January 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. GPS Board of Education Information
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order by Dr. Nicole Regan, Superintendent
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2.1.i. Oath of new board member.
Matt Kautz |
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2.2. Roll Call
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2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.4. Open Meetings Act
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3. Board Organizational Meeting
By board policy, the Superintendent will chair the election of the President and then the newly elected President will preside over the other elections. 1. Election of School Board President |
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4. Convene the Board of Education to Order
The newly elected Board President will now preside over the meeting. 1. Election of School Board Vice President 2. Dissemination of Ethics/Accountability & Disclosure statutes and Board Member Code of Ethics (Policy # 202.1). |
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Consent Appointments and Designations:
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5.1.i. American Civics, Curriculum & Personnel Committee (Facilitators, Dr. Regan & Kory Knight)
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5.1.ii. Finance & Facilities Committee (Facilitator, Stacy Rodriguez)
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5.1.iii. Board Secretary: Audrey Nightingale, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
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5.1.iv. Board Treasurer: Stacy Rodriguez, Director of Finance & Facilities
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5.1.v. Appoint Superintendent Dr. Nicole Regan as the Authorized Representative to secure funds for Gering Public Schools.
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5.1.vi. Federal Authorized Representative: Dr. Nicole Regan, Superintendent of Schools.
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5.1.vii. Depository for Funds:
1. Platte Valley Bank 2. Riverstone Bank 3. BOK Financial Services 4. Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services |
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5.1.viii. School Physician: Regional West Physicians Clinic
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5.1.ix. Designation of Legal Council:
5. KSB School Law 6. Perry Law Firm |
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5.1.x. Designation of District Newspaper of Record: Star Herald
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5.1.xi. Designation of ADA Compliance Officer: Julie Siebke, Director of Student Services
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5.1.xii. Designation of Title IX & XIII Officer: Dr. Nicole Regan, Superintendent of Schools
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5.2. Minutes from the previous month's board meeting(s)
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5.3. Approval of Claims/Bills
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5.4. Board Policy Adoption
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5.4.i. First Reading of Board Policies
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5.4.ii. Second Reading of Board Policies
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5.5. Personnel Items
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5.5.i. Certified Staff Contract(s)
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5.5.i.1. Colby Elliott - GHS Math Teacher
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5.5.ii. Certified Staff Retirement(s)
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5.5.ii.1. Melody Abel - Middle School Math
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5.5.ii.2. Kim Cardwell - Middle School ELA
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6. Celebration of Excellence
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6.1. Student Achievements
Mock Trial
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6.2. Jen Sibal - Annual Report
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6.3. Dr. Nicole Regan - Strategic Priority #3 - Modernizing Infrastructure
Gering Public School District will invest in safe and inviting facilities for the purpose of fostering an optimal learning environment.
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7. Reports & Discussions
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7.1. Board Committee Report: Curriculum & Personnel
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7.2. Board Committee Report: Business & Facilities
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7.3. Superintendent's Report
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8. Public Comments: 204.12
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Discuss, consider and take action on a resolution to call an election to authorize $43 million in general obligation bonds for construction additions, renovations, and improvements for the safety, security, and structural stability of the Gering Middle School building, effectively replacing the $45 million election resolution adopted in December.
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10. Board Comments
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10.1. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
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11. Adjourn
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