Public Meeting Minutes: May 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Signature of Notification

2. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Welcome Visitors

2.1. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law

More Information: 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.

2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Courier on May 11, 2017.

3. Excuse Absent Board Members

4. Student Recognitions

More Information:

Recognize the following students for outstanding achievement and performance:

Jonathan Blanco -- Solve for Tomorrow
Dakota Boles -- Solve for Tomorrow
Blake Brunner -- Solve for Tomorrow
Eric Crane -- Solve for Tomorrow
Jeremy Forella -- Solve for Tomorrow
Xavier Horst -- Solve for Tomorrow
Elexus Johnson -- Solve for Tomorrow
Trevor Satur -- Solve for Tomorrow
Carson Wallace -- Solve for Tomorrow
Skylier Ward -- Solve for Tomorrow
Josh Wilson -- Solve for Tomorrow
Curtis Anderson -- Solve for Tomorrow
Gabriele Castro -- Solve for Tomorrow
Cody Catron -- Solve for Tomorrow
Michael Haworth -- Solve for Tomorrow
Kaiden Reinmuth -- Solve for Tomorrow
Tyler Smith -- Solve for Tomorrow
Joel Torres -- Solve for Tomorrow
Payton Welfl -- Solve for Tomorrow
Rebecca Boyd -- State Speech Speech 3rd Place & Scholastic Contest 2nd & 15th Places
Carsyn Long -- State Speech 1st Place & Miss Nebraska Outstanding Teen
Heather Davis -- State Journalism 5th Place
Migdahi Garcia -- State Journalism 4th Place
Dawson Johns -- State Journalism 2nd Place
Ethan Gompert -- State Journalism 3rd Place
Jenna Balthazor -- State Journalism 6th Place
Jade Melroy -- State Journalism 2nd Place
Baily Kreider -- State Journalism 2nd Place
Alethia Henderson -- Scholastic Contest 12th Place
Alex Duncan -- Scholastic Contest 11th & 12th Places
Rebekah Rawlings -- Scholastic Contest 1st, 4th, & 5th Places
Jacob Hansen -- Scholastic Contest 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Places
Logan Segura -- Scholastic Contest 2nd Place
Megan Maser -- Scholastic Contest 6th Place
Kaycee Schmidt -- Scholastic Contest 5th Place
McKeltie Imus -- Scholastic Contest 8th Place
Samantha Powers -- Scholastic Contest 6th Place
Afton Mitchell -- Scholastic Contest 7th Place
Mary Newman -- Scholastic Contest 4th Place
Ava Marez -- Scholastic Contest 8th Place
Brianna Eckerberg -- Scholastic Contest 1st Place
Brock Parker -- Scholastic Contest 1st & 6th Places
Rachel Rawlings -- Scholastic Contest 7th Place
Spencer Lenoir -- Scholastic Contest 8th Place
Angelina Jurado -- Scholastic Contest 2nd Place
Colter Robertus -- Scholastic Contest 3rd Place
Jim Eastman -- Scholastic Contest 5th Place
MaKinze Gregory -- Scholastic Contest 11th Place
Morgan Heil -- Scholastic Contest 5th Place
Caitlyn Charles -- Scholastic Contest 4th Place
Roberto Martinez -- Scholastic Contest 12th Place
Brandon Panattoni -- Scholastic Contest 8th Place
Isaiah Henderson -- Scholastic Contest 13th Place
Gabriella Rodriguez -- Scholastic Contest 2nd Place
Wade Blue -- Scholastic Contest 6th Place
Kaylee Bohnsack -- Scholastic Contest 11th Place
Avery Bailey -- Diving 13th Place
John Stark -- Swimming 5th & 6th Place
Alanna Becker -- Swimming 14th, 15th, & 14th Places
Stephanie Woolsey -- Swimming 14th & 15th Place
Joseph Brady -- All-State Band
Kaitlin Bohlman -- All-State Band
Sheridan Blanco -- All-State Band
Adam Flowers -- All-State Band
Jaycee Rice -- All-State Band

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items

5.2. Minutes From Previous Board Meeting

Attachments: (1)

MeetingMinutes04172017

5.3. Approval of Claims/Bills

Attachments: (1)

April 2017 claim listing

5.4. First Reading of Board Policies

5.4.i. 503.9 Homeless Children and Youth

Attachments: (1)

503.9 Homeless Children and Youth

5.4.ii. 504.1 Student Due Process Rights

Attachments: (1)

504.1 Student Due Process Rights

5.4.iii. 504.2 Student Involvement in Decision Making

Attachments: (1)

504.2 Student Involvement in Decision Making

5.4.iv. 504.3 Student Conduct

Attachments: (1)

504.3 Student Conduct

5.4.v. 504.4 Student Conduct on Buses

Attachments: (1)

504.4 Student Conduct on Buses

5.4.vi. 504.6 Student Appearance

Attachments: (1)

504.6 Student Appearance

5.4.vii. 504.7 Care of School Property and Vandalism

Attachments: (1)

504.7 Care of School Property and Vandalism

5.4.viii. 504.8 Freedom of Expression

Attachments: (1)

504.8 Freedom of Expression

5.4.ix. 504.9 Student Lockers

Attachments: (1)

504.9 Student Lockers

5.4.x. 504.10 Student Use of Computers

Attachments: (1)

504.10 Student Use of Computers

5.4.xi. 504.11 Weapons

Attachments: (1)

504.11 Weapons

5.5. Second Reading of Board Policies

5.5.i. 503.1 Compulsory Attendance

Attachments: (1)

503.1 - Compulsory Attendance

5.5.ii. 503.2 Student Attendance Records

5.5.iii. 503.3 Student Absences Excused

Attachments: (1)

503.3 - Student Absences Excused

5.5.iv. 503.4 Addressing Barriers to Attendance

Attachments: (1)

503.4 - Addressing Barriers to Attendance

5.5.v. 503.5 Student Release During School Hours

Attachments: (1)

503.5 - Student Release During School Hours

5.5.vi. 503.6 Students of Legal Age

Attachments: (1)

503.6 - Students of Legal Age

5.5.vii. 503.7 Pregnant Students

Attachments: (1)

503.7 - Pregnant Students

5.5.viii. 503.8 Married Students or Students with Children

Attachments: (1)

503.8 - Married Students or Students with Children

5.5.ix. 503.10 Home Schooling - Reintegration

Attachments: (1)

503.10 - Home Schooling - Reintegration

5.6. Disposal of Property

More Information:

The district would like to sell or dispose of the following items:

Curriculum Materials -- Proposed Disposal end of 2016-2017 School Year
COURSE	COMPANY	ISBN	TYPE	COPYRIGHT	APPROXIMATE NO.
ALGEBRA I	McDougal Littell	9780618594023	Student Editions	2009	300
		9780618595563	Teacher Editions	2009	18
Algebra I	Glencoe, Vol 1 & 2	78228476	Student Editions	2001	30
ALGEBRA II	McDougal Littell	9780618595419	Student Editions	2009	235
		9780618595594	Teacher Editions	2009	5
Basic Math Skills	AGS Publishing		Student Editions	2003	13
			Teacher Editions	2003	1
GEOMETRY	Prentice Hall	133659488	Student Editions	2009	200
	Holt		Student Editions	2001	46
MATH CONNECTS	Glencoe	97800787405	Student Editions	2009	40
MATH FOR EVERYDAY LIVING	Ideal Publications		Student Editions	1980	8
			Teacher Editions	1980	1
MATHEMATICS-Business Applications	Glencoe	9781876081720	Student Editions	1998	71
MATHEMATICS STRUCTURE & METHODS	Houghton Mifflin	395570131	Student Editions	1996	74
PRE-ALGEBRA	Glencoe	9780078651083	Student Editions	2008	200
SAXON MATHEMATICS			Teachers Editions K-3		40 3 Notebook Sets
			Teachers Editions 4-6		20 2 Edition Sets
			Student Books 4		200
			Student Books 5		200
			Student Books Course 1		100
			Student Books Course 2		100
			Miscellaneous Manipulatives, Classroom Display

1 Popcorn Popper (from High School)

2 Basketball Hoops (residential type from Aurora)

1 Swing Set (from Aurora)

1 Ball Hoop (from Aurora)

2 Glass Basketball Backboards

Old desk dividers (from Central)

Student desks (from Northfield, Lincoln, Junior High)

2 Wide walk behind vacuums

Cleaners (Used at Aurora, no longer works)

2 Soccer Goals (from Northfield)

5.7. Personnel Items

5.7.i. Contract Approvals

5.7.i.1. Amelia Schuessler - District Speech Pathologist

5.7.i.2. Shannon Kauffman- Junior High Language Arts Teacher

5.7.ii. Resignations

5.7.ii.1. Susie Hessler - Junior High Special Education

5.7.ii.2. Beth Still - Freshman Academy Social Studies & Tech Integration

5.7.ii.3. Jo McCoy - Northfield Guidance Counselor (contingent upon finding a suitable replacement)

5.7.ii.4. Mick Hartwig -- Junior High Physical Education

5.8. School Breakfast & Lunch Prices for the 2017-2018 School Year

Attachments: (1)

School Lunch Prices 2017-2018

6. Reports and Discussions

6.1. Curriculum Committee Report

Discussion: BJ Peters reported that the committee approved a new K12 math curriculum in addition to the disposal of the old unneeded materials. They will be reviewing student handbooks in the upcoming June meeting.

6.2. Facilities Committee Report

Discussion: Bj Peters reported that the committee discussed the Gering High school construction process. There were 8 proposals submitted which will be reviewed Wednesday, May 17th. The committee is pleased with the video surveillance system in the High School and may be looking into video surveillance in the Junior High as well. Installation of an intercom system in Lincoln Elementary was also a topic of discussion.

6.3. Business Committee Report

Discussion:

Brent Holliday spoke on behalf of the Business Committee. The committee was very pleased with the results of the bond sale. They also discussed the minimal raise in school lunch prices for the 2017-2018 school year.

6.3.i. Trial Balance Summary

Attachments: (2)

6.3.ii. Fund Balances

Attachments: (1)

Bldg & Depr Fund-04-30-17

6.3.iii. Schedule of Investments

Attachments: (1)

Certificate of Deposits 04-30-17

6.3.iv. Financial Statements

Attachments: (1)

Finance Report April 30, 2017

6.4. Superintendent's Report

Discussion:

Mr. Hastings discussed the events leading up to the ending of the 2016-2017 school year. High School graduation will be on Sunday, May 22nd. The Gering Public Schools had an excellent spring sports year with golf qualifying for state along with several athletes from track. Mr. Hastings thanked the legislature for the efforts and hard work they displayed this year.

7. Patron Comments

8. Action Items

8.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action with regard to an agreement between Scotts Bluff County School District 79-0016, a/k/a Gering Public Schools and RB+B, Architects.

Discussion: Mary Winn expressed her gratitude and interest on the RB & B Architects visions for the new high school.

Attachments: (1)

Gering HS AIA RB+B for signature

9. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates

More Information:

Policy Review Committee --Will Continue in August

CM@R Selection Committee -- May 17, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. Central Office

Graduation -- May 21, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. WNCC

CM@R Selection Committee Interview Meeting -- May 22, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Central Office

Personnel Committee -- May 25, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office

Curriculum Committee -- June 1, 2017 @ 7:00 a.m.Central Office

Business Committee -- June 12, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office

Facilities Committee --

Special Board Meeting -- June 5, 2017 @ 12:00 p.m. Central Office

Regular Board Meeting -- June 19, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. City of Gering Council Chambers

10. Board Comments

Discussion:

Mary Winn attended the recognition ceremony at the High School. She appreciated the special awards that were given to the students in front of their peers. She is also looking forward to graduation. Brent Holliday gave his appreciation to Senator Stinner for all of his hard work. Brent has spoken to a few businesses to get donations for new door locks on the schools. It was rewarding for him to see the community understand the importance of the locks. Brady Shaul is excited for the High School remodel and closing out the school year. Bj Peters was thrilled with the turnout of students that received awards at the board meeting. Brian Copsey thanked the principals for the success of the school year and their hard work. He also gave a special thank you to the building committee for the amount of time and effort that is included behind the scenes of the project.

11. Adjourn

Discussion: Adjourned 6:35 p.m.

May 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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