August 3, 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
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 July 13, 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 July 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 $1,656,234.35.
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B.4. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Cecilia Carman 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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B.5. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Julie Larsen and (2) Amy Weiss be released from their contract effective May 21, 2026.
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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 2026-27 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 $144,681,028. The proposed maximum disbursements across all funds for 2026-27 is $170,372,814.
Tonight the Board will be asked to approve the publication of the 2026-27 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 2025-26 fiscal year. |
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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. Facilities Grant Announcement
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore and Greg Boettger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will announce the Department of War Educational Activities (DoWEA) Military-Connected Schools Construction, Modernization and Facilities Maintenance Program Grant that was awarded to the district.
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E.2. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will give an overview of the Strategic Plan Priority 2 Supportive Learning Environment.
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E.3. *Administrative Regulation Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following Administrative Regulation will be presented for review:
603.01 Curriculum (Revise) 508.13 Wellness and Nutrition (Review)
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E.4. *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, 3394 students participated in the district's traditional summer school program from June 1-19, 2026.
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. 46% 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. 39% of middle school students participated this summer. At the high school level, approximately 20% 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 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 22 - July 10, and served 111 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 22-26, and served 90 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. 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 Other Meetings Attended |
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H. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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 August 13, First Day for Students (Grade K-9 & New Students) August 14, First Day for Returning Students (Grades 10-12) September 14, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. September 23, Sarpy County Property Tax Request Act Joint Public Hearing September 24, Board of Education Special Meeting, Welcome Center, 4:30 p.m. |
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I. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Move to adjourn the August 3, 2026, meeting of the Boad of Education.
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