October 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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A. Routine Business
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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A.1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
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. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections B, C and D were 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 and receipt of the information and proposals in sections C and D identified with an asterisk. |
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B.1. *Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the September 13, 2021, Board of Education meeting.
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B.2. *Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for September, 2021.
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B.3. *Payment of Claims
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the payment of claims totaling $3,755,118.58.
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B.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: to acknowledge that Michael Brooks was elected to the certified staff for the 2021-22 school year effective September 13, 2021, and subsequently declined to accept the offer of employment by not executing the contract presented to him and that (1) Andrew Miller be released from his contract effective September 22, 2021 and that (2) Laurie Hanna be released from her contract effective June 30, 2022.
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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.1. BPS Support of Military-Connected Families Resolution
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to consider accepting the Bellevue Public Schools Support of Military-Connected Families Resolution as presented.
WHEREAS, the Bellevue Public Schools is home to more than 2500 school age, military-connected children; and WHEREAS, throughout its 20 schools and programs, Bellevue Public Schools has 26 percent of its student population that is military-connected, and, as such, works closely with the school liaison officer from Offutt Air Force Base to provide supports for students' unique needs; and WHEREAS, nationally, November is recognized as Military Family Appreciation Month and April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child, be it RESOLVED that the Bellevue Public Schools Board of Education shows its support for military-connected students and families and commits to furthering opportunities to celebrate and honor the contributions of students from military families; and be it finally RESOLVED that this resolution be made a part of the School Board's official minutes and signed by the president of the school board.
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C.2. Revised 2021-2022 School Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Tonight the administration will ask the Board to approve the revision to the 2021-22 school calendar.
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C.3. Bond Projects Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will receive updates and requests for approvals on bond projects.
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C.3.a. Bond Oversight Committee
Speaker(s):
Bond Oversight Committee Member
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
A member of the Bond Oversight Committee will provide a report to the Board.
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C.3.b. Bellevue East Partial Roof Replacement
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
At the September 13th Board meeting it was approved for GP Architecture to re-solicit bids for the partial roof replacement at Bellevue East. Tonight, the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Mejia Roofing in the amount of $450,000 for the partial roof replacement at Bellevue East.
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C.3.c. Bellevue West Main Gym Lights
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from DC Electric Inc. in the amount of $32,125 for the replacement of the light fixtures in the main gymnasium at Bellevue West with LED lights.
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C.3.d. Bellevue West Auditorium HVAC
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve GP Architecture to create the RFP and solicit bids for the replacement of the HVAC units for the existing auditorium at Bellevue West.
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C.3.e. Parking Lots
Speaker(s):
Bill Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Parking Area Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $45,523 for the asphalt repairs in the parking lots at Bellevue West and Mission.
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C.4. *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 September meeting and presented tonight for adoption and revision by consent:
606.061 Use of Internet and World Wide Web
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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D.1. *John Thurber Distinguished Teacher Award
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Nebraska Speech Communication and Theatre Association awarded Bellevue West teacher Becca Hier with the John Thurber Distinguished Teacher Award the end of September. The Thurber Award is presented to educators who've been teaching longer than 7 years at the elementary, secondary, or university level. The honor is designed to recognize individuals who have displayed exceptional teaching ability, innovations in teaching methods, and contributions to the growth and professionalism of organizations in speech communications and/or publications. Congratulations Becca!
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D.2. *Titan Marching Invitational
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue East and Bellevue West Marching Bands competed in the Titan Marching Invitational September 25th. The Chieftain Marching Band won Grand Champions along with Best Visual, Best Music and Best Effect. The Thunderbird Marching Band captured 3rd along with Best Percussion. Congratulations to both bands!
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E. Information Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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E.1. Staffing Report
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will give an update on the 2021-2022 staffing report.
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E.2. Advanced Placement and NMSI Update
Speaker(s):
Laurie Hanna and Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight the administration will give an update on Advanced Placement and on the progress that is being made with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) in the district.
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E.3. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight the administration will give the Board an update of Priority #3 Student Programs of the Strategic Plan.
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E.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. Public Comment Period
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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.
Edward T. Ventura, Jr. - Derogatory American Indian Mascots |
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G. 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 MABE - Maureen McNamara |
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H. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
October 14, BPS Foundation Gala, Beardmore Event Center
November 8, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. |
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I. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn the October 4, 2021, meeting of the Board of Education.
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