August 9, 2021 at 5:00 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 the cornerstone of a proud, passionate, and progressive community where students and staff thrive in a positive and innovative environment. We ensure the growth of all individuals by inspiring them to own and maximize their potential. 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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3.1. 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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3.2. Presentations
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3.2.1. Colten Venteicher-Impact Center project
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Colten Venteicher will present on the Impact Center.
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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 g. Check Journal 4. Excuse Absent Board Members 5. Consider Option Enrollment Requests
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4.1.2. Policies
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4.1.2.1. Discuss, consider and approve amended policies or reaffirm existing policies.
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1. Policy 5416 - Student Fees The hearing on Student Fees was held in July. Student meals will be free and fully reimbursed this school year. There are no other fee increases for the 2021-2022 school year. 2. Policy 6400 - Parent Involvement in Schools The hearing was held in July. No changes proposed. |
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4.1.3. Approve Pay application #5 to Paulsen's Inc. for the Dudley renovation project.
Rationale:
District #20 has received pay application #5 from Paulsen's Inc.
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4.1.4. Discuss, consider and approve transfers to Depreciation Fund, Activities Fund and the Employee Benefit Fund.
Rationale:
Money was budgeted in the Depreciation Fund and is reserved for eventual capital outlay such as the purchase of vehicles, a roof, or instructional equipment. The Superintendent recommends a transfer of $100,000 at this time. Money is budgeted for general operating expenses in the Activities Fund. The activities director and business manager determine the short-term and long-term needs of the program and determine when and how the funds are to be utilized. The superintendent recommends a transfer of $50,000 at this time. It is recommended that we transfer $25,000 into the Employee Benefit fund.. There are sufficient resources in the budget to allow for transfers at this time. |
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4.1.5. Discuss, consider and approve the 2021-2022 Gothenburg Public Schools Re-opening Plan.
Rationale:
The re-opening plan has been edited from the 2020-2021 plan.
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4.2. Reports
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4.2.1. Administrative Reports
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1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
2. General Administrative Reports a. Elementary (Mrs. Richeson) b. High School (Mr. Ryker) c. Activities (Mr. Mroczek) d. Special Populations (Mrs. McKenna) e. Teaching and Learning (Mrs. Jonas) f. Superintendent (Dr. Rhodes) |
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4.2.2. Bullying Report
Rationale:
Annually, Nebraska boards of education must review anti-bullying procedures.
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5. Discussion Items
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5.1. Early Childhood
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6. Next Meeting
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Monday September 13th. The 2021-2022 Levy Hearing will precede the regular meeting.
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7. Adjournment
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