June 13, 2022 at 5:00 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 in 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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Board Policy 2009 - Opportunity for Public Expression.  (A copy of the policy is available.)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO SPEAK: This is the portion of the meeting when members of the public may speak to the board about matters of public concern.  

• Getting Started:  When you have been recognized, please stand and state your name.   

• Time Limit:  The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may speak only one time, and must limit comments to around 5 minutes.  If there are more than 6 individuals who wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers.   These time limits may be changed by a majority vote of the board members in attendance to extend the time for a specific item or speaker. 

• Personnel or Student Topic:  If you are planning to speak about a personnel or a student matter involving an individual, please understand that the district has a complaint policy and/or procedures to resolve such complaints and concerns.  The Board requests that you follow the policy and procedures before addressing these matters with the Board.  Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments about individual staff members or students.  

• General Rules: This is a public meeting for the conduct of business.  Comments from the audience while others are speaking will not be tolerated.  Lewd, obscene, profane, slanderous, threatening and hostile conduct or statements and fighting words (words whose mere utterance entails a call to violence) will not be tolerated. 

• No Action by the Board:  The board will not act on any matter unless it is on the published agenda.  

Rationale: 

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

 

Rationale:  Since the calendar was approved in April, two minor changes have come up that we'd like to adjust for.

1) Mother's Day & Graduation - May 14th
2) District Music - April 17th (elementary students will remain in-session; secondary teachers will assist)

Rationale:  This is done on an annual basis typically in August prior to the new fiscal year beginning in September.  However, due to the transition in the District Office, it needs to be considered in June.

Rationale:  Signature cards for the selected funds need updated.

Rationale:  Signature cards for the selected fund need updated.

Rationale:  Signature cards for the selected funds need updated.

Rationale:  Both room #168 and the PAC HVAC units are not working and need to be replaced.  Rutt's Heating and A/C Inc. has provided the bids.  The administration and the Transportation and Facilities committee are recommending the bid from Rutt's.

Rationale:  District #20 received bids for updating the PAC lighting to LED.  The Administration and Transportation and Facilities committee is recommending the approval of the bid from Yanda's Pro Audio and video.

Rationale:  Policy review and procedural updates.

Rationale:  The proposed handbook aligns our new policies with our student handbook.

Rationale:  The revision of Policy 3057: Title IX Policy is required in order to include updates to the definition of "domestic violence" in order to be consistent with the recently re-authorized federal Violence Against Women Act (effective October 1, 2022).  These revisions also account for changes to the statutory reference at which other definitions (dating violence and stalking) will be codified in the U.S. Code.

Finally, this revision clarifies the step in the process at which the Title IX decision-maker facilitates the written exchange of questions between the parties (i.e., after an investigation and before a written determination of responsibility is issued).

These updates are NOT in response to the Executive Order on Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity that was released from President Biden's office in March 2021.

Rationale:  According to state statute, the district's policy on bullying prevention must be reviewed annually.

Rationale:  Discuss the addition of a non-certificated role to assist with the clerical components of implementing our strategic plan.

Rationale:  Mrs. Jonas will share an academic summary of the 2021-2022 school year.

Rationale:  The Impact Center committee will provide an update.  The public is invited to a Community Town Hall on Thursday, June 16th from 6:00PM-7:00PM where the board is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the potential expansion of support to The Impact Center from a three-year commitment to a five-year commitment.

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Committee Reports (Chair in bold)

1. Personnel Committee (Mr. Fornoff, Mrs. Terrell, Mrs. Jobman)
2. Transportation and Facilities (Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Brundage, Mr. Hudson)
3. Finance (Mrs. Jobman, Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Hudson)
4. Committee on American Civics (Mr. Brundage, Mrs. Terrell, Mr. Fornoff)
5. Policy Review (Mrs. Terrell, Mr. Fornoff, Mr. Wyatt)

 

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Rationale:  TBD  (Monday, July 11th)

School Activities on July 11th:
Swede Stage Stars @ 6:30