June 8, 2026 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 in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public and attached to the online agenda. 

School Board meetings in Nebraska are meetings held in public, not public meetings.  The public comment agenda item is the only opportunity for the public to address the board. 

Please silence your phones and refrain from texting or using electronics (such as computers) during the meeting; if you must use your phone, please step outside the Board Room.

Mr. Bob Schoby, 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. Johnson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rationale:  Discuss, consider and take all necessary action pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §32-570 and §32-574 to appoint a qualified registered voter of the Washington County School District 89-0001 a/k/a Blair Community School District, to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education of this district created by the resignation of Ginger Fredericksen, for the remainder of the unexpired term, which ends on the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January, 2027.

The newly appointed member of the Blair Community Schools Board of Education will be administered the Oath of Office. 

Rationale:  With Angie Contey's resignation, Beth Villotta will be recommended for approval as the new Secretary to the Board of Education and will be administered the Oath of Office. 

• Motion to appoint Beth Villota as the Secretary to the Board of Education. 

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• General Fund
• Building Fund and Savings & Depreciation

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• Activity Fund
• General Fund

Rationale:  The Blair Bear Backers would like to donate $8,000 to fund a partnership with Larsen Athletic Academy for the district's summer weights and conditioning program.  Both girls and boys programs will have the opportunity for strength and speed/agility training to enhance their performances.   Thank you to the Blair Bear Backers and their generous donation to provide the finances necessary to make this a reality.  

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, May 18, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.

There will be no recommended motions. 

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Monday, June 1, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.

• A motion may be recommended to approve the bid from DR Anderson in the amount of $245,000 for the Otte Middle School entrance project.
• A motion may be recommended to authorize the Superintendent to approve project change orders resulting from unforeseen or unknown site conditions, up to a maximum amount of $12,500 per change order.
• A motion may be recommended to accept the bids for the sale of surplus items totaling $8,454.27.
• A motion may be recommended to authorize the administration to sell, donate, recycle or dispose of items remaining from the surplus sale.

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The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.
 

• A motion may be recommended to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Capital Business Solutions as presented. 
• A motion may be recommended to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Fort Calhoun Community Schools for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years for the purpose of providing participation opportunities for the Girls' Golf Program for eligible student-athletes from Fort Calhoun High School.   
• A motion may be recommended to approve the substitute pay rates for the 2026–27 school year as presented. 
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Rationale:  Discuss, consider, and take possible action on the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Resolution.  

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• May 2026 Superintendent Report 

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.