February 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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A. Routine Business
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Procedural Item
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A.1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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A.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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A.3. Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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. |
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A.4. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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B. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections B, 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 B 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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B.1. *Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the January 9, 2023, Board of Education meeting.
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B.2. *Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for January, 2023.
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B.3. *Payment of Claims
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the payment of claims totaling $1,175.318.44.
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B.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Patrick Finan be released from his contract effective January 17, 2023 and that (2) Donna Barrett, (3) Ronald Brockhaus, (4) Jeannettia Ford, (5) Nicholas Friedrichsen, (6) Dominic Gillen, (7) Sherri McDermott, (8) Michelle Nieves, (9) Megan Schmitt, (10) Lori Siefering, (11) Jill Smith and (12) Samantha Weber be released from their contracts effective May 24, 2023 and that (13) Tracie Burton and (14) Kelli Stukenholtz be released from their contracts effective June 30, 2023.
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B.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Cassandra Chonis, (2) Isabel Garcia, (3) Janae Henderson, (4) Tiearra McLey and (5) Abby Moore be elected to the certified staff for the 2023-24 school year effective August 4, 2023 subject to their release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.
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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.1. South Sarpy Land Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In February 2016, Bellevue Public Schools and Springfield Platteview Community Schools entered into an Interlocal Agreement regarding school boundaries. Attached is the Alta Collina Prepayment Agreement requesting property to be transferred into the Bellevue Public School boundaries.
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C.2. Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will receive an update on bond projects.
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C.2.a. Bond Oversight Committee
Speaker(s):
Bond Oversight Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
A member of the Bond Oversight Committee will provide a report to the Board.
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C.2.b. Fort Crook Projects
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve GP Architecture to create the RFP's and solicit bids to upgrade the life/safety system and to replace the boiler at Fort Crook.
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C.2.c. Mission Project
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve GP Architecture to create the RFP and solicit bids to upgrade the fire alarm/sprinkler and the P/A systems at Mission.
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C.2.d. Bellevue West Boilers
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve GP Architecture to create the RFP and solicit bids to replace two of the boilers at Bellevue West that support the west side of the building.
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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D.1. *Bellevue West Forensics
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue West forensics team competed at Doane University January 7th. Individual results: Nathan Deters, 6th, Humorous Interpretation and Carter Hamblin, 5th, Original Oratory.
Bellevue West competed at Omaha Westside January 13th. Individual results: Lexie Dinverno, 3rd, Dramatic Interp and Bri Narick, 3rd, Poetry. And, they competed at Raymond Central on January 14th. The team finished in 5th place. Individual results: Shaylee Hobbs, 3rd, Program Oral Interp and one NIETOC Bid; Tamyia Bender, 1st, Program Oral Interp; Carter Hamblin, 4th, Honors Oratory; Aarj Patel, 3rd, Honors Extemporaneous; and Eme Starbuck, 6th, Honors Dramatic Interpretation and one NIETOC Bid. The team competed at the Millard South GOLD tournament January 19th. Individual results: Olivia Stone, 5th, Humorous Interpretation and Nitcha Khammahavong, 3rd, Informative Speaking. They also competed at Lincoln Southwest January 21st. The team finished in 4th place. Individual results: Bri Narick, poetry semifinalist; Carter Hamblin, extemp semifinalist and 6th, impromptu, Carter also earned his second extemp bid and is now qualified for NIETOC in May; Aarj Patel, extemp semifinalist and 3rd, impromptu, Aarj earned his first extemp bid towards NIETOC in May; Lexie Dinverno, 4th, Dramatic Interpretation; Andrew Hedin and Lexie Dinverno, 2nd, Duo Interpretation; and Tamyia Bender, Program Oral Interp Champion and Oratory Champion. This is the second year in a row that a BW student was named champion of Program Oral Interp and Oratory at this tournament. The team competed at Lincoln Northeast January 27th. Individual results: Aarj Patel, 5th, honors finals Impromptu and 2nd, merit finals extemporaneous and second bid to NIETOC in extemp; Nat Thomas, 5th, merit finals impromptu; and Addison Allen, 6th, consolation finals informative and first NIETOC Bid. The team competed at Millard West January 28th. Individual results: Eme Starbuck, 5th, honors finals oratory and second bid to NIETOC; Bri Narick, 6th, Poetry; and Tamyia Bender, 1st, Oratory and 4th, POI. |
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D.2. *AcaDeca Regionals
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue East AcaDeca team competed online for Regionals in January and placed runner-up, qualifying for State. Congratulations to the team and individual medalists.
