December 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and President Armstrong made note of the Open Meetings Act poster that is on display in the meeting room.

Discussion:  CLAIMS: Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 589.13; Big Springs Tire & Auto Repair LLC 68.72; BSTT 948.78; Black Hills Energy 2,969.95; Brost, N. 750.40; Brule Activity Center 2,500.00; Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown 288.32; Card Service Center 934.07; Carlson Electric 257.64; Century Link 689.28; Cheleen, A. 550.00; Christensen, H. 550.00; Eakes Office Solutions 54.72; Ecolab 890.68; Einspahr, G. 388.60; Essink, R. 550.00; ESU 16 16,460.39; Health Equity HSA(Group Account) 1,100.00; Hinojos Duncan, S. 550.00; Hometown Leasing 2,746.57; Hot Lunch Account 643.50; Hot Lunch 1,036.85; Ideal Linen Supply 362.25; Jostens 394.95; JWPepper 82.47; Keith Co. News 160.93; Main Street Meats 2,590.00; Missouri Employers Mutual 3,375.00; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards) 527.00; Nebraska Council School Administrators 435.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District) 2,500.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct 68.19; NPPD Plum 2 Acct 65.04; PlasmaCAM, Inc. 99.00; PowerSchool Group LLC 7,993.90; Premier Auto Parts & Service 795.92; Rauner & Associates, P.C. 13,790.02; S & W Auto Supply 815.37; Scherbarth, S. 138.24; Schneider, D. 550.00; Sidney Heavy Truck & Auto, LLC 1,435.86; Spencer, D. 661.12; Time Management System (TMS) 2,644.00; Verizon Wireless 227.71; Village Of Big Springs 943.60; Wage Works, Inc. 146.00; Walmart Business 141.39; WEX Bank 1,733.68; Wiest Hardware 646.24; Yanda's Music & Pro Audio 74.75; Payroll: 335,489.24 

Discussion:  Pastor Mitchell addressed the board and offered assistance to the district. 

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: EDUCATION: Next meeting Mrs. Stanley and Mr. Spencer will provide an update on the NASB state school board report. 

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost gave the principal's report. Congratulations to the One-Act team: MAC, 1st Place, 1st Place Technical Crew, Outstanding Actors: Cordell Frerichs and Luca Duncan, All-Conference Cast: Quinten Koenen Districts: 4th Place. Unified Bowling Season completed their season at Districts in Gering. Students of the Month: Elijah Armstrong, Nitrous Godbey, Tessa Mitchell, Jared Scherbarth, Madisen Adams, Joshua Estrada. Congratulations to Cordell Frerichs Adams Bank and Trust First Quarter Student of the Quarter. Post-season athletic awards: All Conference Volleyball: 1st Team: Zaerihya Doncheske, 2nd Team: Johanna Frehrichs, HM: Ella Stanley, Jayla Paulsen. All District Football: 1st Team: Oscar Ornealas (K), Quinten Koenen (P), 2nd Team: Brayden Einspahr (RB), Oscar (C), Conner Evans (DL), Quinten (DB), Joshua Estrada (DB), HM: Cordell (DL). Keith County All Area Volleyball: 1st Team: Isabelle Reichman, Zaerihya. Keith County All Area Football: 1st Team Offense: Oscar, 1st Team Defense: Joshua, Conner, Quinten. HM: Brayden, Jack Van Horn, Cordell. All State Football: 1st Team: Quinten (P), HM: Oscar (K). Mrs. Cheleen and Mr. Mayer attended NCA Sportsmanship Summit with the Knight Vision Group. Cordell presented with the NSAA Student Advisory Council. Basketball and wrestling seasons are underway. Congratulations to the Voice of Democracy Essay Winners: Luca Duncan 1st, Madison Johnson 2nd, Zaerihya Doncheske 3rd. The Student Council raised over $150 for the giving tree at Community First Bank with a Pie In the Face fundraiser. The Student Council also hosted a turkey trot for preK-6th grade. The winners received a root beer float party. SRO Deputy Rushman read to the 1st and 4th grade students about safety. The NASRO program has free curriculum materials for SROs to integrate into the schools for elementary through JH students. Thank you, Amy Stanley, Heidi & Ben Einspahr, Jenna Hill, Jason Cheleen, Jean Spencer and everyone for helping set up and tear down Santa Day. The JV Basketball tournament on Dec. 21st will only have a boys division. Mr. Spencer and Mr. Brost met with administrators from esu about staff development opportunities. 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report included highlights from the NASB State School Board Conference Nov. 20-22, the safety and insurance review and the nutrition audit. The band played at the Brule Lions Club meeting. The Brule Lions Club eyes and ears screening has been rescheduled for mid-January. The Christmas dinner and programs are later this month. The Book Blast was a complete success; every student received at least two books. The Red Ribbon Week celebration was a fun event. We are currently coordinating with ESU #16, on Special Education Strategies and staff development. Mr. Spencer thanked President Darrel Armstrong and Treasurer Patricia Welsh for their years of service to the South Platte students, staff and community. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Evaluation will be discussed during the Executive session.

Discussion:  The 2025-2026 Teacher Negotiated Agreement will be discussed during the Executive session. 

Discussion:  There was discussion about the 2024-2025 School Calendar. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  The next Regular Meeting will be January 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM.