January 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 1/12/2015 at 6:59 PM | |
| Devin Brundage | Present |
| Amber Burge | Present |
| Lisa Geiken | Absent |
| Jon Hudson | Present |
| Jeremy Sitorius | Present |
| Nate Wyatt | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 1 | |
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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. Realignment of Board of Education for 2015
Rationale:
Dr. Teahon will preside over the realignment of the Board of Education.
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2.1. Election of Officers
Rationale:
Policy #9120 states that at the January meeting of the Board of Education, a President, Vice-President, and Secretary shall be elected from the membership to a one-year term of office. Officers in 2014 were Scott France, President, Nate Wyatt, Vice President, and Lisa Geiken, Secretary. Dr. Teahon will accept nominations for offices and conduct the elections. Kay Streeter has served as Secretary to the Board and will continue to do so if approved. Randy Waskowiak has served as Board Treasurer and has agreed to continue to so if approved.
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2.1.1. Election of President
Rationale:
Nominations for the office of president will be accepted. No second is required for nominations. Paper ballots will be used if more than one board member is nominated.
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2.1.2. Election of Vice President
Rationale:
Nominations for the office of vice president will be accepted. No second is required for nominations. Paper ballots will be used if more than one board member is nominated.
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2.1.3. Election of Secretary
Rationale:
Nominations for the office of secretary will be accepted. No second is required for nominations. Paper ballots will be used if more than one board member is nominated.
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2.1.4. Appointment of Secretary to the Board
Rationale:
Kay Streeter, Dawson County School District #20 Business Manager, has served as Secretary to the Board and has agreed to continue in this role approved by the Board of Education.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1.5. Appointment of Board Treasurer
Rationale:
Mr. Randy Waskoviak, First State Bank, has served as Board Treasurer and has agreed to continue in the role if approved by the Board of Education.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.2. Adoption of Order of Business
Rationale:
The adoption of an order of business to guide the preparation of future agenda and conduct of meetings as defined in Policy 9300, Bylaws of the Board – Meetings. The Table of Contents for Article 8, Internal Board Policy and Article 9, Bylaws of the Board are linked for reference purposes only.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.3. Discussion of Standing Committees for 2015
Rationale:
Board policy #8151, adopted in 2008, requires standing committees in the following areas: 1. Negotiations (Personnel) 2. Curriculum, Americanism and Staff Relations (Data) 3. Transportation and Facilities 4. Finance 5. Policy It shall further be the policy of Gothenburg Public Schools that the Superintendent shall appoint the members of the above committees. The Superintendent will work with the reorganized board and propose standing committees at the February meeting. |
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2.4. Approval of Board Policies
Rationale:
Board Policy 8130, Annual Organizational Meeting, also directs the board to approve current Board policies and regulations at the organizational meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.5. Distribution of Conflict of Interest Policies and Forms
Rationale:
The final task required by Annual Organizational Meeting Policy 8130 is the dissemination of conflict of interest policies and forms. Copies will be distributed during the meeting and linked to the agenda.
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3. 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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4. Recognition of Visitors
Rationale:
Craig Jones, First National
Discussion:
Others present--Ann Foster-GEA
Beth Barrett--Gothenburg Times
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5. Business Items
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5.1. Action Items
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5.1.1. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1.1.1. Approval of Previous Minutes
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5.1.1.2. Approve The Treasurer's Report
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5.1.1.3. Approve The Warrants/Bills
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5.1.1.3.1. Petty Cash
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5.1.1.3.2. Student Activity
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5.1.1.3.3. Hot Lunch
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5.1.1.3.4. Bank Statement
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5.1.1.3.5. Summary of Accounts
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5.1.1.3.6. Monthly Expense Report
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5.1.1.4. Excuse Absent Board Members
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5.1.1.5. Consider Option Enrollment Request
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5.1.2. Resignation of Certificated Staff
Rationale:
This item will appear on the agendas through spring to allow for action on resignations.
Discussion:
No resignations at this time.
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5.1.3. Consideration of a resolution calling for the early redemption of the outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, issued by Dawson County School District 0020 (Gothenburg Public Schools) in the State of Nebraska.
Rationale:
The purpose of this resolution is to provide the current bondholders (2010 investors) with not less than 30 days notice that their existing investment will be redeemed (paid in full including accrued interest) on March 18, 2015. Once passed, a call notice will be sent to the paying agent and registrar of the 2010 bonds, who will then notify the existing bondholders that they will be receiving money to redeem their investment in the 2010 bonds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Craig Jones of First National Capital Markets presented proposal to pay off current bonds and re-issue bonds at 1.91%
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5.1.4. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Dawson County School District 0020 (Gothenburg Public Schools) in the State of Nebraska of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed six million six hundred ten thousand ($6,610,000).
