November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:04 p.m. Smith, Osborn and Kreifels were present. The committee reviewed current and future projects in the district, including the upcoming bond project and financing options. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:47 p.m. Osborn, Smith and Patera were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:56 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, November 10, 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. Items From Patrons
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. Olsson PHS & PC Revisions & Additions Due Diligence Services Summary
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Olsson PHS & PCJHS Revisions & Additions Due Diligence Services Summary 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. Land Transfer Agreement Extension
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the land transfer agreement with Papillion.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Certified Contract for Isabella Kiger
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the certified contract for Isabella Kiger 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. Certified Contract for Ellie Patera
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the certified contract for Ellie Patera 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. Building Attendance Reports
Discussion:
Building principals provided updates on attendance for the school year. The buildings updated the Board on the encouragement, competition, incentives, and relationship building happening to promote attendance.
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IX.B. Learning Community Grant- District Social Worker Update
Discussion:
The Board was updated on the work of the new district social worker, Taylor Stanton. She provided insight into developing processes and programs for helping students and families.
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IX.C. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Smith reported on current projects in the district, including the scoreboard and tennis court project. The committee also reported on the upcoming bond project.
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IX.D. Bond Survey Data and Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders shared the data from a recent bond survey sent to SPCS families and community members. Community meetings are also being held to update patrons on the bond information.
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IX.E. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building principals shared their student and staff successes for the month.
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IX.F. Veteran's Day Program- November 11th.
Discussion:
Platteview High School will host the Veterans Day Program on Nov 11th.
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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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