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BOARD OF EDUCATION

maintaining a culture of excellence

The Board of Education is committed to providing quality education, achievable through the smaller district model. Their strategic planning has led to impressive student achievement scores on state and national assessments, ensuring that students, whether college or career-oriented, have ample opportunities for success. The Springfield Platteview Community Schools Board of Education is responsible for overseeing the management of district schools and setting policies. They have jurisdiction over the curriculum, school taxes, budget, hiring of the superintendent and other professional staff, and facilities. The Board is dedicated to fostering a vibrant educational environment where teachers can effectively teach and students thrive. They advocate for a rigorous curriculum, high-quality teachers, top-notch facilities, and strong parental engagement.

About Our Superintendent
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curriculum

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BUDGET

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SCHOOL TAXES

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SAFETY PROTOCOLS

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HIRING

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FACILITIES

lee smith

President

Brian Osborn

Treasurer

Kyle fisher

Vice President

Michael Patera

Member

BrendA Guenther

Secretary

Brett Kreifels

Member

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1001 – General Policy Statement
1002 – Creation, Amendment, and Distribution of Policies
1003 – Mission Statement
2001 – Role of the Board of Education
2002 – Organization of Board, Board Officers, and Check Signing
2003 – Development and Education of Board Members
2004 – Oath of Office
2005 – Conflict of Interest
2006 – Complaint Procedure
2007 – Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures
2008 – Meetings
2009 – Public Participation at Board Meetings
2010 – Preparation for Board Meetings
2011 – Membership in Organizations
2012 – Board Code of Ethics
2013 – Violation of Board Ethics
2014 – Relationship with District Legal Counsel
2015 – Student Board Member
2016 – Participation in Insurance Program by Board Members
2017 – Indemnification and Liability Insurance
3001-Budget-and-Property-Tax-Request.pdf
3002-Deposits.pdf
3004-General-Purchasing-and-Procurement.pdf
3005-School-Activities-Fund.pdf
3007-Review-of-Bills.pdf
3008-Gifts-Grants-and-Bequests.pdf
3009-Audit.pdf
3010-Insurance.pdf
3012-School-Meal-Program-and-Meal-Charges.pdf
3013-Emergency-Closings.pdf
3014-Use-of-School-Property.pdf
3015-Time-Away-From-School-Activities.pdf
3016-Smoking.pdf
3017-Press-Releases.pdf
3018-Denial-of-Access-to-School-Premises.pdf
3019-Sale-or-Disposal-of-School-Property.pdf
3020-Copyright-Compliance.pdf
3021-Operation-of-School-Business-Office.pdf
3022-Volunteers.pdf
3023-Electronic-Records-Management.pdf
3024-Booster-Clubs-and-Parent-Teacher-Organizations.pdf
3025-Returned-and-Outstanding-Checks.pdf
3026-Handbooks.pdf
3028-Sex-Offenders.pdf
3030-Automatic-External-Defibrillator-Program.pdf
3031-Students-Electing-to-Attend-School-in-Adjoining-State.pdf
3032-Copying-Fees-for-School-District-Records.pdf
3035-Chain-of-Command.pdf
