April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. GPS Board of Education Information
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The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Central Office during regular working hours.
District Vision: Gering Public Schools provides a collaborative community, inspiring excellence and innovation in teaching and learning to empower student growth and leadership in school and life. District Mission: Gering Public Schools exists to equip today's learners with the skills necessary to be tomorrow's leaders. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Patron Comment' section of our meeting. These forms are located by the entry doors of the meeting room. Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president. Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda. Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. |
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order
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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.
Discussion:
President, Brian Copsey called this meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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2.2. Roll Call
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2.3. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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2.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.5. Open Meetings Act
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Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting room on the north wall.
Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Courier on Thursday, April 13, 2023. |
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3. Consent Agenda
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At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
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3.1. March Expenditures:
01 General Fund $423,882.12 05 Activity Fund $39,341.50 06 Cafeteria Fund $187,570.30 07 Bond Fund $2,250.00 08 Special Building Fund $61,501.30 Fund Totals: $714,545.22 |
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3.2. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
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3.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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3.4. Board Policy Adoption
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3.4.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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3.4.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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3.4.ii.1. 410.5 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE POLITICAL LEAVE
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3.4.ii.2. 410.6 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE JURY DUTY LEAVE
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3.4.ii.3. 410.7 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE MILITARY SERVICE LEAVE
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3.4.ii.4. 410.8 CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE UNPAID LEAVE
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3.4.ii.5. 410.9 SICK LEAVE BANK
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3.4.ii.6. 411.1 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
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3.4.ii.7. 411.1R1 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS RATE OF PAY
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3.4.ii.8. 411.2 SUMMER SCHOOL CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES
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3.4.ii.9. 411.3 ATTENDANCE OFFICER
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3.4.ii.10. 411.4 EDUCATION AIDE
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3.4.ii.11. 412.1 CLASSIFIED STAFF DEFINED
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3.4.ii.12. 412.2 CLASSIFIED STAFF QUALIFICATION, RECRUITMENT, AND SELECTION
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3.4.ii.13. 412.4 CLASSIFIED STAFF LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
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3.4.ii.14. 412.5 CLASSIFIED STAFF ASSIGNMENT
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3.4.ii.15. 412.6 CLASSIFIED STAFF TRANSFERS
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3.4.ii.16. 412.7 CLASSIFIED STAFF EVALUATION
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3.5. Personnel Items
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3.5.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
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3.5.i.1. Janette Miller: Gering Jr. High Business Teacher
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3.5.i.2. Matteal Chapin: Geil Elementary Pre-School Teacher
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3.5.i.3. Fritz Murphy: Gering Jr. High English Teacher
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3.5.i.4. Julie Siebke: Gering Jr. High Principal (changed from a 210 day contract to a 220 day contract)
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3.5.ii. Certified Staff Resignation(s)
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3.5.ii.1. Katie Moser: Gering High English Teacher
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3.5.ii.2. Kyle Cotton: Gering Jr. High Physical Education Teacher
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4. Reports and Discussions
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4.1. Recognitions:
DECA International Qualifiers
Discussion:
Broc Brown, along with the members of DECA were presented with certificates for their outstanding performances!
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4.2. Building Report: Gering Jr. High
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Shawn Seiler and Julie Siebke invited the HAL's (high ability learners) to present at the meeting. Denise Jensen introduced members of the club, and the students explained many of the activities they participate in, (to name a few: mock trials, debates, book studies, & figurative language). Closing the building report was a video of what a day in the life of a Jr. High student looks like.
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4.3. Employee Recognition: "Bulldogs Going Beyond"
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4.3.i. Lisa Becker, Building Secretary @ Northfield Elementary
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John Wiedeman had the pleasure of introducing his building secretary, Lisa Becker, as the recipient of the BGB award. Mr. Macias nominated Lisa, and spoke on her behalf as well. He stated that her care for all the students at Northfield is undeniable, and she has special connections with the kids. She is dedicated, and always willing to help in all areas. Lisa greets every guest with a smile, and makes visiting the building a pleasant experience!
