August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session
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I. Policy Committee
Discussion:
The Policy committee started at 6:31 p.m. Brett Kreifels, Michael Patera and Lee Smith were present.
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I.A. 3-year policy review
Discussion:
The committee reviewed policies as part of a 3-year review cycle. The committee adjourned at 6:44 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, August 24, 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. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.A. Bills for Approval
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V. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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VI. Items for Discussion (Discussion Only)
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VI.A. Bond Project and New Elementary Planning Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the bond projects and future planning for the new elementary building.
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VI.B. 2025-26 Budget Summary and 2026-27 Budget Preview
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the budget and the approval timeline for the 2026-2027 school year.
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VI.C. Trailblazer Conference Admissions Proposal bylaw change
Discussion:
The Board discussed the proposed bylaw changes to the Trailblazer Conference admission prices for athletic events.
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VI.D. Co-Op Update on Boys & Girls Swimming/Dive and Girls Soccer
Discussion:
The Board discussed the updates to the Swimming/Dive and Soccer Co-op for 2026.
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VI.E. JAG Program Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the JAG program.
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VII. Action Items
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VII.A. Transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the transfer of $250,000 from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund 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.B. Transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Activity Account.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the transfer of $100,000 from the General Fund to the Activity Fund 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.C. Transfer of funds from General Fund to Employee Benefit Fund.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the transfer of $100,000 from the General Fund to the Employee Benefit Fund 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.D. Transfer of funds from the General Fund to the School Lunch Fund.
Recommended Motion(s):
Transfer $50,000 from the General Fund to the School Lunch Fund 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.E. Consider and Discuss the Purchase of a School Vehicle
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the purchase of a new school vehicle for $68,847 from Copple Chevrolet 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. 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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IX. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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