June 13, 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. 

Rationale:  Mr. Leon Haith will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rationale:  Blair Basketball Club is making a donation in the amount of $1,600.00 to Blair Community Schools.

Rationale:  Consideration of the following communication:

1. A letter has been received from Mr. Anderson, BHS Principal, and Mr. Dan Hutsell, Director of Choral Activities, asking permission for the Blair High School Concert Choir to be a part of the Omaha Symphony Choral Collaborative project for the fall of 2016.   There are two dates that require Board Approval: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - rehearsal and Sunday, November 13, 2016 - final performance.  

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, May 19, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Item from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve on first and final notification revisions to Policy 1005.03-Parental Involvement in the Schools.  

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The Curriculum Committee did not meet this month.  

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee did not meet this month. 

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Items from this committee for proposed Board action:

• to approve a resolution calling the district’s General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, for redemption prior to maturity.
• to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, in an amount not to exceed $9,050,000 and related matters.

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Approval of certified staff for the 2016-17 school year:

• Kelli Westphal - High School English Teacher with Drama
• Vicki Schrick - High School Business Teacher
• Gwen Archer - 6-8 Middle School Spanish Teacher

 

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 A resignation has been received from Brianne Kethan, High School Special Education Teacher, effective upon the conclusion of the 2015-16 school year.

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The Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions.  Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual.  Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to:  (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining and contract negotiation, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.

The Board will enter into Closed Session for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual for the purpose of contract negotiation.  

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Items from Closed Session for proposed Board action:

• Consideration of a contract with Superintendent Rex Pfeil with salary to be determined by the Board.