June 4, 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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1.1.A. The Board may take a 15-minute break at 10:30 a.m.
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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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1.5. Commissioner's Report on Health Education Standards Process
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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1.6. AQuESTT Teaching, Learning and Serving Domain Committee Discussion on Health Education Standards Process
Speaker(s):
Chair Lisa Fricke
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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. Proposed Changes to NDE Accreditation and School Librarians (10-minutes)
Speaker(s):
Judy Henning, Ed.D., Assistant Professor-School Library Program, University of Nebraska at Kearney
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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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2.4. The Board may take a break after 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. Statewide Assessment Information
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
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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6.2.A. Approve the appointment of Col. Jasin R. Cooley, 55 MSG Commander, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, NE, as a representative on the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Speaker(s):
Deputy Commissioner Halstead
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6.2.B. Request the re-appointment of a member to the State Committee for the Reorganization of School Districts
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson
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6.3. Contract Approvals
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6.3.A. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with Educational Service Unit #10 (ESU 10) to maintain and operate the statewide assistive technology loan pool, and to provide support to the ATP Education program
Speaker(s):
Tobias Orr and Lindy Foley
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6.3.B. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with Educational Service Unit #7 (ESU 7) to provide an Instructional Coach for Schuyler Central High School
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas
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6.3.C. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Tonniges to fill the position of Director of School and District Support
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas
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6.3.D. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with the CEDARS Youth Services to provide enhanced educational support to young people who have experienced homelessness and those who are served by out-of-home care and community-based juvenile justice programs in Lincoln and Lancaster County
Speaker(s):
Zainab Rida
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6.3.E. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into new contracts with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for staff augmentation services and other vendor partners in support of the NDE Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) and data system modernization efforts
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers
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6.3.F. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center for the purpose of providing expertise on child health topics and intervention through a partnership with the Nebraska Healthy Schools Program
Speaker(s):
Zainab Rida
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6.3.G. Authorize the Commissioner to amend the contract 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 and Kayte Partch
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6.3.H. Authorize the Commissioner to extend the contract period with KLK Educational Services, Inc., Ann Mausbach Consulting, and PRISM Advisors for services and continuing support for identified Priority Schools until June 30, 2022
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas
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6.3.I. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to contract with identified Anchors for the program quality rating tools used in Results Matter and Step Up to Quality
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.3.J. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to contract with Utah State University, The Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE)
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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6.3.K. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund Secondary Regional Transition Projects
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Theresa Hayes
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6.3.L. Authorize the Commissioner to renew the contract with University of Nebraska Medical Center – Munroe Meyer Institute’s division of Education and Child Development
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Amy Bunnell
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6.3.M. Authorize the Commissioner to renew the contract with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for staff augmentation services for the development of the multiple Special Education Client Service Provider (SPED CSP) system and other Special Education system projects
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers
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6.3.N. Authorize the Commissioner to amend the Project AWARE contract with Charon Public Schools
Speaker(s):
Mariella Resendiz Alvarado
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6.3.O. Authorize the Commissioner to amend the Project AWARE contract with University of Nebraska Public Policy Center
Speaker(s):
Mariella Resendiz Alvarado
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6.3.P. Authorize the Commissioner to amend the Project AWARE contract with Hastings Public Schools
Speaker(s):
Mariella Resendiz Alvarado
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6.3.Q. Authorize the Commissioner to amend the Project AWARE contract with South Sioux City Community Schools
Speaker(s):
Mariella Resendiz Alvarado
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6.4. Grant Approvals
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6.4.A. Authorize the Commissioner to approve awards for continuation of the Early Childhood Education Program grants to the identified public school districts
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.4.B. Approve awards for new and expansion Early Childhood Education Program grants to the selected public school districts
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) for the T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood scholarship program
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.4.D. Authorize the Commissioner to approve Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants for Program Year 2022
Speaker(s):
Tate Lauer
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6.5. Lease Approvals
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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. Adopt the Prepared Order to Adjust the Boundaries for Educational Service Units No. 6 and 18
Speaker(s):
Deputy Commissioner Halstead
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6.7.B. Authorize the Commissioner to pay annual dues for National Association of State Board of Education (NASBE); Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and Collaborative Groups; and Education Commission of the States (ECS) [reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee]
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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6.7.C. Approve school districts’ requests for exclusions to the budget limitation in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Equity & Educational Opportunities Support Act
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson
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6.7.D. Approve educator preparation programs in Nebraska colleges and universities for July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
Speaker(s):
Brad Dirksen and Kelly Heineke
