May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:06 p.m. Lee Smith, Michael Patera, Brian Osborn were present. The committee discussed current and upcoming projects in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:33 p.m. Michael Patera, Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:51 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, May 11, 2026, 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 that included publication in the Sarpy County Times, on the district website and in five public places. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education, and the agenda was communicated in the advance 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. Celebration of Excellence
Discussion:
The Board recognized Judah Stewart, Madeline Romans and Kinsley Knief for winning the State Championship in Unified Speech. The Board also recognized Gage Coleman for being a State Champion in Esports. Sponsors Dr. Michael Kersulov and Jeremy Mahoney presented and shared with the Board the students' accomplishments.
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VIII. Old Business
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VIII.A. Food Service Management Company Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to renew the Food Service Management Contract with OPAA in 2026-27 school year 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. Consider, discuss, and take any action regarding the renewal of the Softball Co-Op with Weeping Water
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Resolution to continue the Softball Co-Op with Weeping Water 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. Renewal of ESU #3 Drivers Education Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the drivers education contract through ESU #3 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. New Business
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IX.A. Addition of two new Dual Credit classes to the PHS Curriculum Guide
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the addition of two new dual credit classes to the PHS Curriculum Guide for the 2026-2027 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. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the upcoming and potential projects in the district; including stadium lighting, track resurfacing, and acquiring potential land next to Westmont. Bond projects are expected to start in late May. Transition and accommodations during construction are also being discussed.
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X.B. Elementary Summer School Report
Discussion:
Westmont Principal Melissa Hasty and Springfield Principal Megan Hanson provided information on upcoming summer school schedules for their buildings.
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X.C. 2026 PHS Commencement Report
Discussion:
The Board discussed the upcoming Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 17th at Platteview High School.
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X.D. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building principals shared with the Board student and staff successes for the month.
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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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