Public Meeting Agenda: January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. LPS BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION

Rationale:

Notice of the time and place of the Lincoln Board of Education meeting was e-mailed to an extensive list of local and regional news media. A mailing list is maintained at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office. A public notice was published in the LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR.

The Lincoln Board of Education is empowered to act on any item listed on the Agenda at any time during the meeting, irrespective of the time or order listed. Pages listed, or further detail, are available upon request. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of the matters to be considered at the meeting. The Lincoln Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. The Lincoln Board of Education shall also make available for examination and copying as requested by members of the public, at least one copy of all reproducible written materials to be discussed at the meeting.

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. ROLL CALL

4. ANNOUNCE OPEN MEETING ACT POSTING AND LOCATION

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Rationale: The attached minutes are intended to accurately reflect the action of the Board at its previous meetings.

Explanation
The minutes have been prepared for Board approval.

Attachments: (1)

minutes - 12-14 Board Meeting

12/16/2021 at 3:04 PM

6. SPECIAL REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS OF SUCCESS

6.1. STAFF CELEBRATION: Nebraska School Counselor Association names Marilynn Peaslee from Lincoln Northeast High School the 2021 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year

Rationale:

BACKGROUND:

The Nebraska School Counselor Association named Marilynn Peaslee from Lincoln Northeast High School the 2021 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year. The mission of the Nebraska School Counselor Association is to represent school counselors and to promote professionalism and ethical practices.

EXPLANATION:

The Nebraska School Counselor Association named Marilynn Peaslee from Lincoln Northeast High School the 2021 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year.

Her colleague Malinda Jean Baptiste had this to say about Peaslee in her nomination letter:

"Marilynn is the embodiment of a school counselor. She is always willing to set aside a task at hand to work with a student, always putting people before paper. Marilynn strives to know each of her students well and to find ways to push each one to achieve at their highest potential. I also appreciate how she encourages the members of her. She is the encouraging word on a hard day, an engaged listener as you process a situation, a knowledgeable resource on ideas of things to try with a student, and a huge advocate of the role of school counselor as both a proactive educator and a reactive support for students."

6.2. STAFF CELEBRATION: Lincoln Public Schools Supervisor of Music Lance Nielsen Named the 2021-2022 Outstanding Music Educator of the Year for Nebraska by the National Federation of State High School Associations

Rationale:

BACKGROUND:

The National Federation of State High School Associations named Lincoln Public Schools Supervisor of Music Lance Nielsen the 2021-22 Outstanding Music Educator of the Year for Nebraska. This organization annually recognizes outstanding high school music directors, educators, supervisors, and adjudicators. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct and carry the endorsement of their respective state high school association. Significant and/or long-term contributions to interscholastic high school music activities is an important criterion in evaluating candidates. Nielsen supervises music in six high schools, 12 middle schools, and 39 elementary schools. Nielsen also has taught for 30 years at both the K-12 and college levels.

EXPLANATION:

The National Federation of State High School Associations named Lincoln Public Schools Supervisor of Music Lance Nielsen the 2021-22 Outstanding Music Educator of the Year for Nebraska.

Dan Masters, assistant director with the Nebraska School Activities Association, had this to say about Nielsen in his nomination letter:

"There may not be another music educator in Nebraska or the Midwest that has made such a resounding impact on music education. Dr. Lance Nielsen has left a footprint of success across Nebraska, the United States and abroad...Dr. Nielsen has transcended to notoriety through humbleness and servant leadership. Countless hours have been spent traveling to serve as a speaker, to author guidance in music education, and to serve the next generation through committee work. His servant leadership has always put others ahead of self. Music educators from all over gravitate to his leadership."

6.3. HYA Superintendent Profile Report

Attachments: (2)

Lincoln Leadership profile

1/10/2022 at 8:24 AM
Lincoln Leadership Profile Presentation

1/12/2022 at 9:42 AM

6.4. Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools Update

6.5. Update - 2021 LPS Pandemic Plan & Procedures and Action if Needed

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

Rationale:

In the interest of maintaining the orderly decorum of the Lincoln School Board's meetings, the following rules are established for the conduct of all person attending a meeting of the Lincoln Board of Education and for those participating in public comment:

No signs, posters, placards, etc. shall be affixed to the walls, doors, etc. of the Lincoln Public Schools District Office or any room therein, except by LPS staff in connection with District business and then only with permission of the Superintendent or designee.

