July 11, 2022 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:  The Blair Community Schools Board of Education will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of public comments on proposed changes to the Student Fees Schedule for the 2022-23 school year.  Board discussion and consideration for action regarding this policy and hearing comments will take place on agenda item 9.7.

540.20-Student Fees
504.20R1-Student Fees 

Student Handbooks

• Deerfield, North, South (PK-2)
• Arbor Park (3-5)
• Otte Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)

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• June 6, 2022 Board of Education Work Retreat Minutes
• June 13, 2022 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

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• General Fund
• Building Fund and Savings & Depreciation

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• Activity Fund
• General Fund

Rationale:  The Blair Community School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award designation by the NAMM Foundation, National Association of Music Merchants, for its outstanding commitment to music education. 

Mr. Doug Schmitt, co-owner of Schmitt Music in Minneapolis, will be in attendance to present personalized awards to administrators, school board members and music staff.  

Rationale:  Mrs. Kelly Himes, K-5 PTO President, will introduce the Blair Schools PTO Board.

Rationale:  Ms. Tammy Holcomb, BHS Principal, and Mr. Chris Schuler, BHS Teacher, is requesting approval of donations from Sid Dillon and Woodhouse for the purchase of 12 sets of Sonic Tools for the Engine Mechanics class and any potential future automotive course offerings.  Sonic Tools are industrial-grade mechanical tools with an excellent organizational system and come with a lifetime warranty.  The Sonic Tools Company has given the district a large discount and each auto dealership is willing to cover half f the cost of the tools, leaving zero cost to the district.  Sid Dillion and Woodhouse want to donate these funds so that the tools go straight into the hands of the students in the form of industry grade tools.  The total cost of the tools before the discount, including shipping and handling, is $69,780.  With the discount, the total cost, including shipping and handling, is $37,700.  Each business will cover $18,850.  

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, June 20, 2022.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Handbooks

• Deerfield, North, South Primary (PK-2)
• Arbor Park Intermediate (3-5)
• Otte Blair Middle School (6-8)
• Blair High School (9-12)

Policy 1005.11-Service Animals

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  Meeting minutes are attached.

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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Rationale:  Items for proposed Board Action

• Approval of the student Fee Schedule for the 2022-23 school year.
  • Policy 504.20R1-Student Fees 
• Proposed Revisions:
  • Materials Required for School Courses:
    • 1. Art - $25
      2. Culinary I and II - $20
      3. Human Anatomy - $20
      4. Nutrition - $10
      5. Pottery, Adv - $25
      6. Woods - $10
      7. Woods, Adv - $48
      8. Welding - $20
  • Fees Required for Participation:
    • Removal of NHS: $20.00

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• Elizabeth Moody - Arbor Park Classroom

Rationale:  Mr. Tom Anderson, Executive Director of Operations, has submitted a letter of retirement upon the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year.