October 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
Discussion:
The public notice was posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated October 8, 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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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. Discussion Items
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3.1. UNO Literacy Project
Discussion:
Dr. Dominy explained the literacy project and Sarah Rising gave a presentation on the important work we are doing around the statewide literacy project. Sarah has been a great teacher leader in helping lead the professional development for our elementary teachers.
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3.2. Bond Planning and Scope of Potential Projects
Discussion:
Cody from D.A. Davidson discussed with the board the potential bond proposals and dollar amounts along with discussing the draft resolution.
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3.3. JEO Facility Discussion and scope of possible work/ Results of Survey
Discussion:
JEO went over the list of projects as we work to narrow the scope of work to ensure we have a clear direction before the resolution is adopted in November.
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3.4. Potential Lease Agreement with City of Seward
Discussion:
Dr. Fields updated the board on the potential lease agreement we could have. The city council will also be discussing this in one of their October meetings. We would look at leasing the current Legion Field, and then we would use that field for both softball and baseball.
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4. Short Rececss
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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
Discussion:
Written reports were received from the administrators.
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5.2. Student Board Report
Discussion:
Avery Rodocker presented her report to the board.
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5.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Homecoming Week was a huge success and a great celebration for our students. NASB State Conference is in November. The audit was completed last Tuesday and Wednesday and the final audit will hopefully be back for approval in the November or December Board Meeting. Dr. Fields discussed the stakeholder feedback meetings and future meetings. Our next meeting will be on Monday, October 20, at the high school for tours. Dr. Fields talked about the Chiller Project and our Negotiations Meeting will be on Monday, October 20, at 5:30 (Danielle, Shawn, and Ryne). Board Quicks link - October 2025 e-update
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Maintenance Truck Bids
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Use of School Property Policy 3014
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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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Bond Resolution
Assessment Field Lease |
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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. Gifts & Donations Fund
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8.3.3. Depreciation 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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