July 8, 2024 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 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 section 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 June 3, 2024, 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 June, 2024.
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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 $4,469,110.12.
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B.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Mary Davidson, (2) Kelsey Hardesty and (3) Brittney Jones be released from their contracts effective May 23, 2024.
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B.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Carrie Robinson, (2) Synthia Rosemeyer and (3) Alyssa Walla 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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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.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 statute 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 $1,565,615 for the provision of breakfast and lunch through the school lunch program. The District also collected $50,932 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 fees for late library books. Attached is a copy of the Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 504.19.
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C.2. Swimming Cooperative with Bellevue East/Bellevue West/Springfield Platteview Community Schools
Speaker(s):
Bill Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Bellevue East and Springfield Platteview Community Schools have been approached by Bellevue West regarding adding Bellevue West to the current swimming cooperative between Bellevue East and Springfield Platteview Community Schools. Attached is the proposal for the Board's review.
Administrative Recommendations: The administration recommends that the Board approve adding Bellevue West to the current Swimming Cooperative between Bellevue East and Springfield Platteview Community Schools as presented which will be sent to the NSAA for final approval.
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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. 2024-25 Budget Discussion
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
In August the Board will be asked to approve for publication the 2024-25 budget. Tonight, the Board will be given a report on the progress of the current budget and the forecast for spending and revenue for 2024-25.
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E.2. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Board will discuss any legislative updates.
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E.3. 2024-25 Board Meeting Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the Board will discuss the 2024-25 Board Meeting Calendar and any possible changes or additions.
Attached is a copy of the 2024-25 Board Meeting Calendar.
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E.4. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following Board Policies will be presented for review:
503.04 Attendance Policy - Revised 611.02 Student Promotion and Retention - Revised 611.07 Senior High School Graduation Requirements - Revised The board policies presented for review with approval scheduled for the August board meeting.
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E.5. *Administrative Regulation Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following Administrative Regulations will be presented for review:
504.01 Student Rights and Responsibilities - Revised 504.06 Student Attire and Grooming - Revised
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E.6. *Committee on American Civics
Speaker(s):
Nicole Fox
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Board received a copy of the 2023-2024 Statement of Assurance form that is signed by principals that are in compliance with State Statue 79-724.
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E.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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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. There were no items submitted for Public Comment for this meeting.
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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:
July 31, New Teachers Luncheon, BPS Lied Activity Center, 11:30 a.m.
August 5, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. August 6, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30-8:15 a.m. August 6, All-Staff General Session, Bellevue East Auditorium, 8:30 a.m. August 7, Years of Service Recognition Luncheon, Welcome Center, 12 noon |
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I. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn to Executive Session to consider matters relating to strategy sessions for litigation, 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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