December 20, 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 the 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.
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Board President B.J. Peters called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
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2.2. Roll Call
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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.
Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Courier on Thursday, December 16, 2021. |
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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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5.3.i.1. 300.1 Role Of Administration
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5.3.i.2. 301.1 Structure of Management
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5.3.i.3. 301.2 Management Team
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5.3.i.4. 301.3 Succession Authority To The Superintendent
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5.3.i.5. 301.4 Communication Channels
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5.3.i.6. 302.1 Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
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5.3.i.7. 302.2 Superintendent Contract and Contract Non-Renewal
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5.3.i.8. 302.3 Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation
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5.3.i.9. 302.4 Superintendent Duties
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5.3.i.10. 302.5 Superintendent Evaluation
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5.3.i.11. 302.6 Superintendent Professional Development
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5.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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5.3.ii.1. 605.3 Program for High Ability Students
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5.3.ii.2. 605.3-R1 Identification of High Ability Students
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5.3.ii.3. 605.4 Alternative Education Programs or Plans for Expelled Students
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5.3.ii.4. 605.5 Religious Based Exclusion From a School Program
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5.3.ii.5. 605.6 English As a Second Language
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5.3.ii.6. 605.7 Dual Enrollment
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5.3.ii.7. 605.7-F1 Request For Part-Time Or Dual Enrollment
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5.3.ii.8. 605.7-R1 Dual Enrollment Procedure
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5.3.ii.9. 605.8 Home-Bound Instruction
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5.3.ii.10. 605.8-R1 Home-Bound Instruction
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5.3.ii.11. 605.13 Reading Instruction And Improvement
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5.3.ii.12. 612 Specialized Student Services
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5.3.ii.13. 612.10 Free Appropriate Public Education
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5.4. Personnel Items
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5.4.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
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5.4.i.1. Rachel Harper - Fifth Grade Teacher at Northfield Elementary
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5.4.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
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5.4.ii.1. Shawna Montgomery - Science Teacher at Gering High School
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5.4.ii.2. Taylor Montgomery - Science Teacher at Gering High School
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5.4.ii.3. Summer Hulbert - Second Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary
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5.5. Set tentative dates and times for the Gering Public Schools' Board of Education 2022 calendar year.
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6. Student Recognitions
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Board Members Tracy Wiese and Mary Winn presented certificates for student recognitions.
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6.1. All-Festival Acting Team
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Victoria Christophersen Sadie Davis Evan Fuller Regan Fuller Chloee Randall Wyatt Soule |
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6.2. GHS Honor Band Selections
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UNK Honor Band Emily Hutton Chadron High Plains Honor Band Ethan Prokop Natalie Peterson Lily Kadolph Emily Hutton Doane Honor Band Aaron Sabala Gia Sabala Natalie Peterson Emily Hutton |
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6.3. GHS Honor Choir Selections
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Doane Honor Choir Kaitlyn Peterson Hannah Boyd Emily Coakley Wyatt Soule Andrew Clarey UNK Festival Choir Kaitlyn Peterson High Plains Honor Choir Hannah Boyd UNK Women's Choir Jasmyn Sinner Emily Coakley Anaya Moreno Lily Scott Jaylei Cervantes |
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6.4. NSAA Fall Academic All-State
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Football Jackson Schlothauer Carmelo Timblin Volleyball Camille Newman Carleigh Pszanka Softball Aspen Elsen Autumn Elsen Girls Golf Madison Mumm Maia Swan Boys Tennis Gurnoor Hayer David Karpf Boys Cross Country Travis Cline Lucas Moravec Girls Cross Country Madison Herbel Madison Seiler Play Production Regan Fuller Wyatt Soule |
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7. Patron Comments
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8. Reports and Discussions
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8.1. Board Committee: Personnel & Curriculum
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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.
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Mary Winn gave the Curriculum and Personnel Committee Report covering the major items discussed and under consideration by said committee. A copy of the minutes from the last meeting are available on file. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)
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8.2. Board Committee: Finance & Facilities
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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.
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Brian Copsey and Brady Shaul gave the Business and Facilities Committee 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 meeting will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. (Central Office)
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8.2.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
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8.3. Superintendent's Report
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A monthly report given by Dr. Regan covering the major items pertinent to the District.
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A monthly report was given by Dr. Regan covering the major items pertinent to the District.
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9. Enter into Executive Session for the sole purpose of discussing personnel matters to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual if deemed necessary.
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10. Reconvene from the Executive Session.
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11. Any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session discussion.
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12. Action Items
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12.1. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the 2020-21 Financial Audit Report.
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12.2. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the proposed 2022-23 School Calendar.
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Brian commented that this was the first year the shareholders were included and wanted to say thank you. Shelly said it was great from a planning perspective and nice to have it done. Accomodating families
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12.3. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the proposed 2023-24 School Calendar.
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12.4. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the proposed 2022-24 Negotiated Professional Agreement.
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12.5. Discuss, consider and take action regarding a Cooperative Agreement with Minatare Public Schools for Boys & Girls Soccer.
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12.6. Discuss, consider and take action regarding expansion of the Early Childhood Program to add an additional classroom at Geil Elementary beginning August 2022.
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12.7. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the Fall 2021 NASB Superintendent evaluation report.
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12.8. Discuss, consider and take action regarding action with regard to an addendum to the Superintendent's Contract of Employment.
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13. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: TBD, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)Regular Meeting: Mon, Jan 17, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: Tues, Jan 25, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, Jan 4, 2022 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Tues, Jan 13, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, Jan 6, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) |
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14. Board Comments
Discussion:
Mary Winn recognized student achievement. Tracy Wiese thanked board members for the inclusion and support in answering questions before wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Brady Shaul acknowledged a successful first semester. Merry Christmas to everyone! Brian Copsey said it was great seeing Emily Hauck (first year band instructor) and the students. Merry Christmas to everyone! B.J. Peters added happy holiday wishes in closing.
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15. Adjourn
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Board President B.J. Peters adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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