March 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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

Discussion: 

CLAIMS: Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 1,640.65; Big Springs Tire & Auto Repair LLC 86.14; Black Hills Energy 4,300.00; Bomgaars 375.65; Card Service Center 997.31; Cash-Wa Dist. 166.70; Century Link 703.17; Doncheske, D 66.53; Eakes, Inc. 1,035.62; Eaton Compressor and Fabrication, Inc. 3,671.00; Ecolab 71.40; ESU 16 16,510.39; Family Market Food & Hardware 12.45; Family Zone, Inc. 1,933.65; Follett School Solutions, LLC. 885.96; Hinton's Lock & Alarm 2,648.00; Hometown Leasing 2,746.57; Hot Lunch Account 483.00; Hot Lunch 842.64; Huff, M 25.47; Ideal Linen Supply 362.25; Jostens 12.90; JWPepper 83.99; Keith Co. News 177.39; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards) 3,637.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 3,400.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct 68.92; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 47.37; Office Service, Inc. 171.99; R Lawn LLC 10,863.63; Rapid Care Restoration 2,585.00; Ray's Cement Works 1,495.00; Reichman, Jennifer 102.00; School Mate 351.00; Southeastern Performance Apparel 1,076.42; SP Lunch Fund 40,000.00; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company 1,569.90; Verizon Wireless 237.38; Village Of Big Springs 745.70; Wage Works, Inc. 146.00; Walmart Business 247.82; WEX Bank 1,677.68; Wiest Hardware 257.82; Wilson, L 550.00; Big Springs Truck and Travel; 1,473.73; Deaver Tire Company; 4,900.00; Payroll: 303,458.49; Building Fund: SP General Fund: $110,000.00

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: The board 2025 membership guide was given to the board, courtesy of NASB. Board Educational Opportunities were discussed. TRANSPORTATION the activity bus and van both got new tires over the spring break. 

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Congratulations to our Students of the Month: Kanoa Leivas, John Stanley, Drake Arensdorf, Jacob Lofton, Jillian Frerichs, Cordell Frerichs. Spring sports practice started today. Golf (8), Track:Girls (9), Boys (11) Congratulations to Drake Arensdorf for qualifying for the state wrestling tournament and placing 6th. GBB completed their season with an 18-7 record. Isabelle Reichman set school records for 3’s in a season and 3’s in a career. BBB finished 14-10, first back-to-back winning seasons since 2005-06. Quinten Koenen set school records for points per game and points in a career. BBB tied the record for rebounds in a game with 58. Coach Koenen is proud of the seniors and the team improvement and effort displayed this year. Dusty Nation, Lillian Greenman and Braxton Eskew qualified for the NeUSA Youth Wrestling Tournament. Dusty placed 5th at AAU State in Kearney last weekend. The Speech Team placed 2nd at MAC. Individual awards: 1st Place: Chloe Jacobs-Poetry, Madison Johnson-Persuasive, Quinten-Extemp., Zaerihya Doncheske-Serious 2nd Place: Chloe-POI; 3rd Place-Ella Stanley Humorous, POI, Madison, Informative; 4th-Luca Duncan-Humorous, Zaerihya-Entertainment; 5th-Quinten-Entertainment. FFA members (38) competed in North Platte on March 3. Natural Resources Team (3rd Place-Qualified for State) Madison Johnson, Jared Scherbarth, Gabe Kendrick, and Cordell Frerichs.  Madison Johnson-Red -Natural Resources; Jared Scherbarth -Blue -Natural Resources; Gabe Kendrick-Purple-Natural Resources (6th place) Ella Stanley-Blue-Floriculture; Emalee Armstrong-Red-Floriculture; Isabelle Reichman-White-Floriculture; Annlyn Wilson-Blue-Welding (TIG) Quinten Koenen-Red-Welding (TIG). Honor roll Lunch (68 students) was held at Country Pride. 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: Mr. Spencer was the DJ for the ESU 16 Dance in North Platte that serves our area. The Missoula Children’s Theatre performance was Feb 21. We had four students that were a part of the Missoula Theatre Program and the K-6 students attended the performance. The staff meeting on Feb 26 included Inclusive Practices discussions with the entire staff. P/T Conferences were held Feb 26 and the elementary school had a great turn-out. We have been in discussion about sound and light updates for music programs, prom, graduation and one act, etc. (The President moved the lights item to discussion item IX.F.). An insurance claim has been filed for water damage to the sixth grade classroom. Mr. Spencer provided an update on the Sixth Grade Classroom renovations to include bids for carpet, lights, cabinets and counter top, HVAC system and windows. There were 2025-2026 School Calendar considerations. Penny Carnival will be held March 21st. New students have moved into the district and the FFA Sweetheart dance was held.

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the track high jump, pole vault pit approach surfacing project. 

Discussion:  A discussion was held about the ESU 16 2025-2026 Special Services Contracts. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the Teacher Negotiated Agreements. 

Discussion:  The President moved the administrator contracts to executive session. 

Discussion:  Denise Moorhead addressed the board about a cybersecurity issue. A discussion was held. No action was taken. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the gym, lights and sound updates. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of SPBOE will be April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM.