June 9, 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 June 9, 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:  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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Rationale:  Mrs. Meidlinger was elected in 1998 and took her oath of office January 1999.  It is with regret that the Board accepts her resignation from the GIPS Board of Education as she and her husband plan their move out of Grand Island.  Many, Many thanks to Jane for her dedication to the students of GIPS.  Jane will truly be missed. 

Rationale:  LanSchool is a cross-platform classroom technology management software which allows teachers to monitor and direct students while they are interacting with their device and online educational resources.  This proposal is to purchase enough licenses to support our PK-12 tech plan and it includes on-site and internet based training for superuser staff members to then train staff in their buildings.  This proposal is an initial purchase price with maintenance in years 2 and beyond being billed at approximately $1.50/license.

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Dr. Mancini and Mrs. Gannon will share feedback from the Summer Reading Institute held May 24^th – June 2.

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Mr. McDowell will share the plan for summer curriculum work and the work planned for 2016-2017.

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Jen Badura, GIPS Coordinator for Assessment, will present the 2015-2016 Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) data. Mrs. Badura will also present proposal to administer the MAP twice a year (fall and winter) versus three times (fall, winter, spring).

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Dr. Dexter will present the GIPS Student/Parent Handbook for approval. This presentation will also include the GIPS Student Technology Handbook.

Rationale:  Dr. Palmer will provide information regarding an opportunity to participate in the Omaha Symphony Residency Project.  This project will be designed to provide GISH students a series of sequential activities to prepare them for a culminating side-by-side performance with the Omaha Symphony, in a family friendly concert for the entire community.  The board will be asked to approve a contract with the Omaha Symphony for this project

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will report the recommendations for 2016-2017 from the Extra Standard Committee.

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Fifteen years ago the District centralized the business partner we utilize for printing.  Prior to that time several vendors were used at a much higher cost both organizationally and financially.  That first contract was with Eakes and was renewed after the first four years and again in 2011.  Eleven years ago the renewal included both MFD (Multi-Function Networked Devices) [e.g. scanning, printing, copying, facsimile] and Hewlett-Packard networked printers. We continue to utilize those devices.

We've come to the time to revisit our printing needs as an organization.  Several major changes have occurred which include, but are not limited to, the following;

1.  Color printing is more common and expensive on the MFD.

2. Color printing is being added to the print shop to drive down our overall printing costs.

3.  The number of devices has stayed consistent with internal adjustments netting to almost zero.

4.  HP printing is more expensive and therefore being reduced.

5.  Request For Proposals (RFP) was NOT used as this is a service contract.

6.  This is NOT a lowest price wins the day decision as this is service and is very subjective in nature.

7. The Maintenance and Service Agreement is non-exclusive.

The District prints about 20 million images a year and purchases paper by the multiple semi-tractor loads. A decision on lease purchasing these devices is also included.

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Rationale:  As part of our successful $69.9 million dollar bond campaign in September of 2014 GIPS is currently under construction of a new $17+ million dollar Starr Elementary building. During the bond issue campaign various members of the public noted their concern for the current Adams Street to safely handle the volume of traffic specifically during drop off and pick up times given the GIPS impact of Starr, Barr, and CPI. After consulting with various City of Grand Island officials GIPS and the City of Grand Island would like to enter into an Interlocal Agreement. The agreement calls for the 50/50 split of cost associate with the project and a roundabout to connect the new Starr elementary and redesigned Barr Middle School drive(s) onto Adams Street.

Rationale:  Dr. Palmer will provide information regarding an opportunity to participate in the Omaha Symphony Residency Project.  This project will be designed to provide GISH students a series of sequential activities to prepare them for a culminating side-by-side performance with the Omaha Symphony, in a family friendly concert for the entire community.  The board is being asked to approve a contract with the Omaha Symphony for this project

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 Public Relations / Personnel 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 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.