June 19, 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.
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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. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.4. 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, June 15, 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. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
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3.2. Board Policy Adoption
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3.2.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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3.2.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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3.2.ii.1. 402.1 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
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3.2.ii.2. 402.9 RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE OF EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS
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3.2.ii.3. 402.15 STAFF CONDUCT WITH STUDENTS
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3.2.ii.4. 403.2 CHILD ABUSE REPORTING
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3.2.ii.5. 403.3 ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
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3.2.ii.6. 403.8 EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING
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3.2.ii.7. 404.2 EMPLOYEE INJURY ON THE JOB
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3.2.ii.8. 404.4 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES-EMPLOYEES
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3.2.ii.9. 404.6 HARASSMENT BY EMPLOYEES
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3.2.ii.10. 404.11 FACILITIES FOR MILK EXTRACTION
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3.2.ii.11. 404.12 TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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3.2.ii.12. 404.12-R1 TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROCEDURES
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3.2.ii.13. 404.12E1 TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT REPORTING FORM
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3.2.ii.14. 404.13 SCHOOL CLOSURE UNDER EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES
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3.2.ii.15. 405.00 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE
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3.2.ii.16. 407.7 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS
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3.2.ii.17. 408.2 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE CONTRACT RELEASE
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3.2.ii.18. 409.1 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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3.2.ii.19. 414.4 CLASSIFIED STAFF DISMISSAL
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3.3. Personnel Items
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3.3.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
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3.3.i.1. Virginia Deam-Nein, Gering Jr. High PE Teacher
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3.3.i.2. Louis Bila, Lincoln Elementary SPED Teacher
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3.3.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
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3.3.iii. Approval of Early Graduation Request from Brooke McCoy.
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4. Reports and Discussions
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4.1. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
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4.2. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
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4.2.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
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4.3. Superintendent's Report
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Dr. Nicole Regan reported the following:
A lot is underway updating all of our facilities. New HVAC at the Jr. High, new bleachers at the football fields, and much needed renovations at Northfield and Geil. GPS has reached another amazing goal with our high school students. This year, our dual credit scholars have completed 1,393.5 dual credit hours, and 410 courses completed at a 95.3% passing rate! When we talk about high-performing organizations, growth opportunities this summer is paramount. Professional learning with our Board, school leaders, and district leaders is preparing us for the 2023-24 goals and action plans. Our teachers are participating in professional development for ACT prep, BIST training, and many more opportunities throughout the summer break. Our goal is to stay connected in the community with our summer camps and extended learning opportunities at all schools. |
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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 regarding the approval for Peltz Companies INC. to replace the Jr. High Gym and Shop HVAC system for the amount of $591,000.00.
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6.2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval for Family Construction LLC to install new bleacher seats at the football stadium for the amount of $68,200.00. (see attached)
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6.3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the 2023-24 school year Substitute Handbook. (see attached document)
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6.4. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the 2023-24 Board of Education Meeting Schedule. (see attached document)
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6.5. Discuss, consider, and take action in regards to the approval of the Substitute and Substitute Teacher Paraprofessional pay increase. (See attached document)
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6.6. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Gering Public Schools and the City of Gering for the use of the City Council Chambers. (see attached document)
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6.7. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the renewal agreement Sixpence CCP Yearly Agreement Report. (see attached document)
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6.8. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of a 2.5% pay increase for all classified staff for the 2023-24 school year.
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6.8.i. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the approval of the Gering Public Schools contract addendum for the 2023-24 Certified Negotiated Agreement, which will include the addition of a new High School Girls Wrestling Coach and a new Middle School Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach position to the Extra Duty Schedule. (see attached)
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6.9. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding policy 504.2 "Bullying Prevention"
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7. Board Comments
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Greg Trautman- Truly amazed at how the district runs things so smoothly. Compliments to all the board members for always being willing to help!
John Maser- Loves that Gering's BOE works so well together. Josh Lacy- Thanked the board for the continuous hard work! Tracy Wiese-Enjoyed attending the board retreat with Dr. Steve Joel. Brian Copsey- Made mention that he has served on many committees and appreciates the comradery this board has with one another. Dr. Regan has built a strong team of leaders. The board will continue to guide the district and to make the best decisions for students. |
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7.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsWork Session: Tues, June 27, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)Regular Meeting: Mon, July 17, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Work Session: Tues, July 24, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: canceled (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Wed, July 12, 2023 , @ 4:00 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, July 6, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Central office will be closed July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. |
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8. Adjourn
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This meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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