Rationale:
The Issuing Resolution is the action that the Board must take to authorize the issuance of the 2015 refunding bonds at the lower interest rates. The Issuing Resolution authorizes the issuance of a par amount of no more than $6,610,000 (enough to redeem the currently outstanding 2010 bonds or, in other words, pay off the existing 2010 bondholders). Once this Resolution has been passed the District authorizes First National to market bonds in the aforementioned amount to investors. This Resolution also serves to allow the Board to set a minimum savings threshold it would like to see prior to First National marketing its bonds in the form of a not to exceed interest rate (i.e. the interest rate on the bonds will not exceed 2.5%) ensuring there is a minimum amount of savings to be captured before the bonds can be marketed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Reports
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5.2.1. Board of Education Reports
Discussion:
Nothing at this time.
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5.2.2. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
a. Facilities & Transportation (Mr. Holmes) b. Primary(Mrs. Jonas) c. Elementary (Mr. Widdifield) d. Junior High and Curriculum (Mr. Groene) e. Activities (Mr. Ryker) f. High School (Mr. Evans) g. Special Populations (Mrs. Jonas, Mr. Evans, Dr. Teahon) |
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5.2.2.1. Facilities and Transportation
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5.2.2.2. Primary
Discussion:
100th day of school Wednesday-First grade send off 100 balloons. First grade will also make the KRVN call explaining 100 days of school and the activities.
DIBELS testing begins tomorrow
Special Population reports going out January 21
School Improvement will meet January 21 at 2:00
Jump Start dates--July 13-31 from 8:00-11:30
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5.2.2.3. Elementary
Discussion:
AR numbers-11000 books checked out first semester.
NAEP Assessments begin
Elementary Yearbook-5th & 6th along with Mrs. Libich will be working on the yearbooks.
Youth leadership grant to be used for updating a few small projects on the playground such as paint, nets, etc.
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5.2.2.4. Junior High and Curriculum
Discussion:
Assessment Schedule for 2nd Semester
MAP Testing-February and March
NeSA Testing-January-May
Thank you to School Board and entire administrative team for the support and understanding received while going through treatments and leaving for Huston. It is appreciated more than you know.
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5.2.2.5. Activities
Discussion:
SWC Cup standings
Gothenburg will host D1-11 Sub-District B.Ball
Gothenburg will compete in C1-10 in Lexington
Wrestling District will be in Chadron
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5.2.2.6. High School
Discussion:
PT conferences February 12-13
Discipline Data
Renaissance Assembly January 21
Seniors-Semester grades
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5.2.2.7. Special Populations
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5.2.2.8. Superintendent
Discussion:
Executive Council. Ann Foster shared her thoughts as to what the executive council does. Good amount of trust. Can be open and honest with Superintendent to better community and school.
KRVN calls on Wednesday's are a big success.
Facebook page has information and is updated by Mrs. Franzen and Mrs. Richeson.
Board committee to continue conversation with City on traffic around the school.
School has selected Unanimous to redesign our website. In initial stages of design now.
Will continue t monitor potential bills that will impact the District.
Attending meetings for Greater Nebraska School Association, STANCE, as well as chair of NCSA Executive Board. Also a member of Greater Nebraska Superintendents.
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5.2.2.8.1. Draft 1 of 2015-2016 School Calendar
Rationale:
Draft 1 of the 2015-2016 Calendar is a duplicate of the 2014-2015 Calendar with corresponding dates except for the following:
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5.2.2.8.2. Draft 2 of 2015-2016 School Calendar
Rationale:
Draft 2 of the 2015-2016 Calendar delays the start of school to the following week which shortens the first semester and extends the second semester. Other notable changes from 2014-2015 calendar include:
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6. Discussion Items
Discussion:
Motion Passed.
Motion to appoint Amber Burge as acting secretary to the Board for this meeting with a motion by Sitorius and a second by Brundage.
Ayes--Burge, Hudson, Brundage, Sitorius, Wyatt. Nays--none. Approved.
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7. Next Meeting
Rationale:
February 9, 2015 Time to be determined.
Discussion:
February 9, 2015 meeting will be held at 12:00 in the Media Center.
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8. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
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