April 10, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in this room.

Rationale:  Mr. Lyle Schjodt, President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order. 

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Mr. Rogers will introduce our Pledge of Allegiance leader tonight:

• Mrs. Taffy Jones, 1st Grade Teacher at North, along with some North School students will share information about the recent purchase of "indoor recess" carts for all K-2 students, and lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Rationale:  The Blair High School was recently awarded a 2017 Pacific Life Foundation 3T's of Education Grant for the amount of $1,500.00.   The grant funds will be used to purchase Personal Finance Course materials. 

Rationale:  The Blair Bear Backers are donating $6,000 designated to be deposited into the Activity fund for general expenditures.  

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A letter has been received from Mr. Anderson, BHS Principal, regarding FBLA national qualifiers.  Mr. Anderson is requesting permission for Mrs. Olson to accompany the national qualifiers to the FBLA National Conference that will be held in Anaheim, California from June 27 through July 3, 2017.

The administration recommends approving this request, and per Board policy 607.05-Student Field Trips, Excursions, and National Conventions students are responsible for their own expenses with the district funding the sponsor’s transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees and other expenses associated with the event.  

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Discussion and consideration of action on a contract with Sampson Construction for exterior door and window panel replacement, science classroom renovations, electrical panel and switchgear replacement, and restroom fixture and plumbing replacement at North Elementary, South Elementary, Blair High School, Arbor Park Intermediate School, Otte-Blair Middle School, Krantz Field, and the Bus Barn.

Rationale:  Discussion and approval of the bids for doors and door locks per the scope of work for the bond issue.

Rationale:  This is the portion of the meeting when members of the public may address the board about matters of public concern.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO SPEAK:

Rationale:  The Policy Committee did not meet this month.

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The Curriculum Committee met on Thursday, March 23, 2017.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• approve the revisions to the teacher evaluation document to align with the Marzano Instructional Framework.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Friday, March 24, 2017.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• accept the Papio-Missouri River NRD Tree Grant in the amount of $2,500 to fund the purchase of new trees to be planted around the district.

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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Approval of certified staff for the 2017-18 school year:

• Sydney Kyser - Special Education Teacher, Grades 6-8
• Justin Boerma - Science Teacher, Grades 9-12

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The following certified staff member, will be resigning effective upon the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year:

• Sara Churchill - Arbor Park Library Media/Technology Specialist

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General Information Items:

• Monthly Principal Reports
• General Information
• Information from the Superintendent

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The Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions.  Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual.  Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to:  (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.

The Board will enter into Closed Session for the protection of public interest on the discussion of a personnel matter to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting.