November 11, 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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                                        2.1. Approval of Absent Board Members                 | 
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                                        3. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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Dr. Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.     | 
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                                        4. Board Vacancy                 
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §32-570 and §32-574 to appoint a qualified registered voter, Ginger Fredericksen, of the Washington County School District 89-0001 a/k/a Blair Community School District, to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education of the district created by the resignation of Tim Welch, for the remainder of his unexpired term, which ends on the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January 2027.     
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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. Future Farmers of America (FFA) Donation                 
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The Blair FFA Program has received a donation in the amount of $2,001.70 from the Blair Community Schools Foundation.  The funds will be used to assist sending students to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.       | 
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                                        8.4. Consideration of Communications                 | 
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                                        8.4.1. Blair High School Cheer Squad                  
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The Blair High School Cheer Squad is requesting permission to attend two cheerleading competitions.  
 
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                                        8.5. Superintendent Report                 | 
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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 Committee met on Monday, October 21, 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, October 29, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.7.3. Finance Committee                 
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 The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Meeting minutes are attached. 
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                                        8.8. Approval of New Teachers                 | 
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                                        8.9. Acceptance of Resignations                 
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A letter of resignation has been received from certified staff member, Trenton Bottorff, Blair High School Special Education Teacher, effective December 31, 2024.       | 
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                                        8.10. Informational Items                 
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Monthly Board Reports
 
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                                        9. Adjournment                 | 
 
 