October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Curriculum/Americanism Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Curriculum/Americanism Committee started at 6:15 p.m. Brian Osborn, Brenda Guenther, and Brett Kreifels were present. Also in attendance was Director of Learning Heidi Zierott and Superintendent Ryan Saunders. The agenda was approved and Heidi Zierott presented information on state statutes to ensure requirements, standards and assessments were met for all grade levels. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:41 p.m. Michael Patera, Kyle Fisher and Brenda Guenther were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:55 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 12, 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 on the district website. 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. Old Business
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VII.A. Option Enrollment Capacity for 2027-2028 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. New Business
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VIII.A. Nebraska Association of School Boards — Appoint Delegate from District for State Convention
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to nominate and approve the appointment of Board Member ____________ 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. Reports
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IX.A. Americanism/Curriculum Committee Meeting Report
Discussion:
Director of Learing Heidi Zierott updated the Board on the Curriculum and Americanism committee meeting. Zierott outlined the information on statutory requirements and curriculum materials to align to state standards and resources.
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IX.B. Construction and Bond Project Updates
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the current construction projects happening in the district.
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IX.C. Veteran's Day Preview and Info
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders shared information on the upcoming Veterans Day program on November 11th at Platteview High School.
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IX.D. Student and Staff Successes
Discussion:
Building Principals shared with the Board student and staff successes for the month.
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IX.E. Superintendent Evaluation Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Kyle Fisher updated the Board on the Superintendent evaluation committee reviews and timeline.
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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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