No sign, placard, or poster which is carried by hand shall be permitted in the Lincoln Public Schools District Office building or any of its rooms.

In keeping with Board Policy 8420:

Persons speaking during Public Comment will be called forward individually by the Board Chair to the location identified for such purpose.
A time limit of five minutes will be allotted for any speaker. At the discretion of the chair, the speaker may be allotted additional time. Board members may share, address or consider comments from the public during public comment, at the end of public comment or when related business is on the agenda.
Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment. A "Record of Appearance" card is provided for this purpose.
Persons wishing to appear will be heard in the order in which the Chair of the meeting determines appropriate.
In cases where more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, their presentations to the Board may, at the discretion of the chair, be grouped together by topic.
If the number of people wishing to speak under the public participation portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled or the discussion be limited on the issue in question.
Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may make printed materials available to the Board but may not use any other form of media.

If at any time persons appearing before the Board exceed the time limitations set forth in this policy or on the agenda or if persons appearing before the Board or who are present at the Board meeting or public hearing become abusive in language or behavior, it shall be the responsibility of the chair to declare that person or persons out of order and to refuse permission to continue to address the Board, require a change in behavior and may require the person or persons to leave the premises of the Board meeting.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

Rationale:

8.1. Human Resources Matters

Rationale: The Human Resources Division also includes the Office of Risk Management. As such, in addition to the Lincoln Board of Education approving all contractual agreements with employees, all employee benefit issues, all personnel actions, and all other matters within the scope of the Human Resources Division, as part of the Human Resources Matters agenda; the Lincoln Board of Education also must approve the settlement of Workers’ Compensation claims, take action on tort claims filed against the district, and take action on all other matters within the scope of the Office of Risk Management.

Explanation:
This report includes routine Human Resources changes:

a. Certificated Employees:
Elections - 28
Change of Status - 3
Re-Elect, New Assignment - 9
Re-Elect, Reassign - 2
Leave of Absence - 4
Separations - 10

b. Certificated Substitute Employees:
Elections - 48
Change of Status - 1
Separations - 1

c. Classified Employees:
Elections - 8
Change of Status -18
Separations - 41

Proposal:
That the Board approve the Human Resources items presented in the attachment(s).*

*The information in the attachment(s) may be protected by privacy legislation until the Board of Education takes action on the staff recommendations. Therefore, this attachment(s) is not included in agenda materials provided the public and the news media. Any information in the attachment(s) that is not protected by privacy legislation, however, is available for public inspection from the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources upon request.

That the Board is approving the Human Resources items attached with the information as presented or as on file with official district records and documents relating to each such item, or in such other form as may be approved by the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, or the Associate Superintendent’s designee, and that the Board hereby authorizes the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, or the Associate Superintendent’s designee, to transact and complete each such item approved hereby, and to sign, execute, and deliver necessary documents or contracts, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action as may be necessary to complete each such item of transaction as contemplated, for and on behalf of this school district.

8.2. Routine Business

Rationale:

At each meeting, the Board of Education is asked to approve certain items of routine business of the school district.

Explanation
The items included in routine business for this meeting are:

a. REGULAR CLAIMS - Claims for the period ending January 11, 2022, were previously provided.

                Federal Tax ACH Deposit of $6,229,377.97.

                State Tax ACH Deposit of $971,379.52.

                Procurement Card ACH Transfer of $122,741.89.

                Child Support ACH Transfer of $13,934.71.

                Blue Cross/Blue Shield ACH Transfer of $5,926,013.06.

                Term Life/Disability ACH Transfer of $169,303.08.

                Retirement ACH Transfer of $5,398,368.53.

                Vision Insurance ACH Transfer of $56,566.19.

                Vendor ACH Transfer of $37,346.18.

b. PAYROLL FOR RATIFICATION - Payroll for the periods ending December 6, 15, 23, and 31, 2021, in the amount of $17,994,287.26.

c. GIFTS - Approval for the gifts listed on the attached gift report.

d. BIDS/CONTRACTS/OTHER ROUTINE BUSINESS - Bids/contracts/other routine business will be presented for approval for the purchase of equipment; cafeteria tables; teacher work stations; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.

Proposal
That the Lincoln Board of Education approve the following items of routine business:

a. The regular claims for period ending January 11, 2022.

b. Payroll for the periods ending December 6, 15, 23, and 31, 2021.

c. Gifts for Clinton, Northeast, Southwest, and the district.

d. Bids/contracts/other routine business for the purchase of equipment; cafeteria tables; teacher work stations; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.

