April 8, 2019 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.

Mrs. Kari Loseke, Board President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order. 

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The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance.
 

Rationale:  Mrs. Rogers, K-2 Primary Schools Principal, will introduce Mrs. Shelley Schoby and Mrs. Cheri Yost, K-2 Art Teachers, along with some K-2 art students who will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Rationale:  March 11, 2019 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

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• Zak Family Food's Contribution 
• Thank You
• K-2 Flood Victim Fundraiser Total 
• Washington County - Spot Vision Screener

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• Building Fund and Savings Depreciation 
• General Fund

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• Activity Fund Claims
• General Fund Claims

Rationale:  Mrs. Donna Callaghan and Mrs. Annette Ott, teachers at Blair High School, will introduce the MathCount students who recently won the Valley Invitational.  

Rationale:  Kiley Huber, on behalf of the 1999 Blair High School graduating class, would like to dedicate a tree to be planted at Arbor Park for the celebration of their 20-year class reunion.  The class would like to plant the tree at 10:00am on June 8th during the Gate Way to the West Days. They would place a plaque with the tree showing the dedication from the Class of 1999.  

Rationale:  The Pacific Life Foundation has awarded Blair High School the 3T's of Education grant for $3,000 to purchase 13 Chrome Books for students to check out before school, during school, and after school in order to complete projects in every classrrom.  

Rationale:  PassageWay Church has submitted an Application for Facility Usage Request for Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 12:00pm - 9:00pm.   

PassageWay Church is hosting an event, planned for the Youth Sports Complex and in conjunction with the Gateway to the West Days, for the entire community and that would include family actives, brief sport clinics by members of the Cornhusker  football and volleyball programs, and concert.  For planning purposes, they would like to list a contingency location in the event of inclement weather, and due to the size and location, they are requesting Otte Blair Middle School gym.  Since this would be a Sunday event, the Board of Education must take action on the request.  There would be a charged for supervisory fees. 

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 Monday, March 25, 2019 at 12:00 pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

 

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The Curriculum Committee met on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

 

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 4:30 pm.  Meeting minutes are attached.

 

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The Finance Committee met on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11:30 am.  Meeting minutes are attached.

 

Rationale:  The April 2019 Surplus Sale (for various old or obsolete equipment and vehicles) was scheduled to be held on April 1-5, 2019.  Sealed bids for the items were opened on Friday, April 5th at 10:00am.  Mr. Haith, Mr. Shearer, and Mrs. Jorgensen, reviewed the bids and are bringing the winning bids to the Board for approval.  The Board does reserve the right to reject any or all bids. 

Rationale:  Approval of Certified Staff for the 2019-20 school year:

• Jessica Cole, School Psychologist. 

Rationale:  Kelli Westphal, 9-12 English Teacher with Drama, effective upon the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year. 

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• NASB April 2019 Monthly Board Update
• Principals April 2019 Monthly Board Update