September 19, 2022 at 7:20 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: Academic Therapy Publications, 133.00; Air Delights, 91.87; Aliens and Strangers Music, 927.38; Agile Sports, Inc. dba Hudl, 3,546.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 8,755.09; Apple Computer, Inc, 3,966.00; Apptegy, Inc, 4,900.00; Black Hills Energy, 1,365.77; Blick Art Materials, 1,248.71; Card Service Center, 1,500.61; Carlson Electric, 3,640.54; Cash-Wa Dist., 362.75; Cdw Government, Inc, 6,873.92; Center for Health, 135.00; Century Link, 643.10; CI Shirts, 1,426.00; CNA Surety, 193.50; Colglazier Clinic, 100.00; Decker Inc. School Fix, 396.55; DeVries, Laura, 41.50; Eakes Office Solutions, 5,100.15; Ecolab, 62.96; Einspahr, Gladys, 111.25; Employers, 14,256.00; eSpecial Needs, LLC, 1,365.85; Essink, Ryan, 398.75; Estrada, April, 18.99; ESU 16, 25.00; Frank Paxton Lumber Company, LLC, 7,767.22; Gallentine, Ashley, 53.96; Garden Co High School, 200.00; Goddard, Melisa, 211.93; HealthEquity, 158.00; Hinton's Lock & Alarm, 26,871.86; Hot Lunch Account, 221.00; Hot Lunch, 666.45; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co., 5,619.10; Huff, Kacey, 667.33; Huskers Illustrated, 64.95; Ideal Linen Supply, 373.99; Jacobs, Beth, 118.88; Johnson, Courtney, 9.86; Jostens, 2,810.35; JWPepper, 423.93; Keith Co. News, 71.06; Lakeshore Learning,873.80, Lampo Group, LLC, The, 849.76; Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., 115.80; McGraw-Hill LLC, 66.57; Mead Lumber, 150.44; Moby Max, 1,119.00; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards), 224.00; Nebraska Association for Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction, 25.00; Nebraska Council School Administrators, 335.00; Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment, 360.00; Nebraska Safety Center, 250.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 4,748.31; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 64.28; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 47.37; NSASSP Region V, 60.00; Office Service, Inc., 530.05; Perkins County Health Service, 130.00; PowerSchool Group LLC, 6,918.33; Renaissance Learning, Inc., 2,098.25; Rudy's GTO, 24.00; Sandhills Natural Water, 1,056.00; Scherbarth, Stephanie, 218.97; Sinclair Oil Corp.; 500.00; Snell Services, Inc., 7,658.98; SP Benefit Fund, 575.00, Spady, Candace, 101.58; Talacko Safety Solutions, 1,200.00; Taylor, Ted, 28.75; Time Management System (TMS), 195.00; TimeClock Plus, 535.23; United Cultures, Inc., 135.00; University of NE-Kearney, 2,000.00; Valley Medical Clinic, 130.63; Verizon Wireless, 305.19; Village Of Big Springs, 586.05; Vlasin, Patricia, 400.00; Walmart Business, 342.18; Wiest Hardware, 1,223.38; Wilson Mowing, 1,315.00.

Discussion:  Education opportunities were discussed.

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost gave the principal's report. He met with ESU16 to improve learning and education systems for students and staff. He coordinated with the booster club, cheer team, student advisory committee, administration and STUCO for the Homecoming week schedule. There was discussion about student progress education testing. He gave special recognition to all of the officials, staff, students, and community volunteers that help to make our athletic events and concession stands run smoothly. He provided updated on MAC conference events, upcoming contests and meetings.

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer gave the superintendent's report. During the first few weeks, the staff and students worked on safety drills.  The fire extinguisher inspection and fire safety systems checks are complete. The first set of testing and some learning trips for the first quarter are completed. The keyless entry system, the new AED on the charter bus, and the new stage curtains are installed and operational. There was discussion about ESSER, Title funds and safety projects. Congrats to all NE State Fair participants.

Discussion:  Mrs. Moorhead addressed the board to share information about the high school secretary and various bookkeeper duties.

Discussion:  RESOLUTION SETTING THE PROPERTY TAX REQUEST
2022-23 TAX REQUEST RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 09192022

WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of the South Platte Public School passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and

WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request;

NOW, THEREFORE, The Governing Body of South Platte Public School resolves that:
1.The 2022-2023 property tax request be set at:
    * General Fund:                    $2,971,324.00
    * Bond Fund:                           $421,132.00
    * Special Building Fund:           $46,792.00
    * Qualified Capital Purpose: $                .00
    * Undertaking Fund:
2. The total assessed value of property differs from last year’s total assessed value by 5.36 percent.
3. The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be 0.721352 per $100 of assessed value.
4. South Platte Public School proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be 0.735 per $100 of assessed value.
5. Based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of South Platte Public School will increase (or decrease) last year’s budget by 8.29 percent.
6. A copy of this resolution will be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before October 15, 2022.

Discussion:  Review the minutes.