May 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education Meeting Notification and Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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1.1. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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1.3. Announcement of the placement of the Open Meetings Act information
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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1.4. COVID-19 Meeting Protocol
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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2.1. Request for 10-Minute Special Appearance
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2.1.A. To provide input on the draft standards that will create the framework for health education in Nebraska from the perspective of servant leader in the LGBTQ+ community
Speaker(s):
Abbi Swatsworth, Executive Director, OutNebraska
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2.1.B. Nebraska Family Alliance Responds to the Proposed Health Standards by the Nebraska Department of Education
Speaker(s):
Karen Bowling, Executive Director, Nebraska Family Alliance
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2.2. Public Comment (5 Minutes)
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2.2.A. In accordance with Board Policy B9, potential action by the board on public comment time limits
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2.3. Written Public Comment
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3. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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3.1. Agenda Overview and Consent Agenda Process
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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3.1.A. Commissioner's recommendations and items to be removed from consent agenda
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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3.2. Report On Rules
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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3.3. Board Operations Information
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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3.4. Provide updates to the Board on the three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS (NONE)
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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6.1. Board Member Out-of-State Travel Approval
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6.2. Committee Appointments
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6.3. Contract Approval
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6.3.A. Authorize the Commissioner to purchase new and replacement computer equipment, software licenses and maintenance agreements, and other technology supports for the NDE
Speaker(s):
Tibor Moldovan and Dean Folkers
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6.3.B. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a contract with Teaching Strategies for ReadyRosie subscriptions for school district early childhood programs and Head Start/Early Head Start programs
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.3.C. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation to coordinate the creation of a community schools pilot program, augment the Nebraska Statewide Family Engagement Center, and create the Nebraska Expanded Learning Expansion Collaborative
Speaker(s):
Zainab Rida and Lane Carr
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6.3.D. Authorize the Commissioner to approve IT contract with Jim Williams/Amatus LLC, for the Disability Determinations Section
Speaker(s):
Krysti Michl
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6.3.E. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to contract with Medical Consultants for the Disability Determinations Section
Speaker(s):
Krysti Michl
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6.3.F. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to contract with the four Regional Programs for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Teresa Coonts
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6.3.G. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract and lease to continue operation of the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Teresa Coonts
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6.3.H. Authorize the Commissioner to renew a contract with ESU 9 for assistance with implementation of the Nebraska State Plan for Education of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Teresa Coonts
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6.3.I. Authorize the Commissioner to approve an amendment to a contract with the National Association of Elementary School Principals
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.3.J. Authorize the Commissioner to renew a contract with inLumon in support of the Educator Licensing System now known as TEACH
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers and Clayton Waddle
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6.3.K. Authorize the Commissioner to renew and approve contracts with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for staff augmentations services in support of the NDE technology projects
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers
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6.3.L. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a contract with Ryan Ricenbaw for a period beginning on June 7, 2021-July 29, 2022, for the purpose of directly supporting teachers and school leaders in work with the Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards and the Nebraska Leadership and Learning Network
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas and Kim Snyder
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6.3.M. Authorize the Commissioner to amend contract #41086 with Colyar Technology Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of adding enhancements to the Nutrition Services’ online application and claiming system (CNP System)
Speaker(s):
Zainab Rida
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6.3.N. Authorize the Commissioner to renew the Contract with TransACT Communications, LLC for the period from June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022
Speaker(s):
Beth Wooster and Allyson Olson
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6.4. Grant Approvals
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6.4.A. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a continuation grant to the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation for the Nurturing Healthy Behaviors/Rooted in Relationships program
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.4.B. Authorize the Commissioner to accept a grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to carry out Preschool Development Grant activities
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.4.C. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a continuation grant to the Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children (NeAEYC) to operate the TEACH Early Childhood Scholarship program
