August 10, 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:  July 13, 2026 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

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• General Fund
• Building Fund and Savings & Depreciation

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• Activity Fund
• General Fund

Rationale:  The Blair Gridiron Club would like to donate Play Clocks for Krantz Stadium.

Rationale:  The Bear Backers would like to donate a new speaker system to Krantz field, totaling $41,640.

Rationale:  An email has been received from Mr. Tyler Siecke, District Activities Director, and Mrs. Vicki Schrick, FBLA  Advisor, requesting permission for FBLA members to attend the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference in Washington DC from Tuesday, November 3 through Saturday, November 7, 2026.  Mrs. Vicki Schrick and Mrs. Kristi Baker, 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.

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 Curriculum/Policy Committee met on July 23, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.

• Possible motion to approve the second and final reading of new board policies 6026-6046 as presented.
• Possible motion to remove current board policies that coincide with the new adopted policies.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on July 27, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Finance Committee met on August 5, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.

• Possible motion to approve the $60,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Activity Fund to help offset any deficits with the accounts.
• Possible motion to approve to draft a public notification and resolution for the Board to take action at the August 25, 2026, Board Meeting.

Rationale:  A discussion about the Board of Education's goals for the 2026-27 School year.

• Possible motion to approve the 2026-2027 Board of Education Goals.

Rationale:  Monthly Board Reports

• Blair High School
• Otte Middle School
• Arbor Park Elementary
• Deerfield Elementary

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.