November 19, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  Principal Angela Morris presented a plaque to Fourth Grade Teacher Lisa Gass in recognition of her nomination and selection as Staff Member of the Month for November.  

Discussion:  Principal Shawn Seiler introduced staff and students representing Gering Junior High.  Teacher Zac Smith and students Alec Sibal and Hannah Boyd presented science projects recently completed in class alongside an interactive notebook.  Rachel's Challenge sponsors, Lacey Farrington and Julie Sibke, shared program implementation details prior to a formal presentation from GJHS students Zayden Sharp, Abby Gross and Hannah Boyd.  

Discussion:  Chairperson Mary Winn offered a report from the November monthly meeting held at Geil Elementary supported with remarks from committee member Brent Holliday.  

Discussion:  Hausmann Construction Project Manager Ty Kayton provided an update on progress at Gering High School including timeline projections achieved in Fall 2018 and those forecasted for Spring 2019.  Board member Mary Winn inquired about the timing of the theater wall reconstruction with upcoming musical performances.  Hausmann Construction is in the process of working this into the scope for early-mid 2019.  

Discussion:  Chairperson Brent Holliday offered a report from the November committee meeting.  The annual audit is complete and the committee anticipates receipt of the final report in December. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Hastings congratulated reelected board members on their 4-year terms and expressed appreciation for their service in the previous period.  A recap from the State Education Conference was also provided.  

Discussion:  Personnel Committee  --  Tuesday, Nov 20 @ 6:00 p.m.  (Central Office)

Policy Review Committee --  Mon, Nov 26 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office)

Curriculum Committee  --  Wed, Dec 5 @ 7:00 a.m.  (Central Office) 

Facilities Committee  --  Thurs, Dec 6 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office) (May Move to a different date)

Business Committee  --  Mon, Dec 10 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office)  

Gering High School Renovation & Addition Meeting -- Hausmann Construction Jobsite Trailer

Regular Board Meeting  --  Mon, Dec 17 @ 6:00 p.m.  (City Council Chambers) 

Discussion:  Board member Mary Winn offered commendations to the Gering Mock Trial team for winning districts.  The team will be traveling to Omaha to compete in state-level competition on December 3 - 4.  She further stated her deep gratitude for all those involved in the "absolutely amazing" Veterans Day program hosted at Gering Junior High.  Mrs. Winn also encouraged everyone to attend the public GHS One-Act performance / dinner theater.  In closing, she supported Mr. Hastings' remarks concerning the NASB Conference, indicating that all of workshops were excellent.  Brent Holliday shared these sentiments adding excitement to bring this information back to the district.  Brady Shaul expressed excitement for the success of many activities which "sometimes go unnoticed."  He also acknowledged the start of winter activities.  BJ Peters recognized the retirements of Barb Ehrhart, Director of Student Services, and Eldon Hubbard, Senior High Principal, indicating that while each of their trails to Gering Public Schools varied, the staff and students were both better because of their service to the district.  In closing, Brian Copsey shared his excitement to serve the district over the next 4-years during the grade reconfigurations and other transitions on the horizon.