December 19, 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 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, December 15, 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. Approval of Claims/Bills
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3.3. Board Policy Adoption
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3.3.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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3.3.i.1. 406.7 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE TRANSFERS
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3.3.i.2. 406.8 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
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3.3.i.3. 406.8R1 REGULATION FOR CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
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3.3.i.4. 406.9 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE PROBATIONARY STATUS
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3.3.i.5. 407.1 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE
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3.3.i.6. 407.2 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE ADVANCEMENT
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3.3.i.7. 407.3 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDIT
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3.3.i.8. 407.4 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOR EXTRA DUTY
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3.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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3.3.ii.1. 405 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE
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3.3.ii.2. 406.1 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE DEFINED
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3.3.ii.3. 406.2 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS, RECRUITMENT, SELECTION
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3.3.ii.4. 406.3 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS
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3.3.ii.5. 406.4 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE CONTINUING CONTRACTS
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3.3.ii.6. 406.5 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE WORK DAY
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3.3.ii.7. 406.6 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE ASSIGNMENT
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3.4. Personnel Items
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3.4.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
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3.4.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
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3.5. Approval of Early Graduation Request from Amanda Gonzales and Haylee Harder (2022-2023 school year)
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3.6. Set tentative dates and times for the Gering Public Schools' Board of Education's 2023-24 school year.
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4. Reports and Discussions
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4.1. District Annual Report Policy 1002 (Jennifer Sibal)
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Please see attached for documentation in regards to the Annual Report Jennifer Sibal presented
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4.2. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
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Board member, Mary Winn reported for the curriculum meeting. Their last meeting was held in the LINKS building, and the board was very impressed with the updates made to this location. Mr. Mario Chavez shared some data with the board, and LINKS currently has 51 students. We had several Jr. High staff members attend a conference in Florida, which was very beneficial and tied in nicely with their strategic planning. Kory Knight is still working effortlessly on the Math curriculum approval for the Jr. High as well. Our staff at the Jr. High plan to visit a highly functioning middle school in Douglas, WY to increase effectiveness at that education level. The aviation program is still growing, with hopes of the possible purchase of another flight simulator, as well as an industrial strength drone.
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4.3. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
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Board member, Brady Shaul , reported for the Finance and Facilities meeting. A/P listing was good, and we keep moving forward with conducting good business. Jennifer Sibal, along with Mike Moravec, presented on behalf of the Foundation. A few of their main goals are getting the greenhouse completed, potentially expanding early childhood centers, and the high school track. Jennifer Sibal discussed a plan and what the fundraising looks like to get these projects completed. Baker and Associates will be conducting walk-throughs at our buildings, to assist in helping the district with a long-term facility plan.
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4.3.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
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4.4. Superintendent's Report
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Dr. Nicole Regans' report was geared towards the two exiting board members. She had very heartfelt things to say to both Mary Winn and Brady Shaul. It was definitely bittersweet seeing them leave the board, but she also thanked them and recognized all the hard work they have both put in over the years. Mary and Brady will be missed, as the time they gave GPS is undeniable.
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5. 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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Entered into executive session at 6:31 pm to discuss action item in regards to the Superintendents 2023-24 school year evaluation.
Entered into executive session at 7:07 pm to discuss action item in regards to the Superintendents 2023-24 school year contract and salary. |
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6. Reconvene from the Executive Session.
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7. Any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session discussion.
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8. Patron Comments
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John Einfalt, with VALTS, attended the meeting to express how important this program is for the students that attended. He stated how the VALTS staff is there for the kids, and only the kids. The students enrolled in this program leave with more than just a diploma. John's passion for VALTS is evident, and is something the district intends to keep supporting.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the review and approval of the Superintendents' 2022-23 school year evaluation.
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Correction, this is for the 2023-24 school year
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9.2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the annual review and approval of the Superintendents' 2022-2023 school year contract and salary.
Discussion:
Correction this is for 2023-24 school year
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9.3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the reduction of 5 seats for the VALTS (Valley Alternative Learning Transitioning School) program for the 2022-23 school year.
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Correction: This is for the 2023-24 school year
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10. Board Comments
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Mary Winn- "Its been an interesting ride service on the BOE for all these years." Serving GPS has been one of her greatest pleasures.
Brady Shaul- "It has truly been bittersweet to serve on the BOE." His time here was to serve the students, build good relationships, and gain life-long friends. He is going to miss being a part of the GPS district, but is very confident in the new board members that have been elected. Tracy Wiese- "I have always looked up to Mary as a teacher, and she has inspired me to be a productive board member." Thanked Brady for pushing her to run for the BOE, and commented on how vital his service to the board has been. Josh Lacy-Thanked both Mary and Brady for their service, and has learned a lot from them while serving the district with them. Brian Copsey-Commented on the presentation given by Jennifer Sibal, stating how informative her flyer was in regards to the District Annual Report. "I have always looked up to Mary and thank you for your friendship, and am so grateful for the work Brady has put into his position as a board member." BJ Peters- "Both Mary and Brady turned out to be great board members, and I am going to miss you both." |
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10.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: NO SPECIAL BOARD MEETING FOR DECEMBERRegular Meeting: Mon, January 16, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: Tues, January 24, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, January 4, 2023 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Thurs, Jan 12, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, Jan 5, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Early release December 21,2022 @ 11:30 a.m.No School for students December 22, 2022 - January 5, 2023 School resumes January 6, 2023 HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! |
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11. Adjourn
Discussion:
This meeting was adjourned at 7:52 pm.
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