January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Work Session
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I. Policy Committee
Discussion:
The Policy Committee started the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Brett Kreifels, Lee Smith, Michael Patera were present.
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I.A. 3-year policy reviews
Discussion:
The Committee reviewed policies as a part of a 3 year cycle of reviews. The meeting 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 7:05 p.m., Monday, January 26, 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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III. Notice of Open Meetings Act - Posted
Discussion:
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:
There was no public comment.
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V. Items for Discussion (Discussion Only)
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V.A. Nebraska School Board Appreciation Week
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Saunders recognized the Board on Nebraska School Board Appreciation Week and thanked them for their service to the district.
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V.B. OPAA Updates and Presentation
Discussion:
OPAA directors in attendance gave an update to the Board on the current school year lunch participation.
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V.C. Board Committees for 2026
Discussion:
Board Committees and delegated members were presented for the 2026 school year.
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V.D. 2024-2025 Data Summary
Discussion:
School district data that included demographic information, student learning, and the strategic goals summary for the 2024-2025 school year was presented.
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V.E. 2026-2027 Calendar Draft
Discussion:
The Board discussed the draft of the 2026-2027 School Calendar.
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V.F. SPCS Staffing Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders gave an update on current and upcoming staffing for the 2026-2027 school year.
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V.G. 2026 Election Calendar
Discussion:
The Board discussed the 2026 School Board Election Calendar information and timeline.
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V.H. 2026 Legislative Update
Discussion:
Dr. Saunders updated the Board on the current Legislative session and bills that could impact education.
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V.I. Bond and Construction Update
Discussion:
The Board discussed the upcoming bond vote that is due February 10th.
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V.J. Land Transfer Pre-Payment Agreement- Shadow Creek
Discussion:
The Board discussed the Shadow Creek land transfer to Papillion Lavista Community Schools.
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VI. Action Items
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VI.A. District Nurse Contract Approval for 2026-27
Recommended Motion(s):
Action to approve the contract of Elizabeth Vossler as the District Nurse for 2026-2027 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. 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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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