September 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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A. Routine Business
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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A.1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
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, C 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 C 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 August 7, 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 August, 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 $6,742,551.74.
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B.4. *Cancellation of Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:that (1) Maria Fitz and (2) Kayleen Ranney certified contracts are cancelled effective September 11, 2023.
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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.1. Legislative Bill 243 Resolution
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Legislature enacted several measures this past legislative session, including LB 243, to adjust public school district revenue and finances; and,
WHEREAS, LB 243 generally limits a public school district's property tax request authority, subject to limited exceptions; and WHEREAS, LB 243 includes an exception to generally allow a school district to otherwise exceed the default property tax request authority if at least seventy percent of the Board of Education votes in favor of the increase request; and WHEREAS, a Board of Education of a school district with an average daily membership of between three thousand forty five and ten thousand students may increase its tax request by an additional five percent above the base growth percentage; and WHEREAS, the average daily membership of Sarpy County School District Number 001, a/k/a Bellevue Public Schools (the "School District") is between three thousand forty five and ten thousand students; and WHEREAS, due to decreased federal funding, student and staffing needs, and the need to maintain its budgetary obligations, the Board of Education of the School District hereby desires to increase its base growth percentage by an additional five percent or other maximum amount as permitted by law; and WHEREAS, public notice of this possible increase was published in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the School District at least one week prior to the Board meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 5 of 2023 Neb. Laws 243, at least seventy percent of the Board of Education of this School District affirmatively votes to increase to the School District's overall property tax request authority by an additional five percent above the base growth percentage, or other maximum amount as permitted by law. The Superintendent or designee is hereby authorized and directed to take any action consistent with this Resolution to ensure that the School District's overall property tax request complies with this Resolution.
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C.2. *Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following policies were presented for review by the Board at the August meeting and presented tonight for review by consent:
506.021 Student Organizations - Non Sponsored - Revised 507.01 Student Records - Reviewed 606.08 Musical Instruments - Reviewed 607.01 Class Size - Reviewed 607.011 Grouping for Instruction - Reviewed 607.05 Extra-Curricular/Co-Curricular Activities - Reviewed 608.01 Secondary Guidance and Counseling - Reviewed 608.03 Textbook Loans to Private School Students - Reviewed 610.01 Student Evaluation - Reviewed 610.02 Curriculum Assessments - Revised 611.01 Reporting Student Progress to Parents - Reviewed 611.02 Student Promotion and Retention - Reviewed 611.07 Senior High School Graduation Requirements - Revised 613.01 Service Animals - Reviewed 613.02 Therapy Dogs - Reviewed
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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E. Information Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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E.1. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following policies will be presented for review:
602.01 School Calendar - Revise 603.01 Curriculum Development - Revise 603.05 Trial Programs - Review 604.04 Multicultural Education - Review 604.05 Life Education - Review 604.09 Teaching of Moral and Spiritual Values - Review 604.11 Citizenship - Review 605.03 Gifted Students - Review 605.07 Part-time Enrollment of Nonpublic School Students - Review 605.08 Students with Disabilities - Review 606.01 Selection and Use of Learning Materials - Revise 606.03 Controversial Issues - Revise 606.05 Media Programs - Revise 606.06 Use of Electronic Technology - Review 606.061 Use of Internet and World Wide Web - Review 606.07 Web Page Publishing - Revise The board policies are presented for review with approval scheduled for the October Board meeting.
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E.2. *Administrative Regulation Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following Administrative Regulation will be presented for review:
507.01 Student Records - Reviewed 606.08 Musical Instruments - Revised 607.011 Grouping for Instruction - Reviewed 607.05 Off-Campus Extra-curricular Activity Trips - Reviewed 608.01 Secondary Guidance and Counseling - Reviewed 608.03 Textbook Loans to Private School Students - Reviewed 610.01 Student Evaluation - Reviewed 611.01 Reporting Student Progress to Parents - Reviewed 611.02 Student Promotion and Retention - Reviewed 611.07 Senior High School Graduation Requirements - Revised 613.02 Therapy Dogs - Reviewed
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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:
September 21, Property Tax Request Act Joint Public Hearing, Bellevue East, 6:30 p.m.
September 25, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. October 2, Committee on American Civics Meeting, Welcome Center, 5:45 p.m. October 2, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. |
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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 negotiations with outside agencies, 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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