September 14, 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 in the room.

Rationale:  Students from Blair High School, to be introduced by Principal Tom Anderson, will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rationale:  The Board will convene a public hearing for the purpose of accepting comments and questions on the proposed 2015-16 budget.

Rationale:  The Board will convene a public hearing for the purpose of accepting comments and questions on the proposed 2015-16 tax request.

Rationale:  A letter has been received from Tom Anderson, Principal of Blair High School, requesting permission for the FFA organization to attend the FFA National Competition held on October 28 - October 31, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Mr. Anderson is also requesting sponsor compensation for associated expenses per Board policy.

Rationale:  A letter has been received from Mr. Tom Anderson, Principal of Blair High School, requesting permission for the BHS Cheerleading Squad to host a cheer clinic on November 14 & 15, 2015 or November 21 & 22, 2015. This is a Sunday activity and needs Board approval.  

Rationale:  A letter has been received from Tom Anderson, Principal of Blair High School, requesting permission for the BHS Cheerleaders to have their picture taken professionally on a Sunday later this fall.  This is a Sunday activity and needs Board approval.

Rationale:  A letter was received by Jennifer Towle, President of the Blair Education Association, to recognize the Blair Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2017-18 contract year.  

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, August 31, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

Rationale:  The BG&T meeting was held on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Rationale:  The Curriculum Committee met on Thursday, September 3, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Rationale:  The Finance Committee met on Monday, August 24, 2015 and Tuesday, September 8, 2015.  Meeting minutes are attached. 

Rationale:  Approval of the 2015-16 budget.

Rationale:  Approval of the 2015-16 Tax Request Resolution.

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General Information Items:

Items from the Superintendent:

1. NASB Area Meeting:  Wednesday, September 16 at the Omaha Marriott, 10220 Regency Circle.  Registration begins at 4:30pm, and the Opening Session begins at 5:00pm.
2. NASB/NCSA State Education Conference:  Thursday 11-19 and Friday 11-20.  Registration opens September 16.  Please contact Angie Conety if you are able to attend Thur and/or Fri.  Transportation will be arranged when all registrations and dates available by those attending are finalized.

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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 real estate matters.