March 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  An award recognizing Mrs. Roxann Thompson was presented by Kory Knight and Eldon Hubbard following the reading of a nomination letter.  Mary Winn acknowledged Roxann's ability to always look at the bright side of any situation while B.J. Peters and Brian Copsey attested to the value of Business English notebooks developed by students under her instruction.  Peters thanked Roxann for her her many years of dedication to the district, and congratulated her.    

Discussion:  Principal Wiedeman introduced staff and students as they offered attendees a look into "Life at Northfield Elementary" from their perspective.  

Discussion:  Committee Chair Mary Winn recapped the March 7 meeting that was held at the Senior High library.  The committee has selected science curriculum for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year which will move into a purchase proposal for further board review.  Our National Honor Society selection criteria is under review for possible reformatting.  

Discussion:  Haussman Construction representative Ty Kayton shared a full update on the current stage of construction as well as a timeline detailing the remainder of the project.  

Discussion:  Chairman Josh Lacy offered insight on recent boiler repairs at Lincoln Elementary alongside accounts payable.  

Discussion: 

Future Board Meetings

Second March Board Meeting - Tues, Mar 26 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)

April Regular Board Meeting - Mon, Apr 15 @ 6:00 p.m. (City Council Chambers)

Second April Board Meeting - Tues, Apr 23 @ 12:00 p.m. (Central Office)

 

Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:

Policy Review Committee --  Mon, Mar 25 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office) 

Personnel Committee  --  Thurs, Mar 28 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office)

Curriculum Committee  --  Tues, Apr 2 @ 7:00 a.m.  (Northfield Elementary) 

Facilities Committee  --  Thurs, Apr 4 @ 4:30 p.m.   

Business Committee  --  Mon, Apr 8 @ 4:30 p.m.  (Central Office)  

Discussion:  Josh Lacy thanked staff and students who had presented at the meeting for all they do to make the community a great place noting it wouldn't be the same without them.  He further acknowledged Principal Wiedeman and Northfield Elementary for the exciting and special things going on at their building.  Mary Winn described her experience in attending the district speech competition hosted at Gering Junior High school the week prior stating it was a full house with 24 school buses of students involved.  She praised the Gering "Barkers" speech team for an outstanding performance with many destined for state competition.  Furthermore, she commended six GHS students for moving all of the weight equipment to the gym during renovations without being asked.  The quote "it was the best of times, and the worst of times" by Charles Dickens was related to the circumstances as Mary found light in the fact that in many situations throughout the construction process, it had drawn out the best in people.  Brent Holliday congratulated the GHS DECA team on a strong performance at state, and those advancing to national competition in Orlando, Florida.  Echoing Mary and Brent's remarks, Brian Copsey also highlighted the astounding amount of traffic in our community during the district speech tournament as well as the success of the DECA team stating great leadership was at the helm of both.  He also thanked Rocky Schneider for attending tonight's meeting, and added commitment during the transition.  B.J. Peters spotlighted the track team for a great performance at their first track meet of the season in Chadron.  He was pleased with how well they had done considering practice had been inhibited by weather.  In closing, President Peters applauded everyone for keeping our young people focused.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.