May 16, 2022 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.
Discussion:
BJ Peters called this meeting to order at 6:00 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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2.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.5. Open 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, May 12, 2022. |
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3. 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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3.1. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
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3.2. Funds transferred from the bond to the Special Building Fund in the amount of $25,000.00
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3.3. Expenditures: $719.273.12
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3.4. Approval of Claims/Bills
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3.5. Personnel Items
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3.5.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
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3.5.i.1. Johnathon Boyd, GHS Civics Teacher (FTE 0.25) & GJHS STEM Teacher (FTE 0.75)
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3.5.i.2. Tiandra Lively, GJHS Math Teacher
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3.5.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
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3.5.ii.1. Molly Weglin, Resource Teacher at Gering High School
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4. Reports and Discussions
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4.1. Student Recognitions
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4.1.i. Gering FFA
Discussion:
Gering's FFA students were recognized for the outstanding showing they had at State. Along with the students, was Carrie Johns, the Ag teacher at the GHS. Many students attended the recognition, and the community showed an outpour of support.
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4.1.ii. Student Ambassador, Hannah Walker
Discussion:
Jennifer Sibal spoke on behalf of the student ambassador, Hannah Walker. Sibal commented that the work-based learning students at the Central Office is essential. Hannah performs many tasks to make sure everything flows smoothly with the Foundation, and many other projects within the district.
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4.2. Employee Recognition: "Bulldogs Going Beyond"
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4.2.i. Gwen Locker, Nurse at Geil Elementary
Discussion:
Gwen Locker was nominated by Tiffany Leetch, and Angela Morris. Tiffany has worked with Gwen for 4 years, and commented that Gwen has been such an influence on her in her nursing career. Angela has worked with Gwen for 5 years, and said that not only has Gwen been the school nurse, but she has helped in all positions at Geil Elementary over the years she spent there. Gwen Locker is retiring this year, and will be greatly missed by all the staff and students.
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4.2.ii. Carrie Johns, Ag Teacher at Gering High School
Discussion:
Carrie Johns was nominated by Jennifer Dillinger and Mario Chavez. Kory Knight spoke on Jennifer's behalf, stating that Carrie had established the FFA program while working with the community to keep things going in the right direction. Mario commented saying that Carrie models what teachers are supposed to do. She has been a staple in the workbase learning program, and is an excellent addition to the GHS staff.
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4.3. HAL (High Ability Learner) Presentation/Byron Olsen & Angela Morris
Discussion:
Angela Morris (coordinator), along with Byron Olson (Director of Student Services) presented to the board the HAL (High Ability Learner) Program. When the program started, 2 years ago, there were only 19 kids. To date, there are now over 100 kids in the program. Several 3-5 grade students gave comments about what their favorite part of the program was. They did a winter Olympic sports event, and also worked with coding robots. This is a very successful program and the district would like to recognize the kids that participate in the program!
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4.4. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
Discussion:
Mary Winn reported on this meeting. She mentioned that the pedants that were given out for staff appreciation, to display service pins, was a great idea. Also discussed in the curriculum meeting was staff summer training, new high school courses, and a required personal finance class that will be offered as a sophomore.
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4.5. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
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Josh Lacy spoke on behalf of this committee meeting. The A/P was higher than normal. However, this A/P listing had the purchase of the flight simulator. Purchases of new football uniforms and chromebooks were key items discussed at the meeting. Grant money is in the works to reimburse funds for the chromebook purchases. Still working on the tennis courts, GJHS HVAC bids, and getting the playground ready for PK coming to Geil Elementary.
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4.5.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
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4.6. Superintendent's Report
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Dr. Regan spoke about the amazing graduation ceremony held at the best venue in Nebraska, Five Rocks Ampitheater. What a beautiful day to celebrate the class of 2022. As another chapter closes, she is excited about summer. The district has been awarded several grants, so this is great for our schools. She wanted to wish the golf, tennis, and track teams good luck competing over the next week. Lastly, she quoted, "Its A Great Day To Be A Bulldog"
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the amended agreement for the GHS Construction Project with Andrew Doll (Doll Land and Property), and extend the LOC to the amount of $370,000.00
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6.2. Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the purchase of new Chromebooks in the amount of $120,600.00
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6.3. Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the purchase of new uniforms for the Gering High School football team from Logoz, not exceeding the amount of $25,000.00
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7. Board Comments
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7.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: Tues, May 24, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)Regular Meeting: Mon, June 20, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: Tues, June 28, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, June 7, 2022 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Tues, June 9, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, June 2, 2022 @ 12:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Event
Discussion:
There has been a schedule change for the Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, and it will be held June 8, 2022 at 12 pm.
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8. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm.
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