September 12, 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.
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BJ Peters called this meeting to order at 6:00 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, September 8, 2022. |
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3. Annual Budget Hearing 2022-2023
Purpose of Special Hearing is to hear support opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget and to consider amendments relative thereto.
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http://annual budget hearing
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4. Tax Hearing Request
Purpose of Tax Hearing Request is to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final tz request as a different amount than the prior year tax request.
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http://tax request hearing
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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. Expenditures Total
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5.2.i. General Fund $816,193.69
Activity Fund $4,236.99
Cafeteria Fund $78,306.10 QCPUF Fund $4,750.00 Building Fund $263,857.10 |
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5.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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5.4. Board Policy Adoption
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5.4.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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5.4.i.1. 404.7 SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE
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5.4.i.2. 404.8 DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM
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5.4.i.3. 404.9 INJURED EMPLOYEE ALTERNATIVE DUTY REVIEW
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5.4.i.4. 404.10 DISCLOSURE AND PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INFORMATION
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5.4.i.5. 404.11 FACILITIES FOR MILK EXPRESSION
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5.4.i.6. 404.12 TITLE IX SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
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5.4.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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5.5. Personnel Items
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5.5.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
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5.5.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
Discussion:
Board member, Mary Winn, spoke on behalf of the Curriculum Committee. She shared the committee received an update on summer school enrollment and number of credits completed, which also included a highlight that GHS had 66 students attended summer school. Other committee updates included a report on the LINKS program, which currently has 39 students enrolled. Additionally, they reviewed ACT data and discussed ways for students and staff ways to engage them more in the importance of this testing. Finally, Mary shared that she communicated to the GHS staff the importance and support they have from the board regarding the freshman academy model. Mr. Chavez and Mr. Marez were in attendance to provide an update of freshman activities and they shared future plans to enhance the freshman academy activities. |
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6.2. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
Discussion:
Vice President, Brian Copsey thanked Mr. Chavez and Mr. Koski for attending the committee meeting, as many items were discussed in regards to the high school. Mr. Gable also attended, and presented to the board, the status of the construction house for the 2022-23 school year. The 21-22 construction house is currently under contract with closing expected soon. Additionally, Mr. Koski presented data from research and surveys regarding the interest in a girls' wrestling team.Updates also included info regarding the flight simulator which is set up and working within the Aviation Program. Business Manager, Stacy Rodriguez, reported out a facilities update, and the maintenance crew is working on replacing the AC units at Geil Elementary. ESSER funding will be used to cover the cost of this. Lastly, Conrad Bostron and John Galindo presented a slide show on the new aquatics facility they are putting up for vote in Scottsbluff. |
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6.2.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
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6.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
6.3. Superintendent's Report Superintendent, Dr. Nicole Regan shared that committee meetings are moving full steam ahead, and the accomplishments from these meetings are undeniable. Dr. Regan also noted that our facilities at GPS are a priority, and we will continue to keep working to offer the best working environments for students, as well as staff. Dr. Regan reported that Kory Knight, Curriculum Directory, is digging into state assessment data, with the goal of increasing student performance. First Student is now providing transportation for 298 students within the GPS service area. These buses average 300 miles daily, and we thank them for providing this service and helping us increase capacity while balancing financial efficiency. Finally, Dr. Regan celebrated that the Gering Public Schools Board of Education received the Board of Excellence Award from NASB, and several individual members also received individual recognition. |
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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 the approval of the Girls Wrestling program for the 2022-23 school year.
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8.2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the 2022-23 GHS Construction and Doll Land and Property Agreement.
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8.3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the 2022-23 Work Experience Agreement.
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9. Board Comments
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Brady Shaul stated that all the committee meetings have been action packed, and loves seeing the progress being made within the district. He also thanked Dr. Regan and Stacy Rodriguz for the informational Budget Presentation.
Mary Winn was so excited to have the tennis courts completed, and mentioned how beautiful they were. GPS Board members attended their annual retreat, and she commented on the impact it has had on the team working together to achieve goals. Tracy Weise was so excited to see the school spirit during homecoming week, and hopes to see this culture continue! Brain Copsey also thanked Dr. Regan and Stacy Rodriugez for the Budget Presentation. He feels the budget is stabilized and looks forward to seeing what is in store next for GPS. Enrollment numbers are rising, and our PK program only has a few open spots for new students. BJ Peters had a similar comment to Brian's, and said he also feels the budget is stabilized, and that is thanks to the current board and staff at GPS. Closing, he said, "Its a great day to be a Bulldog!!" |
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9.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: Tues, September 27, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)Regular Meeting: Mon, October 17 , 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: Tues, October 25, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, October 4, 2022 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Thurs, October 13, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, October 6, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:No School for Students on Sept. 19, 2022 Teacher PD |
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10. Adjourn
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 pm.
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