November 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
Minutes |
---|
1. GPS Board of Education Information
More Information:
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. |
2. Opening Procedures
|
2.1. Call to Order
More Information:
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.
|
2.2. Roll Call
|
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
|
2.4. Open Meetings Act
More Information:
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, Nov 16, 2023. |
3. Consent Agenda
More Information:
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.
|
3.1. October 2023 Claims Payable
Fund Amount 01 $512,494.41 03 $3,302.79 05 $42,125.68 06 $118,290.62 08 $2,693.00 09 $8,188.80 Fund Totals: $687,095.30
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.2. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
)
|
3.3. Board Policy Adoption
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i. First Reading of Board Policies
|
3.3.i.1. 505.3 SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS (adding language for the exceptions for Pre-K though second grade students)
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.2. 902.6 DESIGN-BUILD SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ALTERNATIVE
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.3. 903.1 SECURITY
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.4. 903.2 ACCESS TO BUILDINGS
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.5. 903.3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.6. 903.4 REQUESTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.7. 903.6 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS-RECORDS AND REPORTS
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.8. 903.7 TRAFFIC AND PARKING PROCEDURES
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.i.9. 903.8 VANDALISM
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
|
3.3.ii.1. NEW POLICY
604.16 USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE SCHOOL
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.ii.2. 901 OBJECTIVES OF BUILDING SITES
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.ii.3. 902.1 BUILDING & SITES LONG RANGE PLANNING
|
3.3.ii.4. 902.2 CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.ii.5. 902.3 SITE ACQUISITION
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.ii.6. 902.4 BIDS AND AWARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.3.ii.7. 902.5 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ALTERNATIVE
Attachments:
(
)
|
3.4. Personnel Items
|
3.4.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
|
3.4.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
|
4. Reports and Discussions
|
4.1. Student Recognitions:
Gering XC Medalist - 10th Place Axton Stone NMEA All-State Band - Zephaniah Henderson NMEA All-State Choir - Aaron Sabala National Merit Commendation - Guri Hayer DECA |
4.2. Employee Recognition: "Bulldogs Going Beyond"
|
4.2.i. Matt Janecek, Geil Elementary School Counselor
Discussion:
Congrats to Mr. Janecek for being chosen for the BGB!
|
4.3. Building Report: Gering Middle School
Discussion:
Thank you GMS, and students for such a great presentation this evening! It is always great seeing what is happening in all of our buildings.
|
4.4. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
Discussion:
Tracy Wiese- Attendance data was discussed as well as admin, coaching, and teacher clarity.
|
4.5. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
Discussion:
Brian Copsey- A/P lisiting review looked good. A meeting with Jack Baker was held to prioritize the needs of all facilities. The GHS construction house has also closed.
|
4.5.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
|
4.6. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Regan will complete her self-evalucation and will have it available for Board Members to review.
|
5. Patron Comments
Attachments:
(
)
|
6. Discuss, consider, and take action to adopt the Nebraska Association of School Board (NASB) superintendent evaluation tool for Gering Public Schools.
|
7. Board Comments
Discussion:
John Maser-Great to have all the kids here tonight, and he personally, had a great time at the NASB conference in Omaha.
Tracy Wiese- It was a great experience to attend the NASB conference in Omaha, and enjoyed seeing how other BOEs operate. Greg Trautman- It was great seeing all the people at the meeting tonight, and he has had a great experience serving on the BOE. Brian Copsey- I am going to echo what everyone else has stated this evening, and it is great to see students excited about school! |
7.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
More Information:
Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: Tues, Nov 28, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)Regular Meeting: Mon, Dec 18, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: NO Special Meeting for Dec 2023 Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, Dec 5, 2023 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Thurs, Dec 11, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, Jan 4, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Dec 20, 2023 - Early Release Students @ 11:30/ End of 32nd Qtr/1st Semester, 1/2 Teacher WorkdayDec 21-29 - No school for staff & students Jan 5, 2024 - School resumes for students |
8. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
|