January 9, 2023 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:  The meeting was turned over by Chairman Armstrong to Mr. Spencer for election of officers.  Mr. Spencer congratulated Tim VanZee, Duane Duncan and Adam Hayward on re-election. The board took the Oath of Office.
 

Discussion:  The committee appointments are: Buildings and Grounds: Amy Stanley, Darrel Armstrong, Duane Duncan; Transportation: Duane Duncan, Adam Hayward, Amy Stanley; Negotiations: Patricia Welsh, Adam Hayward, Tim Van Zee; Americanism: Board
 

Discussion:  CLAIMS: 2nd Wind Exercise Inc(Novus) 269.16; Admin Partners 100.00; Amazon 1,232.03; Anderson, J 408.63; Arensdorf, M 1,140.03; Armstrong, B 606.00; BSTT 487.89; BH Energy 6,400.00; Brewster, S 227.65; Brueggeman, P 250.09; Card Service Center, 2,432.90; Fox, C 548.64; Cash-Wa Dist. 360.60; Century Link 644.17; Cheleen, J 1,875.71; Christensen, C 2,034.42; Duane D 1,111.53; Eakes, Incs. 834.68; Esu# 10 1,500.00; ESU 16 12,578.05; FV Coop 91.39; Zajec G 649.28; Garden County Clerk 100.00; Goddard, M 77.35; HealthEquity 164.00; Hill, T 793.57; Hinton's Lock & Alarm 5,762.30; Hometown Leasing; 2,514.43; Hot Lunch Account; 221.00; Hot Lunch; 844.75; Ideal Linen Supply 388.95; Inland Truck Parts 4,413.33; Brethauer, J 467.59; JAYMAR Business Forms Inc.  166.87; Johnson, D 684.02; Johnson, J 27.35; Johnson, S 221.88; Keith Co. News 72.35; KSB School Law 9,890.00; Lane, M 34.20; Lofton, J 86.50; Luis L 576.96; Martin, J 86.50; Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. 327.50; McClung, M 493.78; MARC 888.46; Miller, C 183.30; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 2,500.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct 64.28; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 47.37; Office Service, Inc. 203.45; Onyx MDH, LLC 10,200.00; Oriental Trading Co. 84.84; Ornelas, J 86.50; Poppe's Truck & Diesel Repair 717.47; Howell, R 267.20; Ray's Cement Works 800.00; Richards, S 86.50; Crandell, R. 492.53; Rudy's GTO 323.17; Scherbarth, S 170.32; Sparqdata; 3,920.00; Time Management System (TMS) 390.00; Speihs T 1,587.14; Reeves, T 196.83; Carlson, T 1,250.40; Verizon 239.33; Village Of Big Springs 598.20; Wagner, M 346.28; Walmart 775.86; Wiest Hardware 119.69; HSA-SPPS 1065.39; AFLAC 1,164.82; AFLACMO 124.49; Colonial 200.96; EFTPS 39,764.45; Horace Mann Insurance Company 519.72; Horace Mann Life Ins. Co. 225.00; BCBS 55,148.17; NE Dept Rev 5,751.73; NPERS 33,377.63; Principal Life 1,370.85; Vision Care Direct 508.04; SP FLEX-125 3,092.04. BUILDING FUND--Reese Mechanical 1,080.00; Snell Services, Inc. 3,115.11

Discussion:  The transportation and education committee reports were given. There are upcoming school board finance educational opportunities.

Discussion:  Mr. VanZee read a thank you letter from the Hippodrome Theatre.

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost gave the principal's report. SPS has been invited to host the D1-6 and the C2-6 District contest. Haily Koenen tied the school record for rebounds in a game against Perkins Co with 20 rebounds. GBB tied the record for three points scored in a single game (9) vs. Hyannis. Congrats to Madison Johnson for her admittance to the Society for the Study for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Pre-College Scholars Programs.

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer gave the superintendent's report. He is working with ESU 16 on the Title I program report. K-6 grade Mid-year DIBELS Testing is scheduled. He gave an update on the lunchroom tables and painting bids. The preschool program will be undergoing some changes.

Discussion:  There was a discussion about high school GPA scales.

Discussion:  Mr. Spencer presented cell phone policies. There was discussion. Mrs. Stanley, Mr. Van Zee and Mr. Duncan will work with the student council and teachers to proceed with forming a policy; the item was tabled.

Discussion:  Review the minutes.