Attachments: (1)

1-11 Gifts & Bids

1/4/2022 at 10:55 AM

8.3. Late Requests for Enrollment Option Out 2021-22

Rationale:

March 15, 2021, was the deadline for enrollment option applications to be completed for students wishing to attend school in a district other than the one in which they reside for the 2021-22 school year. The Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education has authority to waive the deadline for late enrollment option requests (NDE Rule 7, Section 004.05).

Explanation
Requests from students who reside in the district of Lincoln Public Schools and wish to attend school outside of Lincoln Public Schools have been received after the March 15, 2021, deadline. The Lincoln Board of Education may deny or approve these requests. If the requests are approved by the Board of Education, they will be forwarded to the option school district for their approval.

Student Number            Option District
299330                                Raymond Central
242540                                Raymond Central
445668                                Norris
248332                                Crete

Proposal
That the Board approve the requests for option out for the 2021-22 school year.

9. FIRST READING, ACTION AT NEXT MEETING

Rationale: *The Lincoln Board of Education is empowered to act on any item listed on the Agenda at any time during the meeting, irrespective of the time or order listed. Pages listed, or further detail, are available upon request. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of the matters to be considered at the meeting. The Lincoln Board of Education Board releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

9.1. From Board Committees

9.1.1. East High School, Lincoln High and North Star - School Choice Filing Deadline January 31, 2022

Rationale:

Staff annually monitors enrollment trends in Lincoln Public Schools facilities, as provided in policy and regulation, as to available capacity, impact on educational programs within the building, prior enrollment levels, and anticipated future growth within the building attendance area in order to determine availability for transfer.

Explanation
Enrollment at East High, Lincoln High and North Star continues to exceed building capacity. In 2021-22 enrollment at Lincoln High exceeds 2,300 and exceeds nearly 2,200 at East High and North Star.

Due to the factors noted above and in particular the ability of the school facilities to serve students, staff has determined and recommended that current high school enrollment procedures last updated in January 2019, be continued for the 2022-23 school year. Specifically, high school selection forms for ninth (9^th) grade students living outside of the respective East, Lincoln High and North Star attendance areas, selecting to attend any of these schools for the 2022-2023 school year, be approved through the standard process if such forms are filed by the filing deadline of January 31, 2022, and that all other selection forms filed after Board of Education approval of this recommendation and the filing deadline of January 31, 2022, for all other grade levels will be denied.

Staff has further determined and recommended that East High, Lincoln High, and North Star will continue to be unavailable to transfers for all other grade levels of students living outside of the East High, Lincoln High, and North Star attendance areas.

Proposal
That the Board continue current high school enrollment procedures for the 2022-23 school year.

9.2. From the Superintendent

9.2.1. State 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Continuation Applications

Rationale:

BACKGROUND:

The 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (CLCs) federally-funded grant program provides grants to eligible schools for the purpose of creating or expanding Community Learning Centers. The primary purpose of 21^st Century funds is to provide students with academic enrichment opportunities designed to complement their regular academic program. All CLC services are provided during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session. The Community Learning Centers programs and activities are designed to build on the capacity of community partners and neighborhood schools. Each site is to have an academic focus to assist participating students in meeting state and local academic achievement standards. Families of students served may also receive services in areas that support family literacy, health, other family support services, and childcare.

EXPLANATION:

These 21^st Century CLC grant applications are continuation funding grants for Belmont, Brownell, and Prescott Elementary Schools and Culler Middle School (Grant 16), and Campbell Elementary (Grant 17). The identified schools have specific needs which are in line with the goals of the 21^st Century grant process and have successfully achieved stated outcomes in the continuation grant award. Community partners that have been identified to serve as the CLC lead agencies and to assist in the planning and service provision include Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Northeast Family Center, Family Service of Lincoln, Malone Community Center, and Civic Nebraska. These community partners will be essential to the successful delivery of quality after-school opportunities for students. The continuation grants will build on the success these sites have experienced over the past years. Successes have included: 1) consistently serving an average of 700 thirty-plus day students each year and over 1,460 total students attending after school, 2) the CLC sites and partnering agencies have become more intentional in their alignment of after school programs with the school day program, which has resulted in participating students outperforming their peers who do not attend after school programs on state assessments, and 3) successfully providing high level academic and enrichment programming for students as evidenced in both annual self-assessments and external observations. Core program activities will include homework / academic support, enrichment activities, recreation and leisure, character education and development, and service-learning, as well as activities to support nutrition and healthy lifestyles. It is projected that approximately 2,200 students will be impacted by the CLC programs at these five sites over the five-year duration of these grants.

