November 6, 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. Special Recognition
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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B.1. NSPA Outstanding School Psychologist
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Kimberly Rausch will be recognized for receiving the NSPA Outstanding School Psychologist award.
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B.2. FL-A-CH Award for Excellence from Association of Teachers of German
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Rae Fahrlander will be recognized for receiving the FL-A-CH Award for Excellence from Association of Teachers of German.
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B.3. Military Family Appreciation Month
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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 October 2, 2023, 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 October, 2023.
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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 $2,308,750.61.
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C.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Melissa Goldax be released from her contract effective November 2, 2023 and that (2) Cynthia Schultz be released from her contract effective November 6, 2023 and that (3) Rolando Avila and (4) Valorie Sailors be released from their contracts effective May 23, 2024.
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C.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: that (1) Hannah Bedore, (2) Alexander Boerner, (3) Karen Lombard, (4) Kaciee Swierenga, (5) Noah Triggs and (6) Deborah Watson be elected to the certified staff for the 2023-24 school year effective January 8, 2024 and that (7) Robert Condrey and (8) Masey Ringlein be elected to the certified staff for the 2024-25 school year effective August 2, 2024 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. Line of Credit Reauthorization
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
As part of the annual budget, a $5 million line of credit has been included to mitigate cash flow concerns due to the timing of tax payments. Each year, the line of credit must be reauthorized. The current line of credit with First Interstate Bank matures on December 15, 2023.
Administration's Recommendation: Approve a resolution to renew our $5 million line of credit with First Interstate Bank. |
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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.2.a. Bond Oversight Committee
Speaker(s):
Bond Oversight Committee
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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D.2.b. Frank Kumor Career Center
Speaker(s):
Ralph Gladbach
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Meco-Henne Construction in the amount of $2,420,000 for the completion of the exterior front entrance, classroom space and the BPS Foundation office space at the Frank Kumor Career Center.
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D.2.c. Frank Kumor Career Center
Speaker(s):
Greg Boettger
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will ask the Board to approve the bid from Summit Painting LLC in the amount of $30,125 to complete the painting in the BPS Foundation office space, the new classroom and the front entrance of the Frank Kumor Career Center.
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D.2.d. Food Service
Speaker(s):
Greg Boettger
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration will ask the Board for approval to purchase food service equipment from Buller Fixture Co. in the amount of $121,930.56 for buildings throughout the district.
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D.3. *Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following policies were presented for review by the Board at the October meeting and presented tonight for review by consent:
502.02 Non-Resident Student/Option Enrollment - Revised 502.50 Option Enrollment - Eliminated 604.05 Life Education - Revised 604.09 Teaching of Moral and Spiritual Values - Eliminated 604.11 Citizenship - Revised 702.02 Developing, Applying and Controlling Budget - Reviewed 704.01 Deposits and Investments - Revised 704.03 Inventory - Revised 704.04 Audits - Revised 704.05 Settlement of Claims - Revised 705.03 Senior Citizen Admission to School Activities - Revised 705.04 Gifts, Grants and Bequests - Reviewed 706.01 Purchasing Procedures - Revised 706.06 Developing, Applying and Controlling Budget - Reviewed 706.07 Suspension and Debarment - Reviewed
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E. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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E.1. *State Marching Band
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Congratulations Bellevue East & Bellevue West Marching Bands on a fantastic showing at the Nebraska State Band Championships.
The Thunderbirds are the 4A class champions and captured 3rd place overall! The Chieftains captured 3rd place in class 4 and earned 6th place overall! |
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E.2. *Nebraska High School Press Association
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to Bellevue East yearbook and newspaper for their success at the Nebraska High School Press Association fall convention. The Chieftain Yearbook earned the Cornhusker, the highest award for journalistic excellence, and the Tom Tom earned a Superior.
Congratulations to Bellevue West on their success. The Newspaper and Website both received ratings of Superior, and Yearbook received a rating of Distinction. |
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F. Information Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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F.1. Hope Squad
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Kevin Rohlfs, Principal at Bellevue West will provide the Board a report on Hope Squad.
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F.2. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following policies will be presented for review:
801.01 Student Transportation - Review 801.04 Bus Safety Program - Review 801.05 Bus Driver Supervision -Revise 802.05 Free or Reduced-Price Meals - Revise 803.11 Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials - Review 804.02 Data or Records Retention (Including Electronic Records) - Review 805.01 Insurance - Revise 805.02 Disposition of Tort Claims - Review The board policies are presented for review with approval scheduled for the December Board meeting.
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F.3. *Administrative Regulation Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following Administrative Regulation will be presented for review:
604.05 Life Education - Eliminated 705.03 Senior Citizen Admissions to School Activities - Eliminated 705.04 Gifts, Grants and Bequests - Revised 706.012 Contract Signatures - Revised
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F.4. *Project STEM and Project IMPACT-WL Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the Board will receive an update on the Project STEM Grant the district received in 2018 and the Project IMPACT-WL Grant received in 2021.
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G. 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 Isabelle Thompson - Transgender Verbal Requirements Victoria Bogatz - Compost and compostable lunch trays in Bellevue Public Schools. |
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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 MABE - Maureen McNamara |
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I. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
November 15-17, NASB/NASA State Education Conference (CHI Health Center - Downtown Omaha)
December 4, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. |
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J. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn to Executive Session to consider matters relating to strategy sessions for negotiations with outside agencies, which are necessary to be considered in closed session for the protection of the public interest and for the needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
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