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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.

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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

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.

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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

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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.