Board of Education Regular Meeting School District of Seward 410 South Street Seward, NE 68434 Monday, October 12, 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 Attendance Update Taken at 5:39 PM. Paul Duer: 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 on the Seward County Independents website and posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated October 7, 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 Jill Hochstein. 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 Matt Hastings and a second by Shawn Svoboda. 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. Review of Bids for Project 2 of Bond Projects Bryan from JEO Consulting Group discussed the bids for Project #2. 3.2. Update on the design work of Project 3 of Bond Projects Bryan from JEO Consulting Group discussed project 3 and went over some of the changes we have made. 3.3. Change Orders Authorization Dr. Fields discussed change orders authorization with the board. 3.4. American Civics Committee This is our first meeting of the civics committee. Dr. Dominy and Mr. Zimmerman discussed the work around literacy in the Social Studies courses. 3.5. Public Comment: This is an opportunity for the public to make any comments on the American Civics Committee Agenda or to make any comments involving American Civics at Seward Public Schools. There was none. 4. Short Recess Motion to have a 5 minutes recess Passed with a motion by Jill Hochstein 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. Reports 5.1. Administrator Reports Written reports were received from the administrators. 5.2. Student Board Report Lexi Collings presented her report to the board. 5.3. Superintendent's Report Our first Negotiations Meeting will be October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the district office. We will have a Special Board meeting on Wednesday, October, 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.. November 5 from 5:30-7:00 is the Strategic Plan Mid Point update. The NASB State Conference and hotel rooms have been reserved and the board will be presenting on slidedeck. Dr. Fields will be presenting to Kiwanis on October 26. We had a conversation with Concordia about track practice this spring. Board Quicks link - October 2026 e-update 5.4. Computer Science Report Dr. Dominy presented the annual computer science report that is required by state statute and will be sent to the Nebraska Department of Education. 6. New Business 7. Action Items 7.1. Project 2 of the bond project bids. (Stadium, practice track at SMS) Motion to approve the bid of $8,777,800 to RMV Construction for the Seward Athletics Improvement Projects. Passed with a motion by Matt Hastings and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer: Yea, Matt Hastings: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 7.2. Football Field Turf Bids Motion to table all bids for the high school field turf. 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 7.3. AV Equipment for Stadium Bids Motion to approve the bid from Yands'a for AV Equipment in the amount of $64,875.00 for 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 7.4. Authorization of Change Orders Motion to authorize Dr. Fields to approve change orders up to $25,000.00 with all change orders communicated at each board meeting and board approved change orders over $25,000.00. 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 7.5. Resignation of Lance Todd Motion to accept the resignation of Lance Todd at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. 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 7.6. Correction on April 13, 2026 Board Minutes Motion to correct the minutes of the April 13, 2026 Board Minutes to correct the scrivener's error and include the corrected language in the copy of the Resolution included in the minutes of the Board and the transcript for the General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2026. 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 7.7. Option Enrollment Resolution 2026 Motion to approve option enrollment resolution 2026 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 8. Future Agenda Items Turf Bid Packages for Project #3 Student Data 9. Consent Agenda 9.1. Approval of Minutes 9.2. Approval of Financial Reports 9.2.1. Treasurer 9.2.2. Budget 9.2.3. Activities 9.2.4. Athletic 9.3. Approval of Claims 9.3.1. General Fund - $1,905,879.97 9.3.2. Special Building Fund - $476,944.25 9.3.3. Depreciation Fund - $67,875.00 9.4. 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 10. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 PM with the next special board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00 am. 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 Prepared by: Jill Hochstein Heidi Covert Secretary Salaries for September, 785,144.34; Jones Bank, 23053.57; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; Jones Bank, 44939.96; Jones Bank, 191395.93; Nebraska Child Support, 1166; ASPIRE, 9236.25; Jones Bank, 21893.28; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; NPERS, 150736.81; NE Dept. of Revenue, 30664.33; Inspira Financial, 2,510.96; AGiRepair, Inc, 98.90; Allo, 195.00; Amazon Capital Services, 3,166.84; American Mathematics Competitions, 230.00; Americom, 1,610.27; Ameritas, 1,242.96; Arnold Motor Supply, 1,650.20; Awards Unlimited, 55.24; Bishop Business, 514.38; Blue Cross Blue Shield, 278,282.51; Campbell Cleaning, 19,708.00; Campbell, Roger, 25.74; C.A.P. Inc, 499.00; Cerris Systems, 1,103.35; City of Seward, 55,015.44; Concordia University, 240.00; Credit Bureau Services, 301.31; Credit Bureau Services Inc, 531.29; Credit Mgmt Services Inc, 41.66; Crouch's Farm & Hardware, 804.60; Culligan, 40.00; DAS, 321.20; Dietze Music, 29.90; Division for Early Childhood, 1,490.00; Elan Financial, 1,525.40; Elevated Masonry & Exteriors, 1,100.00; Empowered Communications LLC, 6,025.08; ESU 4, 12,748.59; ESU 5, 4,501.20; ESU 6, 1,051.00; ESU Coordinating Council, 19,171.01; Farmers Cooperative, 40.00; Fleet US LLC, 3,439.11; GRWC Seward Quiz Bowl, 200.00; Go Physical Therapy, 10,162.78; Grainger, 2,774.78; Hall-Schmeckpeper, Shannon, 13.50; Hardwood Heaven, 2,571.17; HireRight, 159.60; HOBY, 325.00; Inspira Financial, 627.50; JF Petroleum Group, 628.14; JWPepper, 47.49; Kozisek, Morgan, 90.00; KSB School Law, 41.00; Learning Without Tears, 82.34; Lee's Refrigeration, 2,544.84; Madison National Life, 3,134.14; Mammoth, 300.00; Matheson, 2,568.59; McGraw Hill, 118.39; Meehl, Jan, 2,193.50; Memorial Healthcare, 72.00; Menards, 83.43; Midwest Auto Parts, 382.26; Midwest Bus Parts, 823.44; Midwest Turf & Irrigation, 835.00; National Art & School Supplies, 1,563.02; NCS Pearson, 716.07; Nebraska Association of School Boards, 564.00; Nebraska/Central Equipment, Inc, 125.28; Nebraska Council of School Admin, 190.00; Nebraska Department of Education, 560.00; NebSPRA, 150.00; Occupational Health Centers of Nebraska, 142.00; One Source, 231.00; O'Reillys, 419.46; Pac N Save, 608.70; Paper Tiger, 38.00; Precision Alignment LLC, 900.00; Pro-Ed, Inc, 380.00; Riley, Joanna, 40.00; Rise Vision, 414.00; Rising, Sarah, 83.90; S & S Worldwide, 374.47; Sasha Vazzano, 500.00; Seward County Independent, 969.06; Seward Lumber, 4,641.56; Seward Wellness Center, 1,102.95; Sodexo, 100,857.02; Soflin, Montana, 140.00; Tec21, 625.00; Telecky, Dean, 99.98; TK Elevator Corp., 431.94; Todd, Lance, 64.00; Truck Center Companies, 68,187.75; Unite Private Networks, 1,834.88; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 100.00; UNUM, 536.40; Uribe, 2,692.00; US Bank, 3,169.00; Verizon, 253.44; Visa, 946.69; Waterlink, 225.00; Windstream, 319.26; Zultys, 2,344.66 SCI — October 21, 2026 ZNEZ
