August 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 6:____PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the August 10th, 2017 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.

Ms. Celmer, will you please call the roll?

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success!  In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds. 
Within the Grand Island Public Schools, 
- Every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; think critically; persist through adversity; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities.
- Every student will be considered as an individual and be provided with the supports needed to realize his or her own talents and goals.
- Every student will be treated with fairness and dignity.
- Every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success.  
- 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:

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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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Mrs. Hinkle will introduce Katie Hill as the new Board of Education Student Representative.  Katie will be inducted at the September meeting.

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The College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) program enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level courses while in high school.  Students who are enrolled in AP courses at GISH are encouraged to complete an AP exam for each class.  AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5.

Dr. McDowell will recognize students who scored a 4 or 5 on one or more AP exams taken during the spring of 2017.  He will also honor students who have earned an AP Scholar Award in 2017. These awards take into account tests taken not only this past school year, but in years past.  

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Mr. Harden will present Grand Island Public Schools and Dr. Grover with the ALICAP 2016-2017 Safety Honor Roll award.

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Principal Maureen Oman, Coordinator Cassie Blase and teachers will present highlights from our first Title I summer school hosted at Lincoln Elementary.

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Dr. McDowell and Ms. Ramsey will present on GIPS activities planned for the Solar Eclipse. 

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Mr. Stelk will present the FY17-18 substitute teacher pay rate proposal.  Substitute teachers play a vital role in supporting the district's mission. Therefore, it is imperative the district offer a competitive substitute teacher rate of pay, ensuring our ability to attract and retain a sufficient pool of substitute teachers to meet our needs on a daily basis throughout the year.

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Mr. Petsch will present on the College Street Utility Easement.  With the City of Grand Island vacating College Street a thirty-foot utility easement is necessary. Mr. Petsch previously presented the details to the Facilities and Finance Committee, which recommends the approval of this utility easement with the City of Grand Island.  This item will be presented for approval during the September 2017 board meeting as described below.

30' UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF SCARFF'S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 4, SCARFF'S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 4, BLOCK 3, AND BLOCK 2, SCARFF'S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN, TO A POINT BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 2, SCARFF'S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN; THENCE SOUTH, 30 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAFAYETTE AVENUE; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO SAID SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 4, BLOCK 3, AND BLOCK 2, SCARFF'S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN, TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE AND SAID POINT BEING 30 FEET SOUTH OF SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 4, SCARFF'S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN; THENCE NORTH, ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE 30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 32,278 SQUARE FEET OR 0.74 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

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Mr. Petsch will present on Jefferson Subdivision Plat.  As part of the successful September 9, 2014 bond referendum, Jefferson Elementary School as been raised and is being rebuilt. As part of that process, Grand Island Public Schools purchased several nearby residential lots and the City of Grand Island vacated portions of West Seventh Street in order to expand the physical footprint of the entire educational site. As a result, it is necessary to replat the entire property into a single subdivision. Attached is the proposed legal document to create the GIPS Jefferson Subdivision.

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Mrs. Hinkle will discuss Board member campus visitation.

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Mrs. Skalberg will speak on Memorial Stadium naming rights.  The Renovation of Memorial Stadium brings many opportunities to honor and preserve our rich history, as well as look to the future needs of our students and community. With future and present needs in mind, it is appropriate to consider diverse ways to meet the financial undertaking of this project while engaging members of our community. This level of involvement will help bring new life and function to a facility that although well kept, needs rigorous updating to meet current standards. A standard practice employed in capital fundraising efforts of this size and scope is the targeted use of naming rights on spaces connected to the project in return for substantial philanthropic gifts. The GIPS Foundation requests the ability to offer naming rights as part of a successful
campaign strategy.

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Mr. Petsch and Mr. Harden will present on the Memorial Stadium Contract with CMBA.  As a matter of current and past practice, Grand Island Public Schools maintains master agreements for both Architectural & Engineering professional services. Grand Island based Cannon Moss Brygger Architects (CMBA) currently serves as Grand Island Public Schools single source architectural services firm and has done so for many years. As specific projects are funded and implemented, project-specific contracts are issued to document our working and contractual relationship under the controlling master contract. The attached-contract is the job specific agreement with CMBA for the additions and alterations to Memorial Stadium remodeling project.

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Dr. Mancini will ask the Board to approve a three-year proposal on Star 360.  This was an information item at last month's BOE Meeting.  Star 360 is a suite of progress monitoring and diagnostic assessments from Renaissance Learning.  Star 360 enables educators to measure growth in student learning in the areas of Reading and Math frequently. These computer adaptive, periodic assessments will diagnose gaps in learning to help teams of teachers match interventions to student needs.  Star 360 will be used as the progress monitoring tool and diagnostic for RtI, grades K-12.  This three-year contract will not exceed $149,979.00.

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Mr. Phillips will request that the Board approve a consulting agreement for Steele Dynamics to help plan and implement the Grand Island Prep Academies.  This was an information item at last month's BOE Meeting.  Dr. Steele will provide 21 days of onsite services which will include prep academy planning, curriculum development and alignment, and professional learning.  Dr. Steele's proposal will not exceed $78,380. The cost of the proposal will be split 50/50 between Teaching and Learning and the GISH building budget in FY17-18.

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

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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.

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

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.

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September 7, 2017 - BOE Budget Workshop and Hearing, 6:30 P.M.

September 14, 2017 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 P.M.