September 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order                  
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in this room.     | 
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
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Mr. Lyle Schjodt, President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order.      | 
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                                        3. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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Mr. Tom Anderson, Principal of Blair High School, will introduce BHS student Thomas Simonson, who will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.      | 
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                                        4. 2016-17  Budget Hearing                 
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The Board will convene a public hearing for the purpose of accepting comments and questions on the proposed 2016-17 budget.     
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                                        5. 2016-17 Tax Request Hearing                 
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The Board will convene a public hearing for the purpose of accepting comments and questions on the proposed 2016-17 tax request.     
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                                        6. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda                 | 
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                                        7. Consent Agenda                 | 
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                                        7.1. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items 
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                                        7.2. Approval of Consent Agenda                 | 
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                                        7.2.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting                 | 
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                                        7.2.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published                 
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                                        7.2.3. Receipt of Communications                 | 
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                                        7.2.4. Treasurer’s Report                 
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                                        7.2.5. Audit of Claims                 
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                                        8. Business                  | 
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                                        8.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda
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                                        8.2. Recognitions                 | 
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                                        8.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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                                        8.3.1. Krantz Field Flag Pole                 
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 Blair Community Schools is proud to recognize the following individuals and businesses that have donated time, goods, and services for a new flag pole and flag pole lighting at Krantz Field…… Heath Warrick, Dick’s Electric, Arp’s Concrete, Gerhold Concrete, and the Bob Suverkubbe Family. Rick Brant facilitated site access, placement, and installation for the school district. The cost of the new flag pole and lighting is in excess of $1,000, and per Board policy, the donation must be accepted by the Board of Education. 
 
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                                        8.4. Consideration of Communications                 | 
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                                        8.4.1. Blair Area Community Band                 
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Jeff Mount, Blair high School Band Director, is requesting permission for the Blair Area Community Band to use the BHS Auditorium for a performance on December 4, 2016.  This is a Sunday building usage request that requires Board approval.     | 
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                                        8.5. Comments From The Public
                 
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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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                                        8.6. Committee Reports                 | 
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                                        8.6.1. Policy Committee                 
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 The Policy Committee met on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Meeting minutes are attached. Item from this committee for proposed Board action: 
 
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                                        8.6.2. Curriculum Committee                 
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 The Curriculum Committee met on Friday, September 2, 2016. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.6.3. BG&T Committee                 
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 The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee did not meet this month. | 
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                                        8.6.4. Finance Committee                 
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 The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.7. Approval of 2016-17 Budget                 
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Approval of the 2016-17 budget.     
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                                        8.8. 2016-17 Tax Request Resolution                 
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Approval of the 2016-17 Tax Request Resolution.     
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                                        8.9. Approval of New Teachers                 | 
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                                        8.10. Acceptance of Resignations                 | 
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                                        8.11. Informational Items                 
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 Informational items: 
 
 
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                                        9. Adjournment                 | 
 
 