Kelsey Bakalar

The Board of Education meeting included the election of board officers for the 2018-2019 school year and the appointment of various district officers and agents. Key actions involved the approval of consent agenda items such as construction change orders, various bids and contracts for legal services, technology, and student placement, and the establishment of the meeting schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also designated official depositories, attendance compliance officers, and equity officers, approved budget publications and hearings, and ratified a settlement agreement. Additionally, the board approved the Blue Valley Recreation Commission budget and appointed new commissioners.

The Board recognized award recipients and received reports from various advisory committees, including updates on curriculum, construction projects, finance, student activities, and student services. The Board approved the consent agenda, which encompassed construction change orders, various bids and contracts for services and equipment, and personnel reports. Additionally, the Board introduced revisions to the Open Forum policy, issued a proclamation for School Library Media Month, and held multiple executive sessions regarding negotiations.

The board conducted an annual budget hearing and approved the 2017-2018 annual budget. Key actions included the approval of compensation increases for both classified staff and administrators, as well as the ratification of the tentative agreement with the Blue Valley Education Association. Additionally, the board approved an emergency purchase contract for storm damage repairs and made several appointments of patrons to various board advisory committees, including Student Services, Facility Planning, and Curriculum and Instruction.

The board meeting included presentations for awards and recognition of staff and students, alongside reports from board advisory committees covering finance, curriculum, student activities, and health and wellbeing initiatives. The board approved various consent items, such as construction change orders, design and construction contracts, business office bids, and human resource personnel reports. New business agenda items involved a learning update, the introduction of proposed changes to the high school course description guide, an assessment overview, and the discussion of legislative positions for the upcoming session.

The board recognized several individuals for special and distinguished service awards. Reports were received from advisory committees covering curriculum, design and construction, finance, student activities, student services, technology, and facility planning. Consent agenda items approved included financial reports, human resource personnel reports, various construction change orders, and multiple bids and contracts for maintenance, technology, and educational services. New business discussions included the introduction of proposed high school course changes, the 2020-2021 calendar, and legislative positions for the upcoming session. The board also authorized bidding for upcoming construction and flooring projects.