September 8, 2025 The Regular Board Of Education Meeting will follow the Tax Request Hearing - 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
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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 September 3, 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. JEO- Update and Survey
Discussion:
JEO and Dr. Fields gave the board an update on the survey we will send out in September, and received feedback from the board, along with an update from the committee.
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3.2. Review of the EOP
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy and Dr. Fields discussed our Emergency Operations Plans and what our highest priorities are.
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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:
Cardin Goracke presented his report to the board.
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4.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
The NASB State Conference is November 19-21, 2025. The Commissioner has dropped out of the UNL Regents Race. Dr. Fields discussed the Penner Petition Plan. At this time, the County, City of Seward, Milford, Centennial, and SPS will not be attending the pink postcard bill. The city of Milford is the only one attending the joint public hearing. Dr. Fields updated the board on the Subfinder System, Time Management System, and the St. John School Campaign. The Empty Bowl Luncheon will be on Tuesday, October 14 from 11-1. Board Quicks link - September 2025 e-update
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4.4. Enrollment Report 2025-2026
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed the 25-26 enrollment.
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5. Action Items
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5.1. Community Foundation Grant Application
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. 2025-2026- Budget Resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. 2025-2026 Tax Request Resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
Survey input
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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. Gifts & Donations Fund
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7.4. Out of State Travel
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7.5. 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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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