April 21, 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: Activity Fund 40,000.00; Allain Motorsports 4,450.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 595.83; Big Springs Tire & Auto Repair LLC 103.14; Big Springs Truck and Travel 783.48; Black Hills Energy 2,006.38; Card Service Center 852.80; Carlson Electric 885.73; Cash-Wa Dist. 28.85; Century Link 706.99; Correll Refrigeration Inc. 203.00; Deaver Tire Company 2,410.00; Duke's Autobody and Paint, Inc. 6,222.56; Eakes, Inc. 930.45; Ecolab 142.80; Emergent 3 Inc. 1,500.00; ESU 16 16,435.39; Fairfield by Marriot Fairfield Inn & Suites 349.90; Hinton's Lock & Alarm 23.00; Hometown Leasing 2,746.57; Hot Lunch Account 664.50; Hot Lunch 998.37; Ideal Linen Supply 518.09; Instrumentalist Awards LLC 14.50; Jacobs, B 37.25; Jostens 137.95; JWPepper 159.62; Keith Co. News 112.95; KSB School Law 40.00; Language Dynamics Group 155.13; Lego Education 2,784.50; Nebraska Choral Directors Assn 360.00; Newsela 1,679.48; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 1,738.97; NPPD MLBRY Acct 71.61; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 48.42; Reese Mechanical 2,308.00; South Platte Depreciation Fund 50,000.00; South Platte General Fund 20,000.00; Staples 95.59; Teacher Synergy LLC 1,012.32; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company 1,569.90; Verizon Wireless 224.34; Village Of Big Springs 616.20; Wage Works, Inc. 146.00; Walmart Business 373.73; WEX Bank 1,326.52; Yanda's Music & Pro Audio 74.65; Grand Total: 168,645.46; Payroll 303,685.27 

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING AND GROUNDS: The track jump approach surfaces have been completed. EDUCATION: Several board educational board opportunities were presented. TRANSPORTATION: The security camera for the Ogallala bus has been installed and tires have been repaired. 

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Congratulations to the Students of the Month: Blake Riggs, Brody Miller, Heidi Maupin, Tyler Armstrong, Gabe Kendrick, Johanna Frerichs. Adams Bank & Trust Student of the 3rd Quarter: Zaerihya Doncheske. We hosted the Honor Roll Brownies & Ice cream for 83 students. Thank you Tasha, Peg and Kailey for the brownies. Chloe Ortega received Honorable Mention in the Junior Federal Duck Stamp Contest held in Scottsbluff. Drake Arensdorf and Brayden Kendall earned MAC All-Conference wrestling. MAC All Conference Basketball: 1st Team: Isabelle Reichman, Johanna, Quinten Koenen. 2nd Team: Zaerihya, Nathan Jacobs. Honorable Mention: Jayla Paulsen, Conner Evans, Joshua Estrada. Keith County News All-Area Basketball Selections: 1st Team: Isabelle, Johanna, Quinten. 2nd Team: Nathan, Conner. All Defense: Zaerihya, Joshua. State Speech Qualifiers: Zaerihya, Madison Johnson and Quinten. Quinten Placed 4th in Extemporaneous Speaking. Mrs. Jacobs and HS Music were the MAC Instrumental Champions. HS Band: 1st Place, HS Show Choir: 2nd, Chloe Jacobs: 1st Place Piano, Madison J.: 1st Woodwinds, Sarah Hobbs.: 3rd place alto solo, Chloe J.: 3rd Place soprano solo. Winter NCPA Academic All State Recipients - BBB: Nathan; Quinten, GBB: Zaerihya, Isabelle; Wrestling: Drake, Brayden, Audrey Moorhead, Annlyn Wilson; Speech: Zaerihya, Quinten. State FFA Results: Individual Results - Tyler Agronomy White Ribbon, Natural Resources Individual Results: Jared Scherbarth-Red Ribbon, Madison J. White Ribbon. South Platte had 41 students recognized as NSC Multi-Activity Student Award Recipients which means they were recognized for participating in at least 3 NSAA sports or activities. Spring Testing Update: MAP and NSCAS test windows close on May 2nd. ACT and preACT8/9 Tests administered. PreACT test for Sophomores is scheduled for April 23. NHS Hosted the Spring Blood Drive. HS Science Report: Experimental Butterfly Garden proposed behind the science room. 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: MAC Music at Leyton, staff meeting March 26 included Inclusive Practices discussions with the entire staff; sixth grade Classroom renovations to include bids for carpet, lights, cabinets and countertop, HVAC system, windows. Thank you to all that donated and helped with the Penny Carnival on March 21st. The 4/5th grade trip had the Omaha Zoo trip. The Family Heritage Night is scheduled for May 5th. The K-2 MAPs Testing and 3-6 NSCAS Testing are completed. MTSS Meetings and planning for next year are ongoing. Mr. Brost, all para-educators, Mackenzie Carstens and Mr. Spencer attended a para training in Ogallala. New South Platte students have moved into the district. 

Discussion:  The Superintendent Contract will be posted for next month's meeting and approval. 

Discussion:  There was some discussion about banking rates. The CD rates were tabled. 

Discussion:  There was discussion about the 2025-2026 Calendar. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the last day of the 2024-2025 school year. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  There was no Executive Session. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM.