Board of Education Regular Meeting School District of Seward 410 South Street Seward, NE 68434 Monday, April 13, 2026 5:30 PM Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM. Paul Duer: Absent 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 April 8, 2026. 1.3. Roll Call 1.3.1. Action to excuse board members if necessary Motion to excuse Paul Duer from tonight’s meeting Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Matt Hastings. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 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 Shawn Svoboda and a second by Jill Hochstein. 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. Rebecca Hasty discussed the schools' mission. 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. D. A. Davidson Bond Discussion Paul from D.A. Davidson discussed the bond resolution and a preliminary financing schedule. 3.2. JEO General Projects Update Bryan from JEO discussed the progress of our four projects and gave a timeline. 3.3. Early Separation Policy 4040 Dr. Fields discussed our Early Separation Policy 4040 and provided what other districts are doing in our area. 3.4. Recognition of Bethany Jurchen Seward Public Schools recognized Bethany Jurchen for receiving a perfect score on the ACT. Congratulations Bethany! 3.5. Business/PE/Health Curriculum Update Dr. Dominy and Seth Montag discussed our Business/PE/Health Curriculum. 3.6. Board Meeting Format Dr. Fields and the board discussed the format of board meetings in the future. 4. Recess Motion to take a 10 minute recess Passed with a motion by Jill Hochstein and a second by Matt Hastings. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 5. Reports 5.1. Administrator Reports Written reports were received by the administrators. 5.2. Student Board Report Avery Rodocker and Cardin Goracke presented their report to the board. 5.3. Superintendent's Report Dr. Fields thanked everyone for the great job done during the swatting call. Dr. Fields updated the board on legislative issues and this session will end on Friday April 17, 2026. The district has filled some open coaching positions. Dr. Fields discussed the central conference and gave a chiller update. 6. Action Items 6.1. Resignation of Andy Sistek Motion to accept the resignation of Andy Sistek at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Passed with a motion by Jill Hochstein and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 6.2. Resignation of Greg Miller Motion to accept the letter of resignation from Greg Miller at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Passed with a motion by Shawn Svoboda and a second by Danielle Shipley. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 6.3. Teaching Contract Motion to approve a teaching contract to Chole Reinwald for the 2026-2027 school year. Passed with a motion by Matt Hastings and a second by Danielle Shipley. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 6.4. Bond Resolution Motion to approve RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, OF SEWARD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 009 IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($25,000,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT, AND RELATED MATTERS Passed with a motion by Jill Hochstein and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 7. Future Agenda Items JEO Aptegy 8. Consent Agenda 8.1. Approval of Minutes 8.2. Approval of Financial Reports 8.2.1. Treasurer 8.2.2. Budget 8.2.3. Activities 8.2.4. Athletic 8.3. Approval of Claims 8.3.1. General Fund - $1,884,272.21 8.3.2. Special Building Fund - $127,777.12 8.3.3. Gifts & Donations Fund - $185.00 8.4. Out of State Travel 8.5. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Matt Hastings. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9. Enter into Executive Session to discuss Classified Staff packages for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion to enter executive session at 7:51 pm to discuss classified staff packages for the 2026-2027 school year. Passed with a motion by Matt Hastings and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 9.1. Restate Reason for Entering Executive session: 10. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 PM with the next regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, May 11 at 4:30 pm. Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea Prepared by: Jill Hochstein Heidi Covert Secretary Salaries for March, 769,957.88 Jones Bank, 22,096.39; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; Jones Bank, 180,761.68; Nebraska Child Support, 1,166.00; ASPIRE, 9,161.25; Jones Bank, 28,899.92; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; NPERS, 160,783.18; NE Dept. of Revenue, 29,522.46; Inspira Financial, 12,437.12; AGIRepair, Inc, 538.35; Allo, 190.00; Amazon Capital Services, 2,424.63; Ameritas, 1,225.60; Apace, 3,945.23; Apple Inc, 1,199.00; Awards Unlimited, 104.30; Baker, Noelle, 268.00; Bern's Body Shop, 1,081.26; Bishop Business, 170.68; Blue Cross Blue Shield, 263,611.66; Butcher, Karen, 30.00; Campbell Cleaning, 21,261.00; CDWG, 164.45; Cerris Systems, 2,875.00; Choquette, Erin, 161.33; City of Seward, 30,800.20; Colorado/West Equipment, Inc, 661.05; Computer Hardware, 758.00; Connot, Megan, 129.00; Crouch's Farm & Hardware, 2,082.49; Culligan, 528.10; DAS, 317.87; Dietze Music, 253.73; Eakes, 487.44; Elan Financial, 1,271.86; Empire Netting & Fence, 460.00; Empowered Communications LLC, 7,623.08; Engineered Controls, Inc, 14,718.20; ESU 6, 34,217.80; ESU 10, 90.00; Farmers Cooperative, 25,566.58; Glass Doctor, 89.95; Go Physical Therapy, 12,547.55; GPG Music, 1,150.00; Grainger, 77.82; Hartmann Construction LLC, 20.50; Husker Auto Group, LLC, 61,792.00; Inspira Financial, 127.50; Instrumentalist Awards LLC, 217.00; Johnson, Carmen, 14.99; Jones School Supply, 234.78; JP Boiler Service, 1,026.80; JWPepper, 673.99; Kozisek, Morgan, 66.00; KSB School Law, 893.00; Langner, Katie, 356.50; Lee's Refrigeration, 135.00; LunchTime Software, LLC, 2,785.00; Madison National Life, 3,037.04; Matheson, 579.15; Maxim Healthcare Services, 1,018.38; Meehl, Jan, 2,608.58; Menards, 82.34; Midwest Alarm Services, 6,327.84; Midwest Bus Parts Inc, 2,887.05; NAEA, 550.00; NCECBVI, 950.40; NCS Pearson, 35.28; Nebraska Landscape Solutions, 2,628.79; Neuman, Jeff, 249.00; Novel Electronic Designs, Inc, 1,370.93; Occupational Health Centers of Nebraska, PC, 426.00; Omnify, 41.20; One Less Thing, 250.00; One Source, 293.40; O'Reilly's Auto Parts, 532.08; Oriental Trading, 133.02; Pac N Save, 747.73; Paper Tiger, 38.00; Piskorski, Pat, 13.47; Pitney Bowes, 348.57; Rising, Sarah, 73.00; SAC Museum, 200.00; Safety Kleen, 308.00; Schroeder, Julie, 140.00; Schumacher, Julie, 1,000.00; Seward County Independent, 98.64; Seward Lumber, 1,205.60; Seward Wellness Center, 1,097.25; Site One Landscape Supply, 1,416.26; Sodexo, 91,958.36; Stennett, Lyn, 800.00; Stepp, Nate, 193.00; Sweetwater, 498.00; Truck Center Companies, 166.40; Telecky, Marty, 15.00; Uline, 143.79; Unite Private Networks, 1,829.43; UNUM, 529.20; Uribe, 2,647.00; US Bank, 2,653.07; Verizon, 253.46; Visa, 673.38; Voss Lighting, 11,539.56; Waterlink, 225.00; William V. MacGill & Co, 545.43; Windstream, 318.52; WoodRiver Energy, 20,046.16; Zultys, 2,320.32 SCI — April 22, 2026 ZNEZ
