April 10, 2023 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 online 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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                                        8.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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                                        8.3.1. Cargill Donation                 
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Kim Leggott, K-2 PE Teacher, was awarded a donation from Cargill, in the amount of $3,000, for the purchase of a Gaga Ball Pit at Deerfield Elementary School.   The Board approved a donation for the same amount for a Gaga Ball Pit at Arbor Park School at last month's Board of Education meeting. Thank you Cargill for your continued support of Blair Community Schools. | 
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                                        8.3.2. Cubby's Conbenience Store - Blair                 
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Cubby;s quarterly donation ($1,090) 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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                                        8.3.3. Direct Your Dollars Campaign                 
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Mr. Chaz Fonda, Blair High School Band Instructor, received a $1,000 check from SpartanNash (aka Family Fare) as part of the Direct You Dollars Program.  Through the Direct Your Dollars Program, schools can earn $1,000 by collecting $150,000 in receipts from SpartanNash owned retail stores.       | 
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                                        8.3.4. Rotary Club of Blair                 
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The district received a grant from the Rotary Club of Blair, in the amount of $1,000, for Skills Academy classroom supplies, materials, and website license access.       | 
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                                        8.4. Consideration of Communications                 | 
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                                        8.4.1. Blair High School Cheer Team                 
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A letter was received from Kim Farrar, BHS Cheer Coach, and Tyler Siecke, BHS Activities Director, requesting permission to reserve Krantz Field on the evening of Sunday, June 11, 2023.  The cheer team hires a professional photographer each year for team and individual pictures that are used throughout the season for signs, buttons, celebrations, and senior banners.       | 
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                                        8.4.2. 2023 FBLA State Leadership Conference                 
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A request has been received from Ms. Vicki Schrick, FBLA Advisor, regarding FBLA national qualifier.  Ms. Schrick, along with Assistant Adviser Ms. Tatum Hartvigsen, is requesting permission to accompany the eight (8) national qualifiers to the FBLA National Conference that will be held in Atlanta, GA from June 25-July 1, 2023.  The administration recommends approving this request, and per Board policy 607.05-Student Field Trips, Excursions, and National Conventions, students are responsible for their own expenses with the district funding the sponsor's transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees and other expenses associated with the event. | 
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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 Monday, March 20, 2023.  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 Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.6.3. Finance Committee                 
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 The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.7. Approval of New Administrators and Teachers                 
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                                        8.8. Acceptance of Resignations                 
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Retirement
 
 
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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                 | 
