November 3, 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
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Procedural Item
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A.3. Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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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. State Cross Country Meet
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Bellevue West student, Tatum Neilson, finished as the state runner-up at the Class A State Cross Country Meet.
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B.2. State Bandmasters Runner-Up
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue East Chieftains will be recognized for placing 2nd in Class 4A at the 2025 Nebraska State Bandmasters Championship.
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B.3. State Bandmasters Champions
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Bellevue West Marching Thunderbirds will be recognized for placing 1st in Class 4A at the 2025 Nebraska State Bandmasters Championship.
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B.4. Military Family Appreciation Month
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
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Information Item
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C. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections C, D and E was 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 sections D and E 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 October 6, 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 October 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 $2,471,590.57.
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C.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) David Wallace be released from his contract effective May 21, 2026.
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C.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Jennifer Hartmann be elected to the certified staff for the 2025-26 school year effective October 27, 2025, subject to her release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.
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D. Action Items
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Action Item
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D.1. Line of Credit Reauthorization
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
As part of the annual budget, a $5 million line of credit has been included to mitigate cash flow concerns due to the timing of tax payments. Each year, the line of credit must be reauthorized. The current line of credit with First Interstate Bank matures on December 15, 2025.
Administration's Recommendation: Approve a resolution to renew our $5 million line of credit with First Interstate Bank. |
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D.2. *Board Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following policy was presented for adoption to the Board at the October meeting and presented tonight for approval by consent:
718.01 Travel Costs Related to Federal Grants (Proposed)
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E. Commendations
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Consent Item
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E.1. *2025 NSBA State Marching Band Competition
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Congratulations Bellevue East & Bellevue West Marching Bands on a fantastic showing at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Championships.
The Bellevue West Thunderbirds placed 1st in Class 4A and 2nd overall. Bellevue West also earned the Dave Young award for Best Music. The Bellevue East Chieftains placed 2nd in Class 4A and 6th place overall. |
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E.2. *Bands of America Super Regional St. Louis
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to Bellevue West and Bellevue East Marching Bands on their performances at Bands of America Super Regional in St. Louis on October 18th!
The Bellevue West marching band placed 4th in their class and 16th overall. The Bellevue East marching band placed 11th in their class and 34th overall. |
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E.3. *NSAA State Cross Country Meet
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Congratulations to Bellevue West students Tatum Neilson and Zoe Ryan for their success at the NSAA State Cross Country Meet. Tatum finished 2nd at the state meet - just 10 seconds out of first place. Tatum Neilson was the state runner-up in the Class A.
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E.4. *Nebraska High School Press Association Fall Convention
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The Nebraska High School Press Association Fall Convention was held October 20th at UNL, both Bellevue East and Bellevue West Journalism competed. The NHSPA recently released the results. Congratulations to Bellevue East and Bellevue West Journalism on their success.
Bellevue East Both the Yearbook and Tom Tom Newspaper were Cornhusker finalists (meaning they were within 50 points of a Cornhusker). The Tom Tom won a Cornhusker, the highest award for scholastic journalism from the Nebraska High School Press Association, and the Chieftain Yearbook won a Superior Award, demonstrating excellence in most areas. Stephenie Conley serves as the advisor for Bellevue East, and she was elected to the NHSPA board to represent large schools. Bellevue West The Thunderbeat Website was awarded a rating of Superior, and under a new award system is considered a Cornhusker Finalist. The Cornhusker is the highest award given by the NHSPA. The Thunderbeat is co-advised by Julie Rowse and Aaron Stueve. Julie also accepted the position of communications coordinator for the NHSPA board. |
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E.5. *All-State Music Honors
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Congratulations to Bellevue East and Bellevue West students who have received All-State Music honors. And special thanks to the band and choir directors.
Bellevue West Charlie Reimer - Choir Frankie Miller - Choir Rebekah Vann - Choir Jason Hughes - Tenor Sax (1st Year - Band) Ollie Faltin - Tenor Sax (1st Year - Band) Cooper Fullerton - Trombone (1st Year - Band) Noah Masters - Trumpet (1st Year - Orchestra) Matthew Merchant - Trumpet (1st Year - Band) Kellen Pentico - Trumpet (2nd Year - Band) Eddie Petrow - Trumpet (3rd Year - Band) Jaron Rains - Clarinet (2nd Year - Band) Alexander Treat - Bass Clarinet (1st Year - Band) Bellevue East George Wirth - Choir (also earned a position in the All-State Band on Flute) Daniela Evans - Flute Amos Vignolo - Flute Liliahna Lusk - Clarinet Henry Perrin - Alto Sax Blake Zimmerman - Alto Sax Ethan Wichael - Tenor Sax James Rachwitz - Trombone Cody Jones-DeVol - Percussion These students will participate in an All-State Music Festival and Concert the week of November 20th in Lincoln. |
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F. Information Items
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Information Item
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F.1. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
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Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will give an update on the Strategic Plan Priority 5 Allocation of Resources.
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G. Public Comment Period
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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
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Information Item
Rationale:
BPS Foundation - Scott Eby and Nina Wolford MABE - Maureen McNamara |
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I. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Information Item
Rationale:
November 19-21, NASB/NASA State Education Conference (CHI Health Center - Downtown Omaha)
December 8, 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 November 3, 2025, meeting of the Board of Education.
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