February 6, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Special 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 Meeting Laws
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2.1.i. 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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2.1.ii. Notice of this meeting was published on the GPS website, at the GPS Central Administration Office, at the City of Gering at City Hall and at the Gering Post Office.
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3. Excuse Absent Board Members
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4. Consent Agenda*
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4.1. *Sequence of agenda items are subject to change. Please plan to attend the entire meeting.
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4.2. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items
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4.3. Personnel Items
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4.3.i. Contract Approvals
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4.3.ii. Resignations
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4.3.ii.1. Jack Martin (Physical Education Teacher at Lincoln Elementary)
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4.3.ii.2. Bob Anderson (Vocational Tech Teacher at the High School)
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4.3.ii.3. Mark Bishop (Vocational Tech Teacher at the High School)
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4.3.ii.4. Cindy Drumheller (1st Grade Teacher at Northfield)
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4.3.ii.5. Kristy Keller (Social Science teacher at the Junior High)
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4.3.ii.6. Peggy Beatty (1st Grade Teacher at Cedar Canyon)
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5. Reports
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5.1. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Hastings encouraged the Board to visit with him if anyone had questions regarding the negotiated agreement.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Select the newspaper of record for 2014
More Information:
Representatives from the Gering Citizen (Kay Grote), Gering Courier (Brad Staman), and Star-Herald may be present to discuss what they have to offer and answer questions from the board.
Discussion:
Representatives from the Gering Citizen, the Gering Courier and the Star Herald newspapers were in attendance. Lisa Betz, Owner of the Gering Citizen, presented information and examples about their district coverage. Kay Grote, Editor of the Gering Citizen also provided information about her goals and service in local media. The Gering Citizen has served as the district's "Paper of Record" since 2011. Jim Holland from the Star Herald provided information and data regarding their community services and circulation and coverage strengths. Brad Staman, Editor of the Gering Courier, provided information regarding their coverage of the school system, services provided, and the paper's ownership.
Copsey spoke to the Board's desire to keep business local to Gering as much as possible. Copsey lauded all three newspapers and their contributions to the Gering district. He pointed out that the district will continue to utilize all three newspapers when appropriate.
Winn led a discussion about a news article that was published in the Gering Citizen last fall and Betz addressed the Board's concerns regarding the article.
Doll inquired as to online options and deadlines from all three newspapers.
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6.1.i. Gering Citizen Newspaper
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6.1.ii. Star Herald Newspaper
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6.1.iii. Gering Courier Newspaper
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6.2. Approval of 2014-2015 Negotiated Agreement
Discussion:
Hastings provided information on the ratified teacher negotiated agreement, one year, increase of 2.9% of total package, $500 base salary increase, offered an outline for those interested. Contractual language changes.
Doll thanked the Personnel Committee for their contribution of time and efforts to make this reasonable agreement.
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7. Adjournment
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