August 5, 2019 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.

Rationale:  Recognize State Track Champion Nebtom N'Da from Bellevue East.

Rationale:  Recognize students from Bellevue West for their accomplishments at State and National FBLA.

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Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections C 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 section F identified with an asterisk.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the Minutes of the July 8, 2019, Board of Education meeting and Board Work Session.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for July, 2019.

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $4,555,069.68.

Rationale:  Administrative Recommendation:(1) Laurie Arn, (2) Kalli Lemley and (3) Stephanie Matson be elected to the certified staff for the 2019-20 school year effective August 2, 2019 subject to their release from any contractual agreements with other school districts and that (4) Jack Kalina be elected to the certified staff for the 2019-20 school year effective January 6, 2020 subject to his release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.

Rationale:  The 2019-20 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 $113,667,573. The proposed maximum disbursements across all funds for 2019-20 is $165,624,070.

Rationale:  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.

Rationale:  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 2019-20 budget as presented. The proposed General Fund budget totals $113,667,573, 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 2019-20 is $165,624,070.

Rationale:  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 2018-19 fiscal year.

Rationale:  At the July 8, 2019 Board Work Session, Cody Wickham from D.A. Davidson presented different options to the Board for selling the next round of bonds.

Administrative Recommendation: The administration recommends to sell bank qualified bonds in the amount of $10,000,000 to be sold by D.A. Davidson.

Rationale:  The Board will receive an update on bond projects.

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

Rationale:  Tonight GP Architecture will ask the Board to approve the bid from New Wave Pool & Spa Inc. in the amount of $600,000 for the installation and materials for replacing the coping and tile for the pool at the Lied Activity Center.

Rationale:  The administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Wenger Corporation in the amount of $124,942 for a full stage shell for the upgrades to the Bellevue East auditorium.

Rationale:  The administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Trophy Construction Inc. in the amount of $27,255 for the rework and materials for the Bellevue East stage floor. Work will be completed the summer of 2020.

Rationale:  The administration will ask for approval to purchase additional iPads, televisions, and accessories from Apple Inc. not to exceed the amount of $890,000.

Rationale:  The administration will ask for approval to purchase food service equipment from Sysco in the amount of $113,363 for buildings throughout the district.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will give the Board an update of Priority #2 Supportive Learning Environment of the Strategic Plan.

Rationale:  Tonight there will be an overview of the new Alternative Learning Program for Bellevue Public Schools.

Rationale:  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 3 through June 21 at each elementary school with the exception of Belleaire attended Betz, Birchcrest attended Twin Ridge, and Central attended Bertha Barber due to the Bond Projects; 40% of the elementary/preschool students attended summer school. 

Secondary summer school was held for all five schools June 3-June 28 and offered a wide variety of courses in addition to transition courses for students entering seventh grade. At the high school level, nearly 49.5% 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.

STEM Camps (math, science and technology) were held for three weeks, June 24- July 12, and served 152 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 $100 per child, per week.

Rationale:  Attached is a copy of the 2019-20 Board Meeting Calendar with changes/additions that were discussed at the July, 2019 meeting.

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 - Maureen McNamara

Other Meetings Attended

Rationale:  August 6, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30-8:15 a.m.
August 6, All-Staff General Session, Bellevue East Auditorium, 8:30 a.m.
August 7, Years of Service Recognition Luncheon, Welcome Center, 12noon August 13, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, Central, 6:00 p.m.
August 16 & 17, Mission 150 Events
August 27, Unity Rally, Bellevue West, 4:00 p.m. Food Trucks Open & 6:30 p.m. Rally
September 6, Bellevue East/Bellevue West Football Game, Bellevue East, 7:00 p.m.
September 9, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.

Rationale:  Adjourn the August 5, 2019, meeting of the Board of Education.