February 5, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda

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The Bellevue Board of Education abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.  A copy of the law is posted on the wall of our Board room.

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Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections B, D and E were sent to all members of the Board of Education for review.  The administration recommends approval by consent of the items in section B of the agenda identified with an asterisk and receipt of the information and proposals in sections D and E identified with an asterisk.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the Minutes of the January 8, 2018, Board of Education meeting.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for January, 2018.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $1,055,596.11.

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Administrative Recommendation: (1) Maureen McNamara be released from her contract effective June 30, 2018 and that (2) Denise Braasch, (3) Deborah Conry, (4) Laurel Derry, (5) Monica Evon, (6) Rachel Ellerbruch, (7) Michelle Klamm, (8) Lu Schorle, (9) Joann Thielen, (10) Kimberly Turner, (11) Nancy Weddington and (12) Iris Woolery be released from their contracts effective May 24, 2018.

 

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Administrative Recommendation:  (1) Nathan Liess, (2) Samantha Weber and (3) Maggie Young be elected to the certified staff for the 2018-19 school year effective August 3, 2018 subject to their release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.

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Nebraska statutes require the Board of Education to annually review the Parental Involvement in Educational Practices Policy. The existing policy was adopted by the Board of Education in 1995 and is reviewed annually by the Board of Education.

Notice of the hearing was published in accordance with Nebraska statutes. A copy of the existing policy and regulation, Parental Involvement in Educational Practices, is attached.

Public input will be received at this time.

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The Board will receive an update on bond projects.

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A member of the Bond Oversight Committee will provide a report to the Board.

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At the December, 2017 Board meeting it was approved for GP Architecture to solicit bids for the roof replacements at Bertha Barber, Betz and Wake Robin.  Tonight the district will ask for approval to accept the bid from Bradco Company in the amount of $138,000 for the roof replacement at Bertha Barber.

 

 

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At the December, 2017 Board meeting it was approved for GP Architecture to solicit bids for the roof replacements at Bertha Barber, Betz and Wake Robin.  Tonight the district will ask for approval to accept the bid from Mejia Roofing Company in the amount of $285,000 for the roof replacement at Betz.

 

 

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At the December, 2017 Board meeting it was approved for GP Architecture to solicit bids for the roof replacements at Bertha Barber, Betz and Wake Robin.  Tonight the district will ask for approval to accept the bid from Mejia Roofing Company in the amount of $200,000 for the roof replacement at Wake Robin.

 

 

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The administration will ask for approval for GP Architecture to proceed with soliciting bids for the Bellevue East HVAC renovation upgrade project.

 

 

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The administration will ask the Board for approval for GP Architecture to solicit bids for the pool replastering and repair work that is needed at Bellevue East.

 

 

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The administration will ask the Board for approval for GP Architecture to solicit bids to replace the gymnasium bleachers at Logan Fontenelle and Mission.

 

 

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The administration will ask the Board for approval to proceed with soliciting bids for the replacement of the athletic flooring and running track surface for the Lied Activity Center.

 

 

 

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The administration will ask the Board for approval to solicit bids as a package for new scoreboards for the stadium fields at Lewis and Clark and Logan Fontenelle.

 

 

 

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The district will ask the Board to approve Task Order #10 in the amount of $99,400 for the proposal for architectural/engineering fees for Betz Life Safety/HVAC project.

 

 

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The district will ask the Board to approve Task Order #11 in the amount of $156,400 for the proposal for architectural/engineering fees for Peter Sarpy Life Safety/HVAC project.

 

 

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The Bellevue Public Schools will appoint a board member to the #7 seat on the NASB Legislation Committee for a 3-year term beginning July, 2018.

 

 

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Bellevue East hosted one of the five Academic Decathlon Regional competitions on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Eleven schools competed in the BE Regional; five of them were classified as "large schools" and Bellevue East is considered a large school for the purposes of this competition. Bellevue East finished second in the local competition and 5th overall in the large school category in Nebraska. This year only four large schools advance to the State Finals.  While the team does not advance this year, they did win a number of medals.

