June 6, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Work Session Meeting
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1. Signature of Notification
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2. Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
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2.1. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law
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2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering courier on June 2, 2016.
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3. Presentations and Discussion regarding district facilities as they relate to grade reconfiguration.
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3.1. Introductory Report from Superintendent Hastings
Discussion:
Superintendent Bob Hastings presented background information on the facilities study, why it was done, and the scope of the project. The facilities study was initiated due to the recommendation of the Grade Configuration Task Force who advised that the district should strongly consider configuring grades at K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Based upon that recommendation, the district needed to study the high school facility and ensure adequate space was available to accommodate 9th graders. The facility study considered space, safety, renovation, and programming needs at Gering High School as well as renovation needs at Gering Junior High School and safety and space needs at Geil Elementary School. Mr. Hastings provided information regarding the age of the original schools as well as information regarding additions to each building.
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3.2. Presentation from Corky Bradley from RB+B
Discussion:
Corky Bradley, architect from RB+B, presented information regarding the facilities study and needs assessment. Information was shared regarding space needs, safety upgrades, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and conceptual drawings of Gering High School. Other information was also made available for Gering Junior High and Geil Elementary. Mr. Bradley also presented information for potential costs of projects.
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3.3. Presentation from Nate Eckloff from RBC
Discussion:
Nate Eckloff from RBC provided the board with a mill levy analysis for various bond issue scenarios.
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3.4. Presentation from Representatives from the Community Facilities Committee
Discussion:
Mike Boyd, Tyler Thompson, and Bill Bauer, representatives from the Community Facilities Committee, presented recommendations from the committee. They included maintaining a levy that was competitive with other districts in the valley, focusing only on Gering High School, and prioritizing the use of funds. Priorities listed in order included: 1) safety & security, 2) adding additional space for 150+ students at GHS, 3) HVAC & Electrical upgrades in existing classrooms, 4) addressing locker room and weight room needs, 5) adding an auxiliary gym, and 7) upgrading existing classrooms.
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3.5. Discussion and Question/Answer Session
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4. Adjourn
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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