SAFETY & SECURITY
• A newly constructed building addition, including added classroom space, to link PC and PHS, improving safety and security for students moving between campuses and preparing for future growth.
• Secure entrances at both schools to improve visitor control and enhance daily safety for students and staff.
Pictured Above: Students and staff travel between PC and PHS multiple times a day for shared classes, often in all weather. At both buildings, interior doors open directly into the school rather than through an office, unlike our newer facilities.
EXPANDED STUDENT PROGRAMS
• More classroom space to keep pace with rising enrollment and avoid overcrowding.
• Upgraded and expanded Career & Technical Education spaces to give students access to modern, real-world learning opportunities and workforce pathways.
Pictured Above: A student welding in our Career & Technical Education (CTE) area. With increasing student interest and limited space, expanded classrooms and updated CTE facilities would provide more opportunities for hands-on learning and career-focused programs.
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
• Infrastructure upgrades and replacements at Platteview High School, including roof, HVAC, and other building systems, to maintain safe, functional learning environments.
• Updates and maintenance to extend the life of existing school buildings and protect taxpayer investment.
Pictured Above: An insulated pipe, leaks, and water issues at the high school showing deterioration consistent with the age of the building. Many materials used in school construction during the 1960s differ from those permitted under today’s building codes.
PLANNING FOR FUTURE GROWTH
• New elementary school to serve the 700+ planned homes in the Oak Leaf development and help prevent overcrowding districtwide.
• Facilities sized for long-term growth so SPCS can expand responsibly and sustainably as the community grows.
Pictured Above: Pictured Above: The SPCS district covers 90 square miles (red) and continues to grow as new housing developments emerge. The Oak Leaf development (yellow star), with more than 700 planned homes, highlights the need to plan for future student enrollment through responsible, sustainable expansion.
0% Tax Levy Rate Increase
Bond Overview
UPDATE: The Springfield Platteview Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, to move the proposed bond to a mail-in ballot election. Mail-in ballots will be due February 10, 2026.
The 2026 school bond project is designed to enhance safety and security, address facility needs, and support future growth in the community.
The district is currently gathering information, assessing priorities, and working with construction experts, staff, and community members to help guide the process.
Bond Focus Areas
1. Safety and Security
A major safety component is the construction of a secure indoor corridor connecting Platteview Central and Platteview High School (“the link”). This will provide safe, weather-protected access between the two buildings and add square footage for classrooms and student programming.
2. Expanded Student Programs
The added space supports enhanced academic opportunities and expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming at both Platteview High School and Platteview Central.
3. Building Improvements
The bond includes infrastructure upgrades, technology improvements, enhanced security systems, and modernized building entrances to create safer campuses and high-quality learning environments.
4. Future Growth
The plan includes building a new Springfield Platteview Elementary School on district-owned land near the Oak Leaf neighborhood at 72nd and Capehart. This new facility will help accommodate increasing enrollment and future student growth.
Partner & Fiscal Overview
Boyd Jones has been selected as the construction management company for the bond planning process. They will support the district in refining budgets, assessing facility priorities, and ensuring the plan reflects community needs while remaining fiscally responsible.
The district plans for a 0% tax levy rate increase as part of the 2026 bond.
Project Budget
PHS / PC Addition & Renovation
Construction Budget: $41,500,000
Other Project Costs: $5,000,000
Total: $46,500,000
New Oak Leaf Elementary School
Construction Budget: $30,000,000
Other Project Costs: $3,400,000
Total: $33,400,000
Total Bond Project Budget: $79,900,000
Tax Levy Rate Increase: 0%
Voting Information: Feb. 10, 2026
For a mail-in election, ballots are mailed to all registered voters in the district without needing to request one. Turn in your ballot on or before February 10, 2026.
Community Involvement & Survey
Community feedback is essential to the process. SPCS encourages all residents to share their thoughts and stay informed as plans develop. Regular updates and engagement opportunities will be available through the district website, newsletters, and community meetings.
Contact Us
To participate in the community survey or focus groups, or to receive updates on the SPCS 2026 Bond planning process, contact:
Email: spcscomm@spcsne.org or nichole.baugh@spcsne.org
Phone: 402-592-1300 (ask for Nichole Baugh)
The district team will ensure you are connected with the right person to answer questions or provide more information.
Next Community Meeting
Monday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: SPCS Administration Building, 765 Main Street, Springfield
Vote (Mail-in Ballot): Feb. 10, 2026
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