February 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM - GIPS BOE Special Meeting

Rationale:  It is 5:00 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the February 25, 2016 meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Grand Island Independent, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings.

We want those in attendance to know that copies of the Open Meetings Act are available at the entrance to the Board Room.  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 Public Forum part of our meeting.  These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room.

Mrs. Wagner, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success 
Within the Grand Island Public Schools, 
- every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities;   
- every student will be treated with fairness and dignity;
- every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success; and 
- every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.   
In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds.

Rationale:  Following interviews and board deliberation, the announcement of the Finalist for the superintendent vacancy was brought forward. Candidates were Dr. Ted DeTurk, Dr. Tawana Grover, and Dr. Vernon Fisher.  Just prior to the beginning of tonight's meeting, Dr. DeTurk  withdrew his application for personal family reasons.