April 9, 2020 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 5:____PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the April 9, 2020 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 viewing the Live Stream meeting to know that they can access the agenda in pdf form and the Open Meetings Act on the GIPS web site. 

Dr. Dexter, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success!  In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds. 

Student Commitments  

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 be honored for their unique qualities and backgrounds;
- 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.   

 

 

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? (pause)

Does anyone have a potential conflict of interest on agenda item 5.2? If so, please state the check number that you will be abstaining from voting on.

Rationale:  Dr. Palmer will propose the BOE adopt the Graduation Resolution as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The attached resolution explains the authority of the Board of Education and Superintendent to determine graduation requirements. This resolution will be presented as information and action.

Rationale:  Mr. Phillips and Mr. Wichman will present a proposal to approve funds to purchase the equipment and resources required to fulfill the curriculum requirements for the Alternative Energy Pathway  Robotics Course. The purpose of the Robotics course would be to provide students interested in STEM careers an additional elective outside of their pathway. The VEX Robotics program offers students an exciting platform for learning about programming and mechanical systems utilizing engineering design processes. Beyond that, VEX Robotics encourages teamwork, leadership, and problem solving among groups. The purchase of the robotics equipment will provide students access to quality robotics curriculum and the ability to participate in robotics competitions.  The robotics curriculum will provide a rigorous STEM based elective that requires students to learn mechanical skills, programming skills and how to collaborate effectively as a team and with other teams.

Rationale:  Mrs. Skalberg will give the Board of Education an update on the Foundation's accomplishments over the past year and introduce the 2020 GIPS Foundation Staff and Board fundraising campaign.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present a proposal for a universal social emotional learning screener and staff/parent survey. (Needs analysis attached)

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Madison Lane, student representative, will present a report on GISH activities.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Dr. Palmer will prorpose the BOE adopt the Graduation Resolution as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The attached resolution explains the authority of the Board of Education and Superintendent to determine graduation requirements. This resolution is presented as information and action.

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will present the Staffing Plan Executive Summary for 2020-2021 for Board approval.

Rationale:  Mrs. Skalberg will present the list of criteria being considered for inclusion on the Veteran's Memorial Wall proposed on the interior of East Stadium.  

Rationale:  Mr. Dan Phillips will present the proposed Trego-Dugan Aviation Lease Agreement.

Rationale:  Mr. Petsch will present the City of Grand Island Public Utility Easement. 

Rationale:  -Shanna Gannon, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning and Cindy Beaman, Pk-12 Math Coordinator will seek approval for the proposal funds for the Middle School Math Resource Adoption. (the connection to the strategic plan is in the Needs Analysis)

Rationale:  CKLA Core Knowledge Language Arts resource Adoption- Shanna Gannon, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning and Brittney Bills, Pk-12 ELA and Social Studies Coordinator will seek approval the proposed funds for the Pk-2 CKLA resource adoption   (the connection to the strategic plan is in the Needs Analysis)

Rationale:  Brittney Bills, Pk-12 ELA and Social Studies Coordinator will present the request to adopt the new Nebraska Social Studies Standards -Required by Policy-

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

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

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the 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 in the Public Relations and Partnership Development 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 by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association and Legislative Updates.

Rationale:  A monthly update from the Nebraska Association of School Boards.  

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The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing NEGOTIATIONS AND SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION.

Rationale:  APPROVAL OF ????? AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Rationale:  Regular Board Meeting - May 14, 2020 at 5:30pm