July 14, 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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The public notice was publicized in the Seward County Independent and posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated July 2, 2025
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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. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.)
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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.
Discussion:
Kristi Arnold spoke about the FLAG foreign exchange program. Molly Weiber is a representative from the FLAG program and explained the background of the program.
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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.
Discussion:
There was none.
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3. Discussion Items
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3.1. Flag Foreign Exchange Program
Discussion:
The board discussed the Flag Foreign Exchange Program and their thoughts on allowing SHS to work with the Flag Program.
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3.2. JEO- Schedule and Process for Community Outreach
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The board discussed the priority list and proposed schedule.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Fields updated the board on meetings he had with Concordia regarding the Plum Creek Turf Project. Dr. Fields thanked all the clubs, bands, and facilities used for the Fourth of July festivities in Seward that tied back to SPS. The Pure Nebraska Special was well done at SPS. The Summer Projects of the Boiler and Hot Water Project at the high school is going well, the well project at the high school is completed, painting at the middle school is almost done, landscaping work, cleaning, and gym floors are in the works. Dr. Maher is running for the Board of Regents. The new activities scheduler will be Bound. August 26, 2025 is the York Regional NASB meeting. The Budget Board Meeting on August 25, 2025 at 5:30p.m.. The all staff pool party is scheduled for Sunday, August 10 from 6:30-8:30 at the Seward Municipal Pool. Our Back To School Opening is August 11, with breakfast from 7-8 and convocation at 8:00. Dr. Fields discussed the federal funds that are being held back by the federal government. Board Quicks link - July 2025 e-update
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5. Action Items
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5.1. New and Revised Policies
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Unified Track Proposal
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. 2025-2026- Staff Handbooks
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. 2025-2026 Student Handbooks
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5.5. Concrete Work
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5.6. JEO Service Agreement
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6. Future Agenda Items
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JEO
Second reading of policies |
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.1. Approval of Minutes
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7.2. Approval of Financial Reports
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7.2.1. Treasurer
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7.2.2. Budget
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7.2.3. Activities
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7.2.4. Athletic
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7.3. Approval of Claims
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7.3.1. General Fund
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7.3.2. Special Building Fund
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7.4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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