July 11, 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 6:02 pm
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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, July 7, 2022. |
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3. Student Fees Public Hearing
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3.1. Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticsim, suggestions or observations for taxpayers relating to setting the student fee schedule.
Discussion:
Varsity Gate fees for adults will now be $6 for adults and $4 for students. Family Activity Pass is now $150.00, Adult Activity Pass is $75, and the Student Activity Pass will be $25
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4. Title I Parental and Family Engagement Public Hearing
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4.1. Public Hearing for the purpose of Reviewing and Re-Adopting Policy 1005.12 Parental and Family Engagement
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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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5.2. Approval of Claims/Bills
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Expenditures: $491,972.09
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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.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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5.3.ii.1. 403.1 Release of Employee Information
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5.3.ii.2. 403.1E1 Employee Information Release Form
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5.3.ii.3. 403.2 Child Abuse Reporting
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5.3.ii.4. 403.2R1 Child Abuse Reporting Regulation
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5.3.ii.5. 403.3 Abuse of Students By School District Employees
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5.3.ii.6. 403.3F1 Abuse Complaint Form
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5.3.ii.7. 403.3F2 Witness Disclosure Form
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5.3.ii.9. 403.4 Gifts to Employees
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5.3.ii.10. 403.5 Public Complaints About Employees
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5.3.ii.11. 204.12 Public Participation In Board Meetings
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5.3.ii.12. 706.6 Payment For Goods And Services
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5.4. Personnel Items
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5.4.i. Approval of Certified/Classified Staff Contract(s)
Kory Knight, Curriculum Director, Stacy Rodriguez, Business Manager, Keaton Green, Assistant Principal, Mario Chavez, Principal, Crystal Palser, Assistant Principal, Julie Siebke, Assistant Principal, Jordan Roseborough, IT Director, Kim Graslie, GHS Math Teacher |
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
Discussion:
Mary Winn reported on the Curriculum Meeting. The support of mental health regarding teachers was a topic discussed. Dr. Nicole Regan gave an update on aviation, and the program is moving along very smoothly and the agreement is now with Robbins for their approval. Mary closed with the group continuing to focus on " priorities" for the students.
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6.2. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
Discussion:
Josh Lacy spoke on behalf of the Finance and Facility Meeting. Monthly financial reports were reviewed, and the district has only spent 68% of their annual budget. School lunch increases were discussed, and will take effect Aug 2022. The district is currently exploring a firm for our annual audit. Curt Hanson and his maintenance team have the new LINKS building renovated and ready for students. The Jr.High HVAC project has been put on hold, due to rates and materials inavailibilty. At the end of the committee meeting, Glen Koski presented needs for the GHS track.
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6.2.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
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6.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Nicole Regan had some amazing news to present. Zzyzx Brown along with Healthy Blue Nebraska were able to get an Auto Tech Career Pathway grant by CAPWN in the amount of $30,000. This grant will help families in need with auto repairs. This is such an awesome thing the GPS is able to offer our community. Over OT Days, there were 9 class reunions that toured the High School. Our summer facility projects are underway, and we are excited about getting the students back into the classrooms. Please check our website for back-to-school information, as we are making weekly posts.
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7. Patron Comments
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding setting breakfast and lunch prices for the 2022-23 school year
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8.2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the preschool student hand book.
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8.3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the 2022-23 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
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8.4. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Policy 504.19R1, Student Fees for the 2022-23 school year
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8.5. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding policy 504.20, "Bullying Prevention"
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8.6. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding policy 1005.03 "Parental and Family Involvement in the Schools"
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8.7. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of 2022-23 Certified, Classified, and Substitute Staff Handbooks.
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8.8. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of Substitute Pay Increase.
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9. Board Comments
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Mary Winn commented on the $30,000 Auto grant and is excited to see what Mr. Brown and his students have to offer the community. She also stated that she had the pleasure of touring the High School with the class of 1992.
Brian Copsey spoke about the Board of Education Retreat held on June 23, 2022, with presenter Dr. Steve Joel, and is very excited to execute what was learned. He also made mention about the tennis court project, and how quickly it is moving along. |
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9.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: TBDRegular Meeting: Mon, August 15, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: Tues, August 23, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, August 7, 2022 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Tues, August 11, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, August 4, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Just a reminder that school resumes August 17, 2022. |
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10. Adjourn
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 pm.
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