March 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 at a location accessible to members of the public and attached to the public agenda.
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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7.3. Receipt of Communications
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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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Donation
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8.2.1. Best Communities for Music Education
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During the 2019-20 school year, Blair Community Schools was awarded on of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants.
Mr Doug Schmitt, co-owner of Schmitt Music in Minneapolis, would like to congratulation Dr. Randy Gilson and the Blair Board of Education. |
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8.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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8.3.1. Big Red Keno Grant
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Mr. Ross Udey, Otte Blair Middle School Teacher, wrote and was awarded a Big Red Keno Math and Science Grant in the amount of $7,500. Mr, Udey applied for the grant to secure funds for the purchase of a 3D Printer.
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8.3.2. Cubby's Convenience Store - Blair
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Cubby's quarterly donation ($1,541) from their "Let's Raise Some Dough" fundraiser. Cubby's donates $1.00 for every large pizza sold at their Blair location to Blair Community Schools.
Thank you to Cubby's for their continued support and commitment to Blair Community Schools. |
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8.4. Consideration of Communications
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8.4.1. Nikki's Dance Studio
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Nikki's Dance Studio is requesting the use of Blair High School Auditorium for a weekend in May, including Sunday, May 23, 2021.
This is a Sunday facility usage request and requires Board approval. |
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8.4.2. Blair High School Band
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Communication for Board consideration and possible action: Blair High School Band Trip to Florida: Mrs. Tammy Holcomb, BHS Principal, is requesting Board approval for the Blair High School Band to take a trip to Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota, Florida starting on May 29, 2022 - June 2, 2022. Mr. Mount would be coordinating this trip and the expected cost to each student is approximately $1,663. They plan to march in the Sarasota Memorial Day parade, visit the Salvador Dali Museum, go on a dolphin watch, and will participate in a community service activity among other events. |
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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.
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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 Monday, February 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, February 22, 2021. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.6.3. Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.7. Approval of New Teachers
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Possible approval of a new 3-5 Instructional Coach for Arbor Park Intermediate.
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8.8. Acceptance of Resignations
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A letter of resignation has been received from certified staff member Norma Steffes, Blair High School Spanish Teacher, upon the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year.
A letter of resignation has been received from certified staff member Dr. Chris Stogdill, Otte Blair Middle School Principal, upon the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year. A letter of retirement has been received from certified staff member Mr. Leon Haith, Director of Special Services and Otte Blair Middle School Assistant Principal, upon the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year. |
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8.9. Superintendent Report
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8.10. Informational Items
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Monthly Board Reports
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9. Adjournment
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