June 20, 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 June 16, 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. Personnel Items
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4.4.i. Contract Approvals
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4.4.i.1. Lincoln 5th Grade Teacher, Lori Peterson
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4.4.i.2. Geil Physical Education Teacher, Jake Hasenauer
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4.4.i.3. Northfield Counselor, Jo McCoy
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4.4.i.4. Junior High School Careers, Alisa Reyes
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4.4.i.5. Junior High School Social Studies, Jarred Berger
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4.4.i.6. Northfield 6th Grade, Andrea Schlothauer
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4.4.i.7. High School Spanish, Janeth Reyes Nunez
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4.4.i.8. Junior High SPED, Susie Hessler
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4.4.ii. Resignations
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4.4.ii.1. Junior High Special Education, Veronica Barney
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Curriculum Committee Report
Discussion:
BJ Peters spoke on behalf of the Curriculum Committee which met to review the student handbooks. The committee also had discussed the High School dress code and enforcement.
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6.2. Facilities Committee Report
Discussion:
Jerry Upp, along with the Facilities Committee, met with Curt Hanson who gave them an update on the projects for the summer. The committee is pleased with the new lawn mower the district has inquired which has cut work time by 1/3.
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6.3. Business Committee Report
Discussion:
Brady Shaul reported for the Business Committee which approved the AP listing and discussed the Technology Bond.
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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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Mr. Hastings discussed the Board Work Session that was held on June 6th, 2016. The session discussed upgrades needed to the Gering High School in order to accommodate the reconfiguration of moving the 9th grade into the building. He also reported that all the certified positions have been filled with the exception of the Speech Pathologist. The new Principal, John Wiedeman, and the new Director, Tim Kwapnioski, will be moving into town within a few days and the District is excited to have them.
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7. Executive Session for the sole purpose of discussion of a negotiation item.
Discussion:
Board of Education voted unanimously to enter into executive session at 6:15 with a motion by Winn and a second by Upp. The Board then voted unanimously to exit executive session at 6:45 with a motion by Winn and second by Upp.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Approve student handbooks for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Each year student handbooks are revised and approved by the board of education. Changes in the handbooks reflect recent changes in law related to student conduct and attendance as well as other changes related to dress code and cell phone use. All handbooks were reviewed by the Curriculum Committee and principals and approval
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8.2. Authorization to enter into an interlocal cooperative agreement and issue bonds on behalf of the district for technology
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8.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action with regard to an addendum to the Superintendent's Contract of Employment.
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Extend the contract term for one additional year ending on June 30, 2018 and set the salary for 16-17 at a 2.9% increase.
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8.4. Approval of technology purchases in an amount not to exceed $192,099.
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2016 Summer Computer Purchase 127 Dell OptiPlex, 8GB Memory, 500 GM HDD, 8xDVD/RW, CPU I5 3.2 Ghz, Pre-Imaged with Windows 7 Config 175 Dell Chromebook 11, 4 GB Memory, AC Wireless, 2 Cell Battery, 11.6" HD non-touch LCD, 65 watt AC adapter, Google Management License. Total amount not to exceed $144,000. Network E-Rate Purchases 15 Meraki switches, 1 gig Total not to exceed $48,100
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9. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Curriculum Committee No July Meeting Facilities Committee Tuesday, July 5th @ 4:30 p.m. Business Committee Monday, July 11th @ 4:30 p.m. Personnel Committee Wednesday, July 13th @ 7:00 a.m. Regular Business Meeting Monday, July 18th @ 6:00 p.m.
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10. Board Comments
Discussion:
The Board gave thanks to the community members for their participation in the Board Work Session. It was mentioned they had a wonderful group and appreciated all the efforts. Mary Winn attended the Law Conference in Kearney which she found very interesting. She reported on a few topics that were bought up within the conference. The Board also mentioned that the High School will be doing a different performance this fall as a one act play.
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11. Adjourn
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Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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