July 12, 2021 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 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. |
2. Approve the Agenda
Rationale:
The Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of items as needed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 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
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3.1. Public Participation
Rationale:
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 Previous Minutes 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
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. Set substitute salaries for the 2021-2022 school year.
Rationale:
Substitute salaries have been $110 per day and $140 per day for ten consecutive days for several years. The administration is recommending a per day rate of $120 and $155 for ten consecutive days. The proposed rates are competitive with schools in the Southwest Conference and with Dawson and Lincoln County schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to set substitute salaries to $120 per day and $155 per day for substitutes working in the same position for 10 consecutive days 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 pay application #4 to Paulsen's Inc.
Rationale:
District #20 has received the fourth pay application for the Dudley renovation project from Paulsen's Inc.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve pay application #4 to Paulsen's Inc. 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 copier/printer lease proposal with Eakes.
Rationale:
Eakes has proposed a 5 year lease for district copiers and printers.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve copier/printer proposal with Eakes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.5. Discuss, Consider and Approve membership with NRCSA for the 2021-2022 school year.
Rationale:
District #20 has been a Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association member for many years. NRCSA provides many services for rural schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve membership with NRCSA for the 2021-2022 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.6. Discuss, Consider and Approve the 2021-2022 student handbooks.
Rationale:
The 2021-2022 student handbooks were presented at the June board meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2021-2022 student handbooks Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.7. Discuss, Consider and Adopt the 2022 Strategic Plan.
Rationale:
The 2022 Strategic Plan was presented at the June board meeting. The administrative team has begun discussing an implementation cycle for the various action plans.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt the 2022 Strategic Plan Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1.8. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Board Resolution 21-22-01.
Rationale:
A board resolution concerning Health Standards has been drafted for consideration by the Board of Education.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt Board Resolution 21-22-01 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2. Reports
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4.2.1. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
1. Topic Specific Administrative Reports
2. General Administrative Reports a. Elementary (Mrs. Richeson) b. High School (Mr. Ryker) c. Activities (Mr. Mroczek) d. Special Populations (Mrs. McKenna) e. Teaching and Learning (Mrs. Jonas) f. Superintendent (Dr. Rhodes)
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5. Discussion Items
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5.1. First Reading of 3000 Series Policies (3032-3057)
Rationale:
The Policy Review Committee met to review, discuss and edit the second half of the 3000 series policies. The committee is recommending these policies as presented for first reading.
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6. Next Meeting
Rationale:
August 9th
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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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