April 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Mission Statement:

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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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.

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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

2022-23 School Year
Option In:
Chloe Brittenham - Kindergarten from Eustis-Farnam

 

Rationale:  Samantha Janda has been offered and has accepted the Art teaching position for the 2022-2023 school year.

Regan Schwanz has been offered and has accepted the 1st grade teaching position for the 2022-2023 school year.

Rationale:  The Personnel Committee met to discuss compensation for administrative staff.  The committee recommends an increase in compensation of 4.51% and total compensation of 1.58% for administrative staff. Administrative compensation is based upon comparability with schools of similar size and who are located within a similar geographic area.  Total compensation used in the comparison includes health insurance through the Educators Health Alliance, which saw rates increasing approximately 5.45% from 2021-22 rates.

Rationale:  The Personnel Committee met to discuss compensation for non-certificated staff and recommends an increase in total compensation of 8.31% for non-certificated staff.  Non-certificated compensation is based on job category subgroups with compensation being compared to others performing similar work.

Rationale:  The proposed calendar for the 2022-2023 school year is attached. 

Rationale:  The Gothenburg Public School's master contract the duration of the contract for certificated staff is 185 days.  During the 2021-22 school year the district had (4) activity related closures.  The administration is recommending amending the 2021-22 contract days from 185 to 183.

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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)

 

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Rationale:  The CTE department has developed a proposal for curriculum and materials.  This is a discussion item only.  A public hearing will be held in May prior to the regular May board meeting.

Rationale:  The Policy Review Committee met to review, discuss and edit the 6000 series policies.  The committee is recommending these policies as presented for first reading.

Rationale:  Proposed policy 4033 has been discussed by several board committees the past month and is up for first reading.

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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.

Rationale:  Monday May 9th