June 4, 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 C, D, and F were sent to all members of the Board of Education for review.  The administration recommends approval by consent of the items in section C of the agenda identified with an asterisk and receipt of the information and proposals in sections D and F identified with an asterisk.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2018, Board of Education meeting.

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

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $2,612,736.74.

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Administrative Recommendation: (1) Amber Johnson be released from her contract effective June 30, 2018 and that (2) Tina Clark, (3) Julie Hadley, (4) Alexa Hoffmann, (5) Daniel Rickels and (6) Matthew Sinclair be released from their contracts effective May 24, 2018.

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Administrative Recommendation: (1) Kathryn Andersen, (2) Rolando Avila, (3) Rebecca Biodrowski, (4) Stacy Elshire, (5) Nathanael Hindman, (6) Brenda Jensen, (7) Samantha Kelly, (8) Ashley Mintle, (9) Eric Olson, (10) Kelly Schmidt, (11) Alexis Terwey and (12) Olivia Wolfe 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.

Rationale:  Recommended action: the following addendum to the contract between Stacy Elshire and the Bellevue Board of Education dated June 4, 2018 be approved. The following amendment to the contract between Rose Ryba and the Bellevue Board of Education dated June 4, 2018 be approved.

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Each year the Board of Education considers the compensation package for non-union employee groups.  This year a total package increase of 4.0% is proposed for the Administrators (B), Secretaries (E), Sign Language Interpreters (I), and Supervisor/Specialists (K).  Substitute Teachers (Sub) and Part Time & Temporary Staff (T) continue to be competitive within the metro area.  

Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the compensation package for non-union employee groups as presented.

 

 

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At the April 2018, Board meeting, the Board approved the Superintendent’s contract to be extended until June 30, 2021. For all other contract amendments, the Board will take final action before June 15th.

Tonight the Board will approve the Superintendent Pay Transparency Notice-Proposed Contract for Dr. Jeff Rippe. A copy of the proposed Schedule D is attached.

 

 

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Tonight the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid for artificial turf to be installed on the infield at the Bellevue West Baseball Stadium.

 

 

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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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GP Architecture will present bids for a 3rd party commissioning agent to oversee and inspect the Betz and Peter Sarpy HVAC system update.

 

 

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It was approved at the May, 2018 Board meeting for the district to purchase the  materials for the replacement of the lighting and poles at the Bellevue West Stadium.  Tonight GP Architecture will ask for approval to accept the bid in the amount of $190,000.00 from ProTech Electric Service for the installation and electrical work for the Bellevue West Stadium.

 

 

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

            706.01  Purchasing Procedures - (Revision)

           902.02  School Facility Construction - (Revision)

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In July, the Board will be asked to approve for publication the 2018-19 budget. Tonight, the Board will be given a report on the progress of the current budget and the forecast for spending and revenue for 2018-19.

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Tonight the district will give a progress report on the Strategic Plan.

Rationale:  The following Administrative Regulations are presented for review:

               504.06 . Student Attire and Grooming (Rescind)

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

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June 21, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

July 9, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.

Rationale:  Adjourn the June 4, 2018 meeting of the Board of Education.