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4.4. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
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Greg Trautman reported the following:
Staffing updates were presented at this month's meeting, there have been quite a few internal moves amongst our buildings, and love seeing GPS keeping staff on board. Planning summer school is underway, and will be offered at all buildings. Lunch and transportation will also be provided for those students who attend summer school. The district is happy to announce that we will be hosting a 10 week summer camp at Lincoln Elementary, and enrolling around 80 children! |
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4.5. Board Committee Report: Finance & Facilities
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Josh Lacy reported the following:
This month's meeting was held at Aulick Industries, with the committee taking a tour of the containers they fabricate. The district is looking to possibly purchase these containers for our PK classrooms. The district is also looking into ways to improve the dirt parking lot by the tennis courts, as they tend to get very muddy. District vehicles are getting old, and discussion of purchasing a few new vehicles is on the table. In closing, he provided a facilities update, and the Jr. High gym is getting repainted this summer, and new carpet is being installed in one of our modulars. |
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4.5.i. Monthly Finance Summary Report
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4.6. Superintendent's Report
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Dr. Nicole Regan reported the following:
We are nearing the end of the 2022-23 school year, and look forward to the next few months. She personally thanked Byron Olsen, Kory Knight, Jennifer Sibal, and Stacy Rodriguez for their hard work on our summer program grant award, in the amount of $50,000. We are driving our commitment to meeting the needs of our families and students. In partnership with the YMCA, our summer camp was designed to alleviate the childcare hardship. We are also offering family scholarships as well as partnering with DHHS child care subsidies. Gering's High School Musical, Footloose kicks off this week, so please get your tickets to attend the show! Our 5th graders and 8th graders participated in their welcome transition meetings, and the turnout was great with students and parents. Lastly, she commended the team for supporting the 58 National Guard members from the 1057th MP company. The Bulldog bus helped transport our military returning home to their families last week, |
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5. Patron Comments
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Discuss, consider, and take action in regards to approving the Resolution submitted by D.A. Davidson, authorizing officers of the district to proceed with preliminary preparations for refunding, redeeming, purchasing through tender or the secondary market or otherwise, all or a portion of the district's general obligation refunding bonds (taxable interest), series 2019B, including the engagement of professional, preparation of a preliminary market notice to reflect the passage of this resolution and related matters and ratifying all actions taken by officers of the district in preparation therefor.
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7. Board Comments
Discussion:
Greg Trautman- He is still amazed at what the teachers and administrators do for our students at GPS. He was happy to be able to attend Geil Elementary's parade to kick off test week on Monday. He also mentioned how much faith he has in the district and that we are definitely on the right track!
John Maser- Truly enjoys attending meetings, and thanked everyone for all their work! Josh Lacy- Gering is leading the way and keeps growing stronger. This is all the result of our amazing teachers and students. Tracy Wiese- The district has the right people in the right places. BJ Peters- The district is "growing our own", and is thrilled to have bulldogs returning home to teach. Congratulations to Shawn Seiler and Julie Siebke on their new positions with GPS. Brian Cospey- Gering has many opportunities, and we have come so far from where we used to be at ALL levels. He also congratulated Shawn and Julie! |
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7.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting: Tues, April 25, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) canceledRegular Meeting: Mon, May 15 , 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Special Meeting: Tues, May 23, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office) Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:Personnel & Curriculum Committee: Tues, May 2, 2023 @ 7:00 a.m. (Central Office)Policy Review Committee: Thurs, May 11, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. (Central Office) Finance & Facilities Committee: Thurs, May 4, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. (Central Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:GHS Musical (Footloose) April 20-22, 2023 @ 7:00p.m.GHS Graduation @ Five Rocks Ampitheater- May 20, 2023 BOE Retreat @ Weborg 21 Centre (Hospitality Room), Thursday June 8, 2023 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m, then Admin will join from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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8. Adjourn
Discussion:
This meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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