October 9, 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. Washington County Community Foundation                 
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The district received a donation in the amount of $2,799.20 from the Washington County Community Foundation.  This was a disbursement from the Otte Middle School Band Boosters Donor Account.  They issued it to close out the Otte Band Booster Donor Account that they had fundraised for over the years.       | 
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                                        8.4. Consideration of Communications                 | 
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                                        8.4.1. Blair Cubs Volleyball                 
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We received a request from Jess Lansman, on behalf of the youth volleyball program Bear Cubs, for permission to hold a Bear Cubs skill development program on Sundays starting on October 22nd - November 19th with a scrimmage/tournament to be held on Sunday, December 3rd.   Mr. Siecke, District Activities Director, highly recommend approval of this request. Sundays are the only days we have available gym time over the winter, and this organization is working hand in hand with our coaches to improve volleyball in Blair. 
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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/Americanism Committee                 
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 The Policy/Americanism Committee met on Monday, September 18, 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, September 26, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.6.3. Finance Committee                 
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 The Finance Committee met on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.7. Approval of New Teachers                 | 
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                                        8.8. Acceptance of Resignations                 | 
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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                 | 
 
 