January 10, 2024 at 7:00 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
Discussion:
The public notice was publicized in the Seward County Independent and posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated January 3, 2024. Due to inclement weather, the meeting was changed to January 10, 2024, and a new notice was posted at city hall, library, courthouse, our website and the Seward County Independents website.
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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. Recognition of Classified Staff Member with Bluejay Award
Discussion:
Jamie Gunsolley-Fields was presented with the District Bluejay Award for classified staff. Jamie is a Special Education para at the Elementary School.
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3. Election of Board Officers
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3.1. President
Discussion:
Matt Hastings nominated Ryne Seaman as President and all members agreed.
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3.2. Vice President
Discussion:
Jill Hochstein nominated Paul Duer as Vice President and all members agreed.
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3.3. Secretary
Discussion:
Paul Duer nominated JIll Hochstein for Secretary and all members agreed.
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3.4. Treasurer
Discussion:
Ryne Seaman nominated and Paul Duer seconded Heidi Covert as Treasurer and all members agreed.
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4. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.)
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4.1. 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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4.2. 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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5. Reports
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5.1. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Written reports were received from the administrators.
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5.2. Student Board Report
Discussion:
Rachel Kuss provided her written report.
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5.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
The STANCE Meeting is January 11, 2024 with the Governor and freshman senators. The Governor's press release on school spending can be found at https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/state-investment-public-education-needs-be-repaid-property-tax-relief. Incumbents running for the school board must file by February 15, 2024 and non-incumbents have until March 1, 2024. The district is trying to fill openings as soon as possible and trying many ways to attract employees. The Lincoln NASB legislative issues meeting will be held on January 21-22, 2024 at the Cornhusker Marriott.
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5.4. Board Committees
Discussion:
The board committees will stay the same.
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6. Discussion Items
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Certified Staff Resignations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Superintendent's Contract Extension
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. 2024-2025 Teacher Negotiated Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Special Education Teacher
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Speech Teacher
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. 2024-2025 Seward Public Schools Calendar
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Future Agenda Items
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Carpet/Flooring Bids
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9. Consent Agenda
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9.1. Approval of Minutes
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9.2. Approval of Financial Reports
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9.2.1. Treasurer
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9.2.2. Budget
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9.2.3. Activities
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9.2.4. Athletic
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9.3. Approval of Claims
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9.3.1. General Fund
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9.4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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