July 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 7/11/2016 at 12:04 PM | |
| Devin Brundage | Present |
| Amber Burge | Present |
| Lisa Geiken | Present |
| Jon Hudson | Present |
| Jeremy Sitorius | Present |
| Nate Wyatt | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 0 | |
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1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Rationale:
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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
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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 a. Minutes of Regular Meeting held on June 13, 2016 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
Option in: Easton Ellison - Kindergarten from Cozad
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1.2. Set substitute salaries for 2016-17 school year.
Rationale:
Substitute salaries will increase from $100 per day to $105 per day. The rate for substitutes working in the same position for ten consecutive days will remain at $140 per day. The rate for daily substitutes has not increased for a couple of year. The proposed rates are competitive with schools within the Southwest Conference and within Dawson and Lincoln Counties.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1.3. Proposed Handbooks and Evaluation Instruments
Rationale:
1. Junior-Senior High Student Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) 2. Elementary Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) 3. Faculty Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) A. Certificated Employee Evaluation Instrument (Reg 4150 A) 4. Coach’s Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) 5. Non-Certificated Employee Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) A. Employment Agreement - Form A - Non-Certificated B. Employee Evaluation Instrument - Non-Certificated 6. Administrator’s Evaluation Instruments A. Principal Evaluation Instrument B. Activities Director Evaluation Instrument C. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument 7. Volunteer Handbook
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4.1.4. Discuss, consider and approve amended policies or reaffirm existing policies.
Rationale:
1. Policy 5416 - Student Fees The hearing on Student Fees was held in June. Lunch prices were increased at the June board meeting. Annual Student Activity Tickets will increase from $30 to $35 to reflect the increase in student admission price discussed in June. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. 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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4.2.1. 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 or 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 1. Policy 3090 - Sale and Disposal of Property 2. Policy 3130 - Purchasing Policies 3. Policy 3570 - ESSA 4. Policy 4026 - Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse (new) 5. Policy 4027 - Workplace Privacy Act (new) 6. Policy 5006 - Option Enrollment x Policy 5104 - Drugs and Substance Abuse 7. Policy 5203 - Academic Progress 8. Policy 5418 - Homeless Students b. Policy 5418b Homeless Student Forms 9. Policy 5419 - Mental Health Assessments or Reporting (new) 10. Policy 6020 - ESSA - Copyright Instruction (new) 11. Policy 6212 - Assessments - Academic Content Standards 12. Policy 6284 - Initiations, Hazing, Secret Clubs and Outside Organizations 13. Policy 6286 - Return to Learn from Cancer 14. Policy 6410 - Title I Parental and Family Involvement ESSA 15. Policy 6800 - Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy / COPPA 16. Policy - 6920 Student Self-Management of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and / or Diabetes 17. Policy - 8270 - Conflict of Interest Procedures 18. Policy - 9300 - Voting
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4.3. Reports
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4.3.1. Board of Education Reports
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4.3.2. Administrative Reports
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1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
2. General Administrative Reports
a. Facilities & Transportation (Mr. Holmes)
b. Primary (Mrs. Jonas) c. Elementary (Mr. Widdifield) d. Activities (Mr. Ryker) e. High School (Mr. Evans) f. Superintendent (Dr. Teahon) |
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5. Discussion Items
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6. Recess - 15 minutes
Rationale:
The board will take a short recess before reconvening in a work session for strategic planning.
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7. Work Session for Strategic Planning
Rationale:
The purpose of the work session is for strategic planning. No action will take place. Discussion items may include, but not be limited to:
The discussion may generate conversations on other topics and my lead to general discussion on specific topics of interest to board members. No action necessary. |
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8. Next Meeting
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Next Regular Meeting scheduled for August 8, 2016 TBD. |
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9. Adjournment
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