April 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in this room.

Rationale:  Mr. Lyle Schjodt, President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order. 

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Rationale:  Consideration of of the following communications:

1. A letter has been received from Mr. Anderson, BHS Principal, regarding FBLA national qualifiers.  Mr. Anderson is requesting permission for Mrs. Olson to accompany the national qualifiers to the FBLA National Conference that will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from June 29 through July 2, 2016.  He is also requesting financial assistance for the adviser fees for the trip.   

The administration recommends approving this request, and per Board policy 607.05-Student Field Trips, Excursions, and National Conventions, the district will fund the sponsor’s transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees and other expenses associated with the event.  In addition, unless otherwise approved by the superintendent, reimbursement for sponsors will be made on the basis of one sponsor for every 15 students that qualify.

Rationale:  This is the portion of the meeting when members of the public may address the board about matters of public concern.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO SPEAK:

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The Policy Committee met on Thursday, March 17, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

• consider a facility use request from Living Savior to use Deerfield Elementary on an ongoing basis for Sunday morning church services.

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The Curriculum Committee met on Thursday, March 24, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Monday, March 28, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The following certified staff, will be retiring effective upon the conclusion of the 2015-16 school year:

• Chuck Black - Blair High School Industrial Technology Teacher
• Kathy White - Blair High School Guidance Counselor

 

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1. Lyle Schjodt has purchased a health insurance policy through the Blair Community Schools Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance program. This information is to be reported quarterly, as required by state statute 79-506.
2. Items from the Superintendent:
   1. Class of 2016:  Senior's Last Day and Graduation
   2. Board of Education Retreat:  Survey on dates/times for late May or early June will be sent by Angie this week.  Options for a Saturday or evening will be included.