September 9, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting September 9, 2010
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Board President
Rationale:
It is 6:36 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. This is the September 9, 2010 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?
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2. ROLL CALL
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Roll Call.
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3. MISSION STATEMENT
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The MissionEvery Student, Every Day, a Success |
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Board President
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The first item on the agenda tonight is the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda to be approved is as follows:
(items read.) This is the Consent Agenda as published. Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Consent Agenda? |
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4.1. Minutes from August 12, 2010 Special Meeting
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4.2. Minutes from the August 12, 2010 Regular Meeting
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4.3. Claims, as submitted
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4.4. Bids as submitted
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4.5. Staff Adjustments as submitted
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4.6. Treasurer's Report as submitted
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4.7. Policy 2311 - Board Member Qualification and Removal from Office - on Final Reading
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4.8. Policy 4470 - Settlement of Claims - on Final Reading
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4.9. Policy 8210 - Entrance Age - on Final Reading
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4.10. Policy 8220 - Admission of Resident Students - on Final Reading
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4.11. Policy 7310 - Curriculum Development - on First Read
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4.12. Federal Funds Signature Authorization - authorizing the Superintendent to sign federal funds applications
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It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent or his designee to act as legal representative for the Grand Island Public Schools for federal funds application and receipt. |
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4.13. Grant Report Update
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4.14. Change Orders as Documented
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4.15. Approval of Agenda as submitted
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5. OATH OF OFFICE for Katrina Molholm, Student Representative
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dexter
Rationale:
Dr. Dexter will administer the Oath of Office to Katrina Molholm, the new student
board member for 2010-11 school year.
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6. PUBLIC FORUM
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7. INFORMATION ITEMS
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7.1. Ombudsman Program Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. John Wacha
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7.2. HAL Program Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Burch
Rationale:
The High Ability Learner Program provides services to over 800 students throughout Grand Island Public Schools. The service delivery model, identification criteria, and opportunities provided to students will be shared.
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7.3. 2010 - 2011 Substitute Teacher Per Diem
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
The Substitute Teacher Pay proposal is designed to ensure that we have a competitive substitute teacher pay package that will adequately meet the needs of the district. This pay structure is reviewed annually and the recommendations are included as an attachment.
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7.4. City of Grand Island Annexation Ordinance #9266
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-473 requires the school board currently serving the annexed property, which is Northwest Public Schools, and the school board of the city school district, GIPS, to meet within thirty days after the effective date of the annexation ordinance and negotiate in good faith as to which school district shall serve the annexed property and the effective date of any transfer of the property from one district to the other. During negotiations the school boards are to consider the following criteria: a) The educational needs of the students in the affected school districts; b) The economic impact upon the affected school districts; c) Any common interest between the annexed area and the affected school districts and the community which has zoning jurisdiction over the area; and, d) Community educational planning.
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7.5. Board Operating Principles
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Worthington
Rationale:
Following the work session that was held August 24, 2010, the draft proposal for the Board Operating Principles was created. That document is attached to this agenda item. The next step is to forward this document to the Policy Committee for review and then adopt the Operating Principles at the October Board meeting.
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7.6. 2010-2011 Agreement with CCC - dual credit courses at GISH
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
Annually GIPS and CCC enter into an agreement to provide dual credit (both high school credit at GISH and college credit at CCC) courses at GISH for the benefit of the student body. The agreement for the 2010 - 2011 school year and the courses offered are detailed in the two attachments, respectively.
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7.7. Howard Staffing Proposal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
Howard Elementary School has experienced a larger than anticipated growth in enrollment (391 LY vs. 428 Currently). In addition to the overall growth in enrollment, the number of students who are eligible to receive ELA services has also increased. Current instructional staffing levels will result in at least 60 students who are eligible to receive ELA services without the benefit of receiving those services. The number of students not receiving ELA services, coupled with the recent NeSA reading results would suggest additional resources are justified. Additionally, the increased enrollment has exceeded the capacity of the current 1.0 FTE secretary to accomplish all of the secretarial/clerical/data responsibilities. Historically, when an elementary school reaches an enrollment of 425+ students, the district has added a .5 FTE Attendance Clerk. It is the recommendation of administration to increase staffing at Howard Elementary as follows:
1.0 FTE ELA teacher
1.0 FTE Bi-lingual para educator
.5 FTE Attendance Clerk.
The additional cost of the ELA teacher and the Bi-lingual para is still within the contingency amount included in the 2010-2011 staffing plan. The .5 FTE Attendance Clerk would be additional costs exceeding the staffing plan.
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7.8. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Katrina Molholm
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7.9. Construction Update
Speaker(s):
Dan Petsch
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7.10. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cass
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.1. Microsoft Settlement Expenditures
Speaker(s):
Ms. Burch & Mr. Harden
Rationale:
In June, 2010 members of the Board of Education were presented with a proposal to purchase instructional software and hardware utilizing funding provided to the district through the Microsoft Antitrust suit reimbursement. The proposed software is designated to replace existing outdated software on student and teacher workstations throughout the district. The proposed workstations are targeted to replaced existing workstations in secondary labs and media centers.
