December 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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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 December 4, 2024.
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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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1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.5. 1.5 Mission Seward Public Schools - a district rooted in excellence - in cooperation with family and community members is committed to the development of the whole student and affirms that all students will have the skills to become productive, resilient, and contributing members of their community. |
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1.6. Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.7. Alternative School Graduation
Discussion:
Justin Timmerman and Holly Venetis completed the requirements at Seward High School and received their high school diplomas from President Seaman.
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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. Discussion Items
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3.1. Clark & Enersen
Discussion:
The board interviewed Clark Enersen for future projects.
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3.2. Student Data Presenation
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy presented student data to the board. He reviewed NSCAS and ACT scores and AQuESTT ratings.
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3.3. Annual Report
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy and his team put the annual report together and it will be sent out to the community in the local newspaper.
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4. Short Board Recess
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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:
Esten Johnsen presented his report to the board.
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5.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Fields did a recap of the STANCE Meeting with two state senators and the Central Conference meeting. Dr. Fields is one of the interview candidates for the new Justice of the State Supreme Court. Dr. Fields thanked the board for doing the presentation at the NASB State Conference. The middle school gym floor was refinished over Thanksgiving break. Marty Telecky is looking at buses with air brakes for the future. Board Quicks link - December 2024 e-update
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5.4. NASB State Conference Report from School Board Members
Discussion:
The school board members discussed the sessions they attended at the NASB state conference.
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5.5. Annual Safety Report
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy went over the annual safety audit that is required yearly.
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5.6. Financial Literacy Report
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy provided a financial literacy report to the board which is required annually.
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6. New Business
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Teacher Resignations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. 2023-2024 Audit
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Band Uniforms
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
Architech Firm interview
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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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9.3.2. Bond Fund
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9.3.3. Special Building Fund
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9.4. Out of State Travel
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9.5. Approval of Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Enter into a closed session to discuss teacher negotiations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.1. Restate the reason for entering into a closed session is to discuss teacher negotiations
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11. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The board discussed Dr. Fields evaluation.
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12. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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