July 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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A. Routine Business
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Procedural Item
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A.1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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A.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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A.3. Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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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A.4. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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B. Special Recognition
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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B.1. NSAA State Journalism
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Recognized NSAA State Journalism Champion in Column Writing Gnally Boukar from Bellevue West.
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B.2. Military Recognition
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Col. W.R. Alan Dayton will be recognized for his service to the Bellevue Public Schools as the Military Advisor. |
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C. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections C, D, E 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, E and F identified with an asterisk. |
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C.1. *Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 7, 2021, Board of Education meeting.
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C.2. *Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for June, 2021.
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C.3. *Payment of Claims
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the payment of claims totaling $2,195,783.81.
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C.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: 1) Donald Payne and (2) Veronica Torres be released from their contracts effective May 27, 2021.
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C.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Kristan Burlingame, (2) Rebecca Everette, (3) Allyson Jesus, (4) Allison Keller, (5) Joy Persico and (6) Corienne Vance be elected to the certified staff for the 2021-22 school year effective August 6, 2021 subject to their release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.
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D. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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D.1. Hearing on Student Fees
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Statute 79-2,134 requires the Board of Education to annually hold a public hearing to review the student fees policy. The statue also requires a review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fees policy for the prior school year.
In accordance with the statute, the Bellevue Public Schools collected $205,504 for the provision of breakfast and lunch through the school lunch program. The District also collected $46,576 for reimbursement to the school district for student activity cards, property lost or damaged by students, materials used for alternative projects when the completed project became the property of the student, and feed for late library books. Attached is a copy of the Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 504.19.
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D.2. Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will receive an update on bond projects.
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D.3. *Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following policy was presented for review by the Board at the June meeting and presented tonight for revision by consent:
504.06 Student Attire and Grooming - Revision
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E. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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E.1. *NSAA State Journalism Championship
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Bellevue East competed and results are as follows:
Maxwell Henderson, 7th place in News Feature Photography Bellevue West competed and results are as follows: Keely Prusia, 8th place in Yearbook Copy Writing Kristin Kennedy, 8th place in News Writing Elissa Treu, 6th place in Broadcast News David Berger, Keely Prusia, and Jaclyn Taggart, 4th place in Yearbook Theme Development Owen Reimer, 4th place in Column Writing and 3rd place in News Writing Gnally Boukar, 2nd place in News Writing and the State Champion in Column Writing |
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E.2. *National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The results are in for the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament. Three Bellevue West students qualified and competed: Danielle Peterson, Robyn Boyland, and Tamyia Bender.
Robyn Boyland (junior) advanced to double-octafinals with her Program of Oral Interpretation entitled "A Living Legacy." Her performance placed her in the top 102 competitors in the country. Tamyia Bender (sophomore) advanced to semifinals with her Original Oratory entitled "The Root of the Problem." The top 14 students advanced to semifinals from a pool of 375 oratory competitors. Tamyia is the first Bellevue West student to advance to semifinals at the NSDA National Tournament. Her placement also guarantees her a spot at NSDA Nationals next year in Louisville, KY. Bellevue West has qualified students for this tournament 15 times since the school was established in 1977. Becca Hier serves as head coach and Dan Christie serves as assistant coach. |
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F. Information Items
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Information Item
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F.1. OneWorld Partnership
Speaker(s):
Sue Fjelstad
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will provide an update on the partnership with OneWorld and Bellevue Public Schools for a mobile clinic.
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F.2. 2021-22 Board Meeting Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight the Board will discuss the 2021-22 Board Meeting Calendar and any possible changes or additions.
Attached is a copy of the 2021-22 Board Meeting Calendar.
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F.3. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following Board Policies are presented for review:
403.03 Professional Boundary Policy - Adopted 103 Equal Educational Opportunity - Revision 402.01 Employment Procedures - Diversity - Revision 404.061 Harassment of Employees - Civil Rights - Revision 404.062 Harassment of Employees - Notification and Investigation - Revision 501 Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students - Revision The board policies presented for review with approval scheduled for the August Board meeting.
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F.4. BPS District Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will give an update on the Bellevue Public Schools regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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F.5. *Administrative Regulation Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following Administrative Regulation is presented for review:
403.03 Professional Boundary Regulation - Adopted
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F.6. *Committee on American Civics
Speaker(s):
Nicole Fox
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Board received a copy of the 2020-2021 Statement of Assurance form that is signed by principals that are in compliance with State Statue 79-724.
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F.7. *Multicultural Education Program Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Nicole Fox
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Department of Education Rule 10 requires that the District Multicultural Education Program include arrangements to "Provide an annual status report of multicultural education to the local board of education" and "By November 1, 1995, and annually thereafter, each school district shall present evidence, in a form prescribed by the Department, that multicultural education is being taught to students in accordance with the multicultural program approved in 004.01F."
Curriculum: The District curriculum guides incorporate multicultural education. To ensure that the multicultural curriculum was implemented, teaching staff signed a "Verification of Completion" form on which the teachers indicated that they taught the appropriate multicultural concept activities in the curriculum. These forms were then submitted to the building principals. Attached is a copy of the "Verification of Completion" form signed by each principal. This form is an assurance that the required multicultural education curriculum activities, or approved alternatives, were conducted in the principal's buildings. Professional Development: Providing professional development opportunities for staff members is also required by Rule 10. Nebraska teacher certification requires a human relations course. In addition, the District has a process for provision of professional development in multicultural education including professional development for administrators, teachers, and support staff which is congruent with the District and program goals. Classes and workshops related to multicultural education were available for staff through the ESU, as well as area colleges and universities. The Curriculum Development Model and New Teacher Induction Program both address concepts and the importance of Multicultural Education.
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G. Public Comment Period
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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.
Edward T. Ventura, Jr. - Mascots |
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H. Board of Education Member Reports on Meetings They Have Attended
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
BPS Foundation - Scott Eby, Maureen McNamara and Nina Wolford Other Meetings Attended
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I. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
July 26, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, via Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
August 2-5, New Teacher Orientation August 5, New Teachers Luncheon, BPS Lied Activity Center, 11:30 am August 9, Property Tax and Rate Hearing & Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. August 10, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30-8:15 a.m. August 10, All-Staff General Session, Bellevue East Gym, 8:30 a.m. August 11, Years of Service Recognition Luncheon, Welcome Center, 12noon |
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J. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn the July 12, 2021, meeting of the Board of Education.
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