October 7, 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.

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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 September 9, 2019, Board of Education meeting.

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

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Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $3,169,448.46.

Rationale:  Administrative Recommendation:(1) Tara Packer be released from her contract effective October 2, 2019 and that (2) Jacqueline Canty be released from her contract effective November 26, 2019 and that (3) Andrea Masek be released from her contract effective December 20, 2019.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will give an update on the Bond Financials.

Rationale:  The Board will receive updates and requests for approvals on bond projects.

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

Rationale:  At the September, 2019 Board meeting it was approved for the district to purchase a pool filter and UV system for the Bellevue East pool. Tonight, the Board will be asked to approve the bid from Ray Martin Company in the amount of $37,230 for the installation of the materials.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Mechanical Sales Inc. in the amount of $49,272 to purchase filter screens that are needed to protect the new RTU units installed at 6 buildings throughout the district.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will ask the Board to approve three bids from Prime Communications totaling $34,256.18 for the install of card access control and networking for the warehouse and offices at the Career and Technical Education building.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from KONE Elevator in the amount of $73,200 and Trophy Construction for $98,575 for elevator equipment and other construction requirements around the elevator equipment at Bellevue West.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from General Fire & Safety Equipment in the amount of $48,950 for the upgrades to the fire alarm system at Peter Sarpy.

Rationale:  The administration will ask the board to approve the bid from Mark VII in the amount of $27,538 for the Lied Activity Center locker room upgrades.

Rationale:  The district will ask for approval from the Board to solicit bids for 2 new propane buses and 6 new white fleet vehicles budgeted for 2020.

Rationale:  The district received the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Silver Arrow Award.

Rationale:  The administration will give the Board an update on the results from the Advanced Placement testing.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will give an update on the progress that is being made with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) in the district.

Rationale:  Tonight the administration will give the Board an update of Priority #4 Engaging Our Community.

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

NAFIS Fall Conference - Jeff Rippe

Rationale:  October 17, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Transportation Building
November 4, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.

Rationale:  Adjourn the October 7, 2019 meeting of the Board of Education.