January 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. Signature of Notification

2. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Welcome Visitors

2.1. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law

2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Star-Herald on Friday, January 17, 2020.

3. Excuse Absent Board Members

4. Election of Officers

4.1. President 

4.2. Vice President

5. Appointments

5.1. Secretary

5.2. Treasurer

6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Minutes From Previous Board Meeting

6.2. Approval of Claims/Bills

6.3. First Reading of Board Policies

6.4. Second Reading of Board Policies

6.4.i. 403.11  Professional Conduct

6.5. Superintendent Evaluation Tool

6.6. Personnel Items

6.6.i. Contract Approvals

6.6.ii. Resignations

6.6.ii.1. Ashlynn McLain - Lincoln Preschool Program, Special Education Teacher

6.7. Approval of Depository for Funds for Gering Public Schools - Western States Bank, First State Bank, US Bank, Platte Valley Bank, Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund, BOK Financial Services, Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services

6.7.i.  Approve Corporate Resolution for Western States Bank

6.7.ii. Approve Corporate Resolution for US Bank

6.7.iii. Approve Corporate Resolution for First State Bank

6.7.iv. Approve Corporate Resolution for Platte Valley Bank

6.7.v.  Approve Corporate Resolution for Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund

6.7.vi. Approve Corporate Resolution for BOK Financial

6.7.vii. Approve Corporate Resolution for Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services

6.8. Appoint Superintendent Bob Hastings as the Authorized Representative to secure funds for Gering Public Schools

6.9. Appoint Superintendent Bob Hastings or his designee as the Authorized Representative for Gering Public Schools for Federal Programs

6.10. Approve the Gering Courier as the Newspaper of Record for 2020

6.11. Set Tentative Dates and Times for Gering Public Schools Regular Board of Education Meetings for 2020

7. Patron Comments

8. Reports and Discussions

8.1. Recognition Of Bulldog Staff Member Of the Month Brianne Osborn-Combs, GJHS English Teacher.  

8.2. Building Report - Lincoln Elementary

8.3. Curriculum Committee Report

8.4. Facilities Committee Report

8.5. Business Committee Report

8.5.i. Trial Balance Summary

8.5.ii. Fund Balances

8.5.iii. Schedule of Investments

8.5.iv. Financial Statements

8.6. Superintendent's Report

9. Action Items

9.1. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Owner Change Order #7 for the GHS Construction Project

9.2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 school calendars.

9.3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the retirement of Judy Land, Preschool Teacher at Lincoln Elementary.  

9.4. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the retirement of Jeanne Sample, Third Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary.  

10. Tentative Committee Meeting Dates

11. Board Comments

12. Adjourn