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.4.D. Authorize the Commissioner to approve awards for continuation of the Early Learning Connection Partnership Grants
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.4.E. Authorize the Commissioner to approve continuation grants to the specified educational service units for Early Childhood Coach Consultation
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.5. Lease Approvals
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6.5.A. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a lease renewal between the Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division and the Department of Education, Early Childhood Training Center for space at 6949 South 110th Street Ste 220-229, LaVista Nebraska 68128-5721
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.5.B. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a lease renewal between the Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division, and the Department of Education, Nebraska VR, for office space in North Platte, Nebraska for the period of 7/1/21 through 6/30/23
Speaker(s):
Lindy Foley
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6.5.C. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a lease renewal between the Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division, and the Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska VR/ATP, for office space at 1313 Farnam on the Mall, Omaha, Nebraska for the period of 7/1/21 through 6/30/23
Speaker(s):
Lindy Foley
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6.6. Minutes of the Previous State Board of Education Meeting
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6.7. Miscellaneous Approvals
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6.7.A. Approve the attached Special Grant Fund List for 2021/22 School District Budgeting
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson
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6.7.B. Dismiss Enrollment Option Case No. 21-10, Melnick v. Northwest Public Schools
Speaker(s):
Scott Summers
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7. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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7.1. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Patti Gubbels
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7.1.A. Discussion Item: Restructuring of State Board Policy Manual
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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7.1.B. Discussion Item: State Board Bylaw B12, Policy Development
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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7.1.C. Discussion Item: Four year review of State Board Bylaw B10, Hearing Officers
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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7.2. Legislative Committee
Speaker(s):
Robin Stevens
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7.2.A. Review 2021 Proposed State Legislation and Take Action on Board Positions
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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7.3. Commissioner's Appraisal Committee
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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7.3.A. Discussion Item: Discuss Commissioner’s 2020-2021 Performance
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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7.4. AQuESTT Teaching, Learning and Serving Domain Committee
Speaker(s):
Lisa Fricke
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7.4.A. Action Item: Approve accreditation for the Educational Service Units appearing on the accompanying list for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the provisions of Rule 84 (92 NAC 84), Regulations for Educational Service Units
Speaker(s):
Don Loseke
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7.5. AQuESTT Student Success, Access and Support Domain Committee
Speaker(s):
Patsy Koch Johns
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7.5.A. Action Item: Approve Interim-Program Schools to operate for the 2021-2022 school year under Rule 18 (92 NAC 18), Regulations and Procedures for the Approval of Interim-Program Schools in County Detention Homes, Institutions and Juvenile Emergency Shelters
Speaker(s):
Don Loseke
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7.5.B. Discussion Item: Leading for Equity and Excellence Program (LEEP)
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7.6. Budget and Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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7.6.A. Action Item: Accept the 2020 Single Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson
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7.6.B. Monthly Board Travel Expense Report
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7.6.C. In-State Travel Authorization Reports
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7.7. Strategic Planning, Performance, and Improvement Committee
Speaker(s):
Deborah Neary
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7.7.A. Action Item: Exempt the 2019-20 school year in the Priority School timeline due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and suspension of statewide assessment and accountability classifications
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas
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8. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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9. INFORMATION ITEMS AND REPORTS
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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9.1. Contracts Approved by Commissioner
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9.2. Grants Approved by Commissioner
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9.3. Contested Case Update
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10. GOOD OF THE ORDER
This section of the agenda is intended for Board members to offer informal observations of the work of the State Board. Board members may make brief announcements about attendance at future events for the purpose of informing other Board members. No business or motions, or suggested actions of the Board may be offered at this point in the agenda; nor should Board members engage in substantive discussion about other agenda items or introduce new agenda items.
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
Rationale:
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the State Board of Education will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at a location to be determined. As needed, a work session will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at a time to be determined. The agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution on April 29, 2021. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection during the normal business hours in the Office of the Commissioner of Education and on the State Board of Education's Agenda page: www.education.ne.gov/StateBoard/Agendas.html. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda will not be changed later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. |
