January 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Preliminary Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order & announce Open Meetings Act is Posted
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1.2. Public Notice as publicized per board policy
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.3.1. Action to excuse board members if necessary
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1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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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. |
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1.6. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Recognition of Classified Staff Members for the Bluejay Award
Discussion:
Carman Johnson and Mary Russell were presented with the District Bluejay Award for classified staff. Carman and Mary are administrative assistants at the High School.
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3. Election of Board Officers
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3.1. President
Discussion:
Paul Duer nominated Ryne Seaman as President and all members agreed.
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3.2. Vice President
Discussion:
Shawn Svoboda nominated Paul Duer as Vice President and all members agreed.
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3.3. Secretary
Discussion:
Ryne Seaman nominated Jill Hochstein as Secretary and all members agreed.
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3.4. Treasurer
Discussion:
Matt Hastings nominated Heidi Covert as Treasurer and all members agreed.
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4. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.)
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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.
Discussion:
There was none.
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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.
Discussion:
There was none.
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5. Discussion Items
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5.1. DLR Architect Firm Interview
Discussion:
The board interviewed DLR Architect Firm for future projects.
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5.2. Soft Skills Pilot
Discussion:
Mr. Axt and Mr. Eber discussed the soft skill pilot program they are currently doing at the high school.
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5.3. Nebraska Teacher Shortage
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed data from NDE on teacher shortages and the Teach in Nebraska website.
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6. Short Recess
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7. Reports
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7.1. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Written reports were received from the administrators.
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7.2. Student Board Report
Discussion:
Esten Johnsen presented his report to the board.
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7.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Fields received great comments about the John Bacon professional development day with Milford and Centennial. Dr Fields discussed the Wellness Center corporate membership, gave the board an update on the start of the Legislation Session, discussed the PowerSchool Security Breach, Title IX changes and a Sixpence update. The Wellness Center tours will be January 20, 2025 at 4:00 and 4:30. The NASB Legislative conference is January 26 & 27. Board Quicks link - January 2025 e-update
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7.4. Loss Control Report from ALICAP
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed the loss control visit from ALICAP. We received positive comments with a few minor things they would like us to change.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. 2025-2026 School Calendar
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Contract for Strength and Conditioning Teacher
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. 2025-2026 Teacher Negotiated Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Elementary Hot Water Heater
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
Architecture presentations
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10. Consent Agenda
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10.1. Approval of Minutes
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10.2. Approval of Financial Reports
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10.2.1. Treasurer
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10.2.2. Budget
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10.2.3. Activities
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10.2.4. Athletic
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10.3. Approval of Claims
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10.3.1. General Fund
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10.3.2. Unemployment Fund
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10.4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Closed Session
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11.1. Restate the reason for entering into a closed session: to discuss personnel issues.
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12. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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