October 18, 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:
President BJ Peters called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
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2.2. Roll Call
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2.3. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
Discussion:
All members present.
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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. 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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5.1. 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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5.2. Board Policy Adoption
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5.2.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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5.2.i.1. Policies Section 403.8
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First policy reading
403.7 Donations of Collectables, Gifts, Grants, and Bequests 403.8 Employee Fundraising 403.8R1 DonorChoose Fundraising
Discussion:
Revise policy 403.8 and add new policies 403.7, 403.8R1
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5.2.i.2. Policy Section 200
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Section 200
School Board 201 Legal Status of the School Board 201.1 Board Powers and Responsibilities 201.2 Board Membership - Elections/Appointment 201.3 Qualifications 201.4 Oath of Office 201.5 Term of Office 201.6 Vacancies 201.7 School Board Liability (Insurance) 202 School Board Member Conduct 202.1 Board Member Code of Ethics 202.2 Board Member Conflict of Interest 202.3 Board Self-Evaluation 202.4 Ethics Violations 203 Organization of the School Board 203.1 Board Organizational Meeting 203.2 President 203.3 Vice President 203.4 Secretary 203.5 Treasurer 203.6 Board Committees 203.7 Advisory Board Committees 203.8 School Board Legal Counsel 204 School Board Meetings 204.1 Regular Board Meetings 204.2 Special Board Meetings 204.3 Public Hearings 204.4 Work Sessions and Retreats 204.5 Open Meetings 204.6 Closed Sessions 204.7 Meeting Notice 204.8 Quorum 204.9 Rules of Order 204.10 Agenda 204.11 Meeting Minutes 204.12 Public Participation at Board Meetings 205 School Board Policy Process 205.1 Policy Development 205.2 Policy Adoption 205.3 Policy Revision and Review 205.4 Policy Communication 205.5 Policy Suspension 205.6 Administration in the Absence of Policy 205.7 Review of Administrative Regulations 206 Board Member Services 206.1 New Board Member Orientation 206.2 Board Association Membership 206.3 Board Member Development Opportunities 206.4 Board Member Compensation and Expenses |
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5.2.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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100.1 Terminology Used in this Manual 101 Legal Status of the School District 102 Educational Philosophy of the District 103 Equal Educational Opportunity 104 Educational and Operational Planning 104.1 Annual School Census 105. Return to School Committee |
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6. Personnel Items
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6.1. Resignation of Personnel
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6.1.i. Discuss, consider and take necessary action regarding the resignation of Erin Sittner, 5th grade Elementary Teacher, Northfield Elementary School effective October 21, 2021.
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7. Reports and Discussions
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7.1. High School Building Project Report
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A report to the Board and community on the High School Building Project.
Discussion:
Principal Rocky Schneider, Assistant Principal Mario Chavez, and Dean of Students Crystal Palser reported on the High School Building Project.
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7.2. Curriculum/Personnel Committee Report
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A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Curriculum and Personnel Committee Report.
Discussion:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Curriculum and Personnel Committee Reports as follows:
Update on the improvements taking place in the VAULTS program. An update on the Summer Program Proposed Links Program Public Safety Program The next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2021 |
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7.3. Business/Facilities Committee Report
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A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Business and Facilities Committee Report.
Discussion:
Chairman Brady Shaul gave the Business and Facilities Report covering the major items discussed and under consideration by said committee. A copy of the minutes from the last meeting are available and on file.
The next committee meeting will be held Thursday, November 4, 2021. |
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7.3.i. Trial Balance Summary
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none
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7.3.ii. Fund Balances
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none
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7.3.iii. Schedule of Investments
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none
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7.3.iv. Financial Statements
Discussion:
none
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7.4. Superintendent's Report
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A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration.
Discussion:
Superintendent, Dr. Regan gave a monthly report covering the major items of the District which included 1st quarter Celebration video of the accomplishments of our students.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Take action to approve Kucirek Engineering Incorporated Consulting Services
Discussion:
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding Kucirek Engineering, Inc. (Consultant) to provide consulting services to Gering Public Schools (Owner), Gering, Nebraska for the preparation of Contract Documents required for the Gering Junior High School HVAC Renovation project.
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9. Patron Comments
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An opportunity for community members to share with the Board and community items of concern following the protocol of:
Policy 204.12 Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy 403.5 Public Complaints about Employees General Guidelines:
Discussion:
10 community members addressed the board. |
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10. Board Comments
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Board Members share positive and encouraging comments about changes and events happening in the District.
Discussion:
Board members shared positive and encouraging comments about the Districts changes and events, and also responded to patron comments.
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11. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
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Future Board MeetingsSecond Special Meeting - Tue, Oct. 26 @ 6:00 p.m.(City Council Chambers) November Regular Board Meeting - Mon, Nov. 15 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Second Special Meeting - Tue, Nov. 23 NO MEETING Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel/Curriculum Committee -- Tue, Nov.2 @ 7:00 a.m.(Central Office) Policy Review Committee -- Tue, Nov. 2 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Business/Facilities Committee -- Thu, Nov. 4 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) |
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12. Adjourn
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm
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