3036-Purchasing-(Credit)-Card-Program.pdf
3037-Petty-Cash-Policy.pdf
3040-School-Safety-and-Security.pdf
3041-Crisis-Team-Duties.pdf
3042-Construction-Management-at-Risk-Contracts.pdf
3043-Design-Build-Contracts.pdf
3044-Incidental-or-De-Minimis-Use-of-Public-Resources.pdf
3045-Use-of-Sniffer-Dogs.pdf
3046-Animals-at-School.pdf
3047-Data-Breach-Response.pdf
3048-Communicable-Disease.pdf
3049-Drones-and-Unmanned-Aircraft.pdf
3050-Technology-in-the-Classroom.pdf
3051-Opioid-Overdose-Prevention-and-Response.pdf
3052-Leasing-Personal-Property.pdf
3053-Nondiscrimination.pdf
3054-Law-Enforcement-Unit.pdf
3055-School-Resource-Officers.pdf
3056-Guest-Speakers.pdf
3057-Title-IX.pdf
3058-Naming-School-District-Facilities-and-Property.pdf
3059-Audio-and-Video-Recording.pdf
3060-Firearms-and-Weapons-Non-Students.pdf
4002-Drug-Free-Workplace.pdf
4003-Drug-Policy-Regarding-Drivers.pdf
4006-Insurance.pdf
4007-Personnel-Records.pdf
4008-Outside-Employment.pdf
4009-Restrictions-on-Employees-Receiving-Gratuties.pdf
4010-Inclement-Weather.pdf
4011-Family-Medical-Leave-Act.pdf
4011.1-Nebraska-Family-Military-Leave-Act.pdf
4012-Staff-Internet-and-Computer-Use.pdf
4015-Prohibition-Against-Employment-of-Board-Members.pdf
4016-Jury-Duty-Service-as-Witness-in-Court.pdf
4018-Corporal-Punishment.pdf
4019-Workplace-Injury-Prevention-and-Safety-Committee.pdf
4020-Ownership-of-Copyrighted-Works.pdf
4022-Certification-and-Endorsements.pdf
4023-Professional-Ethics.pdf
4024-Teachers-Rights-Responsibilities-and-Duties.pdf
4025-Superintendent.pdf
4027-Part-Time-Certified-Employees.pdf
4028-Substitute-Teachers.pdf
4029-Salary-Schedule-for-Certificated-Employees.pdf
4030-Evaluation-of-Certificated-Employees.pdf
4031-Evaluation-of-Probationary-Certified-Employees.pdf
4032-Professional-Growth.pdf
4034-Staff-Handbook.pdf
4037-Reduction-In-Force.pdf
4038-Classified-Staff-Defined.pdf
4039-Employment-of-Classified-Staff.pdf
4041-Staff-Dress-and-Appearance.pdf
4042-Employee-Social-Security-Numbers.pdf
4044-Political-Activity-by-Staff-Members.pdf
4045-Milk-Expression.pdf
4046-Internet-Searches-Regarding-Potential-Employees.pdf
4048-Assessment-Administration-and-Security.pdf
4050-Overtime-and-Compensatory-Time.pdf
4051-Use-of-Social-Media-by-Staff-and-District.pdf
4053-Conflict-of-Interest.pdf
4054-Reporting-Child-Abuse-or-Neglect.pdf
4056-Resignation-of-Certificated-Staff.pdf
4057-Superintendent-Evaluation.pdf
4058-Confidentiality-in-Counseling-and-Guidance.pdf
4059-Behavioral-and-Mental-Health-Training.pdf
4060-School-Vehicle-Use.pdf
4062-Locker-Room-Supervision.pdf
4064-Transporting-Students-in-Employee-Vehicles.pdf
4901-Early-Retirement-Incentive-Policy.pdf
5001-Compulsory-Attendance-and-Excessive-Absenteeism.pdf
5002-Admission-of-Students.pdf
5003-Admission-of-Part-Time-Students.pdf
5004-Option-Enrollment.pdf
5005-Transportation.pdf
5006-Foreign-Exchange-Students.pdf
5007-Enrollment-of-Expelled-Students.pdf
5008-Pregnant-or-Parenting-Students.pdf
5009-Adult-Education.pdf
5010-Immunizations.pdf
5011-Physical-Examination-and-Visual-Evaluation-of-Students.pdf
5012-Testing-and-Assessment-Program.pdf
5014-Homeless-Students.pdf
5015-Protection-of-Pupil-Rights.pdf
5016-Student-Records.pdf
5017-Routine-Directory-Information.pdf
5018-Parent-and-Guardian-Involvement-In-Education-Practices.pdf
5019-Communicating-with-Parents.pdf
5020-Rights-of-Custodial-and-Non-Custodial-Parents.pdf
