November 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Signature of Notification
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2. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegience, Roll Call, Welcome Visitors
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2.1. Acknowledge Open Meeting Laws
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2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Citizen on November 15, 2012.
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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. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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4.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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4.4. Recommendation to Approve Sweeney Invoice
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5. Recommendation to Approve Consent Agenda
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6. Patron Comments
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6.1. The Board recognizes the importance of citizen participation in school business. In order to assure citizens are heard and board meetings are conducted efficiently and in an organized manner, the Board shall set a 3 minute time limit per patron, not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all comments.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Recommendation to Approve Treasurer's Report
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7.2. Recommendation to Approve Anderson & Shaw Construction Invoice #17
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7.3. Second Reading of Board Policy 503.01 - Compulsory Attendance
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7.4. Second Reading of Board Policy 503.04 - Excessive Absenteeism
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7.5. Second Reading of Board Policy 403.01 - Release of Employee Information
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7.6. Second Reading of Board Policy 407.07 - Negotiations
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7.7. Second Reading of Board Policy 607.02 - School Ceremonies and Observances
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7.8. Second Reading of Board Policy 404.04.08.02 - Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Recognition of Accomplishments
Discussion:
Harmony placed third overall in Best of the Weest Choir competition.
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8.1.i. Congratulations to the Journalism Class and Janelle Schultz for winning the Cornhusker Award for both the newspaper and yearbook. This is the top award given in each category.
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8.1.ii. Linda Dutil, an emergency room nurse, spoke to the GHS students on the impact of underage drinking and drug use and their consequences. It was sponsored by Jeff Scheinhost, local businessman, and offered at no cost to the school.
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8.1.iii. Congratulations to the Gering Bulldog Band for their performance over Old West Weekend: the band received a superior in parade performance and an excellent rating in the field competition.
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8.1.iv. Veteran's Day Assembly at Northfield
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8.1.v. American Education Week
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8.2. First Reading of Board Policy 804.03 - E-Mail Retention
Discussion:
This is a new policy.
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8.3. First Reading of Board Policy 606.06 - Acceptable Use of Computers, Technology and the Internet
Discussion:
The word "intentionally" was inserted into the language.
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8.4. First Reading of Board Policy 801.04 - Vehicle Safety Program
Discussion:
This policy once included district buses. Copsey asked if Gering was in alignment with Scottsbluff's policies now that both districts are utilizing First Student for transportation services. Hague confirmed that both districts are working with First Student to ensure policies are similar.
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8.5. First Reading of Board Policy 801.07 - Summer School Program Transportation Service
Discussion:
Hague emphasized that the district MAY use district vehicles for summer school.
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8.6. First Reading of Board Policy 801.10 - Transportation in Inclement Weather
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8.7. First Reading of Board Policy 801.11 - School-Owned Vehicles
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8.8. Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes
Discussion:
Winn reviewed the minutes from the Curriculum Committee Meeting.
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8.9. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
Discussion:
Miles explained that the committee is reviewing handbooks and superintendent contracts.
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8.10. Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
Discussion:
Doll explained that the committee met and set the surplus sale on December 15. No pre-sales. Mike Nuss auctioneer. Issue in weight room platforms, replace flooring with rubber mats. Booster club may be able to help financing. Koski getting bids.
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8.11. Business Committee Meeting Minutes
Discussion:
Copsey explained that Hubbard and Weyrich provided feedback on lockdown evernt and inability to communicate with other bldgs and administrators. First Wireless provided info on hand held radios. The district will utilize local grocery store more begining december. Specifics of budget discussions were reviewed.
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9. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Hague stated that he has an accreditation visit in Alliance aned will be there for 3 days. The Annual Holiday Open House 12/12/12 from 11am until 4:30pm. Wished happy tday
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10. Board Comments
Discussion:
Miles - congratulated Jerry Upp on election. Dopll explained that zero compensation is received for board members. Winn stated that NASB conference was excellent and detailed a breakout session that she attended. She especially enjoey a presentaiton on bullying.
doll & mary new board membetr training.
send out 11/27 invite.
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11. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
Discussion:
The rollinjg calendar was reviewed.
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12. Executive Session (for the sole pupose to discuss Real Estate)
Discussion:
Entered into at 7:26pm.l
1) doll
2) Copsey
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13. Adjournment
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