July 13, 2026 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
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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 8, 2026, 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 2026.
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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 $2,170,786.01.
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B.4. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Megan Gillmer Embree be elected to the certified staff for the 2026-27 school year effective August 7, 2026 subject to her 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 $1,720,038 for the provision of breakfast and lunch through the school lunch program. The District also collected $60,400 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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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. Budget Discussion for 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
In August the Board will be asked to approve for publication the 2026-27 budget. Tonight, the Board will be given a report on the progress of the current budget and the forecast for spending and revenue for 2026-27.
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E.2. Student Discipline Changes
Speaker(s):
Rodney Brown
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the Board will receive a report on the changes to student discipline that were made during the Nebraska Legislative session.
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E.3. Board Meeting Calendar for 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the Board will discuss the 2026-27 Board Meeting Calendar and any possible changes or additions.
Attached is a copy of the 2026-27 Board Meeting Calendar.
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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 (Revise)
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E.5. *Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will give the Board an update on Strategic Plan Priority One Instructional and Curricular Innovation.
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E.6. *Committee on American Civics
Speaker(s):
Kari Veleba
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Board received a copy of the 2025-2026 Statement of Assurance form that is signed by principals that are in compliance with State Statute 79-724.
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E.7. *Multicultural Education Program Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Kari Veleba
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 and Nina Wolford
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H. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
August 3, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m.
August 5, New Teachers Luncheon, BPS Lied Activity Center, 11:30 am August 11, BPS Vendor Expo, Bellevue East Cafeteria, 7:30-8:15 a.m. August 11, All-Staff General Session, Bellevue East Gym, 8:30 a.m. August 12, Years of Service Recognition Luncheon, Welcome Center, 12 noon |
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I. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn the July 13, 2026, meeting of the Board of Education.
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