July 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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.

Discussion:  CLAIMS: Ace Hardware 79.99; Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 4,092.66; Black Hills Energy 546.27; Blick Art Materials 601.02; Bomgaars 115.82; Brost, N 550.00; Card Service Center 1,518.67; Century Link 675.98; Cheleen, A 64.88; CNA Surety 100.00; Correll Refrigeration Inc. 369.00; Eakes Office Solutions 1,740.73; Ecolab 71.40; Eichners Sales & Service 54.99; Garden County Clerk 100.00; Hometown Leasing 2,624.97; JourneyEd.Com, Inc 500.00; Keith Co. News 174.64; McGraw-Hill LLC 2,133.60; Mid-American Research 711.20; Midwest Floor Specialists, INC. 2,740.00; Nasco 1,215.83; Ne Rural Community Schools 850.00; Nebraska Association for Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction 40.00; Nebraska Council School Administrators 225.00; Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment 1,105.00; Nebraska State Fire Marshall Agency 144.00; Newsela 1,526.80; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 3,111.41; NPPD MLBRY Acct 68.19; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 47.37; Office Service, Inc. 2,440.00; Scholastic, Inc 143.65; Snell Services, Inc. 2,630.72; Software Unlimited Inc. 8,000.00; Sweetwater 651.05; Talacko Safety Solutions 733.00; Ventris Learning 90.00; Verizon Wireless 282.24; Village Of Big Springs 1,198.25; Wage Works, Inc. 146.00; WEX Bank 399.63; Wiest Hardware 260.82; Wilson, L 1,854.33; Payroll 279,913.83 

Discussion:  PATRONS: Denise Moorhead and Sheriff DeDoste shared information with the board. 

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: No reports for July (Education: Administrator Days: end of July).

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report included updates about the PowerSchool Rollover day at esu16 in Ogallala with Denise Moorhead. The coaches have been working with our student-athletes through Open Gym sessions, camps and in the weight room. The cheer team worked hard this summer and attended camp, learned new skills and are excited to do some stunting, tumbling and dances this year. They will be selling temporary tattoos, cotton candy, soda and performing in the Brule Day parade. We began a survey for coach certification for the 2024-2025 school year. The 2024-25 activity schedule is completed. Worked with the website development company and improvement. Attended a meeting with Mr. Spencer with E3, a school safety program. Mrs. Sylvester attended a Spanish Teacher’s conference in Denver with other teachers from esu16. The custodial staff have been working to get our building and grounds ready for students to return in August. Hosted CPR/AED training with Kay Anderson; 11 coaches and staff members attended. Special Thank You to Lisa, Dustie and Denise for their work during the summer getting ready for students and staff to return in August. 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report included updates on the Non-Public Special Education Meeting, the English curriculum "Into Literature". The South Platte Red Cross blood mobile blood drive collected 40 units. He provided updates on the school budget, CPR Training, E3 Training, option student visits, School Resource officer meeting, Administrator Days is July 24-26. The first day of school is August 16, 2024.

Discussion:  There was discussion about the KSB policy updates. 

Discussion:  There was discussion on the budget and unused authority. 

Discussion:  Sheriff DeCoste presented the board with information about the 2024-25 school resource officer program. There was discussion. Sheriff DeCoste indicated the contract will be mailed. This item will be tabled until the actual contract is received. 

Discussion:  The contract for Athletic Training from Sandhills Physical Therapy was discussed. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of the South Platte Board of Education will be August 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM.