July 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. GPS Board of Education Information

2. Opening Procedures

2.1. Call to Order

2.2. Roll Call

2.3. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Opening Meetings Act

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)

5.1.i. June 21,2021 Board Meeting Minutes

5.2. Approval of Claims/Bills

5.3. Board Policy Adoption

5.3.i. First Reading of Board Policies

5.3.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies

5.3.ii.1. Policy 1005.7 Visitors to School

5.3.ii.2. Policy 1005.08 Public Conduct

5.3.ii.3. Policy 1005.9 Skateboarding and Rollerblading

5.3.ii.4. Policy 1005.9 Skateboarding and Rollerblading

5.3.ii.5. Policy 1005.10 Distribution of Materials

5.3.ii.6. Policy  1005.11 Volunteers in the Schools

5.3.ii.7. Policy 1005.12 Title 1 Parent and Family Member Engagement

5.3.ii.8. Policy 1005.50 Adult Sponsers

5.3.ii.9. Policy 1006.01 Community Use of Facilities

5.3.ii.10. Policy 1006.02 Tobacco Free Environment

5.3.ii.11. Policy 1007.00 Education Agency Relations

5.3.ii.12. Policy 1005.07 Visitors to Schools

5.4. Personnel Items

5.4.i. Approval of Certified Staff Contract(s)

5.4.i.1. Erin Sittner - Northfield Elementary, Fifth Grade Teacher.

5.4.i.2. Melissa Woodson - Gering Junior High, COVID-19 Response Registered Nurse

5.4.ii. Certified Staff Resignation

5.5. Appoint Josh Lacy Board Treasurer for the remainder of the calendar year.

6. Patron Comments

7. Reports and Discussions

7.1. Curriculum/Personnel Committee Report

7.2. Business/Facilities Committee Report

7.2.i. Trial Balance Summary

7.2.ii. Fund Balances

7.2.iii. Schedule of Investments

7.2.iv. Financial Statements

7.3. Superintendent's Report

7.4. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board

8. Action Items

8.1. Discuss, consider and take necessary action regarding the continuation of using NASB's services for superintendent evaluation.

8.2. Discuss, consider and take action to allocate $200,000 of the FY21-22 budget for the Gering High School Tennis Court improvement project.

8.3. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the approval of the elementary and secondary student handbooks.

8.4. Discuss, consider and take action regarding Policy 504.19 Student Fees.

9. Board Comments

10. Adjourn