November 8, 2021 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 at a location accessible to members of the public and attached to the online agenda. 

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.

Rationale:  October 11, 2021 Board of Education Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

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• General Fund
• Building Fund and Savings & Depreciation

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• Activity Fund
• General Fund

Rationale:  Dr. Ryan O'Grady, Director of Special Education and Student Services, has received a donation from Keller Williams Realty, Omaha, Nebraska, for cubicles for the districts K-12 Special Education program.  The cubicles will be beneficial in preventing students from being distracted by what is going on around them and to achieve easier concentration.  The estimated value of the donation is $50,000.   

Mr. Tom Anderson has arranged to pick up the donation on Wednesday, November 10th.  

Rationale:  A letter has been received from Mr. Dan Hutsell, District Activities Director, requesting permission to accept a donation of equipment, retail value of $1500, from River Wilds Golf Course, Dakota Loudner pro. The donation consists of six (6) blue tees golf series 2 rangefinders.  This will assist our players in being more successful in competition, as well as having one (1) available for coaches.  We very much appreciate the support of River Wilds and Mr. Loudner.

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, November 1, 2021.  Meeting minutes are attached.

204.12 Public Participation at Board Meetings
School Communication and Succession of Authority
301.03-Succession of Authority to the Superintendent 
301.04-Communication Channels
School Calendar 
602.01-School Calendar
Weather 
905.08 School Closings and Cancellations

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Monday, October 25, 2021.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Rationale:  Strategic Plan Update & District Goals Update

Rationale:  Monthly Board Reports

• Activities
• Blair High School
• Otte Middle School
• Arbor Park Intermediate
• K-2 Primary Schools

Rationale:  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.