September 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. GPS Board of Education Information
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The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Central Office during regular working hours.
District Vision: Gering Public Schools provides a collaborative community, inspiring excellence and innovation in teaching and learning to empower student growth and leadership in school and life. District Mission: Gering Public Schools exists to equip today's learners with the skills necessary to be tomorrow's leaders. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Patron Comment' section of our meeting. These forms are located by the entry doors of the meeting room. Agenda items are subject to reordering at discretion of the board president. Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda. Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. |
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order
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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.
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm
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2.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Mr. Holliday gave prior notice of absence and absence is excused.
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2.3. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Opening Meetings Act
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Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting room on the north wall.
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5. Annual Budget Hearing 2021-2022
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Purpose of Special Hearing is to hear support opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget and to consider amendments relative thereto.
Discussion:
6:02 Opening of Annual Budget Meeting 6:13 Close of Annual Budget Meeting Superintendent Dr. Regan presented the 2021-22 Budget. A summary of the 2021-22 Budget is as follows:
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6. Tax Request Hearing
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Tax Request Hearing
Purpose of Special Hearing The purpose is to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request.
Discussion:
6:14 Opening of Tax Request Hearing
6:20 Close of Tax Request Hearing Following the budget review, Dr. Regan reported on the Tax Request Hearing. To summarize as follows:
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7. Consent Agenda
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At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
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7.1. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
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The attached minutes are intended to accurately reflect the action of the Board at its previous meetings.
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7.2. Approval of Claims/Bills
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7.3. Board Policy Adoption
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7.3.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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7.3.i.1. Section 100 District Organization and Basic Commitments
100.1 Terminology Used in this Manual |
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7.3.i.2. 101 Legal Status of the School District
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7.3.i.3. 102 Educational Philosophy of the District
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7.3.i.4. 103 Equal Educational Opportunity
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7.3.i.5. 104 Educational and Operational Planning
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7.3.i.6. 104.1 Annual School Census
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7.3.i.7. 105.00 Return to School Committee
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7.3.i.8. 411.1 Substitute Teacher's Rate of Pay
Discussion:
Mary Winn encouraged further future discussion with the board members to compare Substitute Teacher Rates of Gering Schools to other surrounding districts. |
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7.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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7.4. Personnel Items
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7.4.i. Approval of Certified Staff Contract(s)
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7.4.ii. Certified Staff Resignation
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8. Patron Comments
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9. Reports and Discussions
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9.1. Curriculum/Personnel Committee Report
Discussion:
Mary Winn reported for the Curriculum and Personnel meeting the following: 1. Reported on the success of Summer School Program and Partnership with the City of Gering for swimming lessons available for the students. 2. 2020-2021 testing data (still embargoed at this time). Included in the report was future goals for achievement. 3. Also discussed, was a plan to implement a LINKS program for students whom can benefit from resources and tools towards graduation achievement. 4. Lastly, Tier 1 instruction was explained and discussed as part of the GPS Action Plan for student achievement. |
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9.2. Business/Facilities Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Brady Shaul, reported on the progress of the Junior High HVAC system installation, which included meeting with project engineers to discuss system options that would be most suitable, long term for the buildings and budget.
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9.2.i. Trial Balance Summary
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9.2.ii. Fund Balances
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9.2.iii. Schedule of Investments
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9.2.iv. Financial Statements
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9.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Regan reiterated the districts goals of Achievement, Budget and Enrollment as the foundation to our overall success.
Also introduced, was PSA — Public Safety Academy, which is a community service that includes community emergency personnel, CASA, DOVES and CAPWN serving our district and students. |
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Consider and take action upon the cancellation of a certificated employee's contract.
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10.2. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the retirement of Rick Kinnaman, Vocational Teacher at GHS effective December 17, 2021.
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11. Executive Session
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The Gering Public Schools Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body, (b) regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
Discussion:
No executive session was requested.
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12. Board Comments
Discussion:
Board member Mary Winn, expressed the importance of certified employee's fulfilling teaching contracts for the purpose of providing students uninterrupted achievement.
Gratitude was expressed by other board members towards personnel involved in budget planning, facility management, and overall effort in maintaining a productive district. President BJ Peters stated that a Special Meeting will be held Friday, September 17 at 12:00pm at Central Office to approve the Annual Budget and Tax Request. Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm by President BJ Peters. |
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13. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting - Friday, Sept. 17 @ 12:00pm (Central Office)Second Special Meeting - Tues, Sept. 28th @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Regular Board Meeting - Mon, Oct.18th @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting - Tues, Oct.26 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel/Curriculum Committee -- Tues, Oct 5 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Business/Facilities Committee -- Thurs, Oct 7 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Policy Review Committee -- Thurs, Oct 14 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) |
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14. Adjourn
Discussion:
Adjourned at 7:00pm
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