April 14, 2016 at 6:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the April 14, 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?

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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:  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? 

Rationale:  Brenda Lazaro Romero, First Place winner, and Abigail Gamage, Second Place winner, in 2016 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Poster Contest.

Rationale:  Mr. McDowell will demonstrate the new online registration process for the #WeAreGIPS 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.

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As part of the September 9, 2014 successful $69.9 million dollar bond referendum Stolley Park Elementary School will be razed and newly rebuilt on the current and expanded building site. Administration, along with design professionals, have developed the attached building floor and site plans. Mr. Petsch and Mr. Brisnehan will be on hand to review the proposed plans and timeline as the project continues to move ahead.

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The task force from GISH will present a proposal for revising procedures to identify students for Class Rank and Academic Recognition.  Those presenting are Larry Uhing, Jeff Gilbertson, Maggie Mintken, Jen Badura, and Robin Dexter. 

 

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Rationale:  The District Management Council (DMC) has provided a proposal for supporting the development of effective and cost-effective schedules for elementary schools using DMC’s technology solutions and support services, building on the pilot work already completed for four elementary schools. The proposal is at a cost of $65,000 to be funded out of the general fund; $10,000 in 2015-2016 and $55,000 in the 2016-2017 school year upon completion of schedules for 2016-2017.

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Rationale:  Mr. Harden will update the entire Board on the proposal to eliminate the secondary student fees for the 2016 - 2017 school year.

Rationale:  As outlined in Board Policy 3340, an update will be provided on administrator evaluations.

Rationale:  Our current contract with our secondary Internet connection vendor will expire on June 30, 2016.  We have solicited proposals from several vendors to enter into a multi-year agreement for direct commodity internet access.

Rationale:  As federal e-rate reimbursement for voice services is declining, we are reorganizing our telephone service to reduce analog services and aggregate digital phone service access in two locations to lower cost and improve efficiency.  The second step in this process is to select a digital line service PRI for install at Grand Island Senior High.  These digital services have a multi-year contract associated with them.

Rationale:  The GIPS grades 6-12 English Language Arts Task Force recommends the purchase of myPerspectives resources from Person for the total cost of $433,475.16 to include a seven (7) year commitment to digital courseware.

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As part of the September 9, 2014 successful $69.9 million dollar bond referendum, Grand Island Senior High School 100 wing will be remodeled. Administration has reviewed the bid responses and recommends the Base Bid construction contract be awarded to Chief Construction in the total amount of $2,267,000 to be paid from bond proceeds and/or any other fiscal resources as necessary.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee.  From this committee, there is also a possibility of a presentation and recommendation for action on any item which might have recently arisen requiring a short turn around time frame.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Teaching and Learning Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Personnel /Public Relations Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Policy Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Legislative Committee.

Rationale:  A quarterly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the NASB Board of Directors.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association.