BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SEWARD 410 SOUTH STREET SEWARD, NE 68434 MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025 5:30 PM Attendance Taken at 5:31 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 July 2, 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 Jill Hochstein. 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. Kristi Arnold spoke about the FLAG foreign exchange program. Molly Weiber is a representative from the FLAG program and explained the background of the program. 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. There was none. 3. Discussion Items 3.1. Flag Foreign Exchange Program The board discussed the Flag Foreign Exchange Program and their thoughts on allowing SHS the work with the Flag Program. 3.2. JEO- Schedule and Process for Community Outreach The board discussed the priority list and proposed schedule. 4. Reports 4.1. Superintendent's Report Dr. Fields updated the board on meetings he had with Concordia regarding the Plum Creek Turf Project. Dr. Fields thanked all the clubs, bands, and facilities used for the Fourth of July festivities in Seward that tied back to SPS. The Pure Nebraska Special was well done at SPS. The Summer Projects of the Boiler and Hot Water Project at the high school is going well, the well project at the high school is completed, painting at the middle school is almost done, landscaping work, cleaning, and gym floors are in the works. Dr. Maher is running for the Board of Regents. The new activities scheduler will be Bound. August 26, 2025 is the York Regional NASB meeting. The Budget Board Meeting will be August 25, 2025 at 5:30p.m.. The all staff pool party is scheduled for Sunday, August 10 from 6:30-8:30 at the Seward Municipal Pool. Our Back To School Opening is August 11, with breakfast from 7-8 and convocation at 8:00. Dr. Fields discussed the federal funds that are being held back by the federal government. Board Quicks link - July 2025 e-update 5. Action Items 5.1. New and Revised Policies Motion to approve the new and revised policies for the first reading 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 5.2. Unified Track Proposal Motion to add a unified track team at the high school for the 2025-2026 school year. 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 5.3. 2025-2026- Staff Handbooks Motion to approve the 2025-2026 staff handbook 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 5.4. 2025-2026 Student Handbooks Motion to approve the 2025-2026 student handbooks with the change as presented. Passed with a motion by Shawn Svoboda and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 5.5. Concrete Work Motion to approve the bid from Schaeffer Concrete for $22,333. Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 5.6. JEO Service Agreement Motion to approve the pre-bond service agreement with JEO for $48,000. Passed with a motion by Jill Hochstein and a second by Matt Hastings. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 6. Future Agenda Items JEO Second reading of policies 7. Consent Agenda 7.1. Approval of Minutes 7.2. Approval of Financial Reports 7.2.1. Treasurer 7.2.2. Budget 7.2.3. Activities 7.2.4. Athletic 7.3. Approval of Claims 7.3.1. General Fund - $1,866,206.96 7.3.2. Special Building Fund - $85,837.00 7.4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda 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 8. