February 8, 2021 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 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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                                        2. Roll Call                 
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 The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance. | 
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                                        3. Approval of Absent Board Members                 | 
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                                        4. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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Dr. Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.     | 
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                                        5. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda                 | 
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                                        6. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items 
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                                        7. Approval of the Consent Agenda                 | 
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                                        7.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting                 | 
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                                        7.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published                 
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January 11, 2021 Board of Education Work Session and Regular Board Meeting Minutes     
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                                        7.3. Receipt of Communications                 
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Thank You - From Otte Blair Middle School      | 
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                                        7.4. Treasurer's Report                 
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                                        7.5. 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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8th Grade Science Fair Donations:
 
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                                        8.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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                                        8.3.1. Walmart Community Grant                 
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The district has been awarded a grant from the Walmart Community Grants Team in the amount of $1,100.  The Walmart Community Grant Program provides grants to support needs of local communities.     | 
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                                        8.4. Consideration of Communications                 
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Facility Usage request Only: Mr. Dan Hutsell, Activity Director, and Mr. Jeff Mount, High School Band Instructor, submitted a request for Board approval to allow the Blair High School Band to hold their annual mattress fundraiser on Sunday, March 7th, 2021. This special request will not require students to be at school on Sunday, March 7th, 2021 or create any need for custodial coverage. They are requesting the use of the Blair High School Gym between the hours of 10:00am - 5:00pm with setting up the evening before. | 
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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 Friday, January 22, 2021. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.6.2. BG&T Committee                 
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 The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Monday, January 25, 2021. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.6.3. Finance Committee                 
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 The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.7. Approval of New Certified Staff                 
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Approval of certified staff for the 2021-22 school year: Shannen Jennings - Otte Middle School Grade 6 Math Kaylee Sorensen - Arbor Park Intermediate Grade 4 Classroom Tatum Hartvigsen - Arbor Park Intermediate Grade 4 Classroom | 
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                                        8.8. Approval of New Administrator                  
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K-2 Principal - Instructional Specialist     | 
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                                        8.9. Acceptance of Resignations                 
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A resignation has been received from Dara Coffey, K-2 Resource Teacher, effective upon the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year. | 
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                                        8.10. Informational Items                 
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Monthly Board Reports
 
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                                        9. Adjournment                 | 
 
 