July 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  The Curriculum Committee did not meet in July, so no report was needed.  

Discussion:  Project Manager Ty Katon from Hausmann Construction offered an update on the final stages of the Gering High School project.  Due to weather, the timeline had been set back.  Despite circumstances, most areas of the building will be fully complete prior to the start of school with only punch list items remaining.  The exception will be to the auditorium expansion which carries a projected mid-September completion date.  Mary Winn inquired about the finish of an interior wall in the science wing corridor.  Kayton stated that it will be finished with drywall in the coming weeks.  Brent Holliday inquired about landscaping responsibilties in the north lot.  Kayton indicated that construction modulars will be moved in the coming weeks, the lot will be graded to ensure adequate drainage, and grass will be planted. 

Discussion:  Chair, Josh Lacy, noted smooth review and approval of monthly accounts payable and pay applications.  Foundation Director, Jennifer Sibal, offered an update to the committee on the current capital campaign.  B.J. Peters requested a full board presentation this fall, and inquired on the status of the improvements / maintenance underway at Memorial Stadium.  Further report indicated progress with a projected completion prior to the upcoming football season. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Hastings highlighted a tentative date for the grand opening at the high school before recapping class reunion tours that had taken place over the weekend in conjuinction with Oregon Trail Days.  Next, a grant to equip GHS with a sawmill this fall was discussed.  Building principals and secretaries will be returning on Monday, July 29 to gear up for the upcoming school year.  

Discussion:  Plan in place to fully review and revamp fees, activity cards, and other associated items during the 2019-2020 school year.

Discussion: 

Future Board Meetings

Second Board Meeting - CANCELED

Regular Board Meeting - Mon, August 19 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers)

Second Board Meeting - Tues, August 27 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)

*** NASB Area Membership Meeting - Monday, August 26 @ 4:30 p.m. (Civic Center

 

Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:

Policy Review Committee --  Mon, August 5 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office) 

Personnel Committee  --  Thurs, August 29 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office)

Curriculum Committee  --  Thurs, August 6 @ 7:00 a.m. 

Facilities Committee  --  Thurs, August 8 @ 4:30 p.m.   

Business Committee  --  Mon, August 12 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office)  

Discussion:  Mary Winn reflected on a recent tour of the high school.  Board Member Brent Holliday proposed a schedule adjustment for the monthly board meeting.  Board President BJ Peters indicated that this will be added to a committee agenda for further consideration.  Josh Lacy commended the Foundation on their efforts in accommodating reunion groups during Oregon Trail Days.  Brian Copsey stated that the community feedback about the building was overwhelmingly positive.  President Peters added "all you have to do is ask -- we finally asked!" when noting the community's support.  Holliday further stated that the foundation directors are a strong group, and having Mike Moravec as president will be a "grand slam."  B.J. commended the administrative team on being very visible during OT Days.  He had spoke with several reunion groups who were appreciative and excited for the future of GPS.

Discussion:  6:49 p.m.