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 PM with the next regular board meeting scheduled for August 11 at 5:30 PM 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 Salaries for June 604,995.08; Jones Bank 8,521.66; Tennessee Child Support 9.99; Jones Bank 176,778.54; Nebraska Child Support 583.00; ASPIRE 10,610.00; Jones Bank 9,764.54; Tennessee Child Support 9.99; NPERS 168,914.55; NE Dept. of Revenue 27,435.22; Inspira Financial 5,301.30; Ahern, J.F. Co 3,156.00; Allen, Jennifer 2,137.27; Allo 177.00; Amazon Capital Services 24,839.70; Ameritas 1,124.16; Apace 4,125.83; Apple Inc 107,204.00; Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC 55.63; Baker, Noelle 19.29; Bern's Body Shop 689.30; BEST 15,551.10; Blue Cross Blue Shield 250,637.91; BrainPOP, LLC 363.00; Brase, Jalynn 1,348.95; Breakout, Inc 99.00; Bredenkamp, Aaron 95.20; Campbells Cleaning 12,625.00; Carolina Biological Supply Company 693.03; CCS Presentation Systems 4,900.00; Cengage Learning 11,277.00; City of Seward Utility Dept 26,991.38; Concordia University 14,050.00; Crouch's Farm & Hardware 1,095.49; Culligan 40.00; Cutting Edge Curriculum Inc 585.00; DAS 292.87; Demco 441.85; Eakes 6,226.98; Earnest Well Drilling Inc 37,633.10; Edvotek 219.78; Egan Supply Co 20,825.50; Elan Financial Services 919.32; Embi Tec 585.00; Engineered Controls Inc 14,450.00; Epp Foundation Repair 4,011.04; ESU 6 41,466.60; ESU 7 248.23; ExploreLearning 940.00; Farmers Coop 423.25; FES 2,750.00; Flinn Scientific 398.41; Follett Content Solutions 2,524.92; Futureware 13,185.00; Go Physical Therapy 6,337.20; Gopher 318.97; GoStrengths Inc 197.00; Grainger 465.23; Great Lakes Sports 155.19; Insect Lore 223.93; Inspira Financial 137.70; Interstate All Battery Center 96.46; IXL Learning, Inc 6,187.50; JAMF Software, LLC 3,025.00; Junior Library Guild 2,629.26; KZAP Pump and Motor LLC 52.16; Lakeshore Learning 518.94; Language Dynamics Group 112.13; Laprea Education, Inc 199.00; Learning Without Tears 72.27; Lee's Refrigeration 885.10; Life Track Services 1,975.00; Livestockjudging.com 300.00; Madison National Life 2,958.23; MakerBot Industries, LLC 606.41; Matheson 586.95; Mechanical Sales 886.50; Meehl, Jan 567.00; Menards 218.51; MFAC, LLC 1,152.30; Midwest Alarm Services 29.86; Midwest Auto Parts 385.21; Midwest Automotive Inc 1,730.58; Midwest Bus Parts 2,572.52; Midwest Special Instruments 405.00; Miller, Rebekah 110.19; Nasco 443.84; NCECBVI 759.00; NCS Pearson 9,419.35; Nebraska Council of School Admin 600.00; Nebraska Landscape Solutions 3,120.49; Nebraska Safety Center 1,000.00; Omnify 41.80; One Source 58.00; Onsolve 3,231.29; O'Reilly 315.42; Pac N Save 340.21; Paper Tiger 35.00; Planbook, Inc 18.00; Pyramid School Products 1,805.23; Really Good Stuff 697.17; Robotham, Ron 94.00; Rockler 9,907.02; Rumery Lawn & Landscape LLC 15.54; Schaefer Concrete, LLC 5,376.00; Schlueter Repair & Specialties, LLC 660.30; School District of Seward Board Revolving 3,437.10; School Specialty 1,221.75; School-Tech, Inc 558.65; Schoolsin 6,586.39; Securly 6,625.00; Seward County Independent 108.74; Seward High School Activities Account 29,108.11; Seward Lumber 54.68; Seward Wellness Center 1,168.50; Sherwin Williams 1,318.54; SiteOne Landscape Supply 1,792.50; Sodexo 70,575.81; Software Unlimited 4,500.00; Southpaw 75.00; Steve Weiss Music Inc 1,493.89; Summit Fire Protection 490.00; Teacher Direct 82.96; Teacher's Discovery 187.92; Toledo Physical Education Supply 342.16; Unite Private Networks 3,595.07; UNUM 529.20; Uribe 3,294.98; USA Clean 61.17; USAD 750.00; US Bank 1,498.96; Verizon 208.36; Visa 300.82; Ward's Science 195.31; Waterlink 225.00; WHC NE LLC 2,880.00; William V. Macgill & Co 215.55; Windstream 367.07; WoodRiver Energy 1,657.35; Zultys 2,319.50 Prepared by: Jill Hochstein Heidi Covert Secretary SCI — July 23, 2025 ZNEZ
