September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

Rationale:  Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted in the meeting room and at a location accessible to members of the public. 

Mrs. Kari Loseke, Board President, will call the Board of Education Special meeting to order. 

Rationale:  The Board Secretary will conduct roll call attendance. 

Rationale:  Dr. Gilson will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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:

Rationale:  Approval of the 2025-26 Budget.

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Approval of the 2025-26 Tax Request Resolution.

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504.55-Outside Behavior Consultants (ABA and Similar Providers) 
Second and final reading at the October 13th Board meeting. 

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic approach on how individuals learn, primarily with autism or developmental disabilities, in acquiring new skills and modifying challenging behaviors. While some school districts permit outside ABA providers under specific agreements related to background checks and confidentiality, others impose restrictions due to concerns about supervision, student privacy under FERPA, and staffing contracts.  Currently, Blair Community Schools does not allow parent-contracted ABA providers in classrooms as it can cause distractions and protocol conflicts.  Following a recent request for services, the committee has decided that since we do not have a board policy addressing this issue, Dr. Gilson should establish a formal policy to align with our current practice.