March 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session
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                                        I. Policy Committee                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Policy Committee met at 6:32 p.m.  Patera, Kreifels, and Guenther were in attendance.  The committee reviewed policies as part of a 3-year cycle of review.  The committee adjourned at 6:51 p.m.      
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                                        II. Meeting Roll Call                 
                    
        Discussion: 
A meeting of the Board of Education of Springfield Platteview Community Schools in the County of Sarpy, in the State of Nebraska, was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Michael Patera, Lee Smith.  Absent: none. 
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                                        III. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted                 
                    
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Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in at least five public places as shown by the certificate of posting notice attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education, and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Education of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Statute 84-1407 to 84-1414 require that the Open Meetings Act be posted in the meeting room. President Smith informed the board and the public that the Act is located on the west wall of the board room.     
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                                        IV. Public Comment                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Teacher Andrew Hopp addressed the Board during public comment.       
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                                        V. Items for Discussion (Discussion Only)                 
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                                        V.A. Transportation RFP Update and Initial Review                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Superintendent Dr. Ryan Saunders updated the Board on the Transportation RFP initial review.       
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                                        V.B. Option Enrollment and 2025-26 Staffing Update                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Dr. Saunders discussed staffing and option enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.       
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                                        V.C. Summer Projects Planning and Construction Updates                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Dr. Saunders updated the Board on upcoming summer projects and construction around the district.       
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                                        V.D. Legislative Update                 
                    
        Discussion: 
The Board discussed the current legislative session and bills that could impact education.       
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                                        V.E. Policy Committee Report                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Policy Chair Michael Patera gave an update on the policy committee review process.       
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                                        VI. Action Items                 
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                                        VI.A.  Contract Approval for John Burbach for the 2025-2026 School Year                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to approve the contract of John Burbach as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VI.B. Resignation of McKenna Pollock                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to accept the resignation of McKenna Pollock as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VI.C. Resignation of Cindy Hudson                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to accept the resignation of Cindy Hudson as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VI.D. Resignation of Andrew Soneson                 
                    
        Recommended Motion(s): 
Action to accept the resignation of Andrew Soneson as presented passed  with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.     
                                
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                                        VII. Future Planning                 
                    
        Discussion: 
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.     
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                                        VIII. Adjourn                 
                                                
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