August 5, 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, 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 8, 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 July, 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 $1,796,917.59.
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B.4. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Hannah Madison elected to the certified staff for the 2024-25 school year effective August 2, 2024, subject to her release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.
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B.5. *Request for Contract Amendment
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:that the following amendment to the contract between Ashley Billeter and the Bellevue Board of Education dated May 6, 2024, be approved: The hire date of August 2, 2024 as stated in the previous contract be amended to January 6, 2025.
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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 2024-25 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 $133,525,029. The proposed maximum disbursements across all funds for 2024-25 is $175,970,095.
Tonight the Board will be asked to approve the publication of the 2024-25 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 2023-24 fiscal year. |
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C.3. *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 July meeting and presented tonight for approval by consent:
503.04 Attendance Policy - Revised 611.02 Student Promotion and Retention - Revised 611.07 Senior High School Graduation Requirements - Revised
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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E. Information Items
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Information Item
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E.1. Bellevue West Auditorium Update
Speaker(s):
Greg Boettger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will provide the Board an update on the new Bellevue West auditorium project.
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E.2. Frank Kumor Career Center Update
Speaker(s):
Greg Boettger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will provide the Board an update on the progress of the Frank Kumor Career Center projects.
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E.3. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Board will discuss any legislative updates.
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E.4. Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The following Board Policy will be proposed.
502.10 Enrollment of Children in Preschool Programs - Proposed
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E.5. *Administrative Regulation Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following Administrative Regulation will be presented for review:
611.02 Student Promotion and Retention - Revised
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E.6. *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, 3252 students participated in the district's traditional summer school program from June 3-21, 2024.
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. 43% of the elementary 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. 36% of middle school students participated this summer. At the high school level, approximately 22% 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 consists 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 24- July 12, and served 202 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 83 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 6, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30 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 August 8, First Day for Students (Grade K-9 & New Students) August 9, First Day for Returning Students (Grades 10-12) September 9, 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 5, 2024, meeting of the Board of Education.
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