November 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. GPS Board of Education Information
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The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Central Office during regular working hours.
District Vision: Gering Public Schools provides a collaborative community, inspiring excellence and innovation in teaching and learning to empower student growth and leadership in school and life. District Mission: Gering Public Schools exists to equip today's learners with the skills necessary to be tomorrow's leaders. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Patron Comment' section of our meeting. These forms are located by the entry doors of the meeting room. Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president. Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda. Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. |
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order
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The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.
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2.2. Roll Call
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2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.4. Open Meetings Act
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Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting room on the north wall.
Notice of this meeting was posted on the Gering Public School's Website on Friday, November 6th, 2026. |
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3. Consent Agenda
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At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
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3.1. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
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3.2. Approval of Claims/Bills
Fund Amount
01 General $351,908.59
03 Employee Benefit $286.00
05 Activity $44,108.45
06 School Nutrition $7,440.83
08 Special Building $178,233.96
Fund Totals: $581,977.83
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4. Celebration of Excellence
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4.1. Student Excellence -
Cross Country State Qualifiers
Golf State Qualifiers
Volleyball Team - State Qualifiers
Mock Trial Team
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4.2. Building Report - Gering Middle School
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5. Reports & Discussions
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5.1. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
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5.2. Board Committee Report: Business & Facilities
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5.3. Superintendent's Report
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5.4. Board Report: Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation
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6. Public Comments: 204.12
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Discuss, consider, and take action on a resolution authorizing Gering Public Schools to join the Nebraska Educational Building Association.
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7.2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Gering Public Schools and the City of Gering to construct fencing along 17th street for the track facility.
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7.3. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the approval of retaining Dr. Knight as the permanent Superintendent and removing the Interim title.
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7.3.i. Enter into executive session for the sole purpose of discussing negotiations as it relates to the superintendent position.
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7.4. Discuss, consider and take action to authorize the board president and vice president to enter negotiations with Dr. Knight regarding a permanent superintendent contract.
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8. Board Comments
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8.1. General Board Comments
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8.2. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsRegular Meeting: Mon, Dec.14th, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. (Freshmen Academy)Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, Dec. 8th, 2026 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Thurs, Dec. 10th, 2026 @ 3:30 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, Dec. 10th, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:November 18th - 20th: State ConferenceNovember 25th - 27th: Thanksgiving Break for Staff & Students |
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9. Adjourn
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