July 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:05 p.m. Lee Smith and Brett Kreifels were present. The committee discussed current and upcoming projects in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:39 p.m. Lee Smith, Michael Patera were present. 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 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, 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 on Agenda Items
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. 2025-2026 District Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the SPCS District Handbook 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. Springfield, Westmont, Platteview Central and Platteview High School Building Operations Guides
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the building operation guides 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.C. Final Reading of Board Policies: 1002, 2006, 2008, 3003, 3004.1, 3023, 3026, 3036, 3043, 3047, 3057, 4051, 4057, 4059, 5002, 5003, 5015, 5016, 5031, 6025, 6031, 6034, 6044, 6045
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the updates and new policies 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. School Meal Prices for the 2025-2026 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.E. Consider and take any necessary action to increase hourly rates
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to increase all hourly rates by $1.09 to meet the state minimum of $15 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. Student Fees 2025-2026 Hearing and Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Student Fees Policy (5045) for 2025-26 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.
Discussion:
A hearing was held for the Student Fee policy as required annually.
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VIII.B. Parental Involvement Policy Hearing for 2025-2026- Policy 5018
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Parental Involvement Policy (5018) 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.
Discussion:
A hearing was held for the Parental Involvement Policy as required annually.
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VIII.C. Review Title 1 Parental Involvement Policy (5057)
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Title I Parent and Family Engagement policy 5057 as required annually.
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VIII.D. Review of Bullying Policy (5054) for 2025-2026
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Student Bullying policy 5054 as required annually.
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VIII.E. Review and approval of Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism Policy (5001).
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve Policy 5001 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.F. Consider and take any necessary action on the Crisis Go Proposal
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Crisis Go proposal 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. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Smith updated the Board on the current construction projects in the district.
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IX.B. Budget Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the budget process for the 2025-2026 school year.
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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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