February 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public and attached to the online agenda.
Mrs. Kari Loseke, Board President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order.
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2. Roll Call
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The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance. |
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3. Approval of Absent Board Members
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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Dr. Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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5. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda
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6. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items
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7. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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7.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting
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7.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published
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7.3. Receipt of Communications
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7.4. Treasurer's Report
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7.5. Audit of Claims
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8. Business
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8.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda
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8.2. Recognitions
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8.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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8.3.1. Big Red Keno Science & Math Grant Program
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Mr. Carson Norine, K-12 High Ability Learner (HAL) Coordinator, has received The Big Red Keno Science & Math Program Grant, through the Omaha Community Foundation, in the amount of $7,157.00 to assist in funding the Elementary HAL Robotics Program at Blair Community Schools.
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8.3.2. Cubby's Convenience Store - Blair
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Cubby's Convenience Store pledged to donate $1.00 to Blair Community Schools for every large pizza Cubby's sold. The District received a check from Cubby's in the amount of $1,090.00.
Thank you to Cubby's for their continued support and commitment to Blair Community Schools. |
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8.3.3. Blair Kids Academy Robotics Donation
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Blair Kids Academy has donated $15,000.00 to help support the district's K-12 Robotics Program.
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8.4. Consideration of Communications
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8.4.1. Blair Band Mattress Sale
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Mr. Tom Anderson and Mr. Jeff Mount, High School Band Instructor, submitted a request for Board approval to allow the Blair High School Band to hold their annual mattress fundraiser on Sunday, March 6th, 2022. This special request will not require students to be at school on Sunday, March 6th, 2022 or create any need for custodial coverage. They are requesting the use of the Blair High School Gym between the hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm with setting up the evening before.
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8.4.2. Junior Class - Prom Dress Fundraiser
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Mr. Tom Anderson and Mrs. Krystal Macholan, submitted a request for Board approval to allow the junior class to host a prom Cinderella Formal Wear fundraiser on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Blair High School. Set up would be from 9:00-11:00am, and the sale would be from 12:00-4:00pm. Local hair salons, and floral shops will also be invited to set up tables if they would like to participate.
The event is on a Sunday and requires Board approval. |
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8.5. Comments From The Public
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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:
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8.6. Committee Reports
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8.6.1. Policy Committee
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The Policy Committee met on Monday, January 31, 2022. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.6.2. BG&T Committee
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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.6.3. Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.7. Blair High School Synthetic Turf Play Field
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Dr. Gilson received a letter of recommendation from Joe Zadina, Project Manager with Lamp Rynearson, for the Blair High School Synthetic Turf Play Field. The recommendation is to accept the bid from Mid America Sports Constriction for $958,958.58. Caleb Snyder with Lamp Rynearson will be in-person at the Board meeting to answer any questions concerning the project.
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8.8. Discussion on the Rental of South Primary School
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The Blair YMCA is requesting the rental of South Primary School during the summer months to house the YMCA Summer Adventure Camp.
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8.9. Approval of New Certified Staff
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Possible approval of the following new certified staff for the 2022-23 school year:
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8.10. Acceptance of Resignations & Retirements
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Resignation letter(s) have been received from the following certified staff:
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8.11. Strategic Plans & District Goals
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Strategic Plan Update & District Goals Update
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8.12. Superintendent Report
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8.13. Informational Items
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Monthly Board Reports
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9. Adjournment
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