November 9, 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
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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
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Procedural Item
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B. Special Recognition
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Action Item
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B.1. State Bandmasters Champions
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue West Marching Thunderbirds will be recognized for placing 1st in Class 4A at the 2026 Nebraska State Bandmasters Championship.
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B.2. State Bandmasters Runner-Up
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue East Chieftains will be recognized for placing 2nd in Class 4A at the 2026 Nebraska State Bandmasters Championship.
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B.3. 2026-2027 Best of Bellevue Award
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Rationale:
Bellevue Public School has received the 2026-2027 Best of Bellevue, Best Employer Award (more than 25 employees).
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B.4. Military Family Appreciation Month
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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C. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections C, E and F were sent to all members of the Board of Education for review. The administration recommends approval by consent of the items in section C of the agenda identified with an asterisk and receipt of the information and proposals in sections E and F identified with an asterisk. |
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C.1. *Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the October 5, 2026, Board of Education meeting.
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C.2. *Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for October 2026.
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C.3. *Payment of Claims
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the payment of claims totaling $1,574,356.62.
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C.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Margaret Zitek be released from her contract effective November 9, 2026, and (2) Jill Comcowich, (3) Kris Linder, (4) Caroline Petersen, (5) Nicole Smith, and (6) Cynthia Ziegler be released from their contracts effective May 27, 2027.
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D. Action Items
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Action Item
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D.1. Renaming the Bellevue East Football Field
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To honor Bill James, long time Bellevue High/Bellevue East Football Coach and mentor to many students, the Board will be asked to approve the renaming of the Bellevue East football field to "James Field".
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E. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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E.1. *2026-27 Attendance Initiative - October
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.
October Attendance Award Winners Highest Grade Attendance Rate Central Elementary, 5th Grade Highest Overall Attendance Rate Bellevue Elementary Annual Attendance Growth - Elementary LeMay Elementary Annual Attendance Growth - Secondary Logan Fontenelle Middle School Congratulations to all of our October winners. Your commitment to being Ready. Present. Proud. is making a difference. Let's keep showing up, supporting one another, and bringing that Champion Mentality every day! |
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E.2. *2026 NSBA State Marching Band Competition
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Congratulations Bellevue East & Bellevue West Marching Bands on a fantastic showing at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Championships.
The Bellevue West Thunderbirds placed 1st in Class 4A and 3rd overall. The Bellevue East Chieftains placed 2nd in Class 4A and 5th place overall. |
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E.3. *Nebraska High School Press Association Fall Convention
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Nebraska High School Press Association Fall Convention was held in October at UNL, where both Bellevue East and Bellevue West Journalism competed.
Congratulations to Bellevue East! The Chieftain Yearbook and the TomTom Newspaper won the Cornhusker, which is the highest award for journalistic excellence from the NHSPA. In addition to that, Bellevue East also won All State for winning two Cornhuskers in a single year. We also want to congratulate Dr. Robert Moore, BPS Assistant Superintendent, on winning the 2026 NHSPA Administrator of the Year award for his support of scholastic journalism and press freedom. |
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E.4. *Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame Induction
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to Mary Hansen, Director of Food Service for Bellevue Public Schools, on her induction into the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame. Mary was one of six individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Mary has spent an incredible 57 years in the food service industry, beginning at Immanuel Hospital before coming to Bellevue Public Schools. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to excellence, serving others, mentoring employees, and making a difference in the lives of countless students and families. |
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F. Information Items
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Information Item
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F.1. Computer Science and Technology Report
Speaker(s):
Kari Veleba
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Each year the district is required to annually report the student progress in computer science and technology education, along with the districts' determined measures of progress per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-3305. Tonight, the administration will provide the Board with a report on student progress.
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F.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 5 Allocation of Resources.
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G. 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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H. 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 MABE - Maureen McNamara |
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I. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
November 18-20, NASB/NASA State Education Conference (CHI Health Center - Downtown Omaha)
December 7, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. |
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J. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn to Executive Session to consider matters relating to strategy sessions for litigation PILOT lawsuit, 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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