Board of Education Regular Meeting Template School District of Seward 410 South Street Seward, NE 68434 Monday, February 9, 2026 5:30 PM Attendance Taken at 5:30 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 posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated February 4, 2026. 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 Shawn Svoboda and a second by Danielle Shipley. 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. Christy Schegg thanked the board and administration for all their work on the bond. 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. Bond Update The last Q and A session was held the end of January. Posts we have done as a district on the following days to vote- 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and the last day to vote. Thanks to Amanda for all of her help in those posts. We have surpassed the number of voters at this time for our middle school bond. Win or lose, Dr. Fields thanked the board, administrators, and staff for all the work that has gone into this bond issue over the last years. 3.2. Committee on American Civics This is our first of two meetings of the year required by state statute. Dr. Dominy updated the board on American Civics. 3.3. Update on Retention and Recruitment of Teachers Dr. Dominy and Dr. Fields discussed our retention and recruitment strategy along with an update on the numbers at the state level. 4. Reports 4.1. Administrator Reports Written reports were received from the administrators. 4.2. Student Board Report Cardyn Goracke presented his report to the board. 4.3. Superintendent's Report Dr, Fields gave a Legislative Update on important bills and what is happening in our unicameral. NASB Legislative Update - LB 384 (Storer) was passed by the Legislature on a unanimous 49-0 vote. The bill changes requirements if any political subdivision seeks to increase its property tax request by more than the allowable growth percentage. The bill requires that at least one voting member of each participating political subdivision attend the joint public hearing. The bill also requires that the county assessor attend the hearing. NDE Literacy Initiative • Board Quicks link - February 2026 e-update 5. Action Items 5.1. SPS Teaching Contract Paige Perry Motion to approve the teaching contract for Paige Perry for the 2026-2027 school year Passed with a motion by Jill Hochstein 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. SPS Teaching Contract to Allie McIntyre Motion to approve the teaching contract for Allie McIntyre for the 2026-2027 school year. 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 5.3. Staff Resignation Motion to accept the resignation of Nate Stepp at the end of the 2025-2026 school year 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 6. Future Agenda Items Bond 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 - $1,713,626.68 7.3.2. Special Building Fund - $15,057.26 7.3.3. Gifts & Donations Fund - $687.24 7.4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Shawn Svoboda and a second by Matt Hastings. 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 6:42 PM with the next regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, March 9th 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 Prepared by: Jill Hochstein Heidi Covert Secretary Salaries for January, 712,768.65; Jones Bank, 10,228.10; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; Tyler Technologies, 100.00; Jones Bank, 86,578.16; Jones Bank, 183,319.64; Nebraska Child Support, 1,166.00; ASPIRE, 9,111.25; Jones Bank, 22,933.48; Tennessee Child Support, 9.99; NPERS, 153,676.10; NE Dept. of Revenue, 27,750.86; Inspira Financial, 6,144.24; Ahern, J.F., 732.00; Allo, 190.00; Alvine & Associates, Inc, 1,616.35; Amazon Capital Services, 2,532.66; Ameritas, 1,257.44; Apace, 3,945.23; Apptegy, 3,750.00; Awards Unlimited, 10.43; Bishop Business, 200.32; Blue Cross Blue Shield, 265,975.20; Bridgford, Candice, 250.00; Burk's Piano Service LLC, 150.00; Collaborative Classroom, 1,134.00; Campbell Cleaning, 17,361.00; Choquette, Erin, 259.00; City of Seward, 30,370.98; Concordia University, 10,750.00; Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc, 94.95; Crouch's Farm & Hardware, 2,042.56; Culligan, 40.00; DAS, 317.87; Dietze Music, 105.00; Eakes, 500.16; Elan Financial, 1,235.54; ESU 6, 444.71; Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc, 598.80; Go Physical Therapy, 7,246.46; Gottschalk, Kirk, 150.00; Grainger, 732.91; Inspira Financial, 127.50; Jones Bank, 50.00; JWPepper, 338.48; Kozisek, Morgan, 40.00; KSB School Law, 38.50; Langner, Katie, 382.05; Madison National Life, 3,049.57; Mahrt, Kirsten, 5,794.96; Matheson, 639.00; Meehl, Jan, 1,085.08; Menards, 238.94; Mertens, Barb, 476.15; Meyer Automotive, Inc, 465.00; Middle Creek Printing, 221.00; Midwest Auto Parts, 729.49; Midwest Alarm, 602.58; NASB Alicap, 6,201.00; NCS Pearson, 109.70; Nebraska Association of School Boards, 7,026.00; Nebraska Snow Equipment, 272.98; Nebraska State Fire Marshal Boiler Inspection, 612.00; Nebraska State Fire Marshal Elevator Division, 240.00; One Source, 168.50; O'Reilly Auto Parts, 285.68; Pac N Save, 394.42; Paper Tiger, 35.00; PowerSchool Group LLC, 960.00; REI, 2,026.90; Rising, Sarah, 65.00; Schlueter Repair & Specialties, LLC, 965.00; Schroeder, Julie, 140.00; Seward Appliance Repair LLC, 72.04; Seward Bowl, 356.00; Seward County Chamber & Development, 850.00; Seward County Independent, 3,768.15; Seward Lumber, 212.80; Seward Wellness Center, 1,168.50; Sodexo, 86,939.78; Telecky, Marty, 15.00; Truck Authority-Lincoln, 670.00; Truck Center Companies, 297.79; Uline, 339.61; Unite Private Networks, 1,829.43; University on Nebraska Omaha, 225.00; UNUM, 536.40; Uribe, 2,647.00; USA Clean, 495.24; US Bank, 2,332.44; Verizon, 253.46; Visa, 70.00; Waffleman, The, 509.74; Ward's Science, 611.77; Waterlink, 225.00; Windstream, 318.53; WoodRiver Energy, 4,991.91; Zultys, 2,320.583 SCI — February 18, 2026 ZNEZ
