August 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular 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 August 13, 2015.
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3. Excuse Absent Board Members
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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. First Reading of Board Policies
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4.4.i. Board Policy 204.11 - Meeting Minutes
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4.4.ii. 402.1 - Equal Opportunity Employment
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4.4.iii. 404.11 - Facilities for Milk Expression
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4.4.iv. 504.23 - Suicide Awareness
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4.4.v. 508.16 - Return from Pediatric Cancer
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4.4.vi. 603.1 - Curriculum Development
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4.4.vii. 706.3 - Bidding Procedures
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4.4.viii. 902.2 - Construction Plans and Specifications
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4.4.ix. 902.4 - Bids and Awards for Construction Contracts
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Taher Report - Tom Johnson
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Tom Johnson, District Manager for Taher, will present on the school lunch program for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Tom Johnson, District Manager for Taher, reported it is a privately owned company in which believes in good food and fresh ingredients. Some staff that is includes, Diane Coop as the Food Service Director, Rodney Barth as Chef, and Pat Denny as Corporate Dietitian. Taher believes that supporting the organization through research, education, and hands on training, expanding opportunities for profitability by promoting excellence and innovation. Taher works with local farmers in securing locally grown produce and provides fresh fruits and vegetables daily to the students of Gering Public Schools.
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6.2. Curriculum Committee Report
Discussion:
BJ Peters reported for the Curriculum Committee, due to certain circumstances, the committee did not have a meeting for this month.
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6.3. Facilities Committee Report
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Superintendent, Bob Hastings, reported for the Facilities Committee. They discussed the RB&B will be coming to the district as well updates on the progress of summer projects.
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6.4. Business Committee Report
Discussion:
Board President, Alan Doll, reported the Business Committee did not hold a meeting this month.
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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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Beginning of School Lunch Program Build America Bonds Update
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Superintendent, Bob Hastings, reported about the excitement that was shared during the ribbon cutting for Northfield Schools playground. Also, Gering Public Schools is pleased to announce we have 16 new staff members and one returning staff member this school year. He also mentioned by refinancing bonds it has been a great financial endeavor for the district school system.
Eldon Hubbard reported the High School will be holding an open house for the community Tuesday, August 25th, at 7:00 pm. Tours and example syllabi will be available.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution Approval
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Bob Hastings reported on the Hazard Mitigation plan that is in progress.
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Policy Review Committee Monday, August 24 @ 4:30 p.m. Personnel Committee Thursday, August 27 @ 4:30 p.m. Facilities Committee Tuesday, September 1 @ 4:30 p.m. Curriculum Committee Thursday, September 3 @ 7:00 a.m. Business Committee Tuesday, September 8 @ 4:30 p.m.
Work Session Meeting Tuesday, September 8 @ 5:30 p.m.
September Budget Hearing, Levy Hearing, & Board of Education Meeting Monday, September 14 @ 5:00 p.m. |
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9. Board Comments
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10. Adjourn
Discussion:
Alan Doll adjourned meeting at 6:38pm.
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