March 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Americanism Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Americanism/Curriculum Committee started at 6:02 p.m. Brett Kreifels, Michael Patera and Kyle Fisher were present. Kreifels approved the agenda, and director Heidi Zierott reviewed standards and mandates required by law, curriculum updates, and the district's compliance with information about Constitution day. The committee also discussed ongoing data that supports the curriculum material adoption process. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:35 p.m. Lee Smith and Michael Patera were present. Brian Osborn was absent. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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III. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
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 7:01 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2025, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Gunether, Brett Kreifels, Michael Patera, Lee Smith. Absent: Brian Osborn. |
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IV. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting and committee meetings were 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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V. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Consent Agenda 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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V.A. Minutes of the Previous Month's Meetings
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V.B. Treasurer's Report
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V.C. Statement of Activity Fund Accounts
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V.D. Recommendation for Bill Payment
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VI. Items From Patrons
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. Springfield Elementary Principal Contract - Megan Hanson
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the contract for Megan Hanson as Principal at Springfield Elementary 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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VII.B. Consider, Discuss, and Take any action to approve the K-12 Math Adoption
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.C. Farm Land Lease Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the farm land lease agreement with Ron Tex Jr 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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VII.D. Lease Agreement - First United Methodist Church (Springfield Food Pantry)
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Facility Lease Agreement with the Springfield Methodist Church (Springfield Food Pantry) 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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VII.E. Administrative Increases for the 2025-2026 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a 3% salary increase for administrative staff in the 2025-26 school year 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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VII.F. Classified Staff Hourly Rate Increases for the 2025-2026 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve a 3% increase for classified staff for the 25-26 school year 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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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Consider and Take Action to approve the Apple Contract to refresh Staff and Student Laptop & Devices
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Apple Contract to replace student and staff laptops and devices 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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VIII.B. 2025-2026 New Teacher Contract - Michael Veltre
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the 2025-2026 contract for Michael Veltre 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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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Americanism & Curriculum Committee Report
Discussion:
Committee Chair Kreifels and Director Zierott updated the Board on the Americanism/Curriculum Committee meeting. Zierott shared that statutes were reviewed to ensure that state requirements, standards and assessments were met for all grade levels.
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IX.B. Legislative Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the current legislative session and bills impacting education.
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IX.C. Staff and Student Successes
Discussion:
Building principals shared with the Board student and staff successes for the month.
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X. Advance Planning
Discussion:
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.
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XI. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m. 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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