October 10, 2022 at 7:00 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, 65.98; Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 1,006.21; Big Springs Truck and Travel, 1,802.38; Black Hills Energy, 1,222.62; Brost, Nicholas, 341.25; Brule Community Improvement, 20.00; Card Service Center, 1,775.54; Carlson Electric, 333.26; Cash-Wa Dist., 87.75; Century Link, 648.58; Cheleen, Andrea, 28.02; Cranmore Fire Protection LLC, 392.00; DeCoste, Denise, 46.18; Eakes Office Solutions, 1,047.02; Ecolab, 62.96; Einspahr, Gladys, 129.85; EReflect Inc, 410.30; Essink Repair Inc. ERI Metal Works, 789.82; Essink, Ryan, 85.00; Estrada, April, 21.67, ESU 16, 12,818.05; Hampton Inn - Kearney, 161.01; HealthEquity - Wage Works, Inc., 316.00; Hot Lunch Account, 341.00; Hot Lunch, 1,365.45; Ideal Linen Supply, 373.99; Jenny Reichman Photography, 66.00; JWPepper, 199.23; Keith Co. News, 412.16; KSB School Law, 562.50; McGraw-Hill LLC, 340.00; Menards, 346.58; Mid-American Research, 794.74; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 4,500.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 64.28; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 47.37; Office Service, Inc., 837.97; Performance Health Supply, 2,361.66; Plummer Insurance, Inc., 77,964.00; Ray's Cement Works, 1,231.00; Richards, Shane, 60.40; Rudy's GTO, 37.99; S & W Auto Supply, 43.38; Sherman, Carol, 12.70; SP Benefit Fund, 810.00; Spady, Candace, 66.27; Stanley, Robert, 170.00; Teacher Created Resources, 277.32; TigerChef.com, 2,213.67; Verizon Wireless, 295.99; Village Of Big Springs, 729.15; Walmart Business, 370.11; Wiest Hardware, 1,386.85; Wilson Mowing, 930.00; AFLAC-10MO, 191.88; AFLAC, 1,244.12; HSASPECK-Bailey Speck, 219.81; Colonial Life, 200.96; EFTPS, 43,828.56, Health Equity - HSA, 313.28; Horace Mann Insurance Company, 72.29; Horace Mann Life Ins. Co., 175.00; HSA JACOBS, 313.08; Jenna Hill H S A, 196.64; BCBSNE 55,403.77; SITNE, 6,422.56; NPERS, 36,455.84; Principal Life Insurance Co. 1,498.49; SPFLEX, 2,993.86; Vision Care Direct, 495.22.

Discussion:  Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Welsh presented information from the NASB meeting that they attended. Mr. Spencer gave an update on the buses.

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost gave the principal's report. Homecoming week was successful. Parent/Teacher conferences were attended by 70% of the JH/HS parents. Future Events: SP is hosting the District Play One-Act December 3 and the Christmas Concert date is tentatively set for Dec 8 at 6pm. Thank you to Mrs. Cheleen and the MAC Student Advisory students who attended the meeting in Sidney and to the Booster Club, Student Council, Student Advisory Committee, and the Cheerleaders for their work during homecoming. Congrats to the August Students of the month: Emalee Armstrong, Jayla Paulsen, Madisen Adams, Josie Schneider, Brenna Isenbart, and Avery Hayward and the September Students of the Month: Audrey Moorhead, Jacob Lofton, Oscar Ornelas, Quinten Koenen, Bradyn Miller, Haily Koenen. Nate Neuhaus, the Supervisor of Officials, from NSAA gave a presentation entitled " Respect The Ref, Sportsmanship and Respecting the Officials". 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer gave the superintendent's report. Student and staff safety drills have been conducted with improvements each time. Fire safety week events and learning trips for students to the pumpkin patches are planned.  The keyless entry system is operational and the kitchen door will be replaced. Planning for the Red Ribbon week is underway with the Student Advisory Committee.

Discussion:  The board held a discussion about the current student and activity handbook and the usage of cell phone and electronic device useage which included existing guidelines and expectations. They reviewed other districts' handbooks and guidances and policies. The discussion was for further research.

Discussion:  Review the minutes.