August 15, 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 August 11, 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. Policy 502.2 -- Nonresident Students/Option Enrollment
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4.5. Recommendation to Appoint Rex Schultze of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., LLO, to assist the Gering Public School District with Certificated Staff Negotiations
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Approve the appointment of Rex Schultze of Perry, Guthery, Haase, & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O. to assist the Gering Public School District with the negotiation of terms and conditions of employment with the District’s certificated bargaining group for the 2017-2018 and the 2018-2019 contract years.
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4.6. Personnel Items
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4.6.i. Contract Approvals
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4.6.i.1. Junior High Social Studies, Jodi Huddleston
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4.6.ii. Resignations
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4.6.ii.1. Junior High Social Studies, Jarred Berger
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Instructional Model Presentation
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Presentation by Brett Moser and Bethany Jolliffe about the new instructional model being adopted and implemented by the district.
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The Board was given a presentation by two Gering Public Schools teachers, Brett Moser and Bethany Jolliffe. The teachers explained the benefits of adopting the Danielson Framework into the Gering Public Schools for the staff to utilize. The framework is directed towards teachers within all stages of growth. Staff will be having monthly meetings which will include discussions and activities to implement the framework.
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6.2. Curriculum Committee Report
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Mr. Peters reported for the Curriculum Committee which overviewed the NeSA data. They also discussed the math curriculum and the possibilities of changes.
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6.3. Facilities Committee Report
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Dr. Upp spoke on behalf of the Facilities Committee which spent time tweaking the numbers on the High School remodel. The High School security cameras are set to be operable soon. There are some carpet issues at the Geil Elementary School as well as the Junior High School which will be addressed during the Christmas break.
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6.4. Business Committee Report
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Mr. Copsey reported for the Business Committee which discussed the High School security cameras as well as a bid for lawn services.
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6.4.i. Trial Balance Summary
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6.4.ii. Fund Balances
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6.4.iii. Schedule of Investments
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6.4.iv. Financial Statements
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6.5. Superintendent's Report
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Beginning of School
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Mr. Hastings reported to the Board regarding the events that are taking place within the next few days. Gering Public Schools new certified staff met August 12th for orientation. First day back for all staff was August 15th. All schools are in session August 18th.
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7. Action Items
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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9. Board Comments
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The Board is looking forward to starting the new school year and for the fall sports to begin.
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10. Adjourn
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Meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
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