August 8, 2016 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:  Mr. Lyle Schjodt, President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order. 

Rationale:  Mr. Leon Haith will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rationale:  Per state statue §79-531 through §79-533, each school district shall develop, adopt, and annually review and reaffirm a policy outlining parental involvement in regard to 1) how the school district will provide access to parents concerning textbooks, tests, and other curriculum materials used in the school district; 2) how the school district will handle requests by parents to attend and monitor courses, assemblies, counseling sessions, and other instructional activities; 3) under what circumstances parents may ask that their children be excused from testing, classroom instruction, and other school experiences the parents may find objectionable; 4) how the school district will provide access to records of students; 5) what the school district's testing policy will be; and 6) how the school district participates in surveys of students and the right of parents to remove their children from such surveys. A public hearing is to be held prior to any revisions or affirmation of this policy on a yearly basis.

A Public Hearing on Board policy 1005.03-Parental Involvement in the Schools will be necessary to comply with statutory requirements.  After the Public Hearing, the Board may chose to reaffirm existing policy or direct the Superintendent to revise the policy based on public input and Board discussion.

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:

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The Policy Committee met on Thursday, July 21, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve on second and final notification to revisions of Policies 502.02R1-Option Enrollment Procedures, 504.14-Secret Societies, Initiations, Hazing, or Gang Activities, 706.01-Purchasing Procedures, 710.01-Disposition of School Property, 1006.10-Community Use of Facilities, and 1006.01R1-Community Use of Facilities-Procedures. 
• to reaffirm existing Policy 1005.03-Parental Involvement in the Schools.
• to reaffirm existing Policy 504.19-Bulling Prevention. 
• to approve on first notification to revisions of Policies 204.01-Regular Board Meeting, 503.09-Homeless Children and Youth, 508.09-Guidance and Counseling, 508.12-Asthma or Anaphylaxis, Emergency Protocol, 603.01-Curriculum Development, 606.08-Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials, and 611.01-Student Progress Reports.
• to approve the first notification of new Board policies 402.21-Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse, 403.11-Workplace Privacy, and 704.04E1-Notice of Improper Use of Taxpayers Funds. 
• to approve all staff handbooks.

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The Curriculum Committee met on Thursday, July 28, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Monday, July 25, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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Approval of new certified staff for the 2016-17 school year:

1. Tom Lazure:  Special Education (BHS).
2. Contract with ProCare Therapy to provide a Speech Language Pathologist (OBMS and BHS).

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General Information Items:

1. Lyle Schjodt has purchased a health insurance policy through the Blair Community Schools Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance program. This information is to be reported quarterly, as required by state statute 79-506.
2. Mr. Pfeil:
   1. Information on back to school dates.
   2. Upcoming events for the Board.