September 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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A. Routine Business
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Procedural Item
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A.1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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A.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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A.3. Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue Board of Education abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. A copy of the law is posted on the wall of our Board room. |
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A.4. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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B. Special Recognition
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Action Item
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B.1. Circle of Excellence Award
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue Public School has received from Cognia the Circle of Excellence Award. Cognia recognizes institutions who systematically and systemically model a commitment to continuous improvement and demonstrate these values through their day-to-day efforts to improve outcomes for their students. Based upon the extensive review of the district through the Cognia Accreditation Engagement Review the commitment to continuous improvement is commended.
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C. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections C and F were sent to all members of the Board of Education for review. The administration recommends approval by consent of the items in section C of the agenda identified with an asterisk and receipt of the information and proposals in section F identified with an asterisk. |
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C.1. *Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the August 4, 2025, Board of Education meeting.
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C.2. *Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for August 2025.
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C.3. *Payment of Claims
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the payment of claims totaling $8,038,379.94.
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C.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Kathryn Andersen be released from her contract effective December 19, 2025.
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C.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Alexa Thomas be elected to the certified staff for the 2025-26 school year effective September 15, 2025 subject to her release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.
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D. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
There are not any action items for approval.
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E. Commendations
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Consent Item
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F. Information Items
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Information Item
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F.1. Advanced Placement Report
Speaker(s):
Fran Pokorski
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will provide the Board an update on Advanced Placement program.
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F.2. Bellevue West Auditorium
Speaker(s):
Greg Boettger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tonight, the administration will provide the Board an update on the progress of the new Bellevue West Auditorium.
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F.3. *Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The administration will give the Board an update on the Strategic Plan Priority 3 Programs and Services.
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G. Public Comment Period
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Public comment pertaining to items not otherwise on the Agenda must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board five days prior to the Board meeting. There were no items submitted for Public Comment for this meeting.
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H. Board of Education Member Reports on Meetings They Have Attended
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
BPS Foundation - Scott Eby and Nina Wolford Other Meetings Attended |
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I. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
September 18, Sarpy County Property Tax Request Act Joint Public Hearing, Bellevue University, Hitchcock Humanities Center/Criss Auditorium, 1040 Bruin Blvd., 6:30 p.m.
September 22, Board of Education Special Meeting, Welcome Center, 4:30 p.m. October 6, Committee on American Civics Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:00 p.m. October 6, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. |
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J. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn the September 8, 2025, meeting of the Board of Education.
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