November 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 future construction projects happening in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:30 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 6:47 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, November 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 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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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. Celebration of Excellence- SPCS Student Art Recognition
Discussion:
The Board recognized student artists who were selected to have their artwork displayed at the SPCS Administration Building for the year. The Board acknowledged each student artist with a certificate in celebration of their talent and contribution to the Administration Building.
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VII. Items From Patrons
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons.
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VIII. Old Business
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VIII.A. New Elementary School Site Due Diligence
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Olsson New Elementary School Site Due Diligence Services contract 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. Early Retirement Incentive Policy- Participation Limit
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve 2 ERIP Applications for the 2026-2027 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. New Business
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IX.A. Election Results and New Board Members
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders shared election results from the current November election. SPCS School Board member results were shared that included member-elect Adam Larson.
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X. Reports
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X.A. Building Attendance Reports
Discussion:
Principals Melissa Hasty, Megan Hanson, Darin Johnson and Mike McLaughlin updated the Board on their building attendance reports. They shared trends including chronic absence rates compared to previous years. Current incentives and building celebrations for attendance were also shared with the Board.
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X.B. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Board chair Lee Smith shared information on current and future construction projects discussed at the Site Committee meeting, which included a new parking lot behind Platteview Central and preliminary talks about the new elementary school floorpan.
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X.C. Veteran's Day Program
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders provided information on the upcoming Veterans Day Program at Platteview High School on November 11th.
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X.D. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building principals shared their buildings 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. Executive Session- Strategy session for superintendent contract negotiations
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to enter into executive session at ____ p.m. for the purpose of _____ for the purpose of conducting superintendent contract negotiations 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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XIII. 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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