December 10, 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:  Mr. Ross Udey, Otte-Blair Middle School teacher, will introduce students, Carter Mandarich and Kooper Meyer, who will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mr. Udey and the students will talk about the 3D Module that was purchased and put together by these two students. 

Rationale:  November 12, 2018 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

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• Thank You 

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

Rationale:  Dr. Ladwig applied and was awarded $7,500 in grant funds through Big Red Keno Science & Math program.  These funds will help cover the initial startup costs that will assist in getting the robotics course the Curriculum Committee has been discussing  up and running for next school year.  The Robotics program will deal with the design, construction, operation, and the use of robots. 

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 26, 2018.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve on first and final notification revisions to policy 402.17-Background Checks and Criminal Investigation. 
• to approve on first notification revisions to policy 1005.12R1-Volunteer - Procedures.

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

 

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 9:30am.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve the purchases of a 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250 from Sid Dillon Fleet for the amount of $28,872, a plow from TY's Outdoor for the amount of $6,341.93, and a Tommy Gate/Lift for the amount of $3,086.

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to accept the 2017-18 Audited Financial Statements and Audit Report from Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP as presented.
• to approve a transfer from the General Fund to the Bond Fund, in the amount of and not to exceed $200,000, for the purpose of providing the Bond Fund an Interfund Loan that will be required to be paid back in full to the General Fund within six months. 

Rationale:  Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept a motion for the approval of the Board Vacancy Resolution and to appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brad Kreifels.

Rationale:  A resignation letter has been received from Certified Staff member, Tina Marcellus (4th grade classroom teacher), effective upon the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year. 

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• Principals December 2018 Board Reports
• NASB December 2018 Monthly Board Update

Rationale:  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 the 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.