Springfield Platteview board approves resolution to seek authorization for up to $79.9 million in school bonds

The Springfield Platteview Community Schools Board of Education on March 23 approved a resolution calling for a special election to authorize the district to issue up to $79,900,000 in general obligation school building bonds to pay for a new elementary school, additions and renovations, related site and public infrastructure work, and furniture and equipment.

Board member Michael Patera moved the resolution; Brett Kreifels, identified in the minutes as board chair, seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously: Kyle Fisher, Brenda Guenther, Brett Kreifels, Brian Osborn, Michael Patera and Lee Smith all voted yea.

The resolution (identified in the minutes as authorizing the issuance and sale by Sarpy County School District 0046 of General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2026) delegates authority to district officials to determine final aggregate principal amount, maturities, rates and other details and to take related actions, including post-issuance tax compliance and disclosure procedures. The minutes state the bonds may be issued in one or more tax-exempt or taxable series and that an ad valorem tax would be imposed on property in the district to pay principal and interest if the bonds are issued.

The board did not record further public debate in the minutes beyond the motion and vote. The approved resolution sends the question of bond authorization to the voters in a special election; the minutes indicate district officials are authorized to determine the election timing and final bond details.