February 19, 2018 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 February 15, 2018.
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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. 506.8 Student Fund Raising
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4.4.ii. 506.9 Student Activities Funds
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4.4.iii. 506.10 Student Physicals for Athletics
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4.4.iv. 506.11 Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
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4.4.v. 507.1 Student Records Access
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4.4.vi. 507.2 Student Directory Information
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4.5. Approve 2018 committee appointments for the Curriculum/Americanism, Business, Facilities, Personnel, and Policy Committees
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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. Tiffany Leetch, Nurse
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4.6.ii. Resignations
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4.6.ii.1. Michelle Stark, 1st Grade Teacher @ Lincoln Elementary
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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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Mary Winn discussed the introduction of Josh Lacy to the Curriculum Committee. She also reported the approval for purchases of new curriculum materials.
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6.2. Facilities Committee Report
Discussion:
Bob Hastings summarized the bids submitted for the High School Renovation Project.
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6.3. Business Committee Report
Discussion:
Brian Copsey discussed the AP listing approval and bid release for the building project. They also deliberated on First Student issues and solutions.
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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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Bob Hastings reported on guest speaker, Jack Baldermann, who presented at the Civic Center. ESU's partnership with the district for PLC discussion has been greatly appreciated. He also discussed a few bills in the legislative.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding the retirement of Randy Raines, Instrumental Music Teacher @ GHS
Discussion:
Mary Winn recognized Mr. Raines as having a huge impact on the district and will be missed.
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7.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding the retirement of Ronda Roth, Special Education Teacher at Lincoln Elementary
Discussion:
BJ Peters recognized Ronda Roth as taking on some tough assignments over the years. Mary Winn greatly appreciates all the work she puts in for the annual Retirement Tea.
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7.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding the retirement of Janelle Schultz, Journalism Teacher @ GHS
Discussion:
Brian Copsey recognized Janelle Schultz as having won numerous state title journalism events.
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7.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding the retirement of Pedro Sulu, Spanish Teacher @ the Gering Freshman Academy
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7.5. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding the retirement of Sharyl Hamer, Guidance Counselor @ GHS
Discussion:
Mary Winn recognized Sharyl Hamer for her 30 years of service as well as a member of the crisis team.
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7.6. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding approval of the 2018-2019 school calendar
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Policy Review Committee -- February 26 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Personnel Committee -- March 1 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Curriculum Committee -- March 1 @ 7:00 a.m. Central Office Facilities Committee -- March 8 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Business Committee -- March 12 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office
Regular Board Meeting -- March 19 @ 6:00 p.m. City of Gering Council Chambers
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9. Board Comments
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The board thanked all retirees for their hard work and dedication through their years of service. Brady Shaul was pleased with the amount of bidders for the building project. Mary Winn was excited to see how the wrestlers did at state. BJ Peters said the bid opening was a very interesting process and is looking forward to the beginning construction. Brian Copsey reported on the need to reinstate the Gering Schools Foundation. They plan to contacting people who would like to take on a role for the foundation. He also recognized Brent Holliday's effort into putting more secure door locks on the schools. Installing more security devices on every building will begin in the near future.
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10. Adjourn
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Adjourned 6:34 p.m.
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