April 16, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education 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 April 12, 2018.
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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. 508.6 - Student Insurance
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4.4.ii. 508.7 - Custody and Parental Rights
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4.4.iii. 508.8 - Student Special Health Services
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4.4.iv. 508.9 - Guidance and Counseling
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4.4.v. 508.10 - Referral of Students to Other Agencies
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4.4.vi. 508.11 - Defibrillators
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4.4.vii. 508.12 - Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol
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4.5. Second Reading of Board Policies
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4.5.i. 507.3 - Student Photographs
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4.5.ii. 507.4 - Student Library Circulation Records
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4.5.iii. 508.1 - Student Health and Immunization
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4.5.iv. 508.2 - Administration Of Medication To Students
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4.5.v. 508.3 - Communicable Or Infectious Diseases
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4.5.vi. 508.4 - Student Illness Or Injury At School
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4.6. Personnel Items
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4.6.i. Contract Approvals
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4.6.i.1. Amanda Diedrich - High School English / Language Arts Teacher
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4.6.i.2. Michelle Kincaid - Lincoln Elementary DAWGS Teacher
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4.6.i.3. Megan Fish - Lincoln Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
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4.6.i.4. Ben Veilleux - Jr High / High School Music, Band and Marching/Pep Band Teacher
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4.6.i.5. Aaron Pierce - JR High Resource Teacher
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4.6.i.6. Caitlin Whitfield - High School Spanish Teacher
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4.6.i.7. Amy Dunn - High School Guidance Counselor
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4.6.ii. Resignations
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4.6.ii.1. Justin Clark - Junior High Physical Education Teacher
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5. Reports and Discussions
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5.1. Recognition of the Bulldog Staff Member of the Month - Lisa Hadenfeldt, Freshman Academy
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Honor presented by Eldon Hubbard on behalf of Shawn Seiler recognizing Lisa's long-standing efforts which have inspired the youth and staff alike.
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5.2. Curriculum Committee Report
Discussion:
Chair, Mary Winn, offered updates on state-wide standardized testing currently being administered in our district. Juniors recently utilized the Gering Civic Center as a testing site for the ACT. Elementary students are reportedly utilizing Chromebooks for testing in their classrooms with success. Mary advised new state regulations have been implemented which will prompt a spot check audit of any self reports received in the future.
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5.3. Facilities Committee Report
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Chair, Bob Hastings, offered updates on progress of bond project indicating that the GMP has been finalized, and construction is underway. Bi-weekly meetings have been scheduled through the end of summer to closely monitor progress. Meetings will be hosted on-site at the high school, and board members, faculty / staff are welcome to attend. Beginning in August / September, the committee will meet weekly.
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5.4. Business Committee Report
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Chair, Brent Holliday, offered information regarding the hiring of a new transportation manager at First Student. The committee expressed confidence in the change of leadership adding that the individual elected to join the team has extensive, high level experience.
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5.4.i. Trial Balance Summary
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5.4.ii. Fund Balances
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5.4.iii. Schedule of Investments
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5.4.iv. Financial Statements
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5.5. Superintendent's Report
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Mr Hastings provided an in-depth update on construction project. A legislative update was offered with indication that although this session was active, it was rather uneventful.
The success of the Samsung solve team was highlighted. Mr Reinmuth and team have been invited to future meeting. Gering made history as the only school to have made it to the finals twice. Janelle Schultz was recognized as the recipient of the 2018 NSAA Outstanding Service Award. A formal award presentation will take place at the State Journalism Championships on April 23 during the Class A team awards ceremony. The musical was reportedly well attended, and highly successful. Athletic districts will soon occur as the school year rounds out. A retirement tea is being planned for May 9 at 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. In years past this has been hosted at the high school, but with the current construction underway this will take place at the Junior High. Formal invitations will follow as plans are finalized in the week ahead. High school graduation will be hosted at WNCC on Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 pm. Board members must arrive 30 minutes prior to ceremony. A teacher appreciation breakfast is scheduled for Friday, May 25. The location will be determined as plans are finalized. |
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6. Patron Comments
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7. Action Items
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8. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates
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Policy Review Committee -- Monday, April 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Personnel Committee -- Thursday, April 26 @ 4:30 p.m. Central Office Curriculum Committee -- Thursday, May 3 @ 7:00 a.m. Central Office Facilities Committee -- Wednesday, April 18 @ 2:00 p.m. GHS Graduation -- Sunday, May 20 @ 2:00 p.m. WNCC |
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9. Board Comments
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10. Adjourn
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Meeting adjorned at 6:37 pm.
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