January 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

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The mission of Gothenburg Public Schools is to prepare all students within a positive and innovative learning environment.

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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Mr. Todd Rhodes has been offered a contract to serve as Superintendent of Gothenburg Public Schools beginning on July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.

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Dawson County School District #20 approved Temporary Early Retirement Incentive Policy #4113 last used in 2016-17 at the January Board Meeting.  Objectives of the incentive are to encourage eligible certificated employees who are considering retirement to accelerate their plans, to gain resignations earlier in the school year to increase the size of the pool and improve the quality of possible replacements, to reduce costs to the district by replacing maximum salaried employees with lesser salaried employees, and to allow for potential reorganization within buildings and departments without utilizing reduction in force. 

Only certificated employees with a 1.0 FTE and who were at least 55 years of age with a minimum of 10 years in the district were eligible.  Applications were due on January 21^st, 2019.  The Board reserved the right to accept or reject any or all applications AND prorate benefit if necessary upon notification of applicants.  The program and policy expire as of February 12^th, 2019. 

Mrs. Mary Clark has served as an English Teacher in Gothenburg High School for 31 years.

Mrs. Deb Clark has served as a third-grade teacher in Dudley Elementary for 19 years.

Mrs. Cindy Fickenscher has served as a third-grade teacher in Dudley Elementary for 17 years.

Mrs. Mary Lou Clark has served as a Title I Teacher in Dudley Elementary for 20 years.

Mr. Steve Reeves has served as a Social Studies Teacher in Gothenburg High School for 40 years.

Mr. Cathy Larson has served as a middle school Science Teacher in Gothenburg High School for 20 years.

Dr. Teahon has served as Superintendent for 18 years.

These fine educators have served the Gothenburg Schools and community for a combined 165 years.  Thank you for your service.

 

Rationale:  Mrs. Connie Rocker has submitted her resignation effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year as she has accepted a position in the Lexington Public Schools.  Mrs. Rocker has served as our School Psychologist for three years.

Rationale:  TBD  (2nd Monday of the month)