January 15, 2024 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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2.1. Approval of Absent Board Members
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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Dr. Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Organization of the Board of Education
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The following board leadership positions will be voted upon at this time:
Approval of Offices and Appointments:
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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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8.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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8.3.1. CF Industries Minigrants
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A check was received from CF Industries for Minigrant awards totaling $2,289.00 for the following teachers:
The goal of the CF Industries Classroom Minigrant Program is to support local education and improve agricultural and environmental literacy. We thank them for their continued support for the students at Blair Community Schools. |
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8.3.2. Omaha Community Foundation
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Morgan Casper, High School Agriculture Teacher, and Beth Clarke, High School Special Education Teacher, were awarded a total of $2,527 from the Omaha Community Foundation on behalf of the Cox Charities Education grant.
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8.3.3. Sid Dillon Chevrolet - Blair
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Sid Dillon Chevrolet - Blair would like to donate a used vehicle to the Blair High School bodywork class. It is a 2010 Chevrolet Impala (232,917 miles) and if repaired, retail value is $4,955.
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8.4. Consideration of Communications
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8.4.1. Local Community Scholarship Ceremony
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A letter has been received from Christine Ross, Blair High School Counselor/Local Scholarship Chair, to request permission to host a Local Community Scholarship Ceremony at Blair High School in the Auditorium/Cafeteria on the evening of Sunday, May 5, 2024. Ms. Ross has received requests from our local community to hold a reception for all local community-affiliated organizations and feels holding it on a Sunday evening would allow for the greatest participation.
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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, December 18, 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 Monday, December 18, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.6.3. Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee met on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.7. Approval of New Teachers
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8.8. Acceptance of Resignations & Retirements
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Resignation
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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.
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8.12. Items From Closed Session
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Possible approval of the Negotiated Agreement between the Blair Education Association (BEA) and Blair Community Schools Board of Education for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 contract years.
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9. Adjournment
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