Primary Team (Honors Division):

Elizabeth Foral (11th Grade) - High Scorer for Bellevue East Team

Elizabeth Foral - Bronze (3rd): Art of Africa

Annabelle Carozza (10th Grade) - Silver (2nd): Art of Africa

Annabelle Carozza  - Bronze (3rd): Biology of Infectious Diseases
 

Primary Team (Scholastic Division):

Jacob Coan (11th Grade) - Silver (2nd): Economics

Jacob Coan - Bronze (3rd): Literature

Jacob Coan - Bronze (3rd): Art of Africa

Jacob Coan - Bronze (3rd): Math (Geometry & Differential Calculus)

Jacob Coan - Bronze (3rd): Biology of Infectious Diseases

Kaelie Looney (11th) - Silver (2nd): Literature

Kaelie Looney - Bronze (3rd): Music of Africa
 

Primary Team (Varsity Division):

Zoe Buffinton (12th Grade) - Silver (2nd): Economics

Zoe Buffinton - Silver (2nd): Literature

Zoe Buffinton - Bronze (3rd): Art of Africa

Zoe Buffinton - Bronze (3rd): Music of Africa

Zoe Buffinton - Bronze (3rd): Biology of Infectious Diseases

Zoe Buffinton - Bronze (3rd): Overall Varsity at the BE Regionals
 

Alternate Team (Scholastic Division):

Morgan Sealy (10th Grade) - Gold (1st): Music of Africa

Morgan Sealy - Silver (2nd): Math (Geometry & Differential Calculus)

Morgan Sealy - Bronze (3rd): Art of Africa

Morgan Sealy - Bronze (3rd): Overall Alternate Scholastic at the BE Regionals

Colin Woods - (9th Grade) - Bronze (3rd): Math (Geometry & Differential Calculus)

Alternate Team (Varsity Division):

Juan Sanchez - (9th Grade) - Gold (1st): Math (Geometry & Differential Calculus)

Juan Sanchez - Silver (2nd): Literature

Duncan Milligan - (11th Grade) - Bronze (3rd): Math (Geometry & Differential Calculus)

Bellevue East Team:  Elizabeth Foral (Primary Honors); Annabelle Carozza (Primary Honors); Michael Ermitano (Alternate Honors); Breck O'Grady (Alternate Honors); Jacob Coan (Primary Scholastic); Kaelie Looney (Primary Scholastic); Morgan Sealy (Alternate Scholastic); Colin Woods (Alternate Scholastic); Zoe Buffinton (Primary Varsity); Daniel Ross (Primary Varsity); Juan Sanchez (Alternate Varsity); and Duncan Milligan (Alternate Varsity).

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Bellevue West Varsity Silent Sentry Drill Team participated in the 55th Annual University of Nebraska-Omaha JROTC Drill Meet on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Results are as followed:

• Grand Champion

• Color Guard: 2nd place

• Armed Regulation: 1st place

• Unarmed Regulation: 2nd place

• Armed Exhibition: 1st place

• Unarmed Exhibition: 1st place

• Individual Drill Down: 1st place - Iain Long

• Overall with Arms plus Overall without Arms: Grand Champions

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The following programs and services will be offered to students during Summer 2018.

Summer School

Summer School is offered for elementary students entering grades K-6th from June 4-22. Secondary summer school will be offered for students entering grades 7th-12th from June 4-29.

Summer Day Camp

The district will give an update on the plans for the 2018 Summer Day Camp program.

Science, Technology and Math Camps

STM Camps provide in-depth curriculum experiences at high levels for incoming 6th and 7th grade students. All three camps integrate the engineering strand into the classes. The Camps are offered in three one-week sessions from June 25 - July 13 at the Bellevue Public Schools Support Center. Cost of each camp is $75 and registration will begin March 5.

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The following policies are presented for review:

512 Pregnant and Parenting Students - New

1005.12 Title 1 Parent and Family Member Engagement - New

These board policies are presented for review with approval scheduled for the March Board meeting.

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The following Administrative Regulation is presented for review:

512 Pregnant and Parenting Students - New

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Kindergarten registration will be held at the District Enrollment Center beginning February 26th for those children who are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2018. Children must reach their fifth birthday on or before July 31 of the current year (unless the child is eligible through early entrance assessment) in order to attend kindergarten.

Parent/Guardian(s) will complete enrollment paperwork at Kindergarten registration; they may also download paperwork from the Bellevue Public Schools website and bring it with them.

Families will then have an opportunity to explore the classrooms and visit with staff at their school during kindergarten orientation in April. Children are encouraged to attend the Kindergarten orientation at their school with their parent/guardian(s).

 

Rationale:  Public Comment pertaining to items not otherwise on the Agenda must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board five days prior to the Board meeting.  There were no items submitted for Public Comment for this meeting.

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BPS Foundation - Scott Eby and Frank Kumor

MABE - Sarah Centineo

Other Meetings Attended

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February 15, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, TBD, 6:00 p.m.

March 5, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.

Rationale:  Administrative Recommendation:  Adjourn to Executive Session to consider matters relating to strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining which are necessary to be considered in closed session for the protection of the public interest.