November 15, 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
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm
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2.1.i. Oath of Office - Tracy Wiese
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At a special meeting of the school board on October 26, 2021, Tracy Wiese was selected to fill the vacancy for the remainder of Brent Holliday's term (2023).
Discussion:
Dr. Regan swears in Tracy Wiese to fill the vacancy for the remainder of Brent Holliday's term (2023)
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2.2. Roll Call
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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. Approval of Claims/Bills
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5.3. Board Policy Adoption
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5.3.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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605 Alternative Programs 605.3 Program for High Ability Students 605.3R1 Identification of High Ability Students 605.4 Alternative Education Programs or Plans for Expelled Students 605.5 Religious Based Exclusion from a School Program 605.6 English as a Second Language 605.7 Dual Enrollment 605.7F1 Request for Part-Time or Dual Enrollment 605.7R1 Dual Enrollment Procedure 605.8 Home Bound Instruction 605.8R1 Home-Bound Instruction 605.13 Reading Instruction and Improvement 612 Specialized Student Services 612.1 Free Appropriate Public Education
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5.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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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 403.7 Donations of Collectables, Gifts, Grants, and Bequests 403.8 Employee Fundraising 403.8R1 DonorChoose Fundraising |
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5.4. Personnel Items
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5.4.i. Approval of Certified Contract(s)
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5.4.i.1. Zzyzx Brown - Gering High School Welding & Automotive Instructor
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5.5. Approve Corporate Resolution for Platte Valley Bank appointing Stacy Rodriguez, Finance Director for Gering Public Schools, as an Authorized Representative.
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5.6. Approve Corporate Resolution for First State Bank / Riverstone Bank appointing Stacy Rodriguez, Finance Director for Gering Public Schools, as an Authorized Representative.
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5.7. Approve Corporate Resolution for Western States Bank appointing Stacy Rodriguez, Finance Director for Gering Public Schools, as an Authorized Representative.
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5.8. Approve Corporate Resolution for US Bank appointing Stacy Rodriguez, Finance Director for Gering Public Schools, as an Authorized Representative.
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5.9. Approve Corporate Resolution for Wells Fargo Corporate Trust appointing Stacy Rodriguez, Finance Director for Gering Public Schools, as an Authorized Representative.
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5.10. Approve Corporate Resolution for BOK Financial appointing Stacy Rodriguez, Finance Director for Gering Public Schools, as an Authorized Representative.
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5.11. Approve Corporate Resolution for the Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund appointing Stacy Rodriguez, Finance Director for Gering Public Schools, as an Authorized Representative.
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5.12. Approve transfer from General Fund to QCPUF Fund in the amount of $2,585.50 to cover the bond payment due on December 15th.
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6. Information
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Filing Fees for 2022 Election from Scottsbluff County Clerk.
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7. Reports and Discussions
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7.1. Bulldogs Going Beyond - First Quarter Recognitions
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7.1.i. Jamie Connell, District-Wide Speech-Language Pathologist
Discussion:
Lauren Corey a Para at Geil Elementary honored Jamie Connell, District- Wide Speech-Language Pathologist for her contributions, dedications and acts of service in her department.
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7.1.ii. Deb Raines, GHS Registrar
Discussion:
Deb Raines was nominated for her commitment and service to Gering High School as registrar.
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7.2. Student Teacher Recognition
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Special recognition of student teacher, Martina Fontinot from Lincoln Elementary.
Discussion:
Student teacher Martina Fontinot from Lincoln Elementary expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to fulfill her student teaching requirements with Gering Public Schools.
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7.3. Cross Country Boys and Girls Recognition
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Rick Marez and student representatives reporting on District and State Cross Country events.
Discussion:
Rick Marez presented a video honoring the cross-country track team and their achievements at district and state tournaments.
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7.4. Building Report - Gering Junior High School
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Students give a report about the STEM program and the Woods Exploration Project Based Learning program.
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Students reported about STEM projects and Woods Exploration Projects Based Learning programs.
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7.5. 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.
Discussion:
Mary Winn gave the Curriculum and Personnel Committee Report covering the major items discussed and under consideration by said committee.
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7.6. Business/Facilities Committee Report
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A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration on the Business and Facilities Committee.
Discussion:
Josh Lacy gave the Business and Facilities Committee report covering the major items discussed and under consideration by said committee.
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7.6.i. Trial Balance Summary
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7.6.ii. Fund Balances
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7.6.iii. Schedule of Investments
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7.6.iv. Financial Statements
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7.7. Negotiations Commitee
Discussion:
Members of the committee provided the first report covering the major items discussed and under consideration.
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7.8. Superintendent's Report
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A monthly report given by Dr. Regan covering the major items pertinent to the District.
Discussion:
A monthly report was given by Dr. Regan covering the major items pertinent to the District, specifically the progress of Strategic Action Plan Developed 2021-22.
View the detailed 2021-23 Strategic Action Plan HERE |
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding payment to TeamMates of Nebraska in the amount of $6,000 for services provided to GPS.
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8.2. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding approval of the NASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool.
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8.3. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding approval of Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
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8.4. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding a 1-year maintenance agreement with Engineered Controls for Gering Junior High, Lincoln Elementary, and the High School for the total amount of $17,800.00.
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9. Patron Comments
Discussion:
NONE
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10. Board Comments
Discussion:
The Board members shared positive remarks about the progress of the district in education, facilities and budgets.
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11. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
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Future Board Meetings:No Special Meetings/Work Sessions in November or December December Regular Board Meeting - Mon, Dec.20 at 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee - Tue, Dec. 7 at 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee - Tue, Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Facilities & Finance Committee - Thu, Dec. 9 at 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) State Education Conference - Wed, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 19
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Future Board Meetings:
No Special Meetings/Work Sessions in November or December December Regular Board Meeting - Mon, Dec.20 at 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee - Tue, Dec. 7 at 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee - Tue, Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Facilities & Finance Committee - Thu, Dec. 9 at 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) State Education Conference - Wed, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 19 |
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12. Executive Session - Strategy session with respect to collective bargaining.
Discussion:
Board went into Executive Session at 8:03pm
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13. Reconvene from Executive Session
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14. Adjourn
Discussion:
Adjourned at 8:33pm
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