October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda

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.
 

Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections B and D 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 D identified with an asterisk.
 

Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the Minutes of the September 14, 2026, Board of Education Meeting, Special Budget Hearing and Hearing to Set Final Tax Request.  Also, approve the Minutes of the September 24, 2026, Special Board of Education Meeting.
 

Administrative Recommendation:  Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for September 2026.
 

Administrative Recommendation:  Approve the payment of claims totaling $2,237,057.59.
 

Rhonda has a special gift for making everyone around her feel genuinely welcomed, supported, and confident to grow. As a special education teacher and mentor, she leads with patience and compassion. She meets students where they are, collaborating with colleagues, and creating an environment where others can thrive. The impact of a great mentor reaches far beyond one classroom. It helps build confidence, strengthen practice, and shape the educators who will serve Nebraska students for years to come.

We are so grateful for the role you play in this work and for the heart you bring to mentoring. Thank you for being the kind of mentor who makes the apprenticeship journey stronger and helps future teachers believe in what they can become.

We also want to thank Bellevue Public Schools and Peru State College for supporting and recognizing the important work of mentor teachers and for investing in the growth of future educators through the apprenticeship pathway.

Education Rights Counsel (ERC) celebrated recently with the presentation of the Debora Basler Wisneski Inclusive Innovation in Education Award. This year's honoree, Kayla Dunlap, a special education teacher with Bellevue Public Schools was recognized for her unwavering commitment to student growth and belonging.

Dunlap was nominated by a wide circle of peers, families, and community members who described a consistent theme: her deep belief that every student deserves to be seen, valued, and given the chance to reach their full potential. As a special education teacher, she builds a classroom where students feel safe to be themselves, tailoring lessons to their interests and tracking their progress year after year - often staying invested in their journeys long after they've moved on.

Dunlap's passion for this work took root in high school and was confirmed the moment she began substitute teaching in special education classrooms, where she found watching her students grow to be deeply rewarding.

At the heart of Dunlap's leadership is collaboration, bringing together parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals so every student's full potential can be seen and celebrated. It's this spirit of partnership and belief in every child that embodies exactly what the Debora Basler Wisneski Inclusive Innovation in Education Award was created to honor.

"Kayla represents exactly why this award exists-her belief that every child deserves to be seen and given the chance to succeed is at the core of everything we do at ERC," said Lauren Micek Vargas, ERC's CEO. "Her story is a powerful reminder of what's possible when we come together to protect every child's right to learn."

BPS Foundation - Scott Eby and Nina Wolford

MABE - Maureen McNamara

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