June 8, 2026 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
Discussion:
The public notice was publicized on the Seward County Independents website and posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated June 3, 2026.
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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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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:
There was none.
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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. Public Hearing on Policy 5018- Parent Involvement in Educational Practices-
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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4. Student Fees Hearing-Review Fees and receipted and expensed during the 2025-2026 school year and request input from the public in regard to potential policy changes.
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There was no public comment.
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5. Discussion Items
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5.1. JEO Update
Discussion:
Bryan from JEO discussed the HVAC project along with input from the meeting we had with staff before school was out.
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5.2. Wellenss 4 All 2025-2026 Report
Discussion:
Dr. Fields and Dr. Dominy updated the board on the Wellness 4 All program which we have had for a few years.
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6. Short Recess
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Fields discussed Campbell's Cleaning rate increase of 17% at the Elementary for the 26-27 school year, retention for bus drivers and our route driver openings have been filled. The district will need to do a bus bids this next school year. Dr. Fields will have a Policy Update in July, along with staff handbooks. Dr. Fields discussed the Mammoth Contract, Admin Data Day and the ReVision Grant.
Board Quicks link - June 2026 e-update |
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7.3. FAFSA REPORT
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy gave the board the FAFSA report.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Seward Education Association
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Student Handbooks for the 2026-2027 School Year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Middle Management Package for the 2026-2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Administrator Package for the 2026-2027 School Year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Superintendent's Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Substitute Teacher Pay for the 26-27 school year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Lunch/Breakfast Prices
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.8. HVAC Bids for the high school and elementary
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
Handbook
Policies JEO drawing |
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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. Bond Fund
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10.3.3. Special Building Fund
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10.3.4. 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. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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