Varsity Ali Stuart: Art 2nd, Literature 1st, Economics 2nd, Social Science 1st Lily Predoehl: Music 2nd, Math 1st, Science 2nd, Social Science 3rd Scholastic Seth Kline: Art 3rd, Literature 3rd, Music 3rd, Economics 3rd, Science 2nd Alternate Scholastic Matt Lively: Math 2nd, Economics 2nd, Science 2nd Riley DeHaan: Art 1st, Literature 2nd, Economics 3rd Honors Eowyn Zeigerer: Art 3rd, Literature 2nd, Economics 3rd (team's top scorer) Mary Zeigerer: Social Science 3rd Alternate Honors TayLana Tolbert: Social Science 2nd, Literature 3rd |
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D.3. *Bellevue West DECA
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue West DECA chapter is one of approximately 1,300 chapters internationally to earn achievement/thrive level through DECA's chapter campaign program. Bellevue West's chapter is commended on its efforts to showcase the impact that DECA has in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and career success.
As a Career and Technical Student Organization, DECA has had a positive impact on the college and career readiness of our youth for over 75 years by providing meaningful connections among the school, community and business partners. DECA's mission is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Through DECA's Comprehensive Learning Program, students are engaged in experiential learning methods and authentic activities relating to careers in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality and management. DECA's programs are aligned with National Curriculum Standards and support 21st Century Skills, Common Core Standards and Common Career Technical Core Standards. |
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E. Information Items
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Information Item
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E.1. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Board will receive an update on the timeline for data collection and development for the new Strategic Plan.
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E.2. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following Board Policies will be presented for review:
102 Statement of Philosophy - Revised 103 Equal Educational Opportunity - Review 104.01 Annual School Census - Review 503.04 Attendance Policy - Revised The board policies presented for review with approval scheduled for the March Board meeting.
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E.3. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The board will discuss any legislative updates.
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E.4. *BPS Annual Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The administration will present the Board an updated Bellevue Public Schools Annual Report.
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E.5. *Kindergarten Registration
Speaker(s):
Brad Stueve
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Bellevue Public Schools offers all-day Kindergarten for all students. Kindergarten registration will be online through the BPS District website beginning February 27th for those children who are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2023. Children must reach their fifth birthday on or before July 31st of the current year (unless the child is eligible through early entrance assessment) in order to attend kindergarten.
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E.6. *Summer Programs Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following programs and services will be offered to students during Summer 2023.
Summer School Summer School will be offered for elementary students entering grades K-6th and secondary students entering grades 7th-12th from June 5 - 23. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Camps STEM Camps provide in-depth curriculum experiences at high levels for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. All three camps integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into the classes. The Camps will be offered in three one-week sessions from June 26 - July 14 at the Bellevue Public Schools Support Center and Lied Activity Center. Cost of each camp is $100, except the week of July 4th with a cost of $80 per camp. |
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F. Public Comment Period
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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. - Racist Mascots |
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G. Board of Education Member Reports on Meetings They Have Attended
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
BPS Foundation - Scott Eby, Maureen McNamara and Nina Wolford MABE - Maureen McNamara |
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H. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
February 10, Bellevue East/Bellevue West Boys & Girls Basketball @ Bellevue East, 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.
March 6, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. March 7, BPS Employee Appreciation Day |
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I. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn to Executive Session to consider matters relating to strategy sessions for potential litigation regarding payment in lieu of taxes and collective bargaining, which are necessary to be considered in closed session for the protection of the public interest and for the needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
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