September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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A. Routine Business
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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, D 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 D 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 August 3, 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 August 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 $6,479,515.50.
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B.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Erik Johnson, (2) Robert Mason, (3) Kristin Pryor-Michael and (4) Melissa Wood be released from their contracts effective May 27, 2027.
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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.1. Legislative Bill 243 Resolution
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Legislature enacted LB 243 to adjust public school district revenue and finances; and,
WHEREAS, LB 243 generally limits a public school district's property tax request authority, subject to limited exceptions; and WHEREAS, LB 243 includes an exception to generally allow a school district to otherwise exceed the default property tax request authority if at least seventy percent of the Board of Education votes in favor of the increase request; and WHEREAS, a Board of Education of a school district with an average daily membership of between three thousand forty five and ten thousand students may increase its tax request by an additional five percent above the base growth percentage; and WHEREAS, the average daily membership of Sarpy County School District Number 001, a/k/a Bellevue Public Schools (the "School District") is between three thousand forty-five and ten thousand students; and WHEREAS, due to decreased federal funding, student and staffing needs, and the need to maintain its budgetary obligations, the Board of Education of the School District hereby desires to increase its base growth percentage by an additional five percent or other maximum amount as permitted by law; and WHEREAS, public notice of this possible increase was published in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the School District at least one week prior to the Board meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 5 of 2023 Neb. Laws 243, at least seventy percent of the Board of Education of this School District affirmatively votes to increase to the School District's overall property tax request authority by an additional five percent above the base growth percentage, or other maximum amount as permitted by law. The Superintendent or designee is hereby authorized and directed to take any action consistent with this Resolution to ensure that the School District's overall property tax request complies with this Resolution.
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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D.1. *2026-27 Attendance Initiative - August
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Being Ready. Present. Proud. starts with showing up-and our Bellevue Public Schools students and staff are bringing a true Champion Mentality to attendance. As part of our 2026-27 Attendance Initiative, BPS is celebrating a positive competition between schools focused on attendance data. Each month, we'll recognize schools and students who are making attendance a priority and building strong routines for success.
August Attendance Award Winners *Highest Grade Attendance Rate Two Springs Elementary - 5th Graders *Highest Overall Attendance Rate Fairview Elementary *Annual Attendance Growth - Elementary Fort Crook Elementary *Annual Attendance Growth - Secondary Logan Fontenelle Middle School Congratulations to all of our August winners. Your commitment to being Ready. Present. Proud. is making a difference. A special Thank You to our friends at Chick-fil-A Bellevue for their support and sponsorship of the August Highest Grade Attendance Rate winners! Let's keep showing up, supporting one another, and bringing that Champion Mentality every day! |
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E. Information Items
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Information Item
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E.1. Advanced Placement Report
Speaker(s):
Fran Pokorski
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will provide the Board an update on the Advanced Placement program.
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E.2. *Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The administration will give an update on the Strategic Plan Priority 3 Programs and Services.
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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:
September 23, Sarpy County Property Tax Request Act Joint Public Hearing
September 24, Board of Education Special Meeting, Welcome Center, 4:30 p.m. October 5, Committee on American Civics Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:00 - 6:15 p.m. October 5, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. |
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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 session 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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