February 9, 2026 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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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B. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: The information in sections B, D and E were sent to all members of the Board of Education for review. The administration recommends approval by consent of the items in section B 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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B.1. *Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the January 5, 2026, Board of Education meeting.
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B.2. *Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Brooks
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
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B.3. *Payment of Claims
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: Approve the payment of claims totaling $1,779,776.71.
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B.4. *Release from Contract
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: (1) Michelle Aschenbrenner, (2) Kourtney Caniglia, (3) Deborah Carlson, (4) Stacy Elshire, (5) Lauren Garcia, (6) William Ickes, (7) Ashley Jadwin, (8) Roxanne Martinez, (9) Victoria Millis, (10) Angela Osborn, (11) Lance Raabe, (12) Michelle Ruppert, (13) Morgan Schleimer, (14) Laura Scott and (15) Stephen Vanderhoof be released from their contracts effective May 21, 2026 and that (16) Jenny Powell be released from her contract effective June 20, 2026.
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B.5. *Election of New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation:(1) Hannah DeHart, (2) Joseph Devlin, (3) Kyle Dey, (4) Jeannie Feltner, (5) Aubriana Garcia, (6) Jennifer Hill, (7) Garrett Hogan, (8) Tinley King, (9) Amanda Lopez, (10) Emily Malotte, (11) Brett Matthies, (12) Eric Micks, (13) Garrett Peterson, (14) Bailey St. Clair, (15) Joette Trumble, (16) Daytan Vallinch, (17) Skyler Wendling and (18) Cynthia Ziegler be elected to the certified staff for the 2026-27 school year effective August 7, 2026 subject to their release from any contractual agreements with other school districts.
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B.6. *Request for Contract Addendum
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Administrative Recommendation: that the following addendum to the contract between Garrett Hogan and the Bellevue Board of Education dated February 9, 2026 be approved: the salary schedule(s) or ranges applicable to this contract shall be the official JROTC Minimum Instructor Pay as adopted and communicated to the Bellevue Public Schools by the Department of the Air Force for each contact period or A01A-02 on the adopted teachers' salary schedule for the applicable school year, whichever is greater. Nothing in this contract shall give said employee any right to positions other than those of the JROTC program. Certification requirements applicable to this contract shall include both Nebraska Department of Education and Department of the Air Force requisites.
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C. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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C.1. Teacher Negotiated Agreement
Speaker(s):
Sharra Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Nebraska law allows public school employees to organize and bargain collectively with school boards on the issue of salaries. An agreement has been reached and ratified by the Bellevue Education Association, the employee organization representing teachers, nurses, school psychologists, and therapists. The negotiated agreement with teachers represents an agreement with a proposed total package increase of 3.99% for the 2026/2027 school year.
The current and proposed salary programs are attached. Also attached is the ratification notice from the Bellevue Education Association. Administrative
Recommendation: The administration recommends the Board approve the Teacher Negotiated Agreement as presented.
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D. Commendations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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D.1. *DECA Metro Invite
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Bellevue West DECA competed at the Metro Invite January 24th. The chapter won Nebraska DECA Chapter of the Month for December and had 10 members get recognized for placing in their respective events; Robert Herechski and Alex Swoboda finished 6th in the Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making; Madi Winger and Christian Salinas finished 4th in the Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making; Joseph Mise finished 4th in the Principles of Business Administration; Braedy Streeter finished 7th in the Principles of Hospitality & Tourism event; Annibel Zaloudek finished 6th in the Principles of Hospitality & Tourism; Jack Gregarus medaled in 3rd place in the Hotel & Lodging Management; Claire Monjarez medal in 2nd place in the Quick Service Restaurant Management; and Anna Karl medaled 1st in the Principles of Hospitality & Tourism, winning her category.
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D.2. *Bellevue West Forensics
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to the Bellevue West speech team on their recent competitions!
Lincoln Southeast Holiday Joust The team placed 4th. Individual Finalists: Mason Bird, 1st in Impromptu, 10th in Extemp, 15th in Persuasive; Isaiah Perry, 3rd in Impromptu, 15th in Extemp; Kalyssa Williams, 5th in Program Oral Interpretation; Catherine Augustyn, 6th in Program Oral Interpretation; AJ Bior, 12th in Poetry; and Zoey Lauhon, 11th in Persuasive Millard South GOLD Individual Finalists: Zoey Loss, 2nd in Oratory; Connor McCary, 2nd in Humorous; and Anyieth Bior, 6th in Poetry Fremont Individual Finalists: Zoey Lauhon, 6th in Oratory and Catherine Augustyn, 2nd in Program Oral Interpretation |
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D.3. *Bellevue East Quiz Bowl
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to the Bellevue East varsity quiz bowl team on their success at the Concordia Lutheran HS Quiz Bowl tournament in January. Out of a competitive field of 15 metro-area high schools, Bellevue East finished 3rd (just behind Elkhorn High and Elkhorn South). Team members are: Victoria Bogatz, Sebastian Krewson, Jonah Jolley, and Claire Bossman.
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E. Information Items
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Information Item
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E.1. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The administration will give an update on Priority 2 Supportive Learning Environment of the Strategic Plan.
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E.2. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Board will discuss any legislative updates.
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E.3. *BPS Annual Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The administration will present to the Board an updated Bellevue Public Schools Annual Report.
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E.4. *Kindergarten Registration
Speaker(s):
Robert Moore
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Bellevue Public Schools offers all-day Kindergarten for all students. Kindergarten registration will be online through the BPS District website beginning February 17th for those children who are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2026. Children must reach their fifth birthday on or before July 31st of the current year (unless the child is eligible through early entrance assessment) in order to attend kindergarten.
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E.5. *Summer Programs Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Rippe
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The following programs and services will be offered to students during Summer 2026.
Summer School Summer School will be offered for elementary students entering grades K-6th and secondary students entering grades 7th-12th from June 1 - 19. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Camps STEM Camps provide in-depth curriculum experiences at high levels for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. All three camps integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into the classes. The Camps will be offered in three one-week sessions from June 22 - July 10 at the Bellevue Public Schools Support Center and Lied Activity Center. Cost of each camp is $100, except the week of July 4th with a cost of $80 per camp. |
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F. Public Comment Period
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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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G. 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 MABE - Maureen McNamara |
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H. Future Business
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
February 13, Bellevue East/Bellevue West Basketball, at Bellevue West, 5:30/7:15 p.m.
March 3, BPS Employee Appreciation Day March 9, Board of Education Meeting, Welcome Center, 6:30 p.m. |
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I. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Adjourn to Executive Session to consider matters relating to strategy sessions for collective bargaining, which are necessary to be considered in closed session for the protection of the public interest and for the needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
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