BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SEWARD 410 SOUTH STREET SEWARD, NE 68434 MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 5:30 PM Attendance Taken at 5:32 PM. Paul Duer: Present Matt Hastings: Present Jill Hochstein: Present Ryne Seaman: Present Danielle Shipley: Present Shawn Svoboda: Present 1. Preliminary Procedures 1.1. Call meeting to order & announce Open Meetings Act is Posted 1.2. Public Notice as publicized per board policy The public notice was publicized in the Seward County Independent and posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated June 4, 2025 1.3. Roll Call 1.3.1. Action to excuse board members if necessary 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 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. 1.6. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Matt Hastings. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 2. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.) 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. There was none. 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. Christi Arnold discussed the foreign exchange student program. 3. Public Hearing on Cell Phone Policy 6025: There was no public comment. 4. Public Hearing on Policy 5018- Parent Involvement in Educational Practices There was no public comment. 5. Student Fees Hearing-Review Fees and receipted and expensed during the 2024-2025 school year and request input from the public in regard to potential policy changes There was no public comment. 6. Discussion Items 6.1. D.A. Davidson Paul from D.A. Davidson discussed some numbers for a future bond. 6.2. JEO Facility Study Discussion JEO discussed the facility study and went over the working priority list. 6.3. Unified Track Presentation Mr. Curry discussed the pilot unified track program. 7. Short Recess Motion to take a short recess and return at 8:20p.m. Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Jill Hochstein. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 8. Reports 8.1. Administrator Reports Written reports were received from the administrators. 8.2. Superintendent's Report • The summer project of the new well, boiler and hot water heater are being worked on at this time. The dock repair at the high school is complete. Dr. Fields discussed the Legislative Conclusion, cell phones - LB 140, TEEOSA Commission - LB 303, Retirement - LB 645, Library Media Notification - LB 390, Part-Time Students - LB 306, New Disclosure Website of School Finances - LB 306, Participation and Assignment of Athletic Teams - LB 89. Board Quicks link - June 2025 e-update. Dr. Fields updated the board on staffing issues. The district will be moving forward with an Electronic Time Card System and a sub finder system. The district will be getting bids for some concrete work at all buildings. 9. Action Items 9.1. Student Handbooks for the 2025-2026 School Year Motion to table the 2025-2026 student handbooks as presented Tabled with a motion by Jill Hochstein and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9.2. Policy 5018- Parent Involvement Motion to approve policy changes on 5018 on first reading as presented. Passed with a motion by Matt Hastings and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9.3. Substitute Teacher Pay Motion to raise substitute teacher pay for the 2025-2026 school year to $168 per day. Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Jill Hochstein. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9.4. Classified Staff Proposal for the 2025-2026 School Year Motion to approve the classified staff package at 3.76% for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Passed with a motion by Shawn Svoboda and a second by Danielle Shipley. Ryne Seaman: Abstain (With Conflict), Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9.5. Middle Management Proposal for the 2025-2026 School Year Motion to approve the middle management staff package for the 2025-2026 school year at 3.76% as presented. Passed with a motion by Shawn Svoboda and a second by Matt Hastings. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9.6. Administrator Proposal for the 2025-2026 School Year Motion to approve the administrative staff total package at 3.76% as presented. Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Jill Hochstein. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9.7. Superintendents' Contract Motion to approve the superintendent's contract for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Passed with a motion by Shawn Svoboda and a second by Matt Hastings. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 10. Future Agenda Items JEO Facility Study Unified Bowling FLAG - Foreign Exchange students Student Handbooks 11. Consent Agenda 11.1. Approval of Minutes 11.2. Approval of Financial Reports 11.2.1. Treasurer 11.2.2. Budget 11.2.3. Activities 11.2.4. Athletic 11.3. Out of State Travel 11.4. Approval of Claims 11.4.1. General Fund - $1,825,280.52 11.4.2. Bond Fund - $44,582.50 11.4.3. Gifts & Donations Fund - $1,319.80 11.4.4. Special Building Fund - $114,424.00 11.5. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 12. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 PM with the next regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, July 14 at 5:30 PM Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Danielle Shipley. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea Salaries for May 830,738.34; Jones Bank 19,649.56; Tennessee Child Support 9.99; Tyler Technologies 7.50; Jones Bank 23,885.59; Tennessee Child Support 9.99; Jones Bank 176,542.86; Nebraska Child Support 1,166.00; ASPIRE 10,610.00; Jones Bank 29,174.00; Tennessee Child Support 9.99; NPERS 208,881.95; NE Dept. of Revenue 33,394.44; Inspira Financial 6,584.56; Acco Brands 1,163.34; Allen, Jennifer 6,799.78; Allo 172.00; Amazon Capital Services 3,642.28; Ameritas 1,124.16; Anson, Harlan 75.00; Apace 5,157.29; AR Solutions Inc 349.53; Awards Unlimited 94.92; Axt, Scott 150.00; Baker, Noelle 39.37; Bisbee, Jill 186.92; Blick 321.72; Blue Cross Blue Shield 250,637.91; BSN Sports LLC 18.48; Campbells Cleaning 12,625.00; Cast, Krystin 56.00; CDWG 545.64; City of Seward Utility Dept 32,781.16; Committee for Children 7,092.00; Computer Hardware 10.00; Credit Management Services Inc 307.05; Crouch's Farm & Hardware 637.50; Culligan 40.00; Curry, Scott 150.00; DAS 292.87; Dominy, Jessica 150.00; Dominy, Matt 150.00; Eber, Rich 150.00; Ebsco 898.23; Elan Financial Services 2,670.15; ESU 5 19,018.25; ESU 6 17,291.49; Farmers Coop 308.00; Fields, josh 600.00; Follett Content Solutions 2,406.89; Go Physical Therapy 7,122.45; Gopher 1,293.11; Gottschalk, Kirk 150.00; Grainger 864.33; HD Supply 218.14; Hire Right 115.65; Inspira Financial 137.70; James Stanfield Company, Inc 1,995.00; John Deere Financial 734.67; JWPepper 144.49; Kratos 10,000.00; KSB School Law 1,538.50; Learning Services 455.00; Lincoln Windustrial Co. 917.06; Madison National Life 2,925.92; Matheson 605.85; Mattice Lock & Safe 331.20; McGraw Hill 3,385.48; McKeown, Sarah 85.35; Meehl, Jan 2,693.25; Memorial Health Care Systems 170.00; Midwest Auto Parts 586.68; Midwest Bus Repair 560.00; Midwest Technology Products 169.30; Midwest Turf & Irrigation 1,239.68; Nasco 411.00; NCECBVI 759.00; Nebraska/Central Equipment 2,142.68; Olander, Vijay T. 750.00; One Source 92.00; O'Reilly 106.48; Oriental Trading 80.98; Pac N Save 481.79; Paper Tiger 101.00; Pfeiffer, Angela 56.68; Pinkall, Jenny 105.86; Pitney Bowes 513.69; PowerSchool Group 7,599.43; Reed Electric 115.00; Rising, Sarah 27.75; Riverside Insights 276.26; Rumery Lawn & Landscape LLC 563.50; School Health 24.80; School Specialty 717.24; Seesaw 3,493.75; Seward Bowl 126.00; Seward County Independent 87.95; Seward Lumber 37.78; Seward Motor Freight, Inc 68.54; Seward Wellness Center 1,097.25; Shaw, Karen 85.00; Sodexo 4,049.57; Staples 16,635.70; Time Management Systems, Inc 7,800.50; TK Elevator Corporation 393.87; Tucker, Robert 303.75; Typing Agent 635.00; Uline 69.00; Unite Private Networks 1,468.70; UNUM 529.20; Uribe 2,647.00; US Bank 2,462.92; Verizon 208.36; Virco 15,093.80; Walsworth Publishing 150.00; Waterlink 225.00; Windstream 318.55; WoodRiver Energy 2,831.33; Zultys 2,320.35 Prepared by: Jill Hochstein Heidi Covert Secretary SCI — June 18, 2025 ZNEZ
