April 8, 2024 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. 2024-25 District School Calendar
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Dr. Gilson and Administrators will present on the proposed 2024-25 District School Calendar.
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8.3. Recognitions
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8.3.1. ACP/Life Skills Student Classroom
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Monica Maly, High School Special Education Teacher, has received donations from the following local companies to help ACP (Alternative Curriculum Program) students learn life skills and academics to set them up to be successful adults.
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8.4. Acceptance of Gifts
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8.4.1. Blair FFA Chapter Donation
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The Washington County Cattlemen's Association has donated $5,000 to the Blair Schools FFA Chapter to help with the State FFA Convention trip expenses.
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8.4.2. Clubs FORE Youth Program Grant
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Blair High School Girls Golf Team has been selected as a recipient of the Clubs FORE Youth Program Grant that consists of approximately $7,500 in equipment and professional instruction from a PGA pro. As a recipient, they will receive the following:
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8.5. Consideration of Communications
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8.5.1. Student Trip to Washington D.C.
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Mr. Bellamy, Otte Middle School History Teacher, is requesting permission to take 7th & 8th grade students on a trip to Washington D.C. from May 24-27, 2025. This is the same trip they took in May 2023. The trip will be sponsored by the Global Travel Alliance based out of Omaha and is 100% funded by the parents with no liability or cost to the district. The students learned a lot about government, history, responsibility, and character.
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8.6. 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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8.7. Committee Reports
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8.7.1. Policy/Curriculum Committee
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The Policy/Curriculum Committee met on Monday, March 18, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.7.2. BG&T Committee
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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.7.3. Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached.
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8.8. Approval of New Certified Staff
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8.9. Acceptance of Resignations
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8.10. Superintendent Report
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8.11. Informational Items
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Monthly Board Reports
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9. Adjournment
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