The following program goals will guide the program design and delivery:
Goal 1: Improve overall student success.
Goal 2: Increase positive behavior and social interactions.
Goal 3: Increase active and meaningful family and community engagement.

9.2.2. Community Learning Center Agreements With: Family Service Association, Malone Community Center, and Lincoln Parks & Recreation #10468

Rationale:

Lincoln Public Schools has various sites throughout the district which provide services related to Community Learning Center (CLC) activities.

Explanation
It is recommended that agreements be entered into between Lincoln Public Schools and the following entities: Family Service Association, Malone Community Center, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation, to provide services related to Community Learning Center (CLC) activities at various LPS locations.

These agreements will be valid through September 30, 2022.

Family Service Association                                                        $561,088.00
Malone Community Center                                                           $73,900.00
Lincoln Parks and Recreation                                                     $217,037.00
Total                                                                                            $852,025.00

This will be an expenditure of $852,025.00 from the General, Federal, and Special Grant Funds.

Complete copies of the proposed agreements are available in the Purchasing Department.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with the CLC sites, is approving the award, the contract documents for this project, and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, and deliver the contract documents and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract and all associated documents related thereto on a day-to-day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district, and hereby designates the Director of CLC, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under this agreement.

9.2.3. Resolution for Option Enrollment Students 2022-23

Rationale: Nebraska students may attend a school other than the one in the district in which they reside under the option enrollment statutes.

Explanation
The attached resolution would admit any K-12 option students who meet the statutory and legal conditions and whose application is received by August 5, 2022.

The resolution specifies the circumstances under which late-filed applications would be accepted.

Proposal
That the Board discuss the option resolution for the 2022-23 school year.

Attachments: (1)

01 11 22 OPTION ENROLLMENT RESOLUTION

1/4/2022 at 10:55 AM

9.2.4. Afghan Refugee School Impact Grant Application

Rationale: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to award federal funds to provide refugee school impact services in Nebraska. Funding originated from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children & Families - Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

The Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriation (ASA) 2022 provided the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) with specific appropriations to provide services to support citizens or nationals of Afghanistan. Many newly arrived Afghan families have young children who will need additional supports to help with effective integration and education. The purpose of the Afghan Refugee School Impact (ARSI) supplement is to ensure that the goals, services, and activities defined for the Refugee School Impact (RSI) program benefit those newly arrived Afghan populations. Within the framework of the RSI program, the goal of the ARSI supplement is to improve the resettlement and integration of newly arrived Afghans into our communities through program development, education, and support services. The approach should be family-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. It should also be informed by an understanding of Afghan culture and the unique circumstances of the Afghan evacuation, and may include activities such as developing program capacity for new Afghan arrivals, providing specialized services and support for eligible children and youth, and supporting families learning to navigate the U.S. education system. To be eligible to receive a subaward from NDHHS, an entity must be a Nebraska school district in Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, Lexington, or other Nebraska school program with large Afghan Humanitarian Parolee populations.

Explanation
If approved, Lincoln Public Schools would apply to NDHHS to support a full-time Bilingual Liaison position dedicated to serving the needs of new Afghan arrivals to Lincoln. Bilingual Liaisons are individually hired to serve a specific cultural group from which the Liaison is also a member. The primary focus of the role is educational support of new students and their parents as they navigate the U.S. education system, but also includes social/emotional support as well. To that end, an LPS proposal would also include support for School Social Worker time to partner with the new Bilingual Liaison to conduct a New Americans social/emotional support series in schools where these students would be served.

Proposal
That the Board approves the submission of an LPS application to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to support a Bilingual Liaison position and mental health services dedicated to new Afghan arrivals to Lincoln. The grant application request will be for approximately $75,000 per year for one year. No match is required, and positive performance may result in future funding.

Application due date: January 17, 2022

9.2.5. Dawes Middle School Addition & Renovation Project #10412

Rationale:

Sealed bids were received on December 16, 2021, from interested vendors, to provide additions and renovations at Dawes Middle School.

