Board of Education Regular Meeting School District of Seward 410 South Street Seward, NE 68434 Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 PM Attendance Taken at 7:01 PM. Paul Duer: Present Jill Hochstein: …

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Board of Education Regular Meeting School District of Seward 410 South Street Seward, NE 68434 Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 PM Attendance Taken at 7:01 PM. Paul Duer: Present Jill Hochstein: Present Jana Hughes: Absent Ryne Seaman: Present Danielle Shipley: Present Shawn Svoboda: Present Attendance Update Taken at 7:09 PM. Jana Hughes: 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 1.3. Roll Call 1.3.1. Action to excuse board members if necessary Motion to excuse Jana Hughes from tonight's meeting Passed with a motion by Jill Hochstein and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 1.5. 1.5 Mission The school district of Seward--where every student, every day is a success--affirms that all students will have the skills to become productive and contributing members of a global community.  In cooperation with family and community members, the district is committed to the development of each student academically, emotionally ,socially, and physically. 1.6. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 2. Alternative High School Graduation Conner Towle completed the requirements for graduation received his high school diploma from President Seaman 3. Staff Recognition  Jennifer Frihauf was presented a bluejay award. Jennifer is a kindergarten teacher and has been with the district since 2017. 4. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.) 4.1. 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. 4.2. 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. 5. Reports 5.1. Administrator Reports Written reports were received from the administrators. 5.2. Student Board Report  Madison Dominy presented her report to the board. 5.3. Superintendent's Report The State Board Conference starts on Thursday and Jill Hochstein will represent the board at the NASB Delegate Assembly. STANCE Meeting- Governor Candidate Q and A. The Strategic Plan Meeting was a great success. The Booster Bash was a great event and $68,000 was raised. Thank you to Rummery Nursey for the donation of 25 trees that were planted by the maintenance department. 6. Discussion Items 6.1. FBLA Report Rorie Filbert and Brenna McAdam discussed FBLA at Seward High School. 7. Action Items 7.1. 2021-2022 Audit Motion to approve the 2021-2022 audit Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Jill Hochstein. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 7.2. Theater Lights Bids Motion to approve the theater lighting bid of $146,375.00 for Janda. Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Jana Hughes. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 7.3. Seward Community Foundation Grant Proposal Motion to approve the Seward Bluejay Club Application to the Seward Community Foundation. Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Danielle Shipley. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 7.4. Policy 4056 Motion to approve Seward Public Schools policy 4056 Passed with a motion by Jana Hughes and a second by Jill Hochstein. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 8. Future Agenda Items Superintendent evaluation Bids 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 - $1,638,997.83 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, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 10. Enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining Motion to enter into executive session at 7:57 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining. Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Jill Hochstein. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 10.1. Restate the reason for entering into an executive session 10.2. Exit Executive Session Motion to exit executive session at 8:23 pm Passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Shawn Svoboda. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea 11. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM with the next study session and regular board meeting scheduled for December 12 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM Passed with a motion by Danielle Shipley and a second by Jill Hochstein. Paul Duer: Yea, Jill Hochstein: Yea, Jana Hughes: Yea, Ryne Seaman: Yea, Danielle Shipley: Yea, Shawn Svoboda: Yea Prepared by Heidi Covert Paul Duer Secretary Salaries for October, 655,156.23; Jones Bank, 19,237.34; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; Jones Bank, 172,076.79; Nebraska Child Support, 2,160.00; ASPIRE, 10,125.00; Jones Bank, 18,424.11; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; NPERS, 176,796.65; NE Dept. of Revenue, 32,255.62; Pay Flex, 3,633.88; ACT, 1,936.00; AGPartsWorldwide, Inc, 3,729.50; J.F. Ahern Co, 678.00; Amazon, 1,864.72; Americom, 793.75; Ameritas, 946.32; ASCD, 89.00; Awards Unlimited, 59.26; Baker, Noelle, 116.00; Baker & Taylor, 62.51; BEST, 5,648.84; BioRad, 435.30; BlueCross BlueShield, 215,565.04; Brandenburgh, Celeste, 6.29; Campbells Cleaning, 16,125.00; Canon Financial Services, 1,204.04; Capital Business Systems, Inc, 2,512.43; Card Services, 265.93; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, 8,281.38; City of Seward Utility Dept, 33,160.40; CDWG, 5,421.30; Cornhusker International Trucks, 311.80; Culligan, 40.00; Cummings, Penny, 33.30; Curriculum Associates, 122.98; Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP, 8,625.00; DAS, 238.13; Dwight Haupt's Piano Service, 386.64; Eakes, 7,713.70; Ebsco, 232.41; Engineered Controls, 113.70; Erin M. McCartney, 102.00; ESU 6, 14,918.00; ESU Coordinating Council, 15,241.60; Farmers Cooperative, 37,424.82; Glass Doctor, 139.95; Gooder, Doug, 77.41; Grainger, 145.92; Hire Right, 137.60; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 5,174.18; Hummert International, 4,057.75; Insect Lore, 63.98; Interstate All Battery Center, 70.20; Jaymar Business Forms, 499.88; John Deere Financial, 625.04; Jones School Supply, 114.80; Junior Library Guild, 2,459.70; JWPepper, 761.79; Ketelsen, Sidney, 73.84; KSB School Law, 18.00; Learning A-Z, 128.00; Lincoln Journal Star, 351.00; Livestockjudging.com, 200.00; Madison National Life, 2,760.23; Matheson, 1,920.68; McKeown, Sarah, 54.50; Meehl, Jan, 1,743.75; Memorial Health Care Systems, 310.00; Midwest Auto Parts, 761.70; MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc, 1,996.35; Mustang Graphics, 1,147.50; NAMI, 100.00; Nasco, 751.00; National Art & School Supplies, 1,356.06; NCS Pearson, 449.10; Nebraska Association of School Boards, 334.00; Nebraska Council of School Admin, 120.00; NCSA Region 1 Principals, 75.00; Nebraska Landscape Solutions, 1,635.35; Nebraska Library Commission, 360.38; Nebraska Sports, 966.75; One Source, 295.00; O'Reilly, 286.64; Pac N Save, 375.21; Paper Tiger, 30.00; Pay Flex, 117.30; Prairie Mechanical Corp., 217.50; Providence Canine, 563.67; Russell, Mary, 99.00; Sam Vazzano Choreography, 500.00; School Outlet, 480.92; Seward County, 819.13; Seward County Independent, 846.71; Seward County Public Transit, 10.00; Seward Lumber, 64.98; Seward Middle School Activities Account, 95.94; Smith, Michelle, 8.99; Sodexo, 94,836.15; Southeast Community College, 85.50; Sports Imports, 57.00; Suhr & Lichty Insurance, 912.00; Summit Fire Protection, 866.60; TAESE/USU, 515.00; Time Warner Cable, 114.98; Truck Center Companies, 1,180.36; Twin Rivers Urgent Care, 250.00; Uline, 376.03; Unite Private Networks, 1,293.81; UNUM, 532.80; Uribe, 1,959.00; US Cellular, 217.45; US Post Office, 275.00; Vajgrt, Matthew, 301.88; Verizon, 157.43; VEX Robotics, Inc, 7,998.00; Voss Lighting, 306.70; Ward's Science, 204.59; WaterLink, 225.00; Weber, Heidi, 77.88; Wells Fargo, 2,269.36; Wells Fargo, 1,752.58; Windstream, 2,152.29; WoodRIver Energy, 5,129.51; Woodwind Brasswind, 3,695.31; Zaner-Bloser, 212.55. 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