August 10, 2026 at 5:00 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 in the Seward County Independent and posted at city hall, library and courthouse. The public notice was dated August 5, 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. D.A. Davidson- Options for Selling Bonds
Discussion:
Paul from D.A. Davidson went over the options for the upcoming sale of the bonds.
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3.2. JEO- Drawings and Update on Projects
Discussion:
Bryan provided the board with updated drawings and updates on all the projects.
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3.3. Summer Projects
Discussion:
Adam and Dr. Fields discussed the summer projects. The kitchen hood at the high school is almost complete, painting is complete at the middle school along with the clamps at the high school. Rock was moved from the ballfield to the middle school to improve the look of the property.
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3.4. 2026-2027 Superintendent's Goals
Discussion:
Dr. Fields provided the board with his 2026–2027 goals.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Written reports were received from the administrators.
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4.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
New Teachers have been in the buildings the last few days getting things ready for the year and the all-staff convocation was August 10, 2026, at the high school. The Regional Meeting in York is scheduled for September 9, 2026. Dr. Fields discussed some state budget concerns and erate. All the staff is excited about the first day of school, which is August 12, 2026. The high school is positive three students, the middle school is positive 15 students and the elementary is a positive three students from last year. Our budget meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m..
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5. Action Items
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5.1. Business/Health/PE Curriculum
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Future Agenda Items
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Budget
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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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7.3.3. Gifts & Donations 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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