Public Meeting Public Notice: March 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting

1. Signature of Notification

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

2.1. Acknowledge Open Meeting Laws

2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Gering Citizen on March 14, 2013

3. Excuse Absent Board Members

4. Consent Agenda*

4.1. *Sequence of agenda items subject to change. Please plan to attend the entire meeting.

4.2. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items

4.3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

4.4. Approval of Claims/Bills

4.5. Recommendation to Accept Letter of Resignation (Kobza)

4.6. First Reading of SPED Board Policies

5. Patron Comments

5.1. The Board recognizes the importance of citizen participation in school business. In order to assure citizens are heard and board meetings are conducted efficiently and in an organized manner, the Board shall set a 3 minute time limit per patron, not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all comments.

6. Action items

6.1. Approval of Purpose & Direction Statements

6.2. Approval of Jr. High Window Project Bid

6.3. Approval of Social Studies Curriculum Materials Purchase

7. Reports & Discussion Items

7.1. Recognition of Accomplishments

7.1.i. High School Cheerleader Voice Mail from Sidney Schools (received by S. Seiler)

7.1.ii. Gering High School Band members are carrying a consistently high GPA (details to be provided by Band Director Randy Raines

7.1.iii. Gering Musician to Receive Award

7.1.iv. Panhandle Coop and Mainstreet Market presented Geil Elementary with a check for $1,000 after students turned in receipts totalling over $100,000. An assembly and celebration to honor them and their contribution was held.

7.1.v. Congratulations to the District Speech Team the Bulldog Barkers! They were named Champions at a recent B-6 District Speech Contest. Next stop is the State Competition in Kearney.

7.1.vi. Lincoln Elem. hosted a Family Night on February 28th. Families were informed on the different tests their students would be taking and how they could help thier students prepare for these tests. On March 12th, the 5th and 6th grades put on the music performance "On the Radio" to a packed house.

7.1.vii. National Honor Society Inducts New Members (see attached)

7.1.viii. Northfield is recognizing the outstanding efforts of 3rd grade students and Mrs. Rose on the musical performance on 3/7.

7.1.ix. Gering DECA will be attending Nationals in Anaheim, CA on April 23-28.

7.2. Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes

7.3. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes

7.4. Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes

7.5. Business Committee Meeting Minutes

7.6. Financial Report - The Business Committee reviewed all bills for this consent agenda. Bills unique to this month were discussed for clarification. The total amount of bills approved in the consent agenda for the month of February, 2013 by specific funds are as follows:

7.6.i. General Fund=$133,269; Depreciation Fund=$0; Cafeteria Fund=$53,968; Activities Fund=$19,503; Fees Fund=$900.

March 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting

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