Board of Education Regular Meeting School District of Seward 410 South Street Seward, NE 68434 Monday, December 8, 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 December 3, 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 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 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. There was none. 3. Discussion Items 3.1. Superintendent Evaluation The board discussed Dr. Fields evaluation. 3.2. District- State Assessment Results and Classification Dr. Dominy gave the board a data presentation on state assessments. 3.3. Bond Update We had a tour again on December 2 and had about 20 people attend. Our next tour is scheduled for January 7, 2026. The Bond Website is complete and Amanda Murmann has done an amazing job putting it together. SPS will be highlighting Did You Know Segments about our academic achievements. 3.4. 2024-2025 Annual Report Dr. Fields thanked Dr. Dominy and Amanda Murman for all their work on the annual report. Dr. Dominy presented the annual report to the board. 4. Reports 4.1. Administrator Reports Written reports were received from the administrators. 4.2. Student Board Report Averi Rodocker presented her report to the board. 4.3. Superintendent's Report Congratulations to Averi Rodocker for being selected as a Believers and Achievers Recipient from the NSAA. The committee has selected the classified staff and the certified staff member to be honored by the board and we will do the classified staff in January and the certified staff member in February. The Calendar Committee will be meeting on December 17 after school and can hopefully submit a calendar to the board in January for approval. We are looking forward to our partnership with Centennial and Milford on our upcoming PD day, when we will have Tim Elmore coming to SPS. The lease has been signed by the mayor and Ryne and Dr. Fields will work on the rental agreement and changes to our policy that will be brought to the board in January. The 2026 NASB Federal Advocacy Trip to Washington, D.C. will be held on April 26-29, 2026. 4.4. School Board Report from NASB State Conference All six board members attended the NASB State Conference and they discussed the sessions they attended. 4.5. Financial Literacy Report Dr. Dominy reported to the school board on the financial literacy report. 5. Action Items 5.1. SHS Chiller Bids Motion to accept the bid of $251,786 from Cerris Systems for the high school chiller 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. Resignations Certified Staff Motion to accept the resignation of Dory von Kampen and Angela Pfeiffer at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Passed with a motion by Matt Hastings and a second by Danielle Shipley. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 5.3. Seward Community Foundation Request Motion to accept the Seward Community Foundation request from Mrs. Trautman for a quiz bowl buzzer system. 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 5.4. Kitchen Hood for the SHS Kitchen Motion to approve the bid from Henson Heating and Cooling LLC for $80,945.37. 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 6. Future Agenda Items 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- $1,871,530.00 7.3.2. Special Building Fund - $15,300.00 7.3.3. Bond Fund - $1,519,882.50 7.3.4. Gifts & Donations Fund - $137.20 7.4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented 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 8. Enter into Executive Session to discuss teacher negotiations Motion to enter into executive session at 7:58 p.m. to discuss teacher negotiations. 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 8.1. Restate Reason for Entering into Executive Session 9. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 PM with the next regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, January 12 at 5:30 PM 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 Prepared by: Jill Hochstein Heidi Covert Secretary Salaries for November, 774,450.15; Tyler Technologies, 45.00; Pitney Bowes, 2,500.00; Jones Bank, 25,569.48; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; Jones Bank, 186,253.14; Nebraska Child Support, 1,166.00; ASPIRE, 8,305.00; Jones Bank, 25,053.82; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; NPERS, 165,242.10; NE Dept. of Revenue, 33,343.30; Inspira Financial, 4,256.82; ACT Education Corp, 5,424.00; AGiRepair, Inc, 494.00; Ahern, J.F. Co., 744.00; Allo, 179.00; Amazon Capital Services, 2,911.38; Ameritas, 1,257.44; Apace, 5,272.64; Awards Unlimited, 20.86; Baker, Noelle, 49.95; Beaver Hardware, 819.41; Bisbee, Jill, 405.25; Blue Cross Blue Shield, 271,261.78; Bryan Urgent Care Seward, 264.00; Campbell Cleaning, 17,361.00; CDWG, 4,941.12; City of Seward, 30,498.32; Committee for Children, 2,280.00; Computer Hardware, 1,248.00; Credit Bureau Services Inc, 451.67; Crouch's Farm & Hardware, 246.69; Culligan, 528.10; DAS, 317.87; Decker Equipment, 118.44; Dominy, Jessica, 150.00; Dominy, Matt, 150.00; Elan Financial, 2,047.50; ESU 6, 484.71; Farmers Cooperative, 29,026.76; Fields, Josh, 600.00; Go Physical Therapy, 11,121.30; Grainger, 201.99; Hall-Schmeckpeper, Shannon, 150.00; Heritage Landscape Supply, 1,904.77; Hire Right, 79.80; HOBY, 325.00; Holiday Inn Kearney, 249.90; Inspira Financial, 127.50; Interstate All Battery Center, 69.25; Janda, Adam, 210.00; Jank, Rachel, 737.90; JEO Consulting Group Inc, 4,800.00; Johnson, Carmen, 33.00; JWPepper, 491.99; Kenney, Nicole, 1,500.00; Kottich, Doug, 500.00; Kozisek, Morgan, 264.70; KSB School Law, 283.50; Lakeshore Learning, 100.65; Lampe's Clean Air Specialists, 1,606.00; Langner, Katie, 389.22; Lee's Refrigeration, 547.57; LessonPix, Inc, 252.00; Madison National Life, 3,049.57; Mahrt, Kirsten, 5,361.28; Meehl, Jan, 840.00; Memorial Health Care Systems, 72.00; Menards, 115.58; Merle's Flower Shop, Inc, 156.70; Midwest Auto Parts, 76.78; Midwest Bus Parts, Inc, 276.47; Midwest Turf & Irrigation, 211.35; Miller, Rebekah, 32.00; National Art & School Supplies, 977.70; NCECBVI, 950.40; NCS Pearson, 144.60; Nebraska Association of School Boards, 3,594.00; Nebraska Coral Directors Association, 600.00; Nebraska Landscape Solutions, 5,477.76; Nebraska Snow Equipment, 1,299.86; Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency, 430.00; Omaha Marriott, 2,912.00; Omnify, 20.90; On To College, 5,375.00; One Source, 147.00; Oriental Trading, 429.09; Pac N Save, 42.52; Paper Tiger, 35.00; Pfeiffer, Angela, 6.30; Pinkall, Jenny, 180.94; Pitney Bowes, 513.69; Really Good Stuff, 143.96; REI, 5,463.00; Rising, Sarah, 64.10; Russell, Mary, 141.60; Safety Kleen, 293.33; School Dist. Of Seward Hot Lunch Fund, 176.90; Schroeder, Julie, 140.00; Seward County Chamber & Development, 5,550.00; Seward County Independent, 18.18; Seward Lumber, 140.53; Seward Wellness Center, 1,168.50; SiteOne Landscape Supply, 685.81; Sodexo, 179,721.80; Stepp, Nate, 10.00; Truck Center Companies, 808.02; Unite Private Networks, 1,829.43; UNUM, 536.40; Uribe, 2,647.00; US Bank, 3,068.60; Vazzano, Sasha, 500.00; Verizon, 253.46; Visa, 221.39; Waterlink, 225.00; Wayne State College, 50.00; Windstream, 318.85; Zultys, 2,320.93 SCI — December 17, 2025 ZNEZ
