November 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 11/9/2015 at 7:00 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.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Rationale:
a. Broadcasting Class
Dominic Long, Drake Langley, Reva Royce, Chad Schmiett, Cameron McQuade,
Connor McCoy and Stuart Moore
b. F.F.A. Officers
c. Gothenburg Early Childhood Learning Coalition Angie Richeson, Amber Burge, Danette Anderson, Mrs. Jonas, and Dr. Teahon |
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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 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- None
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4.1.2. Review and Consider 2014-15 audit as prepared by McDermott & Miller
Rationale:
A hard copy of the district audit was distributed in the mail prior to the meeting. McDermott & Miller would be available at a meeting held on a later date if determined to be necessary. Note that we have approved McDermott & Miller for the annual audit through 2017. District #20 Audit Summary Presentation 2014-15 Audit Audit Materials
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1.3. Consider the request of the Gothenburg Education Association to be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for certificated teachers for 2017-18.
Rationale:
GEA Letter LB 397 Negotiations Timeline Information: The Gothenburg Education Association (GEA) has requested Board of Education recognition as the official bargaining agent for the certificated staff of District #20 for the 2017-18 school year. The request letter and the timeline are attached. Note that statute requires that the bargaining unit request recognition by Sept. 1, 2016 and that the board must respond by October 1, 2016.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Reports
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4.2.1. Board of Education Reports
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4.2.2. Administrative Reports
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5. Discussion Items
Rationale:
A. State Education Conference - November 18 - 20 at Embassy Suites, La Vista, NE
B. Process for completion of Superintendent's Evaluation.
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5.1. Executive session to discuss strategy for potential real estate purchases.
Rationale:
Excerpts from Board Policy 9370 Closed Sessions
(The presiding officer will declare the session closed after discussion is completed.)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Next Meeting
Rationale:
November 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM
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7. Adjournment
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