September 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Site Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Site Committee started at 6:00 p.m. Lee Smith, Brett Kreifels were present. The committee discussed current and upcoming projects in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:37 p.m. Lee Smith and Michael Patera were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
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III. Call to Order and 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 7:01 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Michael Patera, Lee Smith. Absent: Brian Osborn. |
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IV. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting and committee meetings were 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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V. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Minutes of the Previous Month's Meetings
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V.B. Treasurer's Report
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V.C. Statement of Activity Fund Accounts
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V.D. Recommendation for Bill Payment
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VI. Items From Patrons
Discussion:
There were no items from patrons on agenda items.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. Policy 3028 Update and Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve changes and updates to Policy 3028 as presented. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. New Business I
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VIII.B. 2025-26 District Enrollment Report and 2026-27 Option Enrollment Process
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders presented the Board with the current enrollment numbers that included option enrollment per grade.
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VIII.C. Discuss and consider the cancellation of Melissa Loos's employment
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the Resolution to cancel Ms. Melissa Loos' contract as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Site Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Smith gave an update on the site committee discussion that included possible upcoming developments in the district and bond planning.
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IX.B. 2025-2026 Budget Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders gave an update on the Budget timeline and hearing for the 2025-2026 school year.
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IX.C. Student and Staff Succeses
Discussion:
Building principals updated the Board on student and staff successes for the month.
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IX.D. Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
Discussion:
The Superintendent evaluation committee timeline was reviewed by the Board.
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X. Advance Planning
Discussion:
Board members reviewed their upcoming schedule of meetings, trainings, and conventions. Significant school calendar items were also discussed.
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XI. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to adjourn the meeting at ____ p.m. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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