March 10, 2025 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 March 5, 2025
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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 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
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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. Discussion Items
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3.1. Preliminary Bond Discussion
Discussion:
Dr. Fields had a preliminary bond discussion with the board.
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3.2. JEO- Facility Study Discussion
Discussion:
The board discussed the wants and needs of the district along with a timeline that JEO is proposing to put on a bond issue.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Written reports were received from the administrators.
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4.2. Student Board Report
Discussion:
Esten Johnsen presented his report to the board.
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4.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Fields gave the board a legislative update. Marty will work on getting bus bids for next year and is looking at buses with air brakes. We are moving to a new Sub Finder System next school year. Dr. Fields thanked the board for attending the School Board Visits. The SHS Musical will be March 21 - 23, 2025. We have many employees looking to join the new Wellness Center. Dr. Fields updated the board on the Turf Project.
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4.4. Multicultural Report
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy presented on the Multicultural Report, which is a requirement of Rule 10 and must be presented to the board once a year.
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5. New Business
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5.1. Math Curriculum Update
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy presented on the math curriculum process and showed the board materials from multiple companies.
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5.2. Homeland Security Highlights
Discussion:
Dr. Fields updated the board on the Homeland Security visit that occurred February 25-28, 2025.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Middle School Teacher Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Walk in Cooler/Freezer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
JEO Facility Study
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.1. Approval of Minutes
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8.2. Approval of Financial Reports
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8.2.1. Treasurer
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8.2.2. Budget
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8.2.3. Activities
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8.2.4. Athletic
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8.3. Approval of Claims
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8.3.1. General Fund
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8.4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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