July 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting Template
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1. Preliminary Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order & announce Open Meetings Act is Posted
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1.2. Public Notice as publicized per board policy
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The public notice was publicized in the Seward County Independent and posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated July 5, 2023.
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.3.1. Action to excuse board members if necessary
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.5. 1.5 Mission The school district of Seward--where every student, every day is a success--affirms that all students will have the skills to become productive and contributing members of a global community. In cooperation with family and community members, the district is committed to the development of each student academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. |
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1.6. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.)
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2.1. Public Forum on Agenda Items: This is your opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. If you are not a part of the presentation of the agenda item you need to speak now. Thank you for your participation.
Discussion:
There was none.
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2.2. Public Forum on Any Topic: This is your opportunity to speak to any topic concerning the school district. Since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action at this time on the matter. Future discussion can be requested as an agenda item. Thank you for your participation.
Discussion:
There was none.
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3. Reports
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3.1. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed Legislative Studies. The new tractor has arrived, the carpeting is complete at the elementary, high gym floor is complete and the painting is close to being done. We are doing a few new things to help with teacher shortages. The district is doing a paraprofessional training day in August and we will start on the new Strategic Planning this fall. Summer School has gone well and the Elementary is the only building left to finish. The Back to School Welcome Back day is schedule for Monday, August 14 with breakfast starting at 8:00 am. We had 16 students attended National Skills Competition and 7 students place.
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4. Discussion Items
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4.1. Sodexo Food Service Update
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed how the Sodexo meeting went. Items discussed were staffing, food costs, expanding the menu, equipment needs and things we would like to see added this coming school year.
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4.2. New and Revised Board Policies
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed policy changes and updates.
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4.3. State Contests
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed state contests and asked the board for their thought on dismissing school when we are involved in a state tournament.
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4.4. Bussing and Contracting Fieldtrips
Discussion:
Dr. Fields asked for the boards thoughts on bussing and contracting field trips.
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5. Action Items
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5.1. Staff Handbook 2023-2024
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Seward High School Student Handbook
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5.3. Substitute Pay for the 2023-2024 School Year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. Bus Bids
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.5. First Reading of New and Revised Policies
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Future Agenda Items
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Back to School
Strategic Planning Policies Summer School Externship Greenhouse |
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.1. Approval of Minutes
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7.2. Approval of Financial Reports
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7.2.1. Treasurer
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7.2.2. Budget
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7.2.3. Activities
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7.2.4. Athletic
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7.3. Approval of Claims
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7.3.1. General Fund
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7.3.2. Depreciation Fund
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7.3.3. Special Building Fund
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7.4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Adjournment
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