January 12, 2015 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:  Students from Deerfield Primary will be leading the Board in the Pledge.  They will be introduced by Laura Jackson, Principal of Deerfield and West Primary.

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Rationale:  The Board of Education would like to recognize the following:

1. Vickie Brummer, K-2 Physical Education Teacher:  Jump Rope for Heart
2. Ann Hackerott, Coordinator:  Teammates Mentoring Program of Blair

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1. First Lutheran Church - $3,000.00 (Donation to lunch fees)
2. Pearson Education - $13,674.00 (EnVision Math 5th grade student editions)

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1. Carrie's Dance academy is requesting the use of Blair High School auditorium for a weekend in May, including Sunday, May 10, 2015. 
2. U11 Girls Blair Bulldogs, a local team affiliated with the Blair Soccer Association, is requesting the use of Deerfield Gymnasium on Sundays. 

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 in December.

Rationale:  The Curriculum Committee did not meet in December.

Rationale:  The BG&T Committee did not meet in December.

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

1. Authorize the sale of district properties, including the Administration Building, Jackson Street School, and identified vacant lots.

Rationale:  Informational items from Mr. Rex Pfeil, Superintendent:

1. Board of Education Committees and Board Calendar
   
   • Committee assignments are in draft form and ready for President's input
   • Committee day/time survey - please complete and return to Mr. Pfeil
   • Board Calendar (Board Meetings and Committee Meetings) will be e-mailed out by end of business on January 16, 2015.
2. Small Group Meetings for Review of Expenditure Reduction Plan
   • January 14, 15, 19 and/or 20 - check for availability
3. Special Board of Education Meeting
   • Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7:00pm (West School)

Rationale:  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 collective bargaining and other contract negotiation issues and strategies.

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Items from Closed Session for possible Board action:

1. Approval of the Negotiated Agreement between the BOE and BEA.