August 6, 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 section B was 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.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the Minutes of the July 9th, Board of Education meeting and the July 16th, Board Work Session.

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

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $3,471,756.69.

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Administrative Recommendation:  (1) Heather Krueger, (2) Sarah Lach and (3) Deborah Ragone 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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Recommended action: 1) Julia Kruger be granted a leave of absence without pay effective August 30, 2018 through May 23, 2019.

Rationale:  Recommended action: 1) Travis Hawk be released from his contract effective May 24, 2018.

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Marcia Herring from the Nebraska Association of School Boards will present to the Board the Strategic Plan - Mission, Vision and Belief Statements.

 

 

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The 2018-19 proposed budget was developed within the parameters set by the Board of Education, and in compliance with state and federal laws and limits.  The proposed budget includes a General Fund total budget of $111,415,189.  The proposed maximum disbursements across all funds for 2018-19 is $170,137,097.

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Notice of the hearing and a summary of the proposed budget were published in accordance with Nebraska statutes.

The proposed budget was developed to meet the needs of 10,000 students.  Staffing represents approximately 86% of the current expenditure budget.

A copy of the Notice of Budget Hearing and Budget Summary is attached.

Anyone interested in addressing the Board regarding the proposed budget is asked to come to the podium, state their name and address, followed by their input limited to five minutes.

 

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Every year, the Board must approve a budget authorizing a maximum budget authority to be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Education.

Administrative Recommendation:  The administration recommends that the Board approve the 2018-19 budget as presented.  The proposed General Fund budget totals $111,415,189, and includes a $5,000,000 line of credit which is a safety net to be accessed if cash flow problems arise.  The proposed maximum disbursements across all funds for 2018-19 is $170,137,097.

 

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At the end of each fiscal year, funds must be transferred to various accounts or expended outside of the regular Board approval process in order to pay encumbered expenses and ensure that all funds have adequate allowances at the beginning of the next fiscal year.  Due to the fiscal year ending at the end of August, the Board is being asked to grant the Board Treasurer the needed authority to make these necessary transfers and expenditures.

Administrative Recommendation:  Move that the Board Treasurer, in consultation with the Superintendent, be granted the authority to make necessary transfers to close out the 2017-18 fiscal year.

 

 

 

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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 administration will ask the Board to approve an increase from the prior amount not to exceed $250,000 that was approved at the July Board meeting to pre-purchase a chiller for Logan Fontenelle.

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The Bellevue Public Schools offers a variety of summer programs for students, each program serving its own purpose.  As the district evaluates summer programs, the staff is proactive to ensure each program continues to meet the intended purpose.

The elementary summer school program is designed to provide enrichment and remediation opportunities for students in an environment where content is delivered in a variety of creative ways. This year’s MAP data assisted teachers in guiding instruction to students. Elementary summer school was held June 4 through June 22 at each elementary school with the exception of Avery attending Wake Robin, Peter Sarpy attending LeMay, Betz attending Belleaire, Bertha Barber attending Central due to the Bond Projects; 60% of the elementary/preschool students attended summer school. Participation has remained relatively stable over the last four years.

 

Secondary summer school was held at each of the five schools June 4-June 29 offering a wide variety of courses in addition to transition courses for students entering seventh grade. At the high school level, nearly 55% of students entering ninth grade acquired a physical education/health credit during summer school.  High school summer school also consisted of credit acquisition and credit recovery for students in grades ten through twelve. The CHAP Center and the BEST program also offered summer programming for students.

 

STM Camps (math, science and technology) were held for three weeks, June 25- July 13, and served 131 students entering sixth and seventh grades with a limited enrollment. Students participating in the camp were taught by BPS educators who expanded student opportunities beyond what is offered during the school year.  The fee for the camp was $75 per child, per week.

 

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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August 7, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30-8:15 a.m.

August 7, All-Staff General Session, Bellevue East Auditorium, 8:30 a.m.

August 8, Years of Service Recognition Luncheon, Welcome Center, 12noon

August 16, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, Betz Elementary, 6:00 p.m.

August 30, Unity Rally, Bellevue West, 4:00 p.m. Food Trucks & 6:15 p.m. Rally

August 31, Bellevue East/Bellevue West Football Game, Bellevue West, 7:00 p.m.

September 10, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.
 

Rationale:  Adjourn the August 6, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.