March 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, C, 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 C, D and E identified with an asterisk.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the Minutes of the February 5, 2018, Board of Education meeting.

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

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $1,348,063.20.

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Administrative Recommendation: (1) Kyle Blazek, (2) Barbara Cunningham, (3) Vickie DeBuhr, (4) Roseanne Ewing, (5) Megan Justice, (6) James Kros, (7) Carol Lake, (8) Jeanine Oberg, (9) Lisa Olsen and (10) Gary Wood be released from their contracts effective May 24, 2018.

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Administrative Recommendation:  (1) Glen Buecker and (2) Elizabeth Harlow 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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Budget Parameters are annually established by the Board of Education. The parameters are the guidelines for staff as they develop the proposed budget to be brought back to the Board in July.  

A copy of the proposed Budget Parameters is attached.

Administrative Recommendation: The administration recommends the approval of the proposed Parameters for 2018-2019 Budgetary Planning.

 

 

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The law requires the Board of Education of the option (receiving school) district to adopt, by resolution, specific standards for acceptance and rejection of applicants. Attached is the proposed Enrollment Option Program Resolution. The proposal recommends a March 15 closing date for option enrollment.

Attached is the Enrollment Option Resolution.

Administrative Recommendation: The administration recommends to approve the attached Enrollment Option Resolution.

 

 

 

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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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The Board approved for GP Architecture to solicit bids at the December, 2017 Board meeting for partial roof replacements for Peter Sarpy, LeMay, Twin Ridge Elementary Schools, and Mission Middle School.  Tonight the district will ask for approval to accept the bid from Mejia Roofing Company in the amount of $155,000 for the partial roof replacement at Peter Sarpy, LeMay, Twin Ridge Elementary Schools and Mission Middle School.

 

 

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The administration will ask the Board for approval for GP Architecture to prepare plans and solicit bids for the replacement of the existing lights at the Bellevue West stadium.

 

 

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It is being recommended to the Board tonight to replace the high bay lights at the Lied Activity Center with LED lighting.  The administration will ask the Board for approval of the bids from DC Electric for electrical services and installation and Echo to provide materials.

 

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The following policies were presented for review by the Board at the February meeting and presented tonight for revision by consent:

512 Pregnant and Parenting Students - (New)

1005.12 Title 1 Parent and Family Member Engagement - (New)

 

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Bellevue East students competed in the State Science Bowl at Wayne State College on February 10th and finished in 3rd place. Team members are: Casey Nolte, Marcos Labrado, Brandon Lambrecht, Daniel Reedy and Breck O'Grady. Their coach is David Bossman.

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The Bellevue West AFJROTC Silent Sentry Drill Team competed Saturday, February 17, 2018 in the 13th Annual Smith-Cotton High School Junior ROTC Drill Meet in Sedalia, Missouri. Results are as followed:

Unarmed Exhibition - 3rd place
Individual Drill Down - Kaciee Swierenga, 6th place

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The Board will receive an update on the mental health training taking place within the District.  And, an update on building safety/security upgrades that are included in the bond.

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An update will be given on the district curriculum and future changes.

 

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The following policies are presented for review:

513      Requests to Contact Students and Student Interviews by Non-School                  Personnel - (New)

514     Bellevue Public Schools Memorial Guidelines - (New)

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

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The following Administrative Regulations are presented for review:

513       Requests to Contact Students and Student Interviews by Non-School                   Personnel

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A district collaborative professional development day was held on February 19, 2018 for all Bellevue Public Schools certified staff. The staff participated in building professional development activities in the morning, followed by elementary and secondary staff having time for collaboration within their departments. Refreshments were provided for staff from Food Service. The day concluded with an all staff meeting led by Dr.Rippe, and performances by the Bellevue East and West JROTC Drill Teams.  

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The second semester parent/student/teacher conferences were held the weeks of February 12th and 19th. This event is one of many opportunities for parental and student involvement,  schools are continually offering activities to connect and establish relationships with families.  Additionally, PowerSchool gives all students and parents the opportunity to view student progress.

The following indicates the average attendance of parents and students at each level.

                                                    Parents                   *Students

                    Elementary             92%                         81%

                    MIddle School          50%                       46%

                    High School             30%                       22%

*The student percentage indicates the percentage of parents who attended with their students.

Activities held in conjunction with conferences included book fairs at the elementary and middle schools, college & career activities at the high schools.

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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March 6, BPS Employee Appreciation Day

March 16, BPS Employee Appreciation Event, Beardmore Event Center

March TBD, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, BPS Welcome Center, 6:00 p.m.

April 2, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.

 

Rationale:  Adjourn the March 5, 2018 meeting of the Board of Education.