September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request
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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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B. Hearing
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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B.1. Valuation Review
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
We have received the final valuation from the Sarpy County Assessor. General Fund valuation has risen about 4.78% since 2025 (4.4% in the Bond Fund). The proposed budget recommends a General Fund tax levy of $1.025400, and a Bond Fund levy of $0.12, for a total levy of $1.145400. This represents no change in the recommended levy from the prior year.
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B.2. Hearing to Set Final Tax Request
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Notice of the hearing was published in accordance with Nebraska statutes. The proposed property tax request and rate to be used for the 2026-27 school year were included in the hearing notice. A copy of the notice is attached.
Based on the 2026-27 proposed budget, the Bellevue School District is recommending $1.0254 for the General Fund levy and $0.12 for the Bond Fund, which would keep the levy for Bellevue Public Schools at $1.145400. Individuals interested in making comments on the property tax request and rate will be asked to come to the podium, state their name and address, followed by their input.
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C. Public Comment Period
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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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D. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn the September 14, 2026, Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request of the Board of Education. |
