July 10, 2017 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Rationale:
The mission of Gothenburg Public Schools is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners within a positive and innovative learning environment. A copy of the open meetings law is posted on the wall of the Board Room and is available to the public. |
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2. Approve the Agenda
Rationale:
The Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of items as needed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Rationale:
Invited presenters:
Opportunity for Public Expression:
As a meeting of the Gothenburg Board of Education is a meeting held in public and not a public meeting, visitors should refrain from comments unless recognized by the chair.
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4. Business Items
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4.1. Action Items
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4.1.1. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
1. Approval of Minutes for June 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting 2. Approval of the Treasurer's Report 3. Approval of the Warrants / Bills a. Petty Cash b. Student Activity c. Hot Lunch d. Bank Statement e. Summary of Accounts and Receipts f. Monthly Expenditure Report g. Check Journal 4. Excuse Absent Board Members 5. Consider Option Enrollment Requests- Option in: Jens Hansen - Preschool - From Brady Rori Hansen - Preschool - From Brady Maci Hansen - 1st Grade - From Brady
Option Out:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.2. Discuss, consider and approve amended policies or reaffirm existing policies.
Rationale:
1. Policy 5416 - Student Fees The hearing on Student Fees was held in June. Lunch prices were increased at the June board meeting. Annual Student Activity Tickets will increase from $35 to $40 to reflect the increase in student admission price discussed in June. 2. Policy 6400 - Parent Involvement in Schools Hearing held in June. No changes proposed. 3. Policy 5415 - Bullying Policy Brief review of bullying policy as required by statute. No changes proposed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve and reaffirm Policy 5416, Student Fees, Policy 6400, Parent Involvement in Schools, and Policy 5415, Bullying Policy as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.3. Discuss, consider and approve proposed policies and revisions to existing policies.
Rationale:
Dawson County School District #20, Gothenburg Public Schools, participates in a policy update and revision process with the Perry Law Firm through Educational Service Unit #10. Mr. Perry typically sends proposed revisions upon completion of the legislative session so policies may or may not be available for the June meeting. According to the bylaws of the board, while policies may typically be introduced in one meeting and approved at a second meeting, policies may be approved in a single meeting if necessary. This may become applicable if policies are proposed which impact handbooks and are not received until after the June meeting. All of the following policy proposals were presented in June. Internal Board Policies Policy 8310 - Formulation of Policies Policy 8320 - Adoption, amendment, or suspension of polices Bylaws of the Board Policy 9200 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
Introduce new policies and revisions to existing Board Policy. The policies were reviewed prior to the July meeting by the Policy Committee (Jobman, Fornoff) Summary of Policy Updates from Perry Law Firm Policy 3130: Purchasing Policies (optional)
Policy 3131: Procurement
Policy 1200: Anti-Harrassment
Policy 4003: Employee Anti-discrimination
Policy 3570: Business Operations
Policy 5001 Form: Summary of School Immunization Rules and Regulations
Policy 5004: Part-Time Enrollment
Policy 5202 Attachment: FERPA Notifications of Rights (Federal Education Records Protection Act)
Policy 5413: Student Interviews
Policy 5418: Every Student Succeeds Act - Homeless
Policy 6800: Internet Safety Policy
Policy 8130: Annual Organization Meeting (optional)
Policy not moved forward from Committee: Policy 4028: Employee Fundraising (optional)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve proposed policies as written Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.4. Discuss, consider and approve Handbooks and Evaluation Instruments
Rationale:
1. Junior-Senior High Student Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) 2. Elementary Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) 3. Faculty Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) A. Certificated Employee Evaluation Instrument (Reg 4150 A) B. Counselor Evaluation Instrument C. School Pyschologist Evaluation Instrument 4. Coach’s Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) 5. Non-Certificated Employee Handbook (Attachments include Handbook and proposed changes) A. Employment Agreement - Form A - Non-Certificated B. Employee Evaluation Instrument - Non-Certificated C. Para-Educator Evaluation Instrument - Non-Certificated 6. Administrator’s Evaluation Instruments A. Principal Evaluation Instrument B. Activities Director Evaluation Instrument C. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument 7. Volunteer Handbook
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4.2. Set substitute salaries for 2017-18 school year.
Rationale:
(Mr. Wyatt has filed a conflict of interest form and will not participate in the discussion or vote.) Vice President Hudson will lead the discussion on this item. Substitute salaries will increase from $105 per day to $110 per day. The rate for substitutes working in the same position for ten consecutive days will remain at $140 per day. The proposed rates are competitive with schools within the Southwest Conference and within Dawson and Lincoln Counties.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to set substitute salaries to $110 per day and $140 per day for substitutes working in the same position for ten consecutive days Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.3. Policy Review
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4.3.1. Review of current policies.
Rationale:
(Tabled in June and July due to time involved in the review of policy update from Mr. Perry)
It was suggested at the board work session that we systematically review our board policy Mr. Wyatt is the only member who was serving during the complete revision of policy. We will review a section of policy each month. Policies will not be attached as they are available on the school website.
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4.4. Reports
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4.4.1. Board of Education Reports
Rationale:
Personnel Committee - Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Sitorius, Mr. Brundage Transportation and Facilities Committee - Mr. Hudson, Mr. Fornoff, Mrs. Jobman Finance Committee - Mr. Sitorius, Mr. Hudson, Mrs. Jobman Curriculum & Americanism Committee - Mr. Brundage, Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Fornoff Policy Committee - Mr. Fornoff, Mrs. Jobman |
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4.4.2. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
2. General Administrative Reports
a. Facilities & Transportation (Mr. Holmes - No report)
b. Director of Teaching & Learning (Mrs. Jonas by Dr. Teahon) c. Elementary (Mr. Widdifield - presented in June) d. Activities (Mr. Herman - No report) e. High School (Mr. Ryker) f. Superintendent (Dr. Teahon)
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5. Discussion Items
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6. Next Meetings
Rationale:
Board Retreat for Strategic Planning, Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Discovery Center. Next Regular Meeting scheduled for August 14th, 2017 with time to be determined.
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7. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve adjournment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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