December 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Signature of Notification
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2. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Welcome Visitors
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2.1. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Citizen on December 11, 2014.
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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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3. Excuse Absent Board Members
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4. Consent Agenda
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Sequence of agenda items are subject to change. Please plan to attend the entire meeting.
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4.1. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items
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4.2. Approval of Minutes from Previous Board Meetings
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4.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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4.4. Second Reading of Board Policies
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4.4.i. Board Policy 101 - Legal Status of the School District
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4.4.ii. Board Policy 102 - Educational Philosophy of the School District
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4.4.iii. Board Policy 103 - Equal Educational Opportunity
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4.4.iv. Board Policy 104 - Educational and Operational Planning
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4.4.v. Board Policy 104.1 - Annual School Census
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4.4.vi. Board Policy 201.1 - Powers and Responsibilities of the Board
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4.4.vii. Board Policy 201.2 - Board Membership - Elections and Appointments
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4.4.viii. Board Policy 201.3 - Qualifications
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4.4.ix. Board Policy 201.4 - Oath of Office
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4.4.x. Board Policy 806.01 - School Resource Officer
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4.5. Personnel Items
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4.5.i. Contract Approvals
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4.5.ii. Resignations
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5. Recommendation to Approve Consent Agenda
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6. Patron Comments
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The Board recognizes the importance of citizen participation in school business. In order to assure citizens are heard and board meetings are conducted efficiently and in an organized manner, the Board shall set a 3 minute time limit per patron, not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all comments.
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7. Reports & Discussions
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7.1. Building Report - Gering High School
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7.2. Board Recognition
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7.2.i. Recognition of outgoing board member Mike Brunner.
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The Board recognized outgoing Board Member Mike Brunner. Brunner served on this board for 12 years in various capacities. Brunner was given a framed photograph as a recognition gift.
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7.3. Curriculum Committee Meeting Report
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Peters stated that the committee reviewed NESA testing data and option to improve the test scores across the board. The committee and the Superintendent are pleased with the new language arts curriculum/program. The committee also briefly discussed the PLAS list. The decline in enrollment numbers was reviewed.
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7.4. Facilities Committee Meeting Report
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There was no Facilities Committee Meeting in December.
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7.5. Business Committee Meeting Report
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Copsey explained that the committee received an update from Dr. Mark Schlothauer, President of the Gering Public Schools Foundation. The committee reviewed the bill listing and the impact of state aid.
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7.5.i. Financial Reports
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The Business Committee reviewed all bills for this consent agenda. Bills unique to this month were discussed for clarification. The total amount of bills approved in the consent agenda for the month of November, 2014 by specific funds are as follows:
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7.5.i.1. Trial Balance Summary
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7.5.i.2. Fund Balances
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7.5.i.3. Schedule of Investments Held
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7.5.i.4. Financial Statement
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Revenues: General Fund=$1,454,916.49; Depreciation Fund=$454.47; Cafeteria Fund =$80,177.54; Activities Fund=$26,095.01; Fees Fund=$10,401.80; Bond Fund=$5,717.16.
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7.6. Superintendent's Report
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Superintendent Hastings recognized Curt Hanson and the maintenance crew for getting up at 4am to scoop snow at the buildings. He then reviewed the postponed events schedule. Hastings provided a brief update on the strategic planning process, including the status of each individual team. The Christmas vacation schedule was reviewed.
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8. Executive Session
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For the sole purpose of discussion Negotiations
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9. Action Items
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10. Tentative Committee & Meeting Dates
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Winn asked if anyone would be interested in serving on the Policy Review Committee since Brunner is leaving the Board. She reviewed the committee's purpose and invited incoming Board Member Brady Shaul to serve on the committee. Hastings reminded the Board that January will be the organizational meeting where officers are elected and committee assignments are recommended. He asked that Board Members submit their preferences to him ahead of time. Hastings explained that the Policy Review Committee may meet in early January instead of December.
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11. Board Comments
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Peters reminded all that the first semester at VALTS has come to an end and he commended George Schlothauer for his work with the program.
Winn echoed Peter's comments and said that she really enjoys participating in the VALTS program. It has been extremely rewarding. She also thanked Brunner for his service on the Board.
Brunner said he has seen many changes over the past 12 years but feels confident that the Superintendent and Board will have future successes.
Copsey said that he will discuss the Foundation further at next month's meeting.
Upp said he attended the VALTS Christmas program at ESU#13 and complimented all involved in the Mock Trial events.
Doll thanked Brunner for his dedicated service to the Board. He informed all that Mr. Raines would be unveiling the new band uniforms this week. Doll wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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12. Adjournment
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