March 21, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Signature of Notification
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2. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Welcome Visitors
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2.1. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law
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The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest; or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.
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2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Courier on March 17, 2016.
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3. Excuse Absent Board Members
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.1. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items
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4.2. Minutes From Previous Board Meeting
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4.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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4.4. Second Reading of Board Policies
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4.4.i. 403.1 - Release of Employee Information
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4.4.ii. 4030.2 - Child Abuse Reporting
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4.4.iii. 403.3 - Abuse of Students by School District Employees
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4.4.iv. 403.4 - Gifts to Employees
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4.4.v. 403.5 - Public Complaints about Employees
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4.4.vi. 403.6 - Employee Outside Employment
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4.4.vii. 404.1 - Employee Physical Examinations
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4.4.viii. 404.2 - Employee Injury on the Job
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4.4.ix. 404.3 - Employees Personal Security and Safety
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4.4.x. 404.4 - Communicable Diseases Employees
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4.4.xi. 402.7 - Transporting of Students by Employees
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4.5. Personnel Items
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4.5.i. Contract Approvals
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4.5.i.1. Director of Instruction, Human Resources, & Communications, Tim Kwapnioski
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4.5.i.2. Junior High English/Language Arts, Lacy Boness-Helms
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4.5.ii. Resignations
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4.5.ii.1. Northfield Principal, Betty Smith
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4.5.ii.2. High School Science, Randy Hughes
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4.5.ii.3. High School Business/Technology, Lynn Lupomech
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4.5.ii.4. Northfield Special Education, Judy Loyd
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4.5.ii.5. High School Spanish, Ligia Brittan
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4.5.ii.6. Lincoln 5th Grade, Bev Hague
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4.5.ii.7. Junior High English/Language Arts, Melanie Gowin
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4.5.ii.8. Junior High Mathematics, Amanda Hadenfeldt
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Lincoln Elementary Building Report
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Presentation by the Lincoln Elementary 5th & 6th Grade Show Choir
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The Board was given a special presentation by the 5th and 6th grade Lincoln Elementary Show Choir. 18 of the 33 students, who make up the Show Choir, gave a wonderful performance singing and dancing to "Right Here Right Now", "Seasons of Love", and "Kick it up a Notch."
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6.2. Curriculum Committee Report
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BJ Peters reported for the Curriculum Committee which discussed the Career Academy meetings. They are pleased with the school districts uniting, making commitments, and following through with the proposed commitments. The committee also recommended using the NWEA Maps testing programs for grades 3-10. NWEA is used by the majority of school districts throughout the state and provides more accurate testing. Mary Winn reflected on the VALTS board meeting held earlier in the month. VALTS had six students graduate in March and was quickly back at capacity after filling the vacancies.
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6.3. Facilities Committee Report
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BJ Peters reported on behalf of the Facilities Committee which received the results from the community facilities study. The committee decided to keep the main focus toward the High School and try to dwindle down the project size. They plan to get opinions from local contractors to examine the buildings for estimates as well as possible tweaks to the plans. The main concern is getting the space needed for the Freshman class to relocate into the High School as well as improve the Physical Education department.
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6.4. Business Committee Report
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Brady Shaul reported for the Business Committee which approved the AP listings. The committee also had more discussion regarding the amphitheater sound system at the High School.
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6.4.i. Trial Balance Summary
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6.4.ii. Fund Balances
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6.4.iii. Schedule of Investments
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6.4.iv. Financial Statements
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6.5. Superintendent's Report
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Legislative Update Hiring Update
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Mr. Hastings gave the board a review regarding the legislative updates. There are a few bills that the district will be eager for the outcome. Gering Public Schools currently has four certified contracts out and are actively searching for a few more qualified candidates to fill the last vacancies. It is expected by mid April the vacancies will be filled. Mr.Hastings also presented the 2016-2017 school calendar draft to the board.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Approval of the 2016-2017 school calendar as presented
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Policy Review Committee Tuesday, March 29 @ 4:30 p.m. Curriculum Committee Thursday, April 7 @ 7:00 a.m. Facilities Committee TBD Business Committee Monday, April 11 @ 4:30 p.m. Personnel Committee Wednesday, April 13 @ 4:30 p.m. February Regular Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 6:00 p.m. |
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9. Board Comments
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The board wanted to give recognition to the employees who are resigning. They are greatly appreciative for the service they have given to the district. Betty Smith, Principal for Northfield, was recognized for all of her great efforts and inspiring attitude. Big kudos were given for the speech team members as well as the students who qualified at DECA.
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10. Adjourn
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Adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
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