January 9, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in this room.

Rationale:  Mr. Tom Anderson will introduce Dylan Thayer, Blair High School student, along with Vicki Schrick, High School Business Teacher, who will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

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The following newly elected members of the Blair Community Schools Board of Education will be administered the Oath of Office:

• Denise Ray
• Brad Kreifels
• Kari Loseke
• Lyle Schjodt
• Deb Parks

The following board leadership positions will be voted upon at this time:

• President
• Vice-President

Approval of Offices and Appointments:

• Secretary - Angie Conety
• Treasurer - Leslie Watts
• School Attorney - Edmond Talbot, III
• School Physician - Dr. John Simonson
• Official Newspaper - Blair Enterprise
• Bank Depository - Washington County Bank
• Truant Officer - Blair Police Department and Washington County Sheriff

 

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The Cornhuskers Motor Club Foundation, will be on hand to present Krissy Anderson, teacher at Deerfield Elementary, with a check from an online education grant application she applied for and was awarded.  

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Communication for Board consideration and possible action:

Drama Club - Sound of Music:  Mr. Anderson is requesting permission for the High School Drama students to attend the musical, The Sound of Music, at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Tickets for this event have been donated to the students from Michael Yanney, grandfather of a high school student.  No district funds would be used for the trip. 

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:

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The Policy Committee did not meet in December, but upon Board approval of first notification on December 12, 2016, the following item is being advanced to the January 9, 2017 Board of Education meeting for final action: 

• To approve on second and final notification new policies 804.01-Computer and Data Security and 804.01R1-Procedure for Computer and Data Security Breach.

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The Curriculum Committee did not meet in December.  

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The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee did not meet in December.

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The Finance Committee met on Thursday, January 5, 2017.  Meeting minutes are attached.

Rationale:  The Board will consider proposed action to approve the day and time for the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model of staff development approved on December 12, 2016.

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The following certified staff members, will be retiring effective upon the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year:

• Leon Haith - Director of Student Services
• Marty Rogers - Athletic Director
• Karen Gengenbach - 9-12 Guidance Counselor

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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 collective bargaining.