May 13, 2019 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. Mrs. Kari Loseke, Board President, will call the Board of Education Regular meeting to order. | 
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
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 The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance. | 
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                                        3. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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Mrs. Laura Jackson, Arbor Park Principal, will introduce Mrs. Kay Dickinson, Arbor Park Vocal Music Teacher, and students, Sophia Shillcutt and Hayden Dagget, who will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.      | 
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                                        4. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda                 | 
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                                        5. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items 
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                                        6. Approval of the Consent Agenda                 | 
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                                        6.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting                 | 
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                                        6.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published                 
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                                        6.3. Receipt of Communications                 
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                                        6.4. Treasurer's Report                 
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                                        6.5. Audit of Claims                 
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                                        7. Business                  | 
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                                        7.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda
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                                        7.2. Recognitions                 | 
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                                        7.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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                                        7.3.1. Cubby's Convenience Store - Blair                 
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In June 2 018, Cubby's pledged to donate $1.00 for every large pizza they sold to Blair Community Schools.  We received a check from Cubby's in the amount of $1,210. Thank you to Cubby's for their continued support and commitment to Blair Community Schools. | 
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                                        7.4. Consideration of Communications                 | 
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                                        7.4.1. State FBLA Conference                 
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 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 San Antonio, Texas from June 28 through July 3, 2019. The administration recommends approving this request, and per Board policy 607.05-Student Field Trips, Excursions, and National Conventions students are responsible for their own expenses with the district funding the sponsor’s transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees and other expenses associated with the event. | 
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                                        7.5. 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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                                        7.6. Committee Reports                 | 
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                                        7.6.1. Policy Committee                 
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 The Policy Committee met on Monday, April 29, 2019. Meeting minutes are attached. 
 
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                                        7.6.2. Curriculum Committee                 
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 The Curriculum Committee met on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Meeting minutes are attached. 
 
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                                        7.6.3. BG&T Committee                 
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 The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Meeting minutes are attached. 
 
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                                        7.6.4. Finance Committee                 
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 The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Meeting minutes are attached. 
 
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                                        7.7. Approval of New Teachers                 
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Approval of Certified Staff for the 2019-20 school year:
 
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                                        7.8. Acceptance of Resignations                 
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The following teachers have submitted letters of resignation effective upon the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year.
 
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                                        7.9. Informational Items                 | 
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                                        7.10. Closed Session                 
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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, 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 protection of public interest on the discussion of real estate matters. | 
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                                        7.11. Items From Closed Session                 | 
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                                        8. Adjournment                 | 
