October 5, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda

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The Bellevue Board of Education abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.  A copy of the law is posted on the wall of our Board room.

Rationale:  Tonight three Board members will be recognized for their NASB Achievement Award levels.

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Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections C, D, and E were sent to all members of the Board of Education for review.  The administration recommends approval by consent of the items in section C of the agenda identified with an asterisk and receipt of the information and proposals in sections D and E identified with an asterisk.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the Minutes of the September 14, 2020, Board of Education meeting.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for September, 2020.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $1,333,510.94.

Rationale:  Administrative Recommendation:(1) Ernest Para and (2) Douglas Schmulbach be released from their contracts effective May 27, 2021.

Rationale:  Administrative Recommendation:(1) Hannah Smith be elected to the certified staff for the 2020-21 school year effective August 7, 2020 subject to her release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.

Rationale:  WHEREAS, public was given at least five days in advance of a Special Public Hearing called for the purpose of discussing and approving or modifying the District's Tax Requests for the 2020/2021 school fiscal year for the General Fund and Bond Fund of Sarpy County School District #0001; and,

WHEREAS, such Special Public Hearing was held before the Board of Education (hereinafter "the Board") of Sarpy County School District #0001 (hereinafter "the District") at the time, date, and place announced in the notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, a copy of which notice and proof of publication of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, all as required by law; and,

WHEREAS, the Board provided an opportunity to receive comment, information and evidence from persons in attendance at such Special Hearing; and,

WHEREAS, the total General Fund assessed value of the property differs from last year's total assessed value by 6.3%; the tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be $0.99 per $100 of assessed value; the Bellevue Public Schools proposes to adopt a General Fund property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be $1.05 per $100 of assessed value;

WHEREAS, based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total General Fund operating budget of the Bellevue Public Schools will exceed last year's by 3 percent; and

WHEREAS, the total Bond Fund assessed value of the property differs from last year's total assessed value by 5.4%; the tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be $0.1376 per $100 of assessed value; the Bellevue Public Schools proposes to adopt a Bond Fund property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be $0.1613 per $100 of assessed value;

WHEREAS, based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total Bond Fund operating budget of the Bellevue Public Schools will exceed last year's by 17 percent.

WHEREAS, the Board, after having reviewed the District's Tax Requests for each said fund, and after public consideration of the matter, has determined that the Final Tax Requests as listed below are necessary in order to carry out the functions of the District, as determined by the Board for the 2020/2021 school fiscal year.

NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that (1) the Tax Request for the General Fund should be, and hereby is set at $36,235,264; and (2) the Tax Request for the Bond Fund should be, and hereby is set at $5,566,225.

Rationale:  Nebraska Statute 79-724 requires the Committee on American Civics to hold at least two public meetings annually, with one to accept public testimony. Tonight the Committee on American Civics will be accepting public input related to Nebraska Statute 79-724.

Individuals interested in making comment to the Committee on American Civics will be asked to come to the podium, state their name and address, followed by their input.

Rationale:  The Board will receive updates and requests for approvals on bond projects.

Rationale:  A member of the Bond Oversight Committee will provide a report to the Board.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Mejia Roofing in the amount of $52,000 for the roof replacement over the gym at LeMay elementary.

Rationale:  The following policies were presented for review by the Board at the September meeting and presented tonight for revision by consent:

404.061 Harassment of Employees-Civil Rights
404.062 Harassment of Employees-Notification and Investigation
504.181 Sexual Harassment of Students

Rationale:  Congratulations to Valorie Sailors! She has been chosen as the recipient of the Excellence in Education Award for Alpha Delta Kappa. This is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding. Not only did Valorie win for the state of Nebraska, but also at the regional level. The North Central Region consists of nine states and two Canadian provinces.

Award details and the nomination are attached.



 

Rationale:  The administration will give an update on the 2020-2021 staffing report.

Rationale:  The administration will give the Board an update from the Nebraska Department of Education regarding state assessment and accountability.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will give an update on Advanced Placement and on the progress that is being made with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) in the district.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will give the Board an update of Priority #3 Student Programs and Services of the Strategic Plan.

Rationale:  The administration will give an update on the Bellevue Public Schools from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rationale:  Public Comment pertaining to items not otherwise on the Agenda must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board five days prior to the Board meeting.

Edward T. Ventura, Jr. - Mascot

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BPS Foundation - Scott Eby and Frank Kumor

MABE - Maureen McNamara

Other Meetings Attended

Rationale:  October 15, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, via Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
November 9, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.

Rationale:  Adjourn the October 5, 2020 meeting of the Board of Education.