February 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session
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I. Meeting Roll Call
Discussion:
The Policy Committee met at 6:35 p.m. Patera and Kreifels were in attendance. Guenther was absent. The committee reviewed policies as part of a 3-year cycle of review. The committee adjourned at 6:53 p.m. A meeting of the Board of Education of Springfield Platteview Community Schools in the County of Sarpy, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Brian Osborn Michael Patera, Lee Smith Absent: none.
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II. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in at least five public places as shown by the certificate of posting notice attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education, and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Education of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Statute 84-1407 to 84-1414 require that the Open Meetings Act be posted in the meeting room. President Smith informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.
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III. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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IV. Items for Discussion (Discussion Only)
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IV.A. Legislative Updates-- Bromm & Associates
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board with information provided by Bromm & Associates on the current legislative session and bills that could impact education.
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IV.B. Future of Land Transfer Agreement
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the board on the future of a land transfer agreement.
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IV.C. Wage Increases for Admin and Classified Staff
Discussion:
The Board discussed the possible wage increases for Admin and Classified Staff for the 2025-2026 school year.
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IV.D. Projects Update- Bond and Tennis Projects
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders provided an update on future construction, including the upcoming Bond and tennis court projects.
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IV.E. Staffing and Hiring Updates
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the board on staffing for the 2025-2026 school year.
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V. Action Items
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V.A. Retain Lobbyist, Bromm & Associates, for a two-year extension.
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a contract extension with Bromm & Associates as District Lobbyist as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Future Planning
Discussion:
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.
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VII. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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