July 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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

Discussion:  CLAIMS: Amazon 694.37; Big Springs Tire & Auto Repair LLC, 801.62; Big Springs Truck and Travel, 804.52; Black Hills Energy, 1,100.00; Blick Art Materials, 566.46; Card Service Center, 462.34; Carolina Biological Supply Company, 312.18; Century Link, 708.43; CNA Surety, 100.00; DeCoste, Denise, 550.00; Ecolab, 142.80; Eichners Sales & Service, 13,645.58; Einspahr, Heidi, 64.88; Esu # 10, 275.00; ESU 16, 499.00; Goddard, Melisa, 44.50; Guitar Center, 799.00; Hometown Leasing, 2,746.57; Jostens, 118.80; Julesburg Advocate, 58.24; Keith Co. News, 204.12; Lakeshore Learning, 132.20; McGraw-Hill LLC, 700.53; Mead Lumber, 66.66; Mid-American Research, 735.95; Midwest Floor Specialists, LLC., 2,740.00; Nasco, 45.15; National Geographic Kids, 70.69; Ne Rural Community Schools, 850.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 2,420.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 71.61; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 48.42; Office Service, Inc., 224.97; Ogallala Flower Shop, 113.50; PSCB Development dba RAS Technology Consultants, Inc., 385.00; Really Good Stuff, 138.93; S & W Auto Supply, 499.75; Sidney Heavy Truck & Auto, LLC, 582.49; Software Unlimited, Inc., 8,250.00; Spady, Candace, 550.00; Student Assurance Services, 508.50; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company, 1,554.11; Van Horn, Patsy, 1,140.00; Verizon Wireless, 228.79; Village Of Big Springs, 873.20; Wage Works, Inc., 146.00; WEX Bank, 871.62; Wiest Hardware, 125.71; Wilson, Gabriel, 500.00; Wilson, Lisa, 1,824.35; Doncheske, Tasha, 596.58; South Platte General Fund, 4,634.15, Payroll: 284,095.32 

Discussion:  Building Fund Claims: Brent Mollendor Construction, LLC, 5,500.00; Van Zee Heating and Air, 13,727.62 (These invoices are to install and seal the rooftop HVAC units in the fifth and sixth grade rooms.) 

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUILDING AND GROUNDS: The seventeen-year-old hustler lawn mower was replaced with another newer hustler mower. EDUCATION: There are several board educational opportunities coming up. TRANSPORTATION: The buses are being serviced, and one tire was warrantied.

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: The Activities Schedule was handed out with the updated coaches roster. The wrestling, football, and volleyball teams have attended camps. The butterfly garden is in full bloom and everyone is encouraged to take a look. Mrs. Sylvester has completed her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from UNK. She will present at the Nebraska Language Association fall conference in October with other Spanish teachers from ESU16. Special thank you to Lisa, Dustie and Denise for their work during the summer getting ready for students and staff to return in August. 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: June 24th South Platte held the non-public Special Education meeting. SP has received NDE School Accreditation for 2025-2026. Mr. Spencer updated on the sixth grade classroom renovation project. Mr. Spencer and Mr. Brost will attend the NCSA Administrator Days July 23-25. The first day of classes will be August 15th. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about Athletic Training Contracts at other schools, at SP, and the history of ATC's in area public schools. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the Rauner and Associates, PC, LLC bid for the audit proposal 2024-2025 fiscal year. 

Discussion:  Classified Wages were moved to executive session. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM.