January 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
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The mission of Gothenburg Public Schools is to prepare all students 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. Realignment of Board of Education for 2018
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Dr. Teahon will preside over the realignment of the Board of Education.
All Board members have read and signed the Oath of Office when elected.
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2.1. Election of Officers
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Policy #9120 states that at the January meeting of the Board of Education, a President, Vice-President, and Secretary shall be elected from the membership to a one-year term of office. Officers in 2017 were Nate Wyatt, President, Jon Hudson, Vice President, and Jeremy Sitorius, Secretary. Dr. Teahon will accept nominations for offices and conduct the elections. Kay Streeter has served as Secretary to the Board and will continue to do so if approved. Randy Waskowiak has served as Board Treasurer and has agreed to continue to so if approved.
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2.1.1. Election of President
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Nominations for the office of president will be accepted. No second is required for nominations. Paper ballots will be used if more than one board member is nominated.
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2.1.2. Election of Vice President
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Nominations for the office of vice president will be accepted. No second is required for nominations. Paper ballots will be used if more than one board member is nominated.
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2.1.3. Election of Secretary
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Nominations for the office of secretary will be accepted. No second is required for nominations. Paper ballots will be used if more than one board member is nominated.
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2.1.4. Appointment of Secretary to the Board
Rationale:
Kay Streeter, Dawson County School District #20 Business Manager, has served as Secretary to the Board and has agreed to continue in this role approved by the Board of Education. Mrs. Streeter should be authorized to sign checks for the following funds: Student Activity Hot Lunch Petty Cash Student Fees Employee Benefit Depreciation |
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2.1.5. Appointment of Board Treasurer
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Mr. Randy Waskoviak, First State Bank, has served as Board Treasurer and has agreed to continue in the role if approved by the Board of Education.
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2.2. Adoption of Order of Business
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The adoption of an order of business to guide the preparation of future agenda and conduct of meetings as defined in Policy 9300, Bylaws of the Board – Meetings. The Table of Contents for Article 8, Internal Board Policy and Article 9, Bylaws of the Board are linked for reference purposes only.
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2.3. Discussion of Standing Committees for 2018
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Board policy #8151, adopted in 2008, requires standing committees in the following areas: 1. Negotiations (Personnel) 2. Curriculum, Americanism and Staff Relations (Data) 3. Transportation and Facilities 4. Finance 5. Policy It shall further be the policy of Gothenburg Public Schools that the Superintendent shall appoint the members of the above committees. The Superintendent will work with the reorganized board and submit standing committees at the February meeting. |
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2.4. Approval of Board Policies
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Board Policy 8130, Annual Organizational Meeting, also directs the board to approve current Board policies and regulations at the organizational meeting.
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2.5. Distribution of Conflict of Interest Policies and Forms
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The final task required by Annual Organizational Meeting Policy 8130 is the dissemination of conflict of interest policies and forms. Copies will be distributed during the meeting and linked to the agenda. Electronic versions of the forms were also sent to board members last week. |
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3. Approve the Agenda
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The Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of items as needed. |
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4. Recognition of Visitors
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4.1. Public Participation
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Opportunity for Public Expression:
As a meeting of the Gothenburg Board of Education is a meeting held in public and not a public meeting, visitors should refrain from comments unless recognized by the chair.
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4.2. Presentations
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5. Business Items
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5.1. Action Items
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5.1.1. 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 Option In: Seth Canas - 11th Grade from Cozad
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5.1.2. Consider approval of Negotiated Agreement with Gothenburg Education Association for the 2018-2019 school year. (Executive Session Possible)
Rationale:
A tentative agreement between Dawson County School District #20, Gothenburg Public Schools and the Gothenburg Education Association was reached through the negotiations process. The agreement represents an increase of 1.99% on the base salary or an approximate increase in total compensation of 2.92%. Comparability for this negotiations cycle was based on total compensation including salary, insurance, retirement and social security and was calculated using staff employed by the district in October of 2017. Certificated staff compensation is based on comparability with schools of similar size and who are located within a similar geographic area.
The Gothenburg Education Association has ratified the proposed agreement.
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5.1.3. Consider contract for Superintendent from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. (Executive Session Possible)
Rationale:
The Superintendent currently has a three-year contract that expires on June 30, 2020. At this time, the board should consider a motion to extend the contract to expire on June 30, 2021.
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5.1.4. Consider approval of salaries for administrative staff for 2018-19 school year. (Executive Session Possible)
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The Personnel Committee has met to discuss compensation for administrators and recommends an increase in total compensation of 2.15% for administrative staff. Administrator compensation is based on total compensation comparability with schools of similar size in a manner similar to other certificated staff compensation. The Superintendent currently has a three-year contract that expires on June 30, 2020 with an extension considered in a previous agenda item. The contract would expire on June 30, 2021 if the extension is approved. |
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5.2. Reports
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5.2.1. Introduction of first draft of calendar for 2018-19 school year.
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The first draft of the school calendar is attached. Discussions will be held with the administrative team and Executive Council.
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5.2.2. Introduction of Elementary Math Curriculum
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The elementary has been piloting new math curriculum during the first semester and will recommend Eureka to the Board. The curriculum is available for public viewing up to the next advertised board meeting. Teachers and administrators presented Eureka to the Curriculum Committee on Monday, January 8th. The procedures for adoption of new curriculum is defined in Policy #6210, Curriculum Development and Adoption.
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5.2.3. Board of Education Reports
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Committee Reports (Chair in bold)
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5.2.4. Administrative Reports
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1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
2. General Administrative Reports
a. Facilities & Transportation (Mr. Holmes)
b. Director of Teaching & Learning (Mrs. Jonas) c. Elementary (Mr. Widdifield) d. Activities (Mr. Herman) e. High School (Mr. Ryker) f. Superintendent (Dr. Teahon)
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6. Discussion Items
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7. Executive (Closed) Session
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The Board of Education may hold a closed session by the affirmative vote of a majority of its voting members if a closed session is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such individual has not requested a public meeting. Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to, such reasons as: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate purchases, or litigation; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations or misconduct; or (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person. The vote to hold a closed session shall be taken in open session. The subject matter and the reason necessitating the closed session shall be identified in the motion to close. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. The Board shall restrict its consideration of matters during the closed portions to only those purposes set forth in the motion to close as the reason for the closed session. The meeting shall be reconvened in open session before any formal action may be taken.
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8. Next Meeting
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February 12, 2018 |
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9. Adjournment
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