November 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting Template
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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 November 4, 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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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. Discussion Items
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3.1. Football/Soccer Turf Discussion
Discussion:
Eric from JEO discussed the football/soccer turf at the high school.
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3.2. Bond Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Fields and Adam updated the board on all the projects.
Project 1: Equipment is here but we are waiting on the crane to install on the roof and concrete pad. Hoping to wrap up the project by the first of December. Plum Creek- Met with Techline and we are hoping to finish the project by the end of the year. Added light package $14,000 Landscaping is being done by our maintenance crew Electrical- new transformer for both the lights and the press box/concession stand along with new electrical lines to press box and lights. Fence- no quotes yet Cement work Committee- Split storage shed cement due now and then complete at a later time. Project 2: Had meeting with RMV- October 28 and they will be starting ground work next week. They have hired a local general. Project 3: Lots of meetings to finalize plans for bids to go out with the following dates: 11/5: 100% CDs out to Bid 12/8: Bid Date 12/14: BOE Meeting to approve Bids |
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3.3. Website Update for Bond Project Update
Discussion:
Thanks to Amanda for her work on the updates. The plan is to continue to add progress pictures as we move along throughout the process. The board thought the site looked great.
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3.4. NWEA/ACT Data Presentation
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy discussed the fall NWEA and ACT data.
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3.5. NSAB Presentation
Discussion:
Dr. Fields and Dr. Dominy went over the presentation for the NSAB conference.
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4. Short Recess
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Administrator Reports
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Written reports were received from the administrators.
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5.2. Student Board Report
Discussion:
Lexi Collings presented her report to the board.
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5.3. Superintendent's Report
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Congratulations to Jill, Matt, and Danielle in the school board election. The NASB Conference is November 18-20, 2026 and we will present on Thursday, November 19, from 10:00-10:45. The Mid-Cycle District Strategic Plan Meeting went well and grading and interventions were hot topics. The Superintendent's Advisory Meeting was in October and we had great input. SPS was approved for a $34,900.00 Mental Health Grant to help pay for Jamie next year. The Veterans Day Programs at all three buildings on November 11, 2026 is at 8:30 AM- SMS, High School Lunch 12:15-1:15 and performance in the theater from 1:15-1:45 and the Elementary at 2:15. The EHA Insurance rate increased by 12.9% and our next negotiations meeting is November 16th at 5:00 pm. Dr. Fields will let the board know when the ground-breaking ceremony will be.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Football/Soccer Turf
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Administrator Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. School Stadium Naming Agreement
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6.4. Electrical Bid at baseball/softball field
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6.5. Baseball/Softball Light Package
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Future Agenda Items
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Bid Package
AQUESTT rating NCAS results |
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.1. Approval of Minutes
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8.2. Approval of Financial Reports
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8.2.1. Treasurer
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8.2.2. Budget
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8.2.3. Activities
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8.2.4. Athletic
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8.3. Approval of Claims
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8.3.1. General Fund
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8.3.2. Special Building Fund
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8.4. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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