May 16, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Signature of Notification
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2. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Welcome Visitors
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2.1. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law
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The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest; or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.
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2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Courier on May 12, 2016.
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3. Excuse Absent Board Members
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.1. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items
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4.2. Minutes From Previous Board Meeting
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4.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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4.4. Second Reading of Board Policies
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4.4.i. 404.5 -- Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
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4.4.ii. 404.6 -- Harassment by Employees
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4.4.iii. 404.7 -- Substance Free Workplace
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4.4.iv. 404.9 -- Injured Employee Alternative Duty Review
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4.4.v. 404.10 -- Disclosure & Protection of Employee Health Information
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4.5. Personnel Items
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4.5.i. Contract Approvals
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4.5.i.1. High School Science, Jennifer Dillinger
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4.5.i.2. High School Business, JoAnn Wilson
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4.5.i.3. Geil Special Education Teacher, Pam Engstrom
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4.5.i.4. Geil Classroom Teacher, Lisa Gass
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4.5.i.5. Lincoln Classroom Teacher, Sarah Cline
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4.5.i.6. Lincoln Preschool Teacher, Brandy Foos
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4.5.ii. Resignations
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4.5.ii.1. Northfield 6th Grade Teacher, Ashlen Schaneman
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4.5.ii.2. Lincoln SPED Teacher, Amanda Metcalf
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4.5.ii.3. Junior High Social Studies, Zachary Boness
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4.6. School Breakfast & Lunch Prices for the 2016-2017 School Year
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4.7. Nutritional Services Contract Renewal
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Curriculum Committee Report
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The Curriculum Committee did not hold a meeting for the month.
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6.2. Facilities Committee Report
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Dr. Upp reported for the Facilities Committee which discussed the introduction of security camera use at the High School. The committee met at the High School and inquired where the cameras would be placed. Dr. Upp stated that having the security cameras will be a nice addition to the safety aspect of the school. The cameras will be IP cameras and will provide access directly to the Gering Police Department.
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6.3. Business Committee Report
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Mr. Doll reported for the Business Committee which approved the AP listing for the month. They also discussed the security camera proposal, food service contract with Taher, and the rising lunch prices.
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6.3.i. Trial Balance Summary
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6.3.ii. Fund Balances
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6.3.iii. Schedule of Investments
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6.3.iv. Financial Statements
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6.4. Superintendent's Report
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Graduation Week Comments Facilities Committee Work
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Mr. Hastings was extremely impressed by the hard work and dedication the students and staff possessed in all the events that were held this last week. Mr. Hastings also updated the board members with information regarding the Facilities Advisory Group conclusions and when they will meet to discuss their findings with the Board of Education. The Board was also given a hiring update. Gering Public Schools is almost completely staffed, with just a few vacancies to fill for the 16-17 school year.
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7. Action Items
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Curriculum Committee Thursday, June 2 @ 7:00 a.m. Facilities Committee Thursday, June 2 @ 4:30 p.m. Personnel Committee Business Committee Monday, June 13 @ 4:30 p.m. June Regular Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 6:00 p.m. |
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9. Board Comments
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The board gave their gratitude to the teachers who are dedicated to the Gering Public School District. The members were fascinated by the High School musical production this year and couldn't give enough compliments to the musical crew. High School graduation turned out remarkable along with the priceless speeches that were given during the ceremony. The Journalism Class was given congratulations for taking first at State Championships.
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10. Adjourn
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Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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