September 13, 2021 at 7:15 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Chairman Armstrong made note of the Open Meetings Act poster that is on display in the meeting room.

Discussion:  Claims: Aliens and Strangers Music 876.00; Amazon Credit Plan 2,362.43; Ample Industries, Inc. 405.61; Black Hills Energy 543.79; N Brost 188.16; BSN Sports 53.82; L Gallentine 360.00; Card Service Center 2,198.86; Carlson Electric 265.78; Cash-wa Dist Com 418.55; Cdw Government, Inc 1,406.42; Century Link 639.99; CNA Surety 193.50; Consolidated Plumbing & Heating 270.00; Cornhusker Glass, Inc 40.00; Cranmore Fire Protection LLC 302.00; Eakes Office Solutions 4,533.49, Ecolab 62.96; Esu#16 25.00; Faber Signs 10,966.85; Frank Paxton Lumber Company, LLC 2,782.82; Frenchman Valley Coop 63.10; FYG Productions LLC 2,500.00; Generation Genius 120.00; H Barnhart 43.68; Hodges Rock & Landscape Services 180.00; Hometown Leasing 1,044.98; Hot Lunch 499.50; Hot Lunch Account 106.00; Ideal Linen Supply 254.99; Inland Truck Parts 1,065.94, Jenny Reichman 458.93 C Johnson 143.25; JWPepper 126.92; Keith Co. News 106.05; Kutak Rock LLP 6,550.00; Lakeshore Learning 389.72; Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. 153.10; McGRAW-HILL LLC 9,045.02; Mead Lumber 115.73; Mid American Research 1,440.72; Ne Association Of School Brd 255.00; Ne Public Power District 4,387.82; Nebraska Council School Administrators 662.00; Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment 755.00; Nebraska Safety Center 250.00; Nebraska School Counselor Association 40.00; Nebraska State Fire Marshall Agency 180.00; Nebraska UC Fund 1,350.50; Office Service, Inc. 2,319.38; Ogallala Ace Hardware 12.00; P Vlasin 17.96; Performance Health Supply 47.93; Premier Auto Parts & Service 13.98; Pyramid School Products 17.28; Ramada Inn 294.76;Ramada Midtown Conference Center 96.00; Riddell 14.67; Rudy's GTO 45.98; Sandhills Physical Therapy 4,000.00; S Scherbarth 16.56; School Specialty LLC 142.75; Sinclair Oil Corp. 2,000.00; Software Unlimited Inc 435.00, C Spady 11.83; Supreme School Supply 148.81; Verizon Wireless 258.74; Village Of Big Springs 549.60; Walmart Business 868.12; Wiest Hardware 739.06

Discussion:  Patron Jo Brown addressed the board. 

Discussion:  The transportation committee gave a report. Board members Stanley and Welsh gave reports on NASB meetings that they attended. 

Discussion:  Principal's report was given by Mr. Nick Brost who attended the MAC AD/Superintendent meeting in Sidney and the suicide awareness training. Fall school picture day featuring portraits and sports activities are complete with a special thank you to Jenny Reichman. The senior art students attended Hastings College Mural Competition Day. We have explored football classifications for 2022-24 years. South Platte FFA received a donation from Ag Valley Co-op. Avery Hayward, Student Council President, presented to the board the Student Council Dress Code Committee concerns. Miss Winckler, JH/HS English teacher, did an introduction and presentation of the curriculum. Mr. Brost provided additional updates on the website, calendar printing, and policy services that are in progress.

Discussion:  The Superintendent's report was given by Mr. David Spencer. The charter bus graphics are completed by Faber Graphics. Homecoming activities are next week with a full schedule of activities. He attended IEP, MAC and ESU #16 meetings, staff in service with suicide awareness training. Welcome, Joel Foster, our new paraprofessional. There are several elementary field trips scheduled. Congratulations to the South Platte students that participated in the Deuel County fair. MAPS and Dibles testing are underway. 

Discussion:  Discussion about ESSER III Funds with teachers and students yielded some great suggestions that Mr. Spencer shared with the board. The board shared suggestions with Mr. Spencer.

Discussion:  2021-22 TAX REQUEST RESOLUTION
FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 95, DEUEL COUNTY NEBRASKA, SOUTH PLATTE SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, public notice was given at least five days in advance of a Special Public Hearing called for the purpose of discussing and approving of modifying the district's Tax Request for the 2021-2022 school fiscal year for the General Fund, Bond Fund, and Special Building Fund for South Platte Public Schools, also known as School District Number 95 Deuel County, Big Springs Nebraska and referred to by the State of Nebraska as South Platte School District 25-0095.

WHEREAS, such a Special Public Hearing was held before the Board of Education (hereinafter "the Board") of South Platte School District 25-0095 (hereinafter "the District"), at the time District, and place announced in the notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, a copy of which notice and proof of publication of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, all as required by law; and,
WHEREAS, the Board provided an opportunity to receive comment, information and evidence from persons in attendance at such Special Hearing; and,

WHEREAS, the Board, after having reviewed the District's Tax Requests for each said fund, and after public consideration of the matter, has determined that the Final Tax Requests as listed below are necessary in order to carry out the functions of the District, as determined by the Board for the 2021-2022 school fiscal year.

NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that -

    * the Tax Request for the General Fund should be, and hereby is set for $2,931,261.00
    * the Tax Request for the Special Building Fund should be, and hereby is set at $44,413.00
    * the Tax Request for the South Platte Bond Fund should be and hereby is set at $399,717.00

It is so moved by Hayward and seconded by Stanley this 13th day of September, 2021. Darrel Armstrong: yes, Patricia Welsh: yes, Tim VanZee: yes, Amy Stanley: yes, Duane Duncan: yes, Adam Hayward, yes

The undersigned herewith certifies as secretary of the Board of Education of South Platte School District 25-0095, the above resolution was duly adopted by a majority of said board. Tim VanZee, Board Secretary.


 

Discussion:  Review the minutes.