December 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
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The mission of Gothenburg Schools is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners within a positive and innovative learning environment 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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Mr. Belanger & Mr. Haberman
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4. Business Items
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4.1. Action Items
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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
4. Excuse Absent Board Members 5. Consider Option Enrollment Requests IN:Brady Hendricks, 10th Grade from Cozad Jocelyn Hendricks, 8th Grade from Cozad OUT: Brently Wilson, 2nd Grade to Cozad
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4.1.2. Consider resignation of certificated staff.
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This item will show up as an agenda item through May.
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4.2. Policy Review
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According to the bylaws of the board, while policies may typically be introduced in one meeting and approved at a second meeting, policies may be approved in a single meeting if necessary. This may become applicable if policies are proposed which impact handbooks and are not received until after the June meeting. Internal Board Policies Policy 8310 - Formulation of Policies Policy 8320 - Adoption, amendment, or suspension of polices Bylaws of the Board Policy 9200 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies |
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4.2.1. Review Board Policy 5415, Anti-Bullying Policy including bullying prevention and education per state statute.
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We will have a brief review of the policy followed by a summary of bullying prevention strategies in both buildings. (The Jr./Sr. High Report will be in January.)
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4.2.2. Consideration of Policies
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According to the bylaws of the board, while policies may typically be introduced in one meeting and approved at a second meeting, policies may be approved in a single meeting if necessary. Internal Board Policies Policy 8310 - Formulation of Policies Policy 8320 - Adoption, amendment, or suspension of polices Bylaws of the Board Policy 9200 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
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4.2.2.1. Discuss, consider and approve Board Policy 4113, Temporary Early Retirement Incentive
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Policy 4113: Temporary Early Retirement Incentive Dawson County School District #20 has adopted a Temporary Early Retirement Incentive program a couple of times in the past, the last being 2014. The program is designed to be an incentive and is not available every year, as it would provide no incentive to retire early. The district typically will have at least three years between incentive years. The policy is introduced in November and considered for final approval in December if the board wants to proceed. The proposed policy includes the following: Purpose: to encourage eligible Certificated Employees who are considering an early-leaving decision to accelerate their retirement plans. Objectives include, but are not limited to, the following:
Eligibility: Certificated employee with a 1.0 FTE and at least 55 years of age with a minimum of 14 years in the district. Timeline: Application due by 4:00 p.m. on January 5, 2017 and to be considered at the regular January 9th board meeting. Acceptance or rejection: The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications AND prorate benefit if necessary upon notification of applicants. Benefit: two (2) years of single insurance or a monthly contribution to an annuity equivalent to the insurance benefit. Term of Program: Program and policy expire as of January 10th, 2017. The intention is that the program will not be reconsidered for reinstatement for a period of not less than five years.
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4.2.2.2. Continue discussion on Board Policy 5303, Drug and Alcohol Testing
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According to the bylaws of the board, while policies may typically be introduced in one meeting and approved at a second meeting, policies may be approved in a single meeting if necessary. Internal Board Policies Policy 8310 - Formulation of Policies Policy 8320 - Adoption, amendment, or suspension of polices Bylaws of the Board Policy 9200 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
Introduce new policies for consideration. Policy 5303: Drug and Alcohol Testing An additional policy that is in the discussion stage would involve random drug testing of those involved in activities. Numerous Nebraska schools have adopted policies regarding this issue. The Nebraska Attorney General and regional health organizations have indicted that teen use of marijuana has doubled since its use has been legalized in Colorado. A random-drug testing policy would give students another reason to say "no" when being pressured into its use. Consideration of this type of policy is intended to be proactive instead of being reactive. We continue our conversation on this policy including recieving a template from the Perry Law Firm. We have a list of questions that are being considered as the policy is created. We will eventually submit our policy to Mr. Perry for a legal review. Items to be considered include, but are not limited to: Mission statement and purpose for the policy, definitions of terms, identification of a drug program coordinator and a medical review officer, identification of programs included in the review, identification of the participant pool and the testing year, process for collecting samples, process for selecting a Third Party Administrator and a Medical Review Officer, scope of the tests, academic and legal aspects of testing, alignment with current discipline policies and handbooks, procedures including random testing, consent, removal from pool and summer testing, actual testing procedures including general guidelines, substances, and testing procedures, designation of collection sites and results, district and program response to positive results, prescription drug error, and appeal process, record keeping procedures and severability.
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4.3. Reports
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4.3.1. Board of Education Reports
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1. Personnel Committee : See Negotiations Timeline
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4.3.2. Administrative Reports
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1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
(included in general reports)
2. General Administrative Reports
a. Facilities & Transportation (Mr. Holmes)
b. Teaching and Learning (Mrs. Jonas) c. Elementary (Mr. Widdifield) d. Activities (Mr. Ryker) e. High School (Mr. Evans) f. Superintendent (Dr. Teahon) |
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5. Next Meeting
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The January Board Meeting was originally scheduled for Jan. 9th. Mr. Wyatt is not available that week. We can either hold it on that date or move it to the following Monday. Board Retreat will be held in late January or early February. Check your calendars. November 14, 2016 – Time to be determined. |
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6. Adjournment
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