August 10, 2026 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, Michael Patera, Brian Osborn were present. The committee discussed current construction projects in the district. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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II. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
The Finance Committee started at 6:31 p.m. Michael Patera, Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther were present. Finance reports were reviewed by the committee. Discussion of the bills took place. The committee meeting adjourned at 6:49 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 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2026, at the SPCS Administration Building. Present: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Michael Patera, Lee Smith. Absent: none. |
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IV. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting and committee meetings were given in advance thereof on the district website. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to all members of the Board of Education, and the agenda was communicated in the advance 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.
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VII. Old Business
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VII.A. English Language Learners (ELL) Interlocal Agreement with Gretna Public Schools
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the ELL Interlocal Agreement with Gretna Public Schools 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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VII.B. 2026 Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the 26-27 Evaluation timeline for the Superintendent.
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VII.C. Substitute Daily Rate of Pay and Long Term Pay Review
Discussion:
The board reviewed and will keep the current substitution rate of $180/day and $195/day for a long term sub the same for the 26-27 school year.
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. RSP & Associates Contract for Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the contract to enter into services with RSP & Associates 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. SPCS Teammates Program Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the board on the TeamMates first year in the district and the success of the program so far.
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IX.B. 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates
Discussion:
The Board discussed the projected dates for the 26-27 Board Meetings.
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IX.C. Bond and District Projects Update
Discussion:
The Board discussed the current construction projects in the district, including equipment items for sale, parking lot options, portables and the lighting project.
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IX.D. 2026 Staff Pre-Service and Back to School Agenda
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the pre-service agenda of welcoming staff and students back for the 26-27 school year.
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IX.E. Student, Staff and School Successes!
Discussion:
Directors Heidi Zierott and Jacci Lucas shared some highlights from the back-to-school pre-service agenda that included new teachers and staff celebrations.
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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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