Explanation
It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications:

Genesis Contracting Group, (Lincoln, Nebraska) $5,464,000.00

There were five other bidders:

BIC Construction, (Lincoln, Nebraska)   $5,469,000.00
Perry Reid Construction LLC, (Lincoln, Nebraska) $5,580,000.00
Cheever Construction (Lincoln, Nebraska)      $5,712,000.00
Sampson Construction (Lincoln, Nebraska)    $5,757,000.00
Scheele-Kayton Construction, (Lincoln, Nebraska)   $5,993,600.00

A complete tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be a total expenditure of $5,464,000.00 from the 2020 Bond Fund and other appropriate building funds.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with Genesis Contracting Group, is approving the award, the contract documents for this project, and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, and deliver the contract documents and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract and all associated documents related thereto on a day-to-day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district, and hereby designates the Director of Operations, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under this agreement.

10. SECOND READING, RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION

10.1. From Board Committees

10.2. From the Superintendent

11. EXPEDITED/EMERGENCY ACTIONS

12. ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/REPORTS

13.1. From Board Committees

13.2. From The Career Academy

13.3. From the Superintendent

13.3.1. Superintendent Update

13.3.2. Monthly Financial Report

Rationale:

At the second Board meeting of the month, information regarding the district’s monthly financial report is presented. Because there was only one Board meeting in December, the November report is presented at the first Board meeting in January.

Explanation
The monthly financial report for the month ending November 30, 2021, is attached.

Proposal
Information item; no Board action required.

Attachments: (1)

1-11 Monthly Financial Report

12/30/2021 at 9:43 AM

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE BOARD

Rationale: January 17: LPS Holiday
January 19:
GNSA Meeting, 9:30 am, Zoom
LPS Learning Lunch, 12:00 pm, Zoom
January 25: Board Meeting, 6:00 pm, LPSDO

15. PUBLIC COMMENT

Rationale:

In the interest of maintaining the orderly decorum of the Lincoln School Board's meetings, the following rules are established for the conduct of all person attending a meeting of the Lincoln Board of Education and for those participating in public comment:

No signs, posters, placards, etc. shall be affixed to the walls, doors, etc. of the Lincoln Public Schools District Office or any room therein, except by LPS staff in connection with District business and then only with permission of the Superintendent or designee.

No sign, placard, or poster which is carried by hand shall be permitted in the Lincoln Public Schools District Office building or any of its rooms.

In keeping with Board Policy 8420:

Persons speaking during Public Comment will be called forward individually by the Board Chair to the location identified for such purpose.
A time limit of five minutes will be allotted for any speaker. At the discretion of the chair, the speaker may be allotted additional time. Board members may share, address or consider comments from the public during public comment, at the end of public comment or when related business is on the agenda.
Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment. A "Record of Appearance" card is provided for this purpose.
Persons wishing to appear will be heard in the order in which the Chair of the meeting determines appropriate.
In cases where more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, their presentations to the Board may, at the discretion of the chair, be grouped together by topic.
If the number of people wishing to speak under the public participation portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled or the discussion be limited on the issue in question.
Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may make printed materials available to the Board but may not use any other form of media.

If at any time persons appearing before the Board exceed the time limitations set forth in this policy or on the agenda or if persons appearing before the Board or who are present at the Board meeting or public hearing become abusive in language or behavior, it shall be the responsibility of the chair to declare that person or persons out of order and to refuse permission to continue to address the Board, require a change in behavior and may require the person or persons to leave the premises of the Board meeting.

16. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION

Rationale:

The Lincoln Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold a closed session by the affirmative vote of a majority of its voting members if a closed session is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. The subject matter and the reason necessitating the closed session are to be identified in the motion to close. Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to, such the subject matter and the reasons set forth in the Proposal section below.

Explanation
At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law.

16.1. Request for Closed Session - Negotiations/Collective Bargaining, Property/Real Estate, Litigation, Security, Criminal Misconduct, Personnel, and Legal Advice Matters

Rationale: The Lincoln 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.

Explanation

At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law.

PROPOSAL:

That the Board hold a closed session:

1. For strategy session with respect to negotiations/collective bargaining clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

2. For strategy session with respect to property/real estate matters clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

3. For strategy session with respect to pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

4. For discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

5. For investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

6. For personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

7. For discussions of the legal consequences of specific action and legal advice clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

17. ADJOURNMENT

January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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