June 8, 2015 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 on the bulletin board in this room.

Rationale:  Mr. Leon Haith will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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 Friday, May 29, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

1. Approval of revisions on first notification to policies 602.01-School Calendar, 411.01-Substitute Teachers, and 610.02-District Assessment Plan.

 

Rationale:  The Curriculum Committee met on Thursday, May 28, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Building, Grounds and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

1. Approval of fuel bids for the 2015-16 school year.
2. Approval of floor covering for the Arbor Park commons/lunch area.

 

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

1. Approval of the district's comprehensive insurance bid proposal and carrier.
2. Authorize the redemption of the District’s outstanding Series 2010A General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
3. Authorize the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 for the purpose of refunding the Series 2010A Bonds.

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New teachers for approval:

1. Natalie J. Koziol: Special Education K-2, Deerfield
2. Emily Peatrowsky: English with Drama 9-12, Blair High School
3. Tyler Weatherholt: Social Studies 6th Grade, Otte-Blair Middle School

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Resignations have been received from the following certified staff, effective upon the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year:

1. Heidi Johnson, K-3 Guidance Counselor
2. Morgan Shields, Deerfield Preschool Teacher

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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.

The Board will enter into Closed Session for the protection of public interest on the discussion of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and such person has not requested a public meeting.

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Items from Closed Session for possible Board action:

1. No action(s) will be considered or taken.