November 16, 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 November 12th, 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 303.1 - Administrative Positions
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303.1 - Administrative Positions
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4.4.ii. Policy 303.2 - Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, and Appointment
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303.2 - Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, and Appointment
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4.4.iii. Policy 303.3 - Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
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303.3 - Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
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4.4.iv. Policy 303.4 - Administrator Salary & Other Compensation
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303.4 - Administrator Salary & Other Compensation
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4.4.v. Policy 303.5 - Administrator Duties
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303.5 - Administrator Duties
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4.4.vi. Policy 303.6 - Administrator Evaluation
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303.6 - Administrator Evaluation
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4.4.vii. Policy 303.7 - Administrator Professional Development
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303.7 - Administrator Professional Development
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4.4.viii. Policy 303.8 - Administrator Civic Activities
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303.8 - Administrator Civic Activities
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4.4.ix. Policy 303.9 - Administrator Consulting and Outside Employment
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303.9 - Administrator Consulting and Outside Employment
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4.5. Second Reading of Board Policies
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4.5.i. Policy 300.1 - Role of Administration
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Policy 300.1 - Role of Administration
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4.5.ii. Policy 301.1 - Structure of Management
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Policy 301.1 - Structure of Management
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4.5.iii. Policy 301.2 - Management Team
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Policy 301.2 - Management Team
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4.5.iv. Policy 301.3 - Succession of Authority to the Superintendent
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Policy 301.3 - Succession of Authority to the Superintendent
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4.5.v. Policy 301.4 - Communication Channels
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Policy 301.4 - Communication Channels
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4.6. Personnel Items
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4.6.i. Contract Approvals
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4.6.ii. Resignations
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Reports and Discussions
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6.1. Building Report & Presentations from Geil Elementary & Cedar Canyon Elementary
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Mrs. Duncan, a 3rd grade teacher from Geil, brought a few students to perform a play as part of the Wonders Program. The Wonders Program challenges the students further in reading, writing, and vocabulary. The Board also had a presentation from Mrs. Taedter, a music teacher at Cedar Canyon Elementary, along with one of her students. She challenged her students to invent a musical instrument from household items. The students were instructed to give step by step instructions on how they made the instrument as well.
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6.2. Update on School Resource Officer Program from Officer Henry Moreno
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Mr. Moreno presented regarding his position as the Gering Public Schools Resource Officer for the second year. He emphasized on the importance of building relationships with the students. Since becoming the School Resource Officer, he has been faced with many different challenges and enjoys his position. Mr. Moreno is dedicated to making Gering Public Schools safer by reviewing and revising the safety procedures. The Board expressed their immense gratitude toward Mr. Moreno and the impact he has had on the students and the school district as a whole.
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6.3. Curriculum Committee Report
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B.J. Peters reported for the Curriculum Committee which voted to serve as the district Americanism Committee. They also discussed the use of "bulldog time" and the benefits.
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6.4. Facilities Committee Report
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Mr. Upp reported the Facilities Committee was given the RB&B draft. The Committee has made a list of the improvements that would be beneficial to the schools. They are expecting a well revised concept be put into place by the end of January 2016.
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6.5. Business Committee Report
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The Business Committee did not hold a meeting this month.
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6.5.i. Trial Balance Summary
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6.5.ii. Fund Balances
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6.5.iii. Schedule of Investments
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6.5.iv. Financial Statements
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6.6. Superintendent's Report
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AdvancedED Visit Report State Education Conference Winter Sports Emergency Preparedness Drill
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Mr. Hastings reported on the outcome of the AdavancED visit report. The team was highly complimentary of the staff and their relationships with the students. A tremendous amount of work was put in from a variety of staff members to become prepared for their visit. On November 12th, Gering Public Schools had an emergency preparedness drill which concluded in success. Winter sports started November 16th with a great outcome of students participating. The State Education Conference is being held this week in Omaha, Nebraska.
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7. Action Items
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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State Education Conference November 18-20 Policy Review Committee Monday, November 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Personnel Committee Tuesday, December 1 @ 4:30 p.m. Curriculum Committee Tuesday, December 1 @ 7:00 a.m. Facilities Committee Wednesday, December 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Business Committee Monday, December 14 @ 4:30 p.m. December Regular Meeting Monday, December 21 @ 6:00 p.m. |
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9. Board Comments
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The Board expressed their appreciation for the fall play and how impressed they are with the amount of talent the students possess. They were also extremely pleased with the outcome of the AdvancED visit.
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10. Adjourn
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Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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