April 9, 2018 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.

Mr. Lyle Schjodt, 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. Stogdill, Otte-Blair Middle School Principal, and Kristi Baker, Otte-Middle School Student Senate Sponsor, will introduce the Pledge of Allegiance leaders tonight:

• Crayton Macholan, Derek, Penner, Taryn Bellamy, and Greta Gallbrath Otte-Middle School students who will share about the service project that Otte-Middle School conducted for the active military troops before Christmas 2017.

Rationale:  The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is donating two (2) metal benches for each K-2 building.  The benches will be placed near the front doors.  The total cost is approximately $5,000.  Blair Community Schools will provide for the installation of the benches.  Mrs. Rogers, K-2 Principal, is working with Misty Filow, PTO President, and Rick Brant, Maintenance Supervisor, on planning and timelines.

Rationale:  The Blair Bear Backers are donating $6,000 designated to be deposited into the Activity fund for general expenditures.  

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A letter has been received from Mr. Anderson, BHS Principal, regarding FBLA national qualifiers.  Mr. Anderson is requesting permission for Mrs. Olson to accompany the national qualifiers to the FBLA National Conference that will be held in Baltimore, Maryland from June 29 through July 2, 2018.

The administration recommends approving this request, and per Board policy 607.05-Student Field Trips, Excursions, and National Conventions students are responsible for their own expenses with the district funding the sponsor’s transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees and other expenses associated with the event.  

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, March 29, 2018.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve on first and final notification revisions to policy 503.08-Pregnant or Parenting Students.
• to approve on first notification new policy 903.02-Video Surveillance.

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The Curriculum Committee met on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.  Meeting minutes are attached.

 

Rationale:  The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Thursday, March 22, 2018 Meeting minutes are attached.
Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve the purchase and installation of cameras from REI for two (2)  buses using the Savings Depreciation Fund. 
• to accept the Papio-Missouri River NRD Tree Grant in the amount of $2,500 to fund the purchase of new trees to be planted on district property.

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.  Meeting minutes are attached.

 

Rationale:  Acceptance of resignations or retirements effective upon the conclusion of the 2017-18 school year:

• Darren Harsin, Retirement - 9-12 Social Studies
• Matt Huseman, Resignation - 5th Grade Classroom 
• Cole Wills, Resignation - 9-12 Math

Rationale:  Approval of certified staff for the 2018-19 school year:

• Paige Dunn - 6th Grade Math at Otte Middle School
• Sara Foulk - 2nd Grade Classroom at Deerfield