April 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
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The mission of Gothenburg Public Schools, in partnership with the entire community, is to prepare all students within a positive, innovative, learning environment to become lifelong learners in the 21st century. A copy of the open meetings law is posted on the wall of the Board Room and is available to the public. |
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2. Approve the Agenda
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The Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of items as needed.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
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Mrs. Lynnette Stevens, Teammates Director
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4. Business Items
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4.1. Action Items
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1. Approval of Previous Minutes 2. Approval of the Treasurer's Report 3. Approval of the Warrants / Bills a. Petty Cash b. Student Activity c. Hot Lunch d. Bank Statement e. Summary of Accounts and Receipts f. Monthly Expenditure Report g. Check Journal 4. Excuse Absent Board Members 5. Consider Option Enrollment Requests- OPTIONED IN Chestnutt, Austen 6 Brady 2016-17 Chestnutt, Calven 3 Brady 2016-17 Chestnutt, Reychal 4 Brady 2016-17 Evert, Aubrey K Brady 2016-17
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4.1.1. Consent Agenda
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1. Approval of Previous Minutes 2. Approval of the Treasurer's Report 3. Approval of the Warrants / Bills a. Petty Cash b. Student Activity c. Hot Lunch d. Bank Statement e. Summary of Accounts and Receipts f. Monthly Expenditure Report g. Check Journal 4. Excuse Absent Board Members 5. Consider Option Enrollment Requests
Madilyn McNally, Kindergarten from Cozad 2016-17 School Year Rylee Nelsen, Kindergarten to Cozad 2016-17 School Year |
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4.1.2. Consider resignations of certificated staff (Executive Session Possible.)
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Resignations from Mrs. Roxanne Whiting, Mrs. Ligia Peterson and Mrs. Danielle Nguyen have been received. Mrs. Whiting is returning to her family's business after serving as an English teacher for the past nine years in Gothenburg Public Schools. Mrs. Ligia Peterson is retiring after 20 years as a Spanish Teacher. Mrs. Nguyen has decided to seek employment in the Kearney area where she and her family currently reside. She has served the district as the School Psychologist for the past four years. Thank you for your service to the students and community of Gothenburg.
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4.1.3. Consider initial contracts for certificated staff for the 2016-17 school year.
(Executive Session Possible)
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Mr. Gabe Haberman has been offered a contract to teach vocal music for the 2016-17 school year. Mr. Haberman will graduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in May after completing his student teaching experience in Grand Island and Kearney. Ms. Michelle Stevens has been offered the position of Counselor for the 2016-17 school year as part of our reorganization process. Ms. Stevens is currently serving as K-12 Counselor in the Overton Schools after previous positions teaching 3rd grade in various schools.
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4.1.4. Discuss, consider and approve fee structure and eligibility criteria for preschool.
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The Gothenburg Public Schools preschool will begin operation in August of 2016. Details for operation including teacher, times, fee structure and eligibility criteria will be discussed. See attached. |
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4.2. Reports
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4.2.1. Board of Education Reports
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4.2.2. Administrative Reports
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1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
2. General Administrative Reports
a. Facilities & Transportation (Mr. Holmes)
b. Primary (Mrs. Jonas) c. Elementary (Mr. Widdifield) d. Junior High (Mr. Hird) e. Activities (Mr. Ryker) f. High School (Mr. Evans) g. Superintendent (Dr. Teahon) |
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5. Discussion Items
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6. Next Meeting
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May 9, 2016 TBD
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7. Adjournment
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