November 20, 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 November 16, 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. First Reading of Board Policies
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4.4.i. 505.1 Detention Of Students
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4.4.ii. 505.2 Probation Of Students
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4.4.iii. 505.3 Suspension Of Students
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4.4.iv. 505.4 Expulsion Of Students
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4.4.v. 505.5 Fines for Lost or Damaged Items
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4.4.vi. 505.6 Corporal Punishment
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4.4.vii. 505.7 Restraint and Seclusion
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4.5. Second Reading of Board Policies
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4.5.i. 504.12 Regulated Electronic Devices
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4.5.ii. 504.13 Use of Metal Detectors
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4.5.iii. 504.14 Hazing, Initiation, Secret Societies or Gand Activities
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4.5.iv. 504.15 Smoking, Drinking, Drugs
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4.5.v. 504.18 Harassment by Students
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4.5.vi. 504.21 Dating Violence Prevention
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4.5.vii. 504.22 Student Contact by Non-School Persons
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4.5.viii. 504.23 Suicide Awareness
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4.6. Personnel Items
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4.6.i. Contract Approvals
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4.6.ii. Resignations
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4.6.ii.1. Mark Bishop, Industrial Technology Teacher @ GHS
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Effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. |
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5. Reports and Discussions
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5.1. GPS Staff Member of the Month - Ms. Tracy Steele, Lincoln Elementary
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Mrs. Barker, the principal of Lincoln Elementary School, introduced Tracy Steele as the November Bulldog of the Month. |
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5.2. Northfield Elementary Building Report
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John Weideman, principal at Northfield Elementary, introduced Mrs. Engel and students from her 1st grade class. The students presented the use of Math Talk in the classroom. Math Talk is being able to have a respectful conversation and questioning others about the multiple approaches to correctly solve a problem. Mrs. Schlothauer and Mrs. Stephens, 6th grade teachers at Northfield, also had students who presented about persuasive commercials and the school newspaper.
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5.3. October Board of Education Student Recognitions
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Girls Cross Country Team -- 9th place at State Cross Country Boys Cross Country Team -- Tied for 3rd place at State Cross Country Tukker Romey -- 5th Place Girls State Cross Country Xavier Arellano -- 5th Place Boys State Cross Country Logan Moravec -- 8th Place Boys State Cross Country Girls Golf Team -- 3rd Place at State Golf Alli Boswell -- 8th Place Girls State Golf Madilyne Schlaepfer -- 9th Place Girls State Golf Journalism -- Cornhusker Award for the Blueprints Newspaper Yearbook -- Cornhuskers Award for the Kennel Yearbook |
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5.4. Curriculum Committee Report
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BJ Peters reported for the Curriculum Committee which met at the High School. They were impressed by the Samsung technology Mr. Reinmuth had in his classroom. The committee also discussed the new math curriculum and the different processes to find the correct answer. Mary Winn recognized the curriculum consistency between all the elementary schools.
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5.5. Facilities Committee Report
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Josh Lacy informed the board that the Facilities Committee discussed the estimates for the new construction. |
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5.6. Business Committee Report
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Brent Holliday reported for the Business Committee which approved the AP listing for the month. They also discussed the RFQ for the furnishing and asbestos containment for the High School. |
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5.6.i. Trial Balance Summary
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5.6.ii. Fund Balances
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5.6.iii. Schedule of Investments
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5.6.iv. Financial Statements
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5.7. Superintendent's Report
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6. Patron Comments
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding an invitation to join the Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference. Gering will retain membership in the Western Conference.
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GPS has received an invitation to join the Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference starting in the 2018-2019 school year. Members of the conference will include Gering, Columbus, Hastings, North Platte, McCook, and Scottsbluff. |
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7.2. Executive Session for the protection of the public interest for the sole purpose of discussing strategy related to the sale of the Cedar Canyon property.
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Moved into executive session at 6:50pm. Moved out of executive session at 7:17pm. |
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7.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action related to the sale of the Cedar Canyon property
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7.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to authorize Superintendent Hastings as the signatory for the district on all documents related to the sale of the Cedar Canyon property
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7.5. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action authorizing the district to hold a public sale to dispense of surplus property
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A comprehensive listing of all items for sale will be listed on the district's website subsequent to advertising the sale to the public. Items will include but not be limited to surplus classroom and school furniture and technology items. |
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Policy Review Committee -- November 27, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Personnel Committee -- No Meeting in November due to Thanksgiving Curriculum Committee -- December 7, 2017 @ 7:00 a.m. Central Office Business Committee -- December 11, 2017 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office
Committee of the Whole Meeting -- December 14, 2017 @ 5:00 p.m. Central Office
Regular Board Meeting -- December 18, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. City of Gering Council Chambers
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9. Board Comments
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Brady Shaul is excited with the selling of Cedar Canyon property and believes everyone benefits from the decision. He was impressed by the presentation on Math Talk. He also congratulated the Cross Country team for their performance at state. BJ Peters thanked John Wiedeman, his staff, and students for coming to the meeting and presenting. Josh Lacy was also pleased with the math curriculum and the sale of Cedar Canyon property. He is very thankful for the board, teachers, and students. Mary Winn was appreciative for Mr. Dlugosh visiting the district. She is pleased with the staff member of the month recognition. Brian Copsey is thrilled with the success of the football, band, and Harmony team.
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10. Adjourn
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Adjourned at 7:27 p.m. |
