July 20, 2015 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. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law
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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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2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Courier on July 16, 2015.
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3. Excuse Absent Board Members
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3.1. Excuse Absent Board Member Brian Copsey
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.1. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items
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4.2. Minutes from Previous Board Meeting
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4.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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4.4. Early Graduation Request--Emma Leypoldt
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4.5. Personnel Items
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4.5.i. Contract Approvals
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4.5.i.1. Natalie Prokop (District Instrumental & Vocal Music)
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4.5.i.2. John Boswell (Secondary Mathematics)
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4.5.i.3. Mary Jo Heulle (0.67 FTE Secondary Language Arts)
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4.5.i.4. Kory Knight (15 extra duty days assignment Dean of Students)
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4.5.i.5. Kelli Larson (Move to 0.67 FTE per her request)
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4.5.ii. Resignations
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Report from Barb Ehrhart on Social/Behavioral Curriculums being implemented
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Director of Student Services, Barb Ehrhart, presented to the board on implementation of a social and behavioral curriculum at the elementary and junior high building. Statistics were presented on drug and alcohol use across the nation as well as violence and bullying statistics. Curriculum will be implemented within GPS to help provide students with coping skills to deal with issues such as these. Additional supports will be put into place to improve college and career readiness. The Freshman Academy will continue to utilize "8 to Great" and GHS will continue with Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Habitudes. At the PK-5, Behavior Intervention Support Teams (BIST) and PBS have been and will continue to be used. Additionally, Second Step will be implemented. Second Step was piloted in three classrooms this past year. This will be taught by classroom instructor.
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6.2. Curriculum Committee Report
Discussion:
Mary Winn reported that Terri Martin reported on the new AQuEST System.
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6.3. Facilities Committee Report
Discussion:
Jerry Upp reported for the Facilities Committee and the discussion of the RFP. The next meeting will be held on August 4.
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6.4. Business Committee Report
Discussion:
Brady Shaul discussed Business Committee and the approval of the claims and the RFP.
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6.4.i. Trial Balance Summary
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6.4.ii. Fund Balances
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6.4.iii. Schedule of Investments
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6.4.iv. Financial Statements
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6.5. Superintendent's Report
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Website--http://www.geringschools.net Preparations for Upcoming School Year Policy Hearing/Review & Approval
Discussion:
Bob Hastings reported the changes to the GPS website as well as training staff on suicide prevention and the differentiation realities of students at different levels within a single classroom.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. TeamMates
Discussion:
Bob Hastings reported on the TeamMates Program and the service provided to our students.
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7.2. Whole Child Project-Agreement and Vision/Beliefs
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Gering Public Schools believes that the elements of physical fitness, health, social and emotional wellness, and self-management skills enhance the total educational experience of Gering students. We believe that:
Discussion:
Bob Hastings reported on the Whole Child Consortium and the belief statements.
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7.3. Policy 504.19 Student Fees Policy Hearing & Approval
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Discussion:
Public Hearing opened at 6:40 p.m.
No public comments were made.
Hearing closed at 6:41 p.m.
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7.4. Policy 1005.03 Parental Involvement Policy Hearning & Approval
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Discussion:
Public Hearing opened at 6:42 p.m.
No public comments.
Hearing closed at 6:43 p.m.
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7.5. Policy 504.20 Bullying Policy Review and Approval
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Personnel Committee July 30, 2015 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Facilities Committee August 4, 2015 @ 4:30 p.m. Location TBD Curriculum Committee August 6, 2015 @ 7:00 a.m. Central Office Business Committee August 10, 2015 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Regular Board Meeting August 17, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m. City of Gering Council Chambers
Discussion:
Bob Hastings discussed needing to change the regular board meeting in September to a different date.
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9. Board Comments
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10. Adjourn
Discussion:
6:52pm meeting adjourned
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11. Signature of Notification
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