September 16, 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. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda
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5. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items
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6. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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6.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting
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6.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published
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6.3. Receipt of Communications
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6.4. Treasurer's Report
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6.5. Audit of Claims
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7. Business
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7.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda
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7.2. Recognitions
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7.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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7.3.1. Pacific Life Foundation
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The Otte Blair Middle School was awarded a 2024 Pacific Life Foundation 3T's of Education grant in the amount of $1,000.
The grant funds will be used to support programs at Otte Blair Middle School in the areas of teacher training, technology, or textbooks. |
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7.3.2. Blair Dance Team Donation
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The Blair Dance Team is receiving a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Sid Dillon Chevy Sports Sponsorship.
The funds will be used by the Blair Dance team to fund their trip to Florida for the National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida, Friday, January 31, 2025-Sunday, February 2, 2025. |
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7.3.3. Precision Machine of Omaha Donation
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Precision Machine of Omaha would like to donate $15,000 worth of equipment to the Precision Machine program at Blair High School.
With the approval of the equipment will come costs associated with moving the equipment from Omaha to Blair as well as some electrical work for power. The cost estimate is $3,560.00. |
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7.4. Consideration of Communications
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7.4.1. FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference
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A letter has been received from Mrs. Vicki Schrick, FBLA Advisor, requesting permission for FBLA members to attend the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio from Thursday, November 7 through Sunday, November 10, 2024. Mrs. Vicki Schrick and Mrs. Amy Lueders, Assistant FBLA Advisor, will provide guidance and support at this event. The advisor fees will be covered by Blair FBLA and students will cover their own expenses for the trip.
The administration recommends approving this request. |
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7.4.2. Blair High Sparx Dance Team
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A letter has been received from Cashell Shonka, Blair High Dance Team Head Coach, requesting permission for the Blair High Sparx Dance Team to attend a dance competition on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. This competition is located at Millard North High School in Omaha, Nebraska. As in previous years, the majority of these contests are on Sundays. This experience will give the dance team the opportunity to compete against high-level teams and receive above-par critiques from judges.
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7.5. 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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7.6. Committee Reports
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7.6.1. Policy/Curriculum Committee
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The Policy Committee met on Monday, August 19, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached.
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7.6.2. BG&T Committee
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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached.
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7.6.3. Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached.
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7.7. Surplus Sale
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Blair Community Schools conducted a surplus sale to liquidate various old or obsolete items and two buses by sealed bid sale. Items were available for viewing at the Bus Barn between the hours of 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday, September 9, 2024, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and Thursday, September 12, 2024, or by appointment by calling 402-426-4509.
Bids had to be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 1326 Park Street, Blair NE 68008 on or before Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00am. Bids were opened at that time. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Items will not be available for pickup until the sale is approved by the Board at the Monday, September 16, 2024, Board meeting. In addition, the administration is requesting permission to seek other options for selling or disposing of the remaining surplus items. |
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7.8. Approval of the 2024-25 Budget
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Approval of the 2024-25 Budget.
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7.9. 2024-25 Tax Request Resolution
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Approval of the 2024-25 Tax Request Resolution.
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7.10. Approval of New Teachers
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7.11. Acceptance of Resignations
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7.12. Superintendent Report
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7.13. Informational Items
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Monthly Board Reports
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8. Adjournment
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