November 9, 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.

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• October 12, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes

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• General Fund
• Building Fund and Savings & Depreciation

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• Activity Fund
• General Fund

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A letter has been received from Cashell Shonka, Blair High School Dance Team Head Coach, requesting permission for the Blair High Sparx Dance Team to attend two (2) dance competitions during the 2026-2027 school year.

The first competition is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, at UNO Baxter Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. The second competition will take place on Sunday, January 24, 2027, at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska.

Due to the limited number of dance competitions available in the immediate Omaha area, these opportunities would allow the Sparx Dance Team to compete against high-level teams, receive valuable critiques and feedback from judges, and have the opportunity to earn scholarships.

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A letter has been received from Chris Bilau, Counselor at Blair High School, requesting permission for the Counseling Department to host the Local Community Scholarship Ceremony in the Blair High School Auditorium on Sunday, April 25, 2027.  This ceremony will celebrate students’ accomplishments and recognize the generosity and charitable contributions of the Blair community in supporting our students’ educational goals and future success.

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, October 22, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Monday, October 26, 2026.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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

• Possible motion to recognize the Blair Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2028-2029 contract year.

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• Jeffrey Westerman- School Psychologist

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• Blair High School
• Otte Middle School
• Arbor Park Elementary
• Deerfield Elementary
• South Early Childhood Center

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.