March 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public and attached to the online agenda.
Mrs. Kari Loseke, Board President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order.
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2. Roll Call
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The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance. |
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3. Approval of Absent Board Members
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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Dr. Randy Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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5. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda
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6. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items
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7. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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7.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting
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7.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published
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7.3. Receipt of Communications
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7.4. Treasurer's Report
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7.5. Audit of Claims
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8. Business
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8.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda
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8.2. Recognitions
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8.2.1. The Blair Wrestling Club
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The Blair Wrestling Club has donated $588.00 worth of wrestling warmups to the Otte Middle School Wrestling program.
No Board action is required for donations under $1,000 but we would like to recognize the Blair Wrestling Club for their continued support of the wrestling program. Thank you. |
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8.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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8.3.1. Cargill Donation
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Mr. Taylor Jensen, Arbor Park PE Teacher, was awarded a donation from Cargill, in the amount of $3,000, for the purchase of a Gaga Ball Pit at Arbor Park School.
Thank you Cargill for your continued support of Blair Community Schools. |
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8.3.2. Blair Community Schools Foundation Donation
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Mr. Chaz Fonda, Blair High School Band Instructor, was awarded a donation, in the amount of $1,182.15, for the purchase of new band flags.
Thank you to the Blair Community Schools Foundation for their continued support. |
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8.3.3. Kohler Co., Engine Donation
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Blair High School received a donation from Kohler Co., for 12 engines, an estimated value of $4,500. The engines will be used for our engine mechanics class at Blair High School.
Thank you Kohler Co., for assisting us in the education of our students. |
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8.3.4. Blair Kiwanis Club Donation
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The Blair Kiwanis have donated $1,000 to support students with deficit food service account balances.
Thank you Blair Kiwanis for your continued support for the students of Blair Community Schools. |
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8.4. Consideration of Communications
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8.5. Comments From The Public
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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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8.6. Committee Reports
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8.6.1. Policy Committee
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The Policy Committee met on Monday, February 20, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.6.2. BG&T Committee
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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.6.3. Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.7. Approval of New Administrators and Teachers
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8.8. Acceptance of Resignations
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Retirements
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8.9. Superintendent Report
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8.10. Informational Items
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Monthly Board Reports
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8.11. Closed Session
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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 and for the annual evaluation of the job performance of Superintendent, Dr. Randy Gilson. |
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8.12. Items From Closed Session
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No discussion or action items will come from the Closed Session.
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9. Adjournment
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