March 9, 2015 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 by the door.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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Students from the Blair Community Schools Preschool will be leading the Board in the Pledge. They will be introduced by Cara Lucas-Richt, Director of Student Services.
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4. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items
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5.2. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting
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5.3. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published
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5.4. Receipt of Communications
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5.5. Treasurer’s Report
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5.6. Audit of Claims
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6. Business
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6.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda
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6.2. Recognitions
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The Blair Community Schools Board of Education would like to recognize the following individuals or groups:
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6.3. Acceptance of Gifts
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None
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6.4. Consideration of Communications
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None
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6.5. 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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6.6. Committee Reports
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6.6.1. Policy Committee
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The Policy Committee met on Monday, February 23, 2015. Meeting minutes and documents are attached.
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6.6.2. BG&T Committee
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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Meeting minutes and documents are attached.
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6.6.3. Curriculum Committee
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The Curriculum Committee met on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Meeting minutes and documents are attached.
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6.6.4. Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Meeting minutes and documents are attached.
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6.7. Approval of New Teachers
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None
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6.8. Acceptance of Resignations
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Resignations have been received from the following certified staff, effective upon the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year:
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6.9. Informational Items
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6.9.1. Superintendent Report
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6.10. Closed Session
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The Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
The Board will enter into Closed Session for the protection of public interest on the discussion of pending real estate matters. |
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6.11. Items from Closed Session
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Items from Closed Session for possible Board action:
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7. Adjournment
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