July 13, 2015 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, in partnership with the entire community, is to prepare all students within a positive, innovative, learning environment to become lifelong learners in the 21st century. 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
Rationale:
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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4. Hearing Concerning Amended Budget for 2014-15 Gothenburg Public Schools Budget
Rationale:
1. Called to order. 2. Recognition of Visitors 3. Testimony, questions and discussion related to the proposed Amended 2014-15 Gothenburg Public School budget. *** Notice was published in Gothenburg Times, July 8, 2015 (See attachment) *** Amended 2014-15 Budget Document (See attachment) Information: District #20, Gothenburg Public Schools, issued a "Call Resolution" adopted by the Board at a Board Meeting held on January 12, 2015. A total of $6,600,000 in Series 2015 Bonds were issued for the purpose of refunding the District's outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, dated March 15, 2010, which were called for redemption on March 15, 2015. The adopted budget needs to be amended to include the cost of refunding the Series 2010 bonds and the purchase of series 2015 bonds. No additional tax funds are required. 4. Adjournment with no action taken.
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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
6. Proposed Handbooks and Evaluation Instruments
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5.1.2. Consider adoption of 2014-15 Amended Budget through Board Resolution 7-13-15-01
Rationale:
District #20, Gothenburg Public Schools, issued a "Call Resolution" adopted by the Board at a Board Meeting held on January 12, 2015. A total of $6,600,000 in Series 2015 Bonds were issued for the purpose of refunding the District's outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, dated March 15, 2010, which were called for redemption on March 15, 2015. Adoption of Board Resolution 7-13-15-01 amends the budget for District #20 for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The purpose of the amended budget, as discussed during the hearing, is to include the cost of refunding the Series 2010 bonds and the purchase of series 2015 bonds. No additional tax funds are required.
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5.1.3. Set substitute salaries for 2015-16 school year.
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Substitute salaries will remain at $100 per day with an increase to $140 per day for substitutes working in the same position for ten consecutive days. The rates are competitive with schools within the Southwest Conference and within Dawson and Lincoln Counties. |
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5.1.4. Acknowledge accreditation status from Nebraska Department of Education Accreditation Certificate from NDE
Rationale:
The State Board of Education voted to classify the Gothenburg Public School system as Accredited for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. This action follows a recommendation of the State Accreditation Committee and is based upon records indicating that District #20 operated in compliance with the accreditation requirements in Rule 10. This action confers upon the Gothenburg School system the legal right to fulfill provisions of the compulsory education law, to promote students, and to draw upon and expend tax funds.
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5.2. Policy Review
Rationale:
Dawson County School District #20, Gothenburg Public Schools, participates in a policy update and revision process with the Perry Law Firm through Educational Service Unit #10. Mr. Perry typically sends proposed revisions upon completion of the legislative session so policies may not be available for the June meeting. According to the bylaws of the board, while policies may typically be introduced in one meeting and approved at a second meeting, policies may be approved in a single meeting if necessary. This may become applicable if policies are proposed which impact handbooks and are not received until after the June meeting. Internal Board Policies Policy 8310 - Formulation of Policies Policy 8320 - Adoption, amendment, or suspension of polices Bylaws of the Board Policy 9200 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies |
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5.2.1. Discuss, consider and approve amended policies or reaffirm existing policies.
Rationale:
1. Policy 5416 - Student Fees Hearing held in June. Only change in fees were for lunch prices. 2. Policy 6400 - Parent Involvement in Schools Hearing held in June. No changes proposed. 3. Policy 5415 - Bullying Policy Brief review of bullying policy as required by statute. No changes proposed. 4. Policy 5409 - Communicable Diseases
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5.2.2. Introduction of proposed policies and revisions to existing policies.
Rationale:
Dawson County School District #20, Gothenburg Public Schools, participates in a policy update and revision process with the Perry Law Firm through Educational Service Unit #10. Mr. Perry typically sends proposed revisions upon completion of the legislative session so policies may not be available for the June meeting. According to the bylaws of the board, while policies may typically be introduced in one meeting and approved at a second meeting, policies may be approved in a single meeting if necessary. This may become applicable if policies are proposed which impact handbooks and are not received until after the June meeting. Internal Board Policies Policy 8310 - Formulation of Policies Policy 8320 - Adoption, amendment, or suspension of polices Bylaws of the Board Policy 9200 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
Introduce new policies and revisions to existing Board Policy. Summary of Policy Updates from Perry Law Firm Revised Policies a. Policy 6212 - Assessments, Academic Content Standards b. Policy 3540 - Procedures - Bidding Construction Projects c. Policy 7050 - Facilities - Bids and Contracts d. Policy 3560 - Records Management and Disposition e. Policy 9340 - Minutes f. Policy 6600 - Special Education g. Policy 1200 - Anti-discrimination h. Policy 4002 - Equal Opportunity Employment i. Policy 4003 - Anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation (employees) 4003a - Notice of Nondiscrimination 4003b - Complaint Form j. Policy 5401 - Anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation (students) 5401z - Complaint Form k. Forms for Policy 5001, Student Admissions l. Forms for Policy 5418, Homeless m. Policy 6115, Fire Drills New Policies n. Policy 6286 - Return to Learn from Cancer
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5.3. Reports
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5.3.1. Board of Education Reports
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5.3.2. Administrative Reports
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1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
a. School Improvement Survey Data
2. General Administrative Reports
a. Facilities (Mr. Holmes)
b. Transportation (Mr. Holmes) c. Primary (Mrs. Jonas) d. Elementary (Mr. Widdifield) e. Junior High and Curriculum (Mr. Groene) f. Activities (Mr. Ryker) g. High School (Mr. Evans) h. Superintendent (Dr. Teahon) |
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5.4. Action Item
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5.4.1. Executive session to discuss strategy for potential real estate purchases.
Rationale:
Excerpts from Board Policy 9370 Closed Sessions
(The presiding officer will declare the session closed after discussion is completed.)
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6. Discussion Items
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7. Next Meeting - August 10, 2015 (Time TBD)
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8. Adjournment
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