October 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education Governmental Relations and Community Engagement Committee

1. Call to Order

1.1. Meeting Minutes

2. New Business

2.1. Election Support

3. Standing Items

3.1. Communications Update (Including COVID-19 efforts)

3.2. Community Engagement/Let's Talk Update

3.3. Organizational Updates (NSAA, NASB, NCSA, NSEA, and Education Coalition)

3.4. Governmental actions that may impact LPS

3.5. Closed Session

4. Board Goals:  The Lincoln Board of Education recognizes political activity in our democratic society as legitimate and necessary.  The Board will, at its discretion, take positions on political issues that are likely to affect educational process, but not on non-educational political issues.  The Board intends that its positions on proposed legislation be effectively communicated to the Nebraska Legislature and other governmental entities. This Board may also direct the Superintendent to prepare legislation for introduction on its behalf.  

The Lincoln Board of Education is committed to the principle of open,  honest, responsible, two-way communication with its internal and external publics.  In line with this commitment, the Board directs the Superintendent to conduct a comprehensive and ongoing community engagement program.

5. Policy/Legal Updates:  Legislation that impacts policy

6. Future Budget Considerations:  Yes

7. Follow-Up From Past Meetings

8. Future Agenda Items: GNSA

9. Committee Highlights for Board Report

10. Request for Closed Session:  Yes

11. Communication Notes for Full Board

12. Adjournment