Public Meeting Minutes: May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called To Order

I.A. Roll Call

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance

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

II. Open Meetings Act

III. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Tim Van Zee seconded by Amy Stanley to approve the consent agenda as presented: A. Confirmation of the last regular and special meeting minutes B. Financial Reports C. Treasurer's Report D. Claims: General Fund E. Claims: Building/Bond/Depreciation Fund F. New Hires: Certified Staff: (Jonathan Mayer-PE). Motion carried.

Patricia Welsh: yes
Duane Duncan: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

III.A. Confirmation of the last regular and special meeting minutes

Attachments: (2)

230418 SPBOE Minutes April 18 Special Meeting April 18

4/26/2023 at 10:27 AM
230410 SPBOE Minutes Regular April

4/26/2023 at 10:31 AM

III.B. Financial Reports

Attachments: (1)

Activity Fund EOM 2.2023

5/6/2023 at 11:57 PM

III.C. Treasurer's Report

Attachments: (1)

Treasurer Report May 2023 Meeting April 23 Expenses.xlsx - Treasurers Report

5/6/2023 at 11:55 PM

III.D. Claims: General Fund

Discussion: CLAIMS: Aliens and Strangers Music 130.00; All Star Auto Glass 895.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 2,587.12; ASCD 89.00; Barnhart, H 109.96; BSTT 3,607.76; Black Hills Energy 5,293.81; Brost, N 40.00; Brown, Nayt 129.75; Card Service Center 700.71; Carlson, A 60.45; Cash-Wa Dist. 131.40; CenturyLink 661.99; Chappell Super Foods 34.68; Deaver Tire Company 6,001.00; Eakes, Inc./dba Eakes Office Solutions 4,928.58; Ecolab 62.96; Essink, R 208.66; Esu # 10 80.00; ESU 16 12,803.05; Foster, D 550.00; Frenchman Valley Coop 163.90; HealthEquity 164.00; Holiday Inn Of Kearney 1,819.30; Hometown Leasing 2,514.43; Hot Lunch Account 477.00; Hot Lunch 1,437.40; Ideal Linen Supply 419.37; Insect Lore 68.93; Instrumentalist Awards LLC 10.50; Jostens 63.49; JWPepper 148.81; Keith Co. News 102.77; KSB School Law 245.00; Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. 517.33; Menards 94.20; Mid-American Research 212.56; Moorhead, D 52.44; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards) 210.00; Nebraska Council School Administrators 180.00; Nebraska PrintWorks LLC 300.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 2,450.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct 64.28; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 47.37; Office Service, Inc. 76.61; Oriental Trading Co. 40.35; Paper Direct 258.26; Ramada Midtown Conference Center 229.90; Reese Mechanical 440.00; Rudy's GTO 138.00; Sinclair Oil Corp. 500.00; Snell Services, Inc. 1,143.57; Spady, C 682.94; Spencer, D 591.49; Star Autism Support 795.00; Teacher Synergy LLC 2,875.00; Uline 959.55; Verizon Wireless 254.40; Village Of Big Springs 829.05; Vintage Barn Door Blooms 157.75; Walmart Business: Capital ONE Online 325.15; Wiest Hardware 482.84; Wilson, L 293.53; Payroll Total 288,659.99.

Attachments: (1)

230508BoardReportClaims

5/6/2023 at 11:56 PM

III.E. Claims: Building/Bond/Depreciation Fund (If Any)

III.F. Certified Staff Hires: PE-Jonathan Mayer

IV. Patrons

Discussion: Patrons: Ken Bartels, Bryan Kotchwar, Cordel Frerichs, Aleah Blochowitz and Jillian Frerichs addressed the board.

V. Board Members (Committee Reports)

Discussion: The transportation committee updated information about vehicles. The education committee gave information about the upcoming law conference.

