August 7, 2023 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 E 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 E 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 July 10, 2023 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 July, 2023.
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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 $1,723,498.98.
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B.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Shaylin Agosta be released from her contract effective May 24, 2023.
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B.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Hope Dotzler and (2) Margaret Fahey be elected to the certified staff for the 2023-24 school year effective August 4, 2023 and that (3) Kelly Mendez be elected to the certified staff for the 2023-24 school year effective August 7, 2023 subject to their release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.
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B.6. *Request for Contract Addendum
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Recommended action: that the following addendum to the contract between Brian Yates and the Bellevue Board of Education dated June 5, 2023 be approved.
Recommended action: that the following addendum to the contract between Olivia Hilgenkamp and the Bellevue Board of Education dated August 7, 2023. |
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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.1. Budget Review and Request for Board to Approve Budget for Publication
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The 2023-24 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 $129.319,517. The proposed maximum disbursements across all funds for 2023-24 is $173,541,989.
Tonight the Board will be asked to approve the publication of the 2023-24 Budget Summary and Budget Hearing Notice, along with the Notice of Hearing on the Final Tax Request.
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C.2. Year End Budget Transfers and Rollover
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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 2022-23 fiscal year. |
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C.3. Mission Life/Safety
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
At the February 6th Board meeting, it was approved for GP Architecture to create the RFP and solicit bids to upgrade the fire alarm/sprinkler system at Mission. Tonight, the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from DC Electric Inc. in the amount of $763,418 for the life/safety upgrades at Mission.
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C.4. Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board to approve the revision of the 2023-24 school calendar to be Professional Work Time (no school) day on May 10, 2024.
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C.5. *Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following policies were presented for review or adoption by the Board at the July meeting and presented tonight for review by consent:
506.06 School Publications - Reviewed 506.08 Fund Raising by Students and Parents - Reviewed 506.081 Soliciting Funds from Students - Reviewed 506.09 Student Activity Funds - Reviewed 506.11 Cooperative Sponsorship of Nebraska School Activities Association Activities - Reviewed 506.12 Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Student Activities - Reviewed 508.01 Student Health and Immunization Checkups - Revised 508.02 Administration of Medication to Students - Revised 508.03 Communicable Disease - Reviewed 508.12 Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol - Reviewed 508.13 Wellness and Nutrition - Reviewed 508.15 Concussion Awareness - Reviewed 508.19 Behavioral Points of Contact - Adopted 509.04 Sale of Items to Students - Reviewed 509.11 Firearms and Destructive Devices - Revised 510.10 Homeless Children and Youth - Reviewed 512 Pregnant and Parenting Students - Reviewed 513 Requests to Contact Students and Student Interviews by Non-School Personnel - Reviewed 514 Bellevue Public Schools Memorial Guidelines - Reviewed
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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E. Information Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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E.1. Advanced Placement Report
Speaker(s):
Fran Pokorski
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will give the Board an update on Advanced Placement for the district.
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E.2. Bond Refunding Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
At the May 8th Board meeting, the Board approved the Resolution to authorize the issuance of Tax Exempt General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2023, in the amount NOT TO EXCEED $11,605,000, for the purpose of refunding a portion of the District's outstanding General Obligation School Building Bond, Series 2020, in order to achieve cost savings. Tonight, the administration will provide the Board an update.
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E.3. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following policies will be presented for review:
506.021 Student Organizations - Non Sponsored - Revise 507.01 Student Records - Review 606.08 Musical Instruments - Review 607.01 Class Size - Review 607.011 Grouping for Instruction - Review 607.05 Extra-Curricular/Co-Curricular Activities - Review 608.01 Secondary Guidance and Counseling - Review 608.03 Textbook Loans to Private School Students - Review 610.01 Student Evaluation - Review 610.02 Curriculum Assessments - Revise 611.01 Reporting Student Progress to Parents - Review 611.02 Student Promotion and Retention - Review 611.07 Senior High School Graduation Requirements - Revise 613.01 Service Animals - Review 613.02 Therapy Dogs - Review The board policies are presented for review with approval scheduled for the September Board meeting.
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E.4. *Administrative Regulation Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following Administrative Regulation will be presented for review:
504.03 Student Control and Discipline - Revised 506.06 School Publications - Reviewed 506.08 Fund Raising by Students and Parents - Reviewed 506.09 Student Activities Funds - Reviewed 508.01 Student Health and Immunization Checkups - Revised 508.02 Administration of Medication to Students - Revised 508.03 Communicable Disease - Reviewed 509.04 Sale of Items to Students - Reviewed 510.10 Homeless Children and Youth - Reviewed 511 Transgender Students - Reviewed 512 Pregnant and Parenting Students - Reviewed
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E.5. *Summer School Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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. In total, 4424 students participated in the district's traditional summer school program from June 5-23, 2023.
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. 67% of the elementary/preschool students attended summer school. The secondary summer school offered a wide variety of courses in addition to transition courses for students entering 7th grade and 8th grade. 37% of Middle School Students participated this summer. At the high school level, approximately 25% of all students participated. Most of the entering 9th-grade students earn credit in physical education and health. Also this summer, options in personal finance were added. This allows these students more opportunities in their schedule to take other elective classes. High school summer school also consisted of credit acquisition and credit recovery for students in grades ten through twelve in most core areas. STEM Camps (math, science and technology) were held for three weeks, June 26- July 14, and served 206 students entering sixth, seventh, and eighth 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. World Language Camp was held June 26-30, and served 70 students grades fourth through sixth. This camp was sponsored by the DoDEA IMPACT-WL grant and free to students. |
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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. - Racist 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 Other Meetings Attended |
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H. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
August 8, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30 a.m.
August 8, All-Staff General Session, Bellevue East Auditorium, 8:30 a.m. August 9, Years of Service Recognition Luncheon, Welcome Center, 12noon August 10, First Day for Students (Grade K-9 & New Students) August 11, First Day for Returning Students (Grades 10-12) September 11, 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 August 7, 2023, meeting of the Board of Education.
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