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6.7.E. Approve the proposed changes to the Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE) organizational policies
Speaker(s):
Brad Dirksen and Kelly Heineke
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6.7.F. Approve Bellevue University as a standard institution of higher education pursuant to Rule 20 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
Speaker(s):
Brad Dirksen and Kelly Heineke
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6.7.G. Authorize the Commissioner to fund ESU 1 for NeMTSS State Leadership Position of NeMTSS Co-Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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6.7.H. Authorize the Commissioner to grant conditional approval under Rule 14 (92 NAC 14), Regulations & Procedures for the Legal Operation of Approved Nonpublic Schools, for Dual Language Academy to add additional grades for the 2021-2022 school year
Speaker(s):
Don Loseke
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6.7.I. Approve the nonpublic school Great Foundations Christian School to operate for the 2021-2022 school year under Rule 14 (92 NAC 14), Regulations & Procedures for the Legal Operation of Approved Nonpublic Schools
Speaker(s):
Don Loseke
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6.7.J. Approve accreditation for schools appearing on the accompanying list for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the provisions of Rule 10, (92 NAC 10), Regulations and Procedures for the Accreditation of Schools
Speaker(s):
Don Loseke
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6.7.K. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to formalize collaboration between the DHHS and the NDE, and to authorize the NDE to oversee and administer the schools and education programs provided by the DHHS facility-based schools
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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6.7.L. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with individuals or entities yet to be named to fulfill the terms of the agreement for the DHHS facility-based schools and education programs
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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6.7.M. Authorize the Commissioner to award Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER III) Statewide funds to public school districts ineligible for a district allocation
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas, Beth Wooster, and Amy Rhone
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6.7.N. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund ESU 13 for NeMTSS State Leadership Position of NeMTSS Co-Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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6.7.O. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund NeMTSS Regional Lead for Educational Service Unit #1
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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6.7.P. Approve the renewal of the Rule 11 waiver request from ESU #13
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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6.7.Q. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund a grant with Nebraska’s Hands and Voices for the implementation of the Guide-By-Your-Side
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Teresa Coonts
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6.7.R. Authorize the Commissioner to continue the Agreement between the Board of Regents (BOR), State of Iowa, on behalf of the Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD), and the Nebraska Department of Education
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Teresa Coonts
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6.7.S. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Network Projects
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Teresa Coonts
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6.7.T. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund the Promoting Engagement and Knowledge Projects (PEaK)
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Kelly Wojcik
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6.7.U. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund the Para educator Self-Study Program
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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7. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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7.1. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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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: State Board Bylaw B10, Hearing Officers
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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7.1.D. Discussion Item: State Board Bylaw B8, Parliamentary Procedures/Rules of Order
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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7.1.E. Discussion Item: State Board Bylaw B15, Board Minutes
Speaker(s):
Patricia Timm
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7.2. Legislative Committee
Speaker(s):
Robin Stevens
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7.3. Commissioner's Appraisal Committee
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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7.3.A. Action Item: Approve the Employment Agreement between the State Board of Education and Matthew L. Blomstedt
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: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with NWEA for statewide assessment services in 2021-2022
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Heneger and Cory Epler
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7.4.B. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with DRC for statewide assessment services in 2021-2022
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Heneger and Cory Epler
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7.4.C. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with ACT for statewide assessment services in 2021-2022
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Heneger and Cory Epler
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7.4.D. Discussion Item: Nebraska’s College & Career Ready Standards for English Language Arts
Speaker(s):
Cory Epler and Marissa Payzant
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7.4.E. Discussion Item: Nebraska Health Education Standards Process
Speaker(s):
Cory Epler and Lacey Peters
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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. 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. Monthly Board Travel Expense Report
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7.6.B. In-State Travel Authorization Reports
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7.6.C. Action Item: Adopt the proposed revised Rule 1 (Rules and Regulations Governing the Audit of Nebraska Public School Districts)
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson
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7.6.D. Action Item: Adopt the proposed revised Rule 2 (Uniform System of Accounting for Nebraska Public School Districts)
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson
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7.7. Strategic Planning, Performance, and Improvement Committee
Speaker(s):
Deborah Neary
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8. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
President Nickels
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8.1. Consider the Hearing Officer's Recommended Decision in Enrollment Option Case No. 21-05, Reinders v. Papillion LaVista Community Schools
Speaker(s):
Scott Summers
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8.1.A. Potential Executive Session
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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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9.4. Information Item: Notification of Vacancies on the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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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, August 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at a location to be determined. As needed, a work session will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at a time to be determined. The agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution on May 27, 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. |
