February 8, 2018 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 February 8, 2018 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. 

Student Commitments  

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:

(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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• Each individual addressing the board will be allowed 5 minutes. The Board of Education has the prerogative to limit speaking to 3 minutes when there are three or more patrons to allow speakers an opportunity to address the Board in a timely manner.
• We will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board
• The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on information requested from patrons
• The Board president may share a statement on behalf of the Board when addressing a major issue in the district

Rationale:  Mrs. Klanecky, Principal, and Mr. Bachman, Instructional Coach, will present on the Knickrehm Academic Club.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will present a proposal to replace the scoreboards and sound system at GISH.  The current GISH west gym scoreboard is 20+ years old and new parts are no longer made for this model. For example, a string of Christmas lights is being used to replace normal light bulbs. Therefore, the time has long since come to to replace all scoreboards in the GISH west gym.  Additionally, the sound system is so poor in sound quality that it's almost non-functional.  We plan to upgrade the sound system at the same time. Attached are quotes for both a new sound system and scoreboards at the GISH west gym. Some extra self performed work and cost will be conducted by the operations department to install dedicated conduit for the new video display board. Advertising revenue will be sufficient to repay the district for the cost of the new equipment, pay for future replacements and generate enough revenue to support other student activities.

Rationale:  Due to changes in utilization of GIPS facilities by the YMCA, Mr. Harden will propose to dissolve the 2005 "Reciprocal Agreement Resolution" and enter into a "YMCA Facilities Usage Agreement" for the use of the swimming pool. The approximate expense is $5,796.25 annually.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will present the KAB elevator project contract between GIPS and CMBA for consideration.  As part of the 2017 Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund bond issue, an elevator is being installed at the Kneale Administration Building (KAB) to eliminate handicapped barriers. Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) maintains a master contract with Cannon Moss Brygger Architects (CMBA) and issues project-specific contracts subordinate to the master contract as projects become funded and ready for formal design work necessary to carry the project out to completion. 

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will present the proposed written agreement between Grand Island Public Schools and Central Catholic for the use of Memorial Stadium.  Grand Island Public Schools and Central Catholic have jointly used Memorial Stadium for years. However, until now the joint use agreement has not been put in writing. 

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Grand Island Public Schools regularly reviews our facilities and sites for identification of current and future project needs relating to all aspects of the physical space. Mr. Petsch meets with each building administrator to discuss newly identified projects or issues. Building principals rank order building projects and then Mr. Petsch and Mr. Harden rank order those projects on a district-wide basis. The district-wide project list, along with the details of all building projects, is reviewed with the facility and finance committee. Mrs. Grim maintains, updates, and processes details for each building to develop the project list and keeps it current throughout the year as projects are completed or are held over for reconsideration at a later date. Historical project spending is maintained by building for district use in planning and management decisions.

 

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will present and review the proposed staffing plan for 2018-2019.

Rationale:  Tara Peterson will present the Early Learning Center 2018-2019 Calendar for information.  This will be an action item at the March meeting.

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Dr. McDowell will present an update on the Academies of Grand Island Senior High. 

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Ms. Hill, 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:  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 Teaching and Learning Committee.

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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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 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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The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and negotiations.

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Monday, March 12, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 P.M.