocal Agreement with Gretna Public Schools
Discussion:
The Board discussed renewing the agreement with Gretna Public Schools for English Language Learner student services.
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V.D. 2026-2027 Budget Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the upcoming budget process for the 2026-2027 school year.
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V.E. Construction and Project Update
Discussion:
The Board discussed current construction projects happening around the district.
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V.F. Land Transfer-Ponderosa Place
Discussion:
The Board discussed a land transfer of Ponderosa Place to Papillion Lavista Community Schools.
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V.G. Policy Committee Report
Discussion:
The Board was updated on the Policy Committee's 3-year policy reviews for July.
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V.H. 2026-2027 Fall Welcome Back Pre-Service Agenda
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders shared with the Board the upcoming Pre-Service Agenda for staff for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
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VI. Action Items
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VI.A. Consider and take any action regarding the selling of Furniture and Choir Risers
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the sale of the identified furniture and choir risers and authorize the administration to secure fair market value, such as through Marketplace or other means deemed appropriate by the administration 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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