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8.2. Approval of Proposed Budget for 2010-2011
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
On or before September 20th all Nebraska school districts are required to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget for the ensuing school year. Earlier this evening a public hearing was held seeking public comment on the proposed 2010 - 2011 school year. The Board must officially adopt the budget as an action item.
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8.3. Approval of Property Tax Resolution for 2010-2011
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
This school year all Nebraska school districts must hold a public hearing and adopt a tax levy resolution setting the ensuing school year levy rate on or before October 13, 2010. Earlier this evening a hearing was held to obtain public input and comments on the proposed tax levy for the 2010 - 2011 school year. The attached tax levy resolution outlines the fiscal year 2010 - 2011 tax levy necessary to operate the District.
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8.4. Grand Island Physical Therapy Contract
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
On a three year basis GIPS enters into a contractual relationship with GI
Physical Therapy (PT) for professional PT services at selected activities for
Grand Island Senior High (GISH) school as directed by the Activities Director.
The attached is the proposed three year contract for the 2010-11, 2011-12,
2012-13 school years. This contract is paid from the GISH general fund
accounts.
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8.5. Approval of Naming Committee Recommendation - Success Academy
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dexter
Rationale:
The naming committee approved by the Board of Education in June met on July 23, 2010 to propose a name for the new building that will house the SANDS program. The committee is proposing to the board the name "Success Academy". Two members of the naming committee, Aaron Holmolka and Molly Kendal, presented this proposal in August. The committee is asking for final approval of the name "Success Academy" with approval to formally use the name "Success Academy" beginning Sept. 10, 2010.
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8.6. Employee Assistance Program Contract Renewal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
When the EAP program was implemented two years ago, the district received a two
year rate guarantee. The new contract does not increase the per person charge,
but our total employee count has increased from 1300 to 1500. Consequently, the
annual cost will increase accordingly.
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8.7. Teaching and Learning Stipends
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
Due to the resignation and non-replacement of Teaching and Learning staff, there
has been a restructuring of duties for the 2010-11 school year. The Personnel
Committee is recommending stipend pay for those staff members who are taking on
the extra duties. The total stipend being recommended for distribution is
$18,400. Even with the stipend, 80% of the normal salary cost will not be
expended.
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8.8. Howard Staffing Proposal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
Howard Elementary School has experienced a larger than anticipated growth in enrollment (391 LY vs. 428 Currently). In addition to the overall growth in enrollment, the number of students who are eligible to receive ELA services has also increased. Current instructional staffing levels will result in at least 60 students who are eligible to receive ELA services without the benefit of receiving those services. The number of students not receiving ELA services, coupled with the recent NeSA reading results would suggest additional resources are justified. Additionally, the increased enrollment has exceeded the capacity of the current 1.0 FTE secretary to accomplish all of the secretarial/clerical/data responsibilities. Historically, when an elementary school reaches an enrollment of 425+ students, the district has added a .5 FTE Attendance Clerk. It is the recommendation of administration to increase staffing at Howard Elementary as follows:
1.0 FTE ELA teacher
1.0 FTE Bi-lingual para educator
.5 FTE Attendance Clerk.
The additional cost of the ELA teacher and the Bi-lingual para is still within the contingency amount included in the 2010-2011 staffing plan. The .5 FTE Attendance Clerk would be additional costs exceeding the staffing plan.
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8.9. School Safety Monitor Position
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
As reported during the Personnel Committee report in August, the position of School Safety Monitor will replace the School Liaison position. The attached job description outlines the expanded responsibilities, including supervising the crossing guard program and taking on an expanded role in school safety audits. This positon, if approved, would result in a $3,500 payroll increase annually.
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8.10. Part Time Social Worker - CHI Grant
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
The grant, as originally submitted, provided for a part time social worker to be employed by SFMC, and assigned to work at GISH. SFMC has asked if the district would consider employing the Social Worker and being reimbursed 100% by SFMC as the grantee.
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8.11. Policy 2311 - Board Member Qualification and Removal from Office on Fianl Reading
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dexter
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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9.1. Finance and Facilities Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brown
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee.
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9.2. Teaching and Learning Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Schutz
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Teaching and Learning Committee.
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9.3. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harms
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Personnel Committee.
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9.4. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harms
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Policy Committee.
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9.5. Education Foundation Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Werner
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the Grand Island Education Foundation.
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9.6. Public Relations Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Cronk
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Public Relations Committee.
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10. OLD BUSINESS
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11. NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
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11.1. October 4, 2010 - Work Session - 5:30 P.M.
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11.2. October 14, 2010 - Regular Meeting - 6:30 P.M.
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11.3. November 15, 2010 - Regular Meeting - 6:30 P.M.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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