April 13, 2020 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 attached to this agenda and posted in the meeting room at a location visibly accessible. 

Mrs. Kari Loseke, Board President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order.

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The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance. 

Rationale:  Dr. Randy Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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• March 9, 2020 Board of Education Work Session and Regular Board Meeting Minutes. 
• March 19, 2020 Board of Education Emergency Meeting Minutes. 

Rationale:  Mr. Bill Brown, District Transportation Director, has submitted his letter of retirement effective upon the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year. 

*No motion is needed to approve the retirement, it is for recognition and informational purposes only.

Rationale:  The MathCounts Program had an outstanding year.  The students competed in the 3M Valley Invitational in January and placed fourth (4th) with Zach Anderson posting the highest score of the team.  In February, the group competed in the Regional Competition in Omaha where they placed fifth (5th) out of 25 teams and over 150 students.  In the top 25% individuals, was Ruby Gutzmann whom received 12th place and Zach Anderson and Whitney Belles tied for 28th place. 

Members of the 2019-20 team were:
8th Grade: Chaeli Baker, Austin Back, Whitney Belles, Ruby Gutzmann, Jacinta Flynn and Martha Picton.
7th Grader: Zach Anderson, Hunter Camenzind and Cady Quick.

The team was coached by Mrs. Donna Callaghan and Mrs. Annette Otte, BHS Math Teachers.

Thank you for your support of the program, it is a great asset to Blair Community Schools. 

Rationale:  This is traditionally the portion of the meeting when members of the public normally address the board about matters of public concern.  Oral public will not be accepted, however, written public concern or comment is always accepted and can be sent to the Board Presidents email account at kari.loseke@blairschools.org.

Three Rivers Public Health Department has recommended that all citizens avoid public gatherings of more than ten (10) people.  The Board urged the public to follow this public health recommendation and avoid in person attendance.  Executive Order No. 20-03 ("Order"), permits all public bodies in the state to meet by videoconferencing, telephone conference call, and other telecommunications applications, so long as members of the public and the media are provided access to the meeting in some manner.  

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The Policy Committee met by Zoom (videoconferencing) on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 12:00pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Curriculum Committee met by Zoom (videoconferencing) on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 12:00 pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met by Zoom (videoconferencing) on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 12:00 pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

 

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The Finance Committee met by Zoom (videoconferencing) on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 12:00 pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Rationale:  Approval of Certified Staff for the 2020-21 school year:

• Tammy Holcomb, Blair High School Principal.
  • Current High School Principal of Centura Public Schools.
  • Mrs. Holcomb is looking forward to leading Blair High School's tradition of being Nebraska's top performing high school in academics. fine arts, and activities.
  • Mrs. Holcomb would assume the duties of Blair High School Principal beginning July 1, 2020. 
• Rose Klein, Blair High School 9-12 Special Education Teacher.
  • Blair High School Graduate.
  • Currently Special Education Teacher, Lexington Public Schools, Lexington, Nebraska. 
• Kirk Schjodt, Blair High School 9-12 Vocal Director.
  • Blair High School Graduate.
  • Currently Vocal Music Teacher, Arapahoe High School, Centennial, Colorado.

Rationale:  Ashley Miskowiec, Kindergarten Teacher at Deerfield Primary, has submitted a resignation letter effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. 

The following Administrator has submitted their letter of resignation effective upon the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year:

• Dustin (Bubba) Penas, Assistant Principal/Activities Director at Blair High School.

The following Certified Staff have submitted their letter of resignation effective upon the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year:

• Jeff Kment, Otte Middle School Grade 8 Science Teacher.
• Emanuel Maldonado, Blair High School 9-12 Spanish Teacher.

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• Activities - April Board Report