May 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. GPS Board of Education Information

2. Opening Procedures

2.1. Call to Order

2.2. Roll Call

2.3. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Opening Meetings Act

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)

5.2. Approval of Claims/Bills

5.3. Board Policy Adoption

5.3.i. First Reading of Board Policies

5.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies

5.3.ii.1. 1002. District Annual Report

5.3.ii.2. 1003. Public Examination of School District Records

5.3.ii.3. 1004.01   Media Relations

5.3.ii.4. 1004.02 News Conferences and Interviews

5.3.ii.5. 1004.03 Live Broadcast or Videotaping

5.3.ii.6. 1004.04 Crisis Management Communications

5.3.ii.7. 1005.01  Public Complaints

5.3.ii.8. 1005.02  Parent Relations Goals

5.3.ii.9. 1005.03  Parental and Family Involvement in the Schools

5.3.ii.10. 1005.04   Community Relations Goals

5.3.ii.11. 1005.05  Community Involvement in Decision Making

5.3.ii.12. 1005.06  Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

5.4. Personnel Items

5.4.i. Approval of Certified Staff Contract(s)

5.4.i.1. Karlynn Workman, Kindergarten Teacher at Geil Elementary 

5.4.i.2. Marc Colman, Second Grade Teacher at Geil Elementary 

5.4.i.3. Arthur Patton, First Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary 

5.4.i.4. Schyler Ferguson, Physical Education Teacher at Gering Junior High School 

5.4.i.5. Brittany Macias, Spanish Teacher at Gering Junior High School

5.4.ii. Certified Staff Resignation

6. Patron Comments

7. Reports and Discussions

7.1. Curriculum/Personnel Committee Report

7.2. Business/Facilities Committee Report

7.2.i. Trial Balance Summary

7.2.ii. Fund Balances

7.2.iii. Schedule of Investments

7.2.iv. Financial Statements

7.3. Superintendent's Report  by Mr. Cooper

7.4. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board

8. Action Items

8.1. Discuss, consider and take necessary action regarding the approval for the 2021-22 school year with SLP Teletherapy Service Contract for a monthly commitment of $3,175.

8.2. Discuss, consider and take necessary action regarding approval of Bluffs Physical Therapy as the contract provider of physical therapy services for the 2021-24 school year.

8.3. Discuss, consider and take necessary action regarding approval of Mr. Cooper's evaluation for the 2021-21 school year.

8.4. Discuss, consider and take necessary action regarding approval of the resignation of Julie Cochran, Guidance Counselor at Lincoln Elementary. 

8.5. Discuss, consider and take necessary action regarding approval of the resignation of Kristina Mueller, 5th Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary. 

9. Executive Session

10. Reconvene from Executive Session

11. Board Comments

12. Adjourn