September 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education Budget Hearing

Rationale: 

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.

Rationale: 

Opportunity for Public Expression:

• This item serves as the time entitled for public forum during which patrons may address the Board on matters of general concern per Board Policy 8346, Opportunity for Public Expression.  (A copy of the policy is available.)

• Patrons will be allowed five (5) minutes to express their view.  Board of Education Members will refrain from expressing personal opinions during the Public Forum unless asked a direct question by a patron recognized by the Board President as having the floor.  The board imposed time limit may be extended by a majority vote of the Board.  The board may limit collective comments on a particular topic when necessary. The Board may not take action on matters discussed in the Public Forum unless the item appears on the prepared agenda.

• All concerns and complaints should go through the chain of command beginning with the teacher/sponsor and then to the building administrator/program supervisor and finally to the Superintendent.  If the initiating party is not satisfied with the response of the Superintendent, said party may address a written appeal to the Board of Education through the Secretary of the Board.

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.

Rationale: 

Nebraska School Districts are required to have annual hearings for each of the following areas:

Budget (September)

Tax Request (September)

Student Fees Policy (June)

Parental Involvement Policy (June)

 

Other Hearings may be scheduled as needed.

Rationale:  Dr. Rhodes will present the proposed budget.
Mr. Wyatt will open the floor for testimony.  Board Policy 8346, Opportunity for Public Expression, limits speakers to five minutes.  Board members will refrain from expressing personal opinions during the forum unless asked a direct question by a patron and being recognized by the board.
Attached materials:

1.  Letter of Transmittal
2.  Budget Hearing Notice and Summary
3.  Proposed Budget 2020-2021 (by section)
      Cover page (p. 1)
      2020-2021 Budget (p. 2)
      2019-2020 Actual/Estimated (p. 3)
      2018-2019 Actual (p. 4)
      Correspondence (p. 5)
      Schedule A
      Schedule B
4.  Board Resolution 9-14-20-1
5.  Budget Hearing Materials
6.  Supplementary Budget Materials