January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Meeting Called To Order
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I.A. Roll Call
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I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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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.
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II. Open Meetings Act
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III. Election of Officers
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III.A. President
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III.B. Vice President
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III.C. Secretary
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III.C.i. Assistant Secretary: Mrs. Lisa Wilson
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III.D. Treasurer
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IV. Committee Assignments
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IV.A. Buildings and Grounds
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IV.B. Transportation
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IV.C. Negotiations
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IV.D. Americanism
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V. Designate Official Counsel, Banks, Newspaper of Record, Adopt Policy, per guidance of Atty
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VI. Consent Agenda
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VI.A. Confirmation of the last regular meeting minutes
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VI.B. Financial Reports
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VI.C. Treasurer's Report
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VI.D. Claims: General Fund
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CLAIMS: Amazon Capital Services, Inc., 1,946.87; Apple Computer, Inc., 1,553.90; ASCA-American School Counselor Association, 69.00; Big Springs Tire & Auto Repair LLC, 30.00; Black Hills Energy, 2,500.00; Brule Activity Center, 2,500.00; Card Service Center, 1,589.20; Carolina Biological Supply Company, 182.49; Century Link, 712.91; Cheleen, A, 550.00; Computer Hardware, Inc., 2,399.00; Demco Inc., 206.20; Eakes, Inc., 81.69; Ecolab, 71.40; ESU 16, 11,873.63; Flinn Scientific, Inc., 213.11; Follett School Solutions, LLC., 270.61; Hometown Leasing, 2,880.33; Hot Lunch Account, 670.15; Hot Lunch, 1,278.00; Ideal Linen Supply, 369.13; Johnson, C, 11.36; Jostens, 41.50; JWPepper, 27.99; Keith Co. News, 103.67; KSB School Law, 602.00; Mid-American Research, 173.25; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards), 426.00; Nebraska Choral Directors Assn, 614.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 2,700.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 71.61; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 53.92; Poppe's Truck & Diesel Repair, 344.00; PowerSchool Group LLC, 5,799.20; Premier Auto Parts & Service, 89.99; Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, 1,375.00; Rauner & Associates, P.C., 14,414.20; Reese Mechanical, 1,339.00; Renaissance Learning, Inc., 2,224.12; S & W Auto Supply, 402.19; Scherbarth, S, 31.00; Schneider, D, 144.20; SHAPE-NE - Society of Health and Physical Education, 175.00; South Platte Early Learning Programs, 450.00; Spencer, D, 482.80; Starostka, L, 35.70; Time Management System (TMS), 2,975.50; Truck Center Company, 2,667.80; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company, 1,603.21; Verizon Wireless, 173.31; Village Of Big Springs, 949.20; Wage Works, Inc., 164.00; WEX Bank, 2,390.71; Wiest Hardware, 363.59; Payroll 329,320.31
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VI.E. Claims: Building/Bond/Depreciation Fund (If Any)
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VII. Patrons
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VIII. Board Members (Committee Reports)
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Some of the parking lot lights have been repaired. TRANSPORTATION: A Suburban is overheating and Duane provided an update. The charter bus is having the brakes repaired.
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IX. Correspondence
Discussion:
Mr. Hayward read thank you letters from Mr. and Mrs. Danielle Mauser and family.
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X. Principals Report
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Mr. Brost
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Mr. Nick Brost gave the principal's report. Congratulations to: Students of the Month: Jeremiah Greenman, Lindsay Meininger, BoDelle Koehler, Audrey Moorhead, Tyler Armstrong, Kaitlynn Brown.
Adams Bank & Trust Student of the Quarter: Madisen Adams; Fall NCPA Academic All State recipients: Football: Jacob Lofton, Jared Scherbarth, Play Production: Tyler, Jillian Frerichs, Volleyball: Jayla Paulsen, Ella Stanley. The HS MAC Basketball tournament is next week; the brackets will be released on Wednesday. Thank you to Mrs. Jacobs and the students for an excellent JH/HS Christmas Concert. The winter sports team picture banners provided by the booster club are hanging. SP hosted the Boys JV basketball tournament; South Platte placed 3rd. Rachel Fischer will present to our 7-12 students on Jan. 21 the topic is Social Media Safety: Avoiding Online Predators in a Digital Age. We will begin transitioning from the activities scheduler rSchool to Bound this spring, with a full roll-out this summer/fall. |
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XI. Superintendents Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Spencer
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Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: The K-6 students attended a movie at the Hippodrome, and we received a nice letter about the students. The Lions Club Mobile Screening is Jan 21. The staff will be attending a meeting to update and review the 2026 Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment. The Deuel County Spelling Bee is Jan 28. ESU 16 Social Skills Workshop is Feb 5. The Board reviewed the Policy 2012 - Code of Ethics. This weekend is Sing Around Nebraska and several SP students will be participating. Mr. Spencer discussed the 2026-2027 School Calendar. The facility updates include: lights, kitchen dishwasher, vehicles, NASB Meetings; the Legislative Issues Conference, January 25-26, in Lincoln. President's Retreat is Monday, February 16, in Kearney.
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XII. Discussion Items and Action Items
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XII.A. HVAC bid for Wrestling room
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Discussion:
There was discussion about the HVAC for the Wrestling room.
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XII.B. Teacher Negotiated Agreement 2026-27
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XIII. Review the Minutes
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Review the minutes.
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XIV. Executive Session: Personnel
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XIV.A. Superintendent Contract
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XV. Next Regular Meeting will be February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The next Regular Meeting will be on February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
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XVI. Adjournment
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