October 12, 2020 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 in the meeting room and at a location accessible to members of the public. 

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:  Dr. Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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• General Fund
• Building Fund & Savings and Depreciation

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• Activity Fund
• General Fund

Rationale:  At the September Board of Education meeting, the Board accepted a donation from Two Rivers Bank in the amount of $15,000.  

Mr. Randy Lock, President of Two Rivers Bank, will be present for the Board and Administration to express their gratitude for their generous donation. 

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In 2016, the Blair Bear Backers Club was established as a 100% volunteer organization with the mission to provide in-kind and financial support to Blair High School athletics and activities.  The Blair Bear Backers are donating $115,000 to be used for the recent renovation of the Krantz Field Press Box located at Blair High School. 

The Bear Backers have led the construction of the new Press Box, which began this spring.  This includes new siding, roof, framing, windows, a redesigned floor plan, flooring, dry wall, stair case (outside), and railing.  The Press Box is nearly all completed and has been in use throughout this year’s fall season. 

We would like to thank Paul Andersen, President and the Blair Bear Backers for their continued support and commitment to Blair Community Schools. 

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 Wednesday, September 30, 2020.   Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Curriculum Committee met on Monday, September 21, 2020.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Friday, September 25, 2020.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Rationale:  The administration is requesting Board authorization to hold a school district surplus sale.  The sale would be organized and conducted per state statute regulation - including public notice, ability to inspect on site by appointment, sealed bids, and public opening bids. The mode of sale will include standard procedures and possibly online notification/publication options to expand the base of potential bidders.  

In addition, the administration is requesting preauthorization from the Board to accept the highest bid that meets the minimum bid requirement set and for items to be available for pickup upon the opening of the winning bid.  Rationale to the request is the need to clear out the district storage building to make room for furniture being removed from the schools due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines.  In addition, with the surplus sale being held at the bus barn, buses are having to be left out for the duration of the sale.  Administration will report back to the Board on a total dollar amount received from the surplus sale at the November Finance Committee meeting.  

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• COVID-19 Report
• 2019-20 Annual Report
• Board Policies
• 2020-21 Board Goals

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• Blair High School - October 2020 Board Report
• Otte Middle School - October 2020 Board Report
• Arbor Park Intermediate - October 2020 Board Report
• K-2 Primary Schools - October 2020 Board Report