VI. Correspondence

VII. Principals Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Brost

Discussion: Mr. Nick Brost gave the principal's report. It has been a busy month! Congratulations to Mrs. Jacobs and her students on a great 5-12 Spring Music performance.Thank you to the Assembly of God Church in Big Springs for hosting the Senior Breakfast. Congratulations to all students who received academic, athletic and activity awards. Thank you to Denise Moorhead, Jenna Hill, Mark Lane, Dustie Doncheske, April Estrada, Renee Folchert and Booster Club for their hard work and preparation for the Awards Banquet. South Platte hosted MAC Golf @ Bayside. Thank you to Mr. Kotschwar and Mr. Bartels for all of their work in organizing the contest. Thank you to Bayside Golf for allowing the MAC Schools to use their facilities. Congratulations: JH Boys and Girls Track teams, both placed 3rd at the MAC Track Meet; HS Girls Track team- 2nd at MAC; Best of the Midwest Track: Haily Koenen-3rd in Shot Put, Cavin Lanman, 4th in 800, Naila Ford, 8th in Long Jump; Adams Bank and Trust: Student of the 4th Quarter: Paola Lopez; and Adams Bank & Trust Student of the Year: Haily Koenen; NCPA Academic All-State Honorees Girls Track: Maddi Cheleen, Haily Koenen: Boys Track: Naythen Brown, Cordell Frerichs: Music: Madison Johnson, Emma Spiehs - Golf: Aleah Blochowitz, Quinten Koenen. Thank you to Mrs. Spady, Mrs. Cheleen and Mrs. Scherbarth for their help with the 2023 graduation.

VII.A. School Resource Officer Report

VIII. Superintendents Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Spencer

Discussion: Mr. David Spencer gave the superintendent's report. He updated on ESSR funds; staff openings; staff in-service; school safety trainings, school wide learning trips; music programs; Preschool Graduation; K-6 track meet; K-2 end of year lunch hosted by Mr. Spencer, K-4 Music program. May 18th is the official last day of school. Trudy visits the school. He thanked Mr. Kotschwar and Mr. Bartels for their dedication and years of service. Join us for a Celebration of Retirement and Service on May 18 - 4-6 PM.

IX. Discussion Items

IX.A. Cell Phone Policy

Discussion: The board discussed the cell phone policy. The results from the committee will be given to KSB for KSB to integrate with the existing KSB cell phone policy. The new policy will replace the existing handbook policy.

IX.B. Wellness Policy: Triennial Review

Discussion: The board discussed the local wellness policy, compliance with USDA wellness policy, the Triennial Assessment Review and survey results. The results will be available to the public at the district office.

IX.C. South Platte GPA

Discussion: The board discussed the South Platte GPA. The GPA Scale will be updated in the 2023-24 handbook.

Attachments: (1)

SPK 100 Point Scale

5/15/2023 at 4:00 PM

IX.D. South Platte Graduation Requirements

Discussion: The board discussed graduation requirements (new laws). The updates will be in the 2023-24 handbook.

X. Action Items

X.A. School Calendar 2023-24 Year

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Duane Duncan to approve the 2023-24 school calendar. Motion carried.

Amy Stanley: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Duane Duncan: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The board discussed the 2023-24 school calendar.

X.B. Summer Projects

Action(s):

Motion 1 carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Tim Van Zee to approve the bid for Office Products Professionals LLC for cafeteria tables for $37,202.20. Motion carried.

Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Duane Duncan: yes
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes

Motion 2 carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Duane Duncan to approve 82' of curb, sidewalk, and gutter replacement bid from Shelco Asphalt and Paving for $4,796.00. Motion carried.

Patricia Welsh: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Duane Duncan: yes
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes

Motion 3 carried:

Motion by Tim Van Zee seconded by Amy Stanley to approve the use of Covid-19 funds for the transportation committee to purchase a suburban not to exceed $68,000.00. Motion carried.

Adam Hayward: yes
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Duane Duncan: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

Motion 4 carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Patricia Welsh to utilize Covid 19 funds for a CNC cutter and plasma cam project not to exceed $39,000. Motion carried.

Amy Stanley: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes
Duane Duncan: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The board discussed COVID-19 funds, safety projects, building and summer projects.

Attachments: (1)

lunch Table bid

5/5/2023 at 1:33 PM

XI. Review the Minutes

Discussion: Review the minutes.

XII. Next Regular Meeting will be June 12 at 7:00 PM

XIII. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Tim Van Zee to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 PM. Motion carried.

Amy Stanley: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes
Duane Duncan: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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