Nebraska Department of Education

This draft document outlines the Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Arts Education, providing a comprehensive roadmap for educational goals across various art disciplines. It details standards for Dance, Media Arts, Music, and Theatre, broken down by grade bands from Kindergarten to High School. The standards are organized around five artistic processes: Connect, Create, Perform, Respond, and Creative Attribution, aiming to establish clear learning objectives and foster student development in arts education.

The meeting included a Work Session where a presentation was given on Chronic Absenteeism. The subsequent Business Meeting featured a special presentation and resolution to proclaim April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child and April 15, 2026, as "Purple Up! For Military Kids Day." Key discussions and action items from the Standing Committees included the State Board's position on LB1050 and LB1224, both of which the Board ultimately voted not to support or oppose as structured. The Budget and Finance Committee secured approval for a contract for a Comprehensive English Language Proficiency Assessment. The Rules and Regulations Committee successfully adopted proposed revisions to Rule 24 regarding Certification Endorsements. Additional business involved discussions and lost motions regarding accepting various grant funds, including the Preschool Development Grant and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Funds.

The Special Meeting included a period for public comment, featuring both spoken and written submissions. Key business involved a discussion regarding the Community Achievement Plan (CAP) of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties, featuring input from various superintendents and the CEO of the Learning Community. The Executive Committee provided a report. The Board voted on a motion to substitute the original CAP with a revised version, which passed. However, the subsequent motion to adopt the Revised Community Achievement Plan failed.

The Special Meeting included a call to order, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and an announcement regarding the placement of the Open Meetings Act. The public comment period featured remarks from two individuals and no written comments were submitted. The primary business item involved a motion to adopt the Revised Community Achievement Plan (CAP) of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties, which passed with a majority vote.

The meeting commenced with the establishment of a quorum and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board proceeded to the public comment period, during which two individuals provided input regarding the Community Achievement Plan (CAP) for the learning community of Douglas and Sarpy counties. The first speaker opposed funding the state-mandated program without clear performance metrics or accountability, arguing that increased spending alone does not guarantee better educational outcomes. The second speaker supported the CAP, citing its positive effects on early education, reading, attendance, and family support. The primary agenda item involved a motion to adopt the revised Community Achievement Plan of the learning community of Douglas and Sarpy counties. Several board members expressed concerns about the plan's lack of substantive changes and insufficient evidence of academic impact, citing low proficiency rates in ELA and Math among districts in the learning community. Following discussion, the motion passed with four affirmative votes, three negative votes, and one abstention. The meeting adjourned shortly thereafter.