November 13, 2017 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.

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

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Mr. Mike Janssen, Principal of Arbor Park Intermediate School, will introduce 5th Grade student Carter Thurlow, who will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

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Bob Tichota from the Blair Fire Department to discuss and report on Fire Prevention Week and activities at the K-12 schools. 

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Donations, totaling $2,000.00, to the BHS Vocal and Music Department were received in memory of Mr. Dave Carlson, long time Vocal Teacher at Blair High School.  

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Blair Dance Center, under the direction of Jill Sailors, is requesting  use of the Blair High School auditorium for May 29 - June 3, 2018 for their annual dance recital.  June 3, 2018 is a Sunday and requires Board approval.  

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 Monday, November 6, 2017.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

• approve on first and final notification revisions to policy 503.09-Homeless Children and Youth.
• approve on first notification revisions to policies 204.07-Meeting Notice, 204.10-Agenda, 204.10R1-Agenda Procedures, and 706.04-Vendor Relations. 

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The Curriculum Committee met on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee did not meet. 

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Ad Hoc Committee for Superintendent Search Consultant met on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 6:00pm, and on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 6:00pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve the Nebraska Association of School Boards as the Superintendent Search Consultant and to authorize the President to enter into an agreement with NASB for Superintendent Search Consultant services.

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Resignations have been received from the following certified staff, effective upon the conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year: 

• Susan Taylor (Retirement), BHS Special Education Teacher
• Mike Janssen (Retirement),  Arbor Park Intermediate Principal

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1. Principal Reports
2. General Information from the Superintendent.

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The 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.

The Board will enter into Closed Session for the protection of public interest on the discussion of collective bargaining.