September 14, 2015 at 5:00 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 September 10th, 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. Policy 406.2 Certificated Employee Qualifications, Recruitment
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4.4.ii. Policy 412.2 - Support Staff Qualifications
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4.4.iii. Policy 508.5 - Emergency Plans
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4.4.iv. Policy 603.3 - Curriculum Guides
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4.4.v. Policy 804.2 - Data or Records Retention
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4.4.vi. Policy 905.7 - Safety Drills
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4.4.vii. Policy 0905.7E1 - Report of School Fire Drill
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4.5. Second Reading of Board Policies
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4.5.i. Board Policy 204.11- Meeting Minutes
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4.5.ii. Policy 402.1 - Equal Opportunity Employment
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4.5.iii. Policy 404.11 - Facilities For Milk Expression
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4.5.iv. Policy 504.23 - Suicide Awareness
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4.5.v. Policy 508.16 - Return From Pediatric Cancer
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4.5.vi. Policy 603.1 - Curriculum Development
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4.5.vii. Policy 706.3 - Bidding Procedures
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4.5.viii. Policy 902.2 - Construction Plans and Specifications
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4.5.ix. Policy 902.4 - Bids and Awards for Construction Contracts
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4.6. Personnel Items
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4.6.i. Contract Approvals
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None Anticipated.
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4.6.ii. Resignations
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None Anticipated
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5. 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 10 minutes for all comments.
Discussion:
Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes announced that they will be holding a fund raiser Saturday, October 11th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Fresh Foods in Gering, Nebraska. There will be guest speakers, live entertainment, and grilled foods. They also spoke of their mission which consists of four C's, coaches, camps, campuses, and communities.
FCA has recently acquired a facebook page which will display events and sources of inspirations.
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Curriculum Committee Report
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Mary Winn reported the curriculum committee went over test scores and the differences between the scores.
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6.2. Business Committee Report
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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 August, 2015 by specific funds are as follows:
Discussion:
Brady Shaul reported for the business committee which approved the AP list. They also discussed issues with the buses and charter buses. Raising money to update the school auditorium and sound system are also on their list of priorities.
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6.2.i. Trial Balance Summary
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6.2.ii. Fund Balances
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6.2.iii. Schedule of Investments
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6.2.iv. Financial Statements
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6.3. Superintendent's Report
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Astronaut Visit Facilities Study
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Bob Hastings was pleased to announce Gering Schools is anticipating a special guest September 24th and 25th. Nick Hague, an astronaut, will be visiting the schools to speak with the students about his experiences and the space program. We are confident that his presence will help students become more enthusiastic about science and mathematics.
RB+B will be presenting a first draft with information regarding facilities within the month.
Mr. Hastings gave thanks to the City of Gering for being accommodating to the Gering Public Schools with changing the dates of the Board of Education Meeting.
The Disaster Mitigation Plan was also discussed.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Approve the 2015-2016 budget
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7.2. Approve the 2015-2016 tax levy
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Personnel Committee Wednesday, September 30th, 4:30 p.m. Central Office Policy Review Committee Monday, October 5th, 4:30 p.m. Central Office Curriculum Committee Thursday, October 8th 7:00 a.m. Central Office Business Committee Monday, October 12th, 4:30 p.m. Central Office Facilities Committee Thursday, October 15th, 4:30 p.m. Central Office |
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9. Board Comments
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The Board of Education was pleased with the outcome of the crisis staff and employees of the Gering Public schools during a time of tragedy. All members are extremely impressed with the support that was given in time of need.
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10. Adjourn
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Meeting was adjourned 5:24 p.m.
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