March 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale: 

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.

Rationale: 

The Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of items as needed.

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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: 

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

 

Rationale:  Mr. Carlin has submitted a letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  Ms. Rodriguez has submitted a letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  Mr. Lathrop has submitted a letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  Mrs. Jesseph has submitted a letter of resignation effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  District #20 administration recommends employing Mrs. Anderjaska for the 4th grade teaching position.

Rationale:  District #20 administration recommends employing Ms. Allnutt for the science teaching position.

Rationale:  Three candidates were interviewed for the position of Elementary Principal on Thursday March 17th.

Rationale:  The board has reached an agreement with Mrs. Allison Jonas for Superintendent of schools.  The contract will be a two (2) year contract beginning  July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.  This item is in accordance with the Nebraska Superintendent Pay Transparency Act.  The contract and transparency have been posted on the district website.

Rationale: 

Committee Reports (Chair in bold)

1.  Personnel Committee (Mrs. Jobman, Mr. Brundage, Mr. Fornoff)
2. Transportation and Facilities (Mr. Hudson, Mrs. Terrell, Mr. Wyatt)
3. Finance (Mr. Fornoff, Mr. Wyatt, Mrs. Jobman)
4. Committee on American Civics (Mrs. Terrell, Mr. Brundage, Mr. Hudson)
5. Policy Review (Mrs. Terrell, Mr. Fornoff, Mrs. Jobman)

 

Rationale: 

Rationale:  The Policy Review Committee met to review, discuss and edit the second half of the 5000 series policies.  The committee is recommending these policies as presented for first reading.

Rationale:  The first draft of the school calendar is attached.  Discussions have been held with several internal staff members.

Rationale:  April Board meeting- Monday April 11th time TBD.