October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Americanism/Curriculum Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Americanism/Curriculum Committee started at 6:01 p.m. Kreifels, Patera and Osborn were present. The agenda was approved and Director of Learning Heidi Zierott provided a presentation outlining requirements, curriculum reviews, and compliance practices. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:23 p.m. Smith, Fisher, Guenther were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:40 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, October 13, 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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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. Celebration of Excellence- SPCS Student Art Recognition
Discussion:
The Board recognized student artists who were selected to have their artwork displayed at the SPCS Administration Building. The Board acknowledged each student artist with a certificate in celebration of their talent and contribution to the Administration Building.
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VII. Items From Patrons
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons.
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VIII. Old Business
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VIII.A. Option Enrollment Capacity for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Option Enrollment Resolution 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. Policy 4029 - Update and Revision
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve updates to Policy 4029 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.C. 2025-2026 School Calendar Draft- Discussion Only
Discussion:
The Board discussed the draft of the 2026-2027 school calendar.
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IX. New Business
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IX.A. Nebraska Association of School Boards — Appoint Delegate from District for State Convention
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to nominate and approve the appointment of _______ to be a Delegate from the District at the Nebraska Association State School Board Convention 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.B. Early Retirement Incentive Policy- Participation Limit 2025-26
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve #___ ERIP applications for the 2025-2026 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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X. Reports
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X.A. Americanism Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Kreifels along with Director of Learning Heidi Zierott shared with the Board an update on the Americanism and Curriculum committee meeting. State statues were reviewed to ensure state requirements, standards and assessments were met for all grade levels.
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X.B. Construction and Bond Project Updates
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders gave an update on construction projects in the district and the timeline for the bond project.
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X.C. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building principals shared with the Board student and staff successes for the month.
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X.D. Superintendent Evaluation Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Fisher gave an update on the Superintendent evaluation committee process. The results of the NASB evaluation tool used by the committee will be reviewed.
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XI. 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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XII. 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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