5023-Student-Illness.pdf
5024-Medication-of-Students.pdf
5025-Student-Insurance.pdf
5028-Initiations-and-Hazing.pdf
5030-Dating-Violence.pdf
5031-Student-Appearance.pdf
5032-Closed-Campus.pdf
5033-Student-Driving-and-Parking.pdf
5034-Handbooks.pdf
5035-Student-Discipline.pdf
5036-Lockers.pdf
5037-Student-Internet-and-Computer-Access.pdf
5039-Fundraising-Activities.pdf
5040-Work-Permits.pdf
5041-Student-Government.pdf
5042-Bulletin-Boards.pdf
5043-School-Sponsored-Publications.pdf
5044-Safe-Pupil-Transportation.pdf
5045-Student-Fees.pdf
5046-Secret-Organizations.pdf
5050-Reporting-Related-to-Exempt-(Home)-Schools.pdf
5052-School-Wellness.pdf
5053-Self-Management-of-Diabetes-or-Asthma-or-Anaphylaxis.pdf
5054-Student-Bullying.pdf
5055-Enrollment-in-Kindergarten.pdf
5056-Free-Expression-by-Students.pdf
5057-District-Title-I-Parent-and-Family-Engagement-Policy.pdf
5059-Emergency-Medical-Treatment.pdf
5062-Lice-and-Nits.pdf
5064-Supplement-Not-Supplant.pdf
5065-Bed-Bugs.pdf
5066-Early-Graduation.pdf
5067-Student-Assistance-Team-Process.pdf
6001-School-Organization.pdf
6002-School-Calendar.pdf
6003-Instructional-Program.pdf
6004-Curriculum-Development.pdf
6005-Academic-Credits-and-Graduation.pdf
6006-Commencement-Ceremony.pdf
6007-Senior-Recognition.pdf
6008-Class-Rank.pdf
6010-Special-Education.pdf
6011-Fire-Instruction-and-Prevention.pdf
6012-Flag-Display-and-Patriotic-Observances.pdf
6013-Teaching-Controversial-Issues.pdf
6014-School-Attendance-on-Days-of-Scheduled-Activities.pdf
6015-Summer-School.pdf
6016-Homebound-and-Off-Campus-Instruction.pdf
6017-Homework.pdf
6018-Grades.pdf
6020-Multicultural-Education.pdf
6025-Student-Cell-Phone-and-Other-Electronic-Devices.pdf
6026-Emergency-Dismissal.pdf
6027-Field-Trips.pdf
6028-The-Extracurricular-Activities-Program.pdf
6029-Activity-Trips.pdf
6030-Public-Appearances-of-School-Groups.pdf
6031-Emergency-Exclusion.pdf
6032-Constitution-Day-Education.pdf
6033-Restraint-and-Seclusion.pdf
6034-Concussion-Awareness.pdf
6036-Reading-Instruction-and-Intervention-Services.pdf
6037-Selection-and-Review-of-Library-Materials.pdf
6038-Artificial-Intelligence.pdf
6039-Repeat-of-Grade-at-Parent-Guardian-Request.pdf
6040-Pre-Kindergarten-Preschool-or-Early-Childhood-Program.pdf
6041-Malcolm-X-Day-Education.pdf
6042-Projection-Maps.pdf
6043-Mapping-Data.pdf

2024-25
Board of education

The governing board includes six elected members who serve, without compensation, for a term of four years. Pictured Left to Right: Brett Kreifels, member; Kyle Fisher, Vice President; Lee Smith, President; Brian Osborn, Treasurer; Brenda Guenther, Secretary; Mike Patera, Member.

board of education group picture; 5 males and one female

Springfield Platteview Community Schools

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Springfield Platteview Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the school district’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The school district’s Title IX Coordinator may be contacted at Title IX Coordinator, 765 Main Street, Springfield, NE 68059 jacci.lucas@spcsne.org, 402-592-1300. The school district’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are included in this policy, or can be accessed at: Title-IX-Information-Page. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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