December 8, 2025 at 7:30 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., 1,946.87; Apple Computer, Inc., 1,553.90; ASCA-American School Counselor Association, 69.00; Big Springs Tire & Auto Repair LLC, 30.00; Black Hills Energy, 2,500.00; Brule Activity Center, 2,500.00; Card Service Center, 1,589.20; Carolina Biological Supply Company, 182.49; Century Link, 712.91; Cheleen, A, 550.00; Computer Hardware, Inc., 2,399.00; Demco Inc., 206.20; Eakes, Inc./dba Eakes Office Solutions, 81.69; Ecolab, 71.40; ESU 16, 11,873.63; Flinn Scientific, Inc., 213.11; Follett School Solutions, LLC., 270.61; Hometown Leasing, 2,880.33; Hot Lunch Account, 670.15; Hot Lunch, 1,278.00; Ideal Linen Supply, 369.13; Johnson, C, 11.36; Jostens, 41.50; JWPepper, 27.99; Keith Co. News, 103.67; KSB School Law, 602.00; Mid-American Research, 173.25; NASB (Nebraska Association Of School Boards), 426.00; Nebraska Choral Directors Assn, 614.00; NPPD (Nebraska Public Power District), 2,700.00; NPPD MLBRY Acct, 71.61; NPPD Plum 2 Acct, 53.92; Poppe's Truck & Diesel Repair, 344.00; PowerSchool Group LLC, 5,799.20; Premier Auto Parts & Service, 89.99; Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, 1,375.00; Rauner & Associates, P.C., 14,414.20; Reese Mechanical, 1,339.00; Renaissance Learning, Inc., 2,224.12; S & W Auto Supply, 402.19; Scherbarth, S, 31.00; Schneider, D, 144.20; SHAPE-NE - Society of Health and Physical Education, 175.00; South Platte Early Learning Programs, 450.00; Spencer, D, 482.80; Starostka, L, 35.70; Time Management System (TMS), 2,975.50; Truck Center Company, 2,667.80; Unum, 1,603.21; Verizon Wireless, 173.31; Village Of Big Springs, 949.20; Wage Works, Inc., 164.00; WEX Bank, 2,390.71; Wiest Hardware, 363.59; Payroll: 338,515.80 

Discussion:  Katie Cross addressed the school board about a letter sent to the Administration and the School Board. Mrs. Cross read a letter from Coach Owen. Lori Armstrong addressed the board. Cameron Miller addressed the board. Denise Moorhead addressed the board. 

Discussion:  COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUILDING AND GROUNDS: SPPS is on the list with an electrician to fix the parking lot lights. Board members need to file with the clerk at the court house for re-election.

Discussion:  Mr. Nick Brost's Principal's Report: Congratulations to Students of the Month: Norah Duncan, Christian Scherbarth, Danika Payne, Sophia Lanman, Annlyn Wilson and Jillian Frerichs. Winter sports practice began Nov. 17. Basketball - Girls(12), Boys(15), Wrestling - Girls(3), Boys(5). Mr. Mayer, Jenna Hill and 12 students attended the NCA Sportsmanship Summit in Alliance.  Knight Vision Group hosted a food drive at Arthur Basketball Game. One Act Team Results: Cozad - Champions, Outstanding Actors - Ella Stanley, Jayla Paulsen, Emalee Armstrong, Emily Mulhollen, Jillian Frerichs, Chloe Jacobs, Heidi Maupin, Audrey Moorhead, Annlyn Wilson; MAC - 2nd Place, Outstanding Actors - Emalee, Annlyn, Outstanding Technical Crew Districts - 3rd Place, Outstanding Technical Crew. Voice of Democracy essay contest winners: first place: Jadyn Babst, second place: Jillian Frerichs, third place: Kaitlynn Brown. Jadyn will represent South Platte schools at the regional contest. This year’s theme was "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?" All Conference Volleyball Selections: 2nd team - Ella, Jillian. Honorable Mention - Jayla, Jordyn, Annlyn. All Conference/All District Football Selections: 2nd Team - Jared Scherbarth, Oscar Ornelas, Gabe Kendrick, Honorable Mention - Keal Carlson, Jack Van Horn. January 17th Mrs. Jacobs will take 12 students to Sing Around Nebraska. They will sing with a group of students from around Nebraska and perform a public concert at the end of the day. Mrs. Starostka and some sophomores attended Career Cabs in Sidney. Wrestling room updates (flooring, wrestling mat, doors) FFA District Results @ Wallace 11/17/25: Ag Demonstration Team: 8th place (Blue): Audrey Moorhead and Annlyn Wilson; Job Interview: 4th Place State Alternate (Purple): Madisen Adams, (Blue) 16th place: Kaitlynn Brown; FFA Creed Speaking: (White) 22nd place: John Stanley; Junior Public Speaking: (Red) 9th place: Emalee Armstrong, (Red) 11th, Heidi Maupin. South Platte FFA Elected Officer Results: President: Madisen Adams, Vice Presidents: Tyler Armstrong & Jordyn Babst, Secretary: Emalee Armstrong, Treasurer: Annlyn Wilson, Reporter: Audrey Moorhead, Sentinel: Jared Scherbarth, Parliamentarian: Jadyn Babst, Historian/Media: Ella Stanley 

Discussion:  Mr. David Spencer's Superintendent's Report: He presented the results of the State of Nebraska Aquestt (Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow) School Classifications. South Platte was classified as a "Great" School. The South Platte third and fourth grade teacher ESU 16 Cohort group visitation to North Platte/Stapleton. The update from the NASB State Convention November 19-21. The November 11, Veterans Day Program was very well attended. The senior citizen dinner and the K-6 Christmas program were today and were excellent. We appreciate the Thanksgiving baskets provided by the Ogallala Rotary Club that were provided for some area families. There is an upcoming Christmas Concert for 7-12 on December 15th. The wrestling room update includes a quote for paint in addition to the mat and other materials. The K-6 students will attend a movie at the Hippodrome. 

Discussion:  There was a discussion about the Activities Handbook, but no action was taken.

Discussion:  Review the minutes. 

Discussion:  The next regular meeting of the SPBOE will be January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM.