May 15, 2023 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:
President, Brian Copsey, 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 11, 2023. |
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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. April Expenditures
Fund Amount 01 General $296,339.68 03 Employee Benefit $3,480.49 05 Activity $136,848.88 06 Cafeteria $110,722.31 08 Special Building $21,860.00 Fund Totals: $569,251.36 |
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3.2. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
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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. 402.1 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEMENT (revisions per NDE)
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3.3.i.2. 402.9 RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE OF EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.3. 402.15 STAFF CONDUCT WITH STUDENTS (new policy added per NDE)
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3.3.i.4. 403.2 CHILD ABUSE REPORTING (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.5. 403.3 ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.6. 403.8 EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.7. 404.2 EMPLOYEE INJURY ON THE JOB (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.8. 404.4 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES-EMPLOYEES (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.9. 404.6 HARASSMENT BY EMPLOYEES (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.10. 404.11 FACILITIES FOR MILK EXTRACTION (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.11. 404.12 TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.12. 404.12-R1 TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROCEDURES (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.13. 404.12E1 TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT REPORTING FORM (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.14. 404.13 SCHOOL CLOSURE UNDER EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.15. 405.00 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.16. 407.7 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.17. 408.2 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE CONTRACT RELEASE (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.18. 409.1 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (revised per NDE)
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3.3.i.19. 414.4 CLASSIFIED STAFF DISMISSAL (revised per NDE)
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3.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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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.i.1. Jon Hutchison: Gering Jr. High Asst. Principal
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3.4.i.2. Nancie Riesen: Gering High School English Teacher
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3.4.i.3. Calene Southard: Northfield School Nurse
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3.4.i.4. Tiffanie Hayes: Jr. High School Nurse
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3.4.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
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3.4.ii.1. Brooke Raines: Gering High School LMHP
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4. Reports and Discussions
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4.1. Recognitions:
State Journalism Awards DECA International Winners
Discussion:
Certificates were given to the students that placed at State Journalism as well as International DECA.
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4.2. Employee Recognition: "Bulldogs Going Beyond"
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4.2.i. Kim Busby: High School Math Teacher
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Mr. Green, along with Mrs. Propp attended to honor Kim Busby's receiving her award this evening. Mrs. Propp and Mrs. Diedrich nominated Kim to receive this award. Kim has been such a pillar at High School, and is very deserving of this recognition!
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4.2.ii. Michael Sauer: Geil Custodian
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Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Gass was in attendance to honor Mr. Mike. Mrs. Gass nominated Mr. Mike, and stated that he was more than just the custodian. The relationships he has with staff and students never goes unnoticed, and Geil Elemenatry is so fortunate to have him there!
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4.2.iii. Chastine Buxbaum: Geil Custodian
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Mrs. Morris along with Mrs. Gass was in attendance for Mrs. Chas' recognition tonight. Mrs. Chas is a bright smiling face in the halls at Geil Elementary. She is always willing to go the extra mile to help with any task given. This is the 1st time that 2 custodians have been nominated for this award, but as Mrs. Gass stated, how do you choose just one?? Mrs. Chas, thank you for all you do!
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4.3. Building Report: Geil Elementary
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Angela Morris along with several staff members and Geil students presented tonight. Angela's focus was on the "joys" in school and the students that spoke all talked about what brings them joy at attending Geil Elementary. Kelsey Southard, preschool teacher, talked about how important the PK program is for the transitioning of the kiddos into elementary. The board got to enjoy a slide show that was created by Geil's very own! It brings the board great pleasure seeing all the wonderful things that are taking place at Geil Elementary.
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4.4. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
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4.5. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
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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 reported the following:
May is always so bittersweet when coming to an end with our students. May 16 is the tennis court ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. as well as our LINKS graduation to follow at 6 p.m. Thank you Andy, with DA Davidson, for being here as we proceed with our tender bond resolution. This summer we will be stretching our strategic thinking with leadership retreats, a continuous improvement at GPS. Just as we measure our student growth, we are growing as a district too. Growing financially sound, academically sound, and community strong! Although this concludes my final school year report, we have so much on the horizon. |
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Presentation by Andy Forney D.A. Davidson
Discuss,consider, and take action regarding a resolution to authorize issuing General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund all or a portion of the District’s outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Taxable Interest) Series 2019B, and to authorize an invitation to the holders of the Series 2019B Bonds to tender bonds for redemption and such purchase, and related matters.
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6.2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the Preschool Handbook for the 2023-24 school year.
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6.3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding th approval of the Elementary School Handbook for the 2023-24 school year.
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6.4. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the Junior High Handbook for the 2023-24 school year.
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6.5. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the High School Handbook for the 2023-24 school year.
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6.6. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottsbluff YMCA and Gering Public Schools regarding the 2023 Summer Camp.
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7. Board Comments
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John Maser- So many great things going on this time of year. Loves when students present to the board, as it shows the growth at each building.
Tracy Wiese- Gering Public Schools is ending this school year on a happy note. Loves seeing happy people and excited kids. BJ Peters- The future for GPS is looking so BRIGHT! Brian Copsey- Serving on the board is such a rewarding job. Dont' miss out on the ribbon cutting at the tennis courts May 16 @ 5:00 p.m., as well as the GHS graduation ceremony on May 20 @ 10:00 a.m. |
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7.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: Tues, May 23, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)Regular Meeting: Mon, June 19, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: Tues, June 27, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: NO POLICY MEETING-June 2023 Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, June 1, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Tennis court ribbon cutting: May 16, 2023 from 5-6:30 p.m.Links Graduation May 16th @ 6:00 p.m. Gering High School Graduation: May 20, 2023 @ Five Rocks Ampitheater Last Day of School: May 24, 2023 Admin Retreat June 5-7, 2023 School Board Retreat June 8, 2023 @ the Weborg Centre (hospitality room) 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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8. Adjourn
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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