July 13, 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
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.
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II. Open Meetings Act
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III. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.A. Confirmation of the last regular meeting minutes
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III.B. Financial Reports
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III.C. Treasurer's Report
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III.D. Claims: General Fund
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CLAIMS: ACT Finance, 699.00; Activity Fund - South Platte Schools, 15,000.00; All Team Sportswear, 164.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., 4,406.94; ASPI Solutions, Inc., 500.00; Big Springs Truck and Travel, 57.48; Black Hills Energy, 561.85; Blick Art Materials, 41.62; Card Service Center, 2,272.36; Carlson Electric, 1,551.12; Century Link, 702.46; CNA Surety, 100.00; Cross, K, 74.33; Detmer, M, 550.00; Eakes, Inc., 1,580.06; Ecolab, 71.40; EduTrak, LLC, 189.90; ESU 16, 499.00; Hill, J, 55.97; Hometown Leasing, 2,880.33; Huff, K, 357.81; Julesburg Advocate, 58.24; Keith Co. News, 179.49; KSB School Law, 82.00; Lakeshore Learning, 762.40; LaQuinta by Wyndham Kearney, 279.90; Learning Without Tears, 306.30; McGraw-Hill LLC, 874.83; Mid-American Research, 250.17; Midwest Floor Specialists, Inc., 2,840.00; Ne Rural Community Schools, 850.00; Nebraska Council School Administrators, 300.00; Nebraska PrintWorks LLC, 266.18; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 4,000.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 77.55; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 52.63; PSCB Development dba RAS Technology Consultants, Inc., 450.00; Reese Mechanical, 1,350.00; Schneider, D, 457.20; School Outfitters, 554.91; Software Unlimited Inc., 8,400.00; Teacher Synergy LLC, 2,875.00; Time Management System (TMS), 1,488.00; Unum - Colonial Life Insurance Company, 1,603.21; Van Horn, Patsy, 720.00; Verizon Wireless, 176.31; Village Of Big Springs, 2,166.50; Virco, Inc, 1,310.40; Wage Works, Inc., 164.00; WEX Bank, 1,617.99; Wiest Hardware, 67.95; Wilson, Gabriel, 280.00, Payroll: 282,195.84; Building Fund: A-L Tree Service, 4,000.00; Van Zee Heating and Air, 15,427.62.
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III.E. Claims: Building/Bond/Depreciation Fund (If Any)
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IV. Patrons
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V. Board Members (Committee Reports)
Discussion:
COMMITTEE REPORTS: EDUCATION: There is a mandatory reporter training available in Ogallala. TRANSPORTATION: The charter bus is in Grant.
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VI. Correspondence
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VII. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brost
Discussion:
Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Coaches and athletes are busy with summer camps, open gym and summer weights. Thank you to all of our coaches for the time they have spent working with our students during the summer. Activity schedules for 2026-27 are complete. Mrs. Cross has been updating the Butterfly Garden. It is in full bloom and several pollinators have visited. The custodial staff has been working to get our building and grounds ready for students to return in August. Our activity calendar has been moved to Bound for the 2026-27 school year. Denise, Mrs. Starostka and Mr. Brost attended a PowerSchool Rollover day at ESU16 in Ogallala. Upcoming Dates: July 19-22 - Coaches Clinic; July 29-31 - Administrator Days in Kearney; August 10 - First day of Fall Practice; August 17 - First day of school; August 27 - First Cross Country meet at Benkelman; August 28 - First VB and FB games at Wallace.
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VIII. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Spencer
Discussion:
Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: The NHS Blood Drive June 25 was a success. The Non-Public SPED Meeting was held June 23, 2026. There was a wrestling room update. State Reports are being filed, thanks to Denise for the hard work getting those filed. Area Membership Meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 2 in North Platte. Classroom updates are coming along. The AR program will be moved to the Beanstack program.
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IX. Discussion, Consideration or Action Items
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IX.A. Superintendent Evaluation Tool
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was discussion about a Superintendent evaluation tool.
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IX.B. School Wellness Policy #5052 and Tri-Annual Assessment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was a discussion about the School Wellness Policy #5052 and the Tri-Annual Wellness Policy.
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IX.C. Back to School Update
Discussion:
There was discussion about the four-day school week. Back to School Night will be Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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IX.D. KSB Policy Updates
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was discussion about the KSB Policy Updates.
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IX.E. Cameras in the Classroom
Discussion:
There was discussion about cameras in the building. This item was tabled until the next meeting.
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IX.F. Student, Activites and Staff Handbook
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was discussion about the 2026-27 Student, Activities and Staff Handbooks.
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IX.G. 2026-2027 Sandhills Athletic Trainer Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was a discussion about the 2026-27 Sandhills Athletic Trainer Contract.
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IX.H. Rauner & Associates Audit proposal
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was discussion about the annual audit.
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IX.I. Summer Projects
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was a discussion about summer projects to paint the wrestling room by Zink Painting.
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X. Review the Minutes
Discussion:
Review the minutes.
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XI. Executive Session: Personnel
Discussion:
There was no executive session.
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XII. Next Regular Meeting will be August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Discussion:
The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
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XIII. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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