November 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Special 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 November 12, 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?

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; 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:  As a result of a generous donation by Mr. Lanny Martin and a still-in-process capitol campaign, Grand Island Public Schools will be renovating the east side and building a new west side for Memorial Stadium for the Grand Island community. Administration has reviewed the bid responses and recommends the construction contract (base bid $13,674,000, plus alternate #3 $33,000 [Storm Pipe Removal & Replacement], plus alternate #5 $218,000 [New Track & Surfacing], plus alternate #6 $45,000 [Quantum Series Stadium Seating], plus alternate #7 $42,100 [Additional Concrete] be awarded to Hasumann Construction Company in the total amount of $14,012,100 to be paid from the any fiscal resources as necessary (All Funds). Alternative #1 will not be acted upon now but held for further consideration up to and including possible approval on or before September 1, 2019.

Rationale:  The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations.

Rationale:  Thursday, December 13, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM