August 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education 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 17, 2017.
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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. Tim Urbanek, Resource Teacher @ Junior High School/Senior High School
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4.4.ii. Resignations
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4.5. Early Graduation Request - Bailey Casagrande
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Due to an anticipated family relocation at the end of the first semester, Bailey Casagrande has made an early graduation request. The administration has reviewed the request, met with Bailey and her family, and recommends approval of the request.
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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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Mr. Peters spoke on behalf of the Curriculum Committee. He reported that the committee discussed ACT test data, the statewide test for high school students. At the September meeting, the committee will receive reports from representatives of each elementary related to progress on The Whole Child Initiative.
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6.2. Facilities Committee Report
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Mr. Hastings reported on behalf of the Facilities Committee that they recently met with the architects to discuss the schematic design and provide feedback. Architects will be meeting with teacher groups on August 30th & 31st for more feedback. The committee is excited about the design and has had very positive feedback. |
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6.3. Business Committee Report
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Mr. Holliday spoke on behalf of the Business Committee which discussed the technology bond approval, building project, AP listing, and future use and/or disposition of the Cedar Canyon property. |
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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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Upcoming Usergroup Meetings with RB+B September Report from RB+B New School Year Comments Committee of the Whole Dates
Potential GNAC Affiliation Discussion
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Mr. Hastings introduced Geil Elementary Principal, Angela Morris, to the board. He also discussed the future user group meetings with RB+B Architects. Derek, from RB+B will be at the September board meeting to report on the progress of the Gering High School project. Mr. Hastings discussed activities that occurred leading up to and during the solar eclipse, and he complimented the staff for the hard work leading up the event. Lastly, Gering Public Schools has been invited to apply for membership in the Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference and will need to make the application by the end of October. Mr. Koski will come to the September meeting to provide further information to the board and seek their input on the process.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding approval of an agreement between Gering Public Schools and Twin Cities Development to construct a house at 790 Papps Boulevard in Gering; and authorize the superintendent to obtain a line of credit with Platte Valley Bank not to exceed $125,000 for the construction of the house
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Each year, the construction trades classes at GHS participate in construction projects with Twin Cities Development. This year, the class will be building a house at 790 Pappas Boulevard in Gering. In order to complete the construction, the districts obtains a line of credit from Platte Valley Bank, the principal and interest of which is paid by TCD. TCD will also reimburse the district $5,000, which is used to purchase and maintain updated equipment for the program.
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7.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action related to the district's future use and/or disposition of the Cedar Canyon property
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7.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action authorizing the district to continue participation in an interlocal cooperative agreement with one or more school districts and/or educational service units and issue bonds on behalf of the district for technology
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7.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding approval of an agreement with Ambient Energy to provide commissioning services for the Gering High School project
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Personnel Committee -- August 24, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Policy Review Committee --August 28, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Business Committee -- September 11, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Budget Work Session Meeting -- September 11, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m. Central Office Curriculum Committee -- September 13, 2017 @ 7:00 a.m. Central Office Facilities Committee -- September 14, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Regular Board Meeting -- September 18, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. City of Gering Council Chambers Committee of the Whole Meeting -- September 28, 2017 @ 5:00 p.m. Central Office |
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9. Board Comments
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Josh Lacy stated that moving forward with the disposition of Cedar Canyon would be beneficial. Mary Winn and Brady Shaul stated that they have been extremely impressed with the creativity of the RB+B during the GHS Project development. BJ Peters gave compliments to the staff regarding the Eclipse Day. He said it was very fun, educational, and a huge success. Brian Copsey also thanked the Gering Staff for their hard work during the eclipse.
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10. Adjourn
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Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. |
