February 9, 2026 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 Capital Services, Inc., 817.98; ASPI Solutions, Inc., 299.25; Black Hills Energy, 3,500.00; Brost, N, 322.95; Card Service Center, 814.56; Cdw Government, Inc., 1,499.73; Century Link, 707.69; Eakes, Inc., 1,542.77; Ecolab, 71.40; ESU # 10, 20.00; ESU 16, 9,832.77; Family Zone, Inc., 2,030.34; Follett School Solutions, LLC., 921.36; Frates, John, 71.60; Health Equity HSA (Group Account), 361.32; Hometown Leasing, 2,880.33; Hot Lunch Account, 687.00; Hot Lunch, 1,431.00; Ideal Linen Supply, 378.13; Jostens, 133.95; JWPepper, 118.98; Keith Co. News, 314.66; Learning Without Tears, 189.75; Moorhead, D, 697.90; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards), 3,423.00; Nebraska Association for Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction, 80.00; Nebraska Lions Foundation, 20.22; NPERS, 28.44; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 3,280.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 72.83; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 48.42; Office Service, Inc., 2,480.00; Premier Auto Parts & Service, 89.99; Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, 410.00; Reese Mechanical, 2,362.00; Richards, S, 64.56; Rivas Electric, 905.00; S & W Auto Supply, 104.49; Sidney Heavy Truck & Auto, LLC, 864.92; South Platte Early Learning Programs, 450.00; Spencer, D, 642.20; Staples, 218.80; Unum, 1,603.21; Verizon Wireless, 827.99; Village Of Big Springs, 650.00; Wage Works, Inc., 164.00; Walmart Business-Trevi-Pay, 185.86; Western Nebraska Administrators, 150.00; WEX Bank, 2,103.32; Wiest Hardware, 230.70; Yanda's Music & Pro Audio, 182.87; Payroll: 338,432.60; Building Fund CLAIMS: Van Zee Heating and Air, 4,635.00.

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: EDUCATION: The President's retreat is next week. The Finance Education workshops are scheduled across the state. TRANSPORTATION: There was an update about the suburban. 

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Congratulations to our Students of the Month: Audi Johnson, Faith McHenry, Brooke Moorhous, Deacon Hayward, Ella Stanley, Aden Marquez. District FFA results Jan 28, in North Platte - Natural Resources Individual: Jared Scherbarth, Jayla Paulsen-Red; Welding: Tyler Armstrong- MIG-White; Floriculture: Audrey Moorhead, Heidi Maupin-Red. HS MAC Basketball: Girls MAC Champions, Boys 3rd Place; MAC Art Show Displays: Laila Marshall, Jayla Paulsen, Dustine Fox, Annlyn Wilson. Drake was HS MAC/PAC/WTC/SPVA Conference Champion. Thank you to Mrs. Spady for facilitating the Deuel County Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Anthony Nunez (Champion) and Christian Scherbarth (Runner-Up). Fifty-Four Honor Roll Students attended the Honor Roll Lunch at Front Street. Lions Club Health Screening for K-11 students was completed. Rachel Fischer presentation was held on Social Media Safety. HS Band attended MAC Music Clinic at WNCC. Congratulations to Audrey Moorhead. She placed 3rd at B4 District Wrestling and is the first SP girl to qualify for Girls State Wrestling. We will begin transitioning from rSchool to Bound this spring; full roll-out this summer/fall. March Calendar Dates Wednesday, March 18 — No School, District Speech/Teacher In-service; Wednesday, March 25 — Regular School Day. 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: Thanks to the local Lions Club Mobile Screening on Jan 21. We are working on the 2026 Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment. Deuel County Spelling Bee was Jan 28. ESU 16 Social Skills Workshop was Feb 5 and 85 - 90 students attended at the ESU 16 in North Platte. Sing Around Nebraska was attended by our students. The formulation for the LB 1038 (School Finance) is changing, and we are watching the financial impact for the district. We have three students who will be singing the National Anthem at the State Bowling Tournament on Feb 10. The National Honor Society Induction is Feb 11. The Missoula Children's Theatre is Feb 16-20. We will take K-6 students to watch the show. Title I State review is Feb 25. The Parent Teacher Conferences will be Feb 26, with teacher in service and no school on Feb 27. Mr. Spencer shared the results of the 2026-2027 4-Day School Calendar Survey Results.

Discussion:  There was no Policy to review. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the 2026-2027 calendar variations and the results of the four-day school week survey. The district and board thanks everyone who took the time to answer the survey. The board will be reviewing a four and five-day week that will be presented at the next meeting. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the ESU 16 2026-27 contract. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the McConnell PC LLC Contract for 2026-27. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about summer projects including R-Lawn and cabinets for the fifth grade room. 

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  There was no executive session. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be March 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM.