October 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hinkle
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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 October 8, 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.
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2. ROLL CALL
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Simmons
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Roll Call.
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3. MISSION STATEMENT
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The MissionEvery Student, Every Day, a Success! In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds. Student CommitmentsWithin the Grand Island Public Schools,
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4. PUBLIC FORUM
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hinkle
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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. |
5.1. Minutes from the previous month's meeting
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5.2. Claims as submitted
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5.3. Staff Adjustments as submitted
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5.4. Treasurer's Report as submitted
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5.5. Policy
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5.5.1. 8415 MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL Final Read
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5.5.2. 8530 SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE Final Read
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5.5.3. 8655 STUDENT CONCUSSIONS Final Read
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5.5.4. 1310 NONDISCRIMINATION First Read
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5.5.5. 1311 BULLYING AND HARASSMENT First Read
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5.5.6. 6214 ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY STAFF First Read
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5.5.7. 6215 BULLYING AND HARASSMENT (Staff) First Read
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5.5.8. 6252 PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES BETWEEN STAFF AND STUDENTS First Read
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5.5.9. 6410 NON-DISCRIMINATION (Staff) First Read
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5.5.10. 6411 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION First Read
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5.5.11. 7705 SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICIES First Read
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5.5.12. 8420 STUDENT DUE PROCESS RIGHTS First Read
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5.5.13. 8430 STUDENT APPEARANCE First Read
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5.5.14. 8432 UNSPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS OR GANG ACTIVITIES First Read
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5.5.15. 8450 STUDENT DISCIPLINE First Read
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5.5.16. 8453 STUDENT SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND MANDATORY REASSIGNMENT First Read
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5.5.17. 8454 HAZING First Read
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5.5.18. 8455 BULLYING AND HARASSMENT (Students) First Read
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5.5.19. 8550 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT First Read
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5.5.20. 8551 ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY STAFF First Read
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5.5.21. 8552 DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION First Read
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5.5.22. 4510 NAMING OF FACILITIES First Read
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5.6. Approval of Agenda as submitted
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6. INFORMATION ITEMS
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6.1. Campus Highlights: Westridge Middle School
Speaker(s):
Assistant Principal Stefanie Novotny
Rationale:
Westridge Middle School, Assistant Principal Stefanie Novotny will provide an introduction of MS virtual school staff and students. The video will highlight the experience and how students and staff are empowered and learning is personalized.
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6.2. Campus Highlights: Stolley Park-Social Emotional Learning and its impact on the climate and culture of Stolley Park.
Speaker(s):
Stolley Park staff and students, Video
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The presentation will highlight the activities involved in classroom level social-emotional learning and how the lessons help facilitate the sense of belonging for staff and students. Video segments will include the testimonies of the school counselor, kindergarten, 2nd grand and 4th grade staff and students.
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6.3. LEADING FOR LEARNING Update on Unfinished learning and intital fall data
Speaker(s):
Dr. Palmer, Dr. Tomjack, Dr. Bills, Kate Crowe
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Provide the Board of Education an initial overview of our fall data and response to student learning.
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6.4. Addendum to the Memorial Scoreboard and Gym Scoreboard Agreements
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Worthington
Rationale:
The disruption of COVID-19 has resulted in less visibility than promised for our sponsors of both electronic scoreboards. We would like to make this right by extending each contract for one year at no additional cost.
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6.5. Virtual School Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jonathan Doll
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Explanation of how many families are moving versus staying in virtual, their engagement and the way we are addressing.
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6.6. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Calendar
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
Administration proposes a next Fiscal Year (i.e. FY2021-2022) Budget Calendar outlining the key dates, events, and responsible individual or group(s) for review and approval of the Board of Education.
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6.7. Indoor Air Quality QCPUF Project Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI™)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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Since August 2019 when Grand Island Public School experienced a mold issue at Grand Island Senior High School (200 wing) we have been investigating indoor air quality solutions to mitigate or eliminate mold and other indoor air quality issues. Due to the additional concerns with COVID-19, influenza, etc. GIPS has investigated and proposes a total district wide implementation of a process that introduces non ozone depleting ions into the HVAC air stream actively cleaning the air by eliminating airborne particulates, odors and pathogens.
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6.8. Aviation Lease Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Phillips
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Equity and Access - All students, regardless of income, race, gender will have the opportunity to learn to fly. Diversity is a primary focus in the aviation industry right now, and we have the opportunity to provide opportunities to students that can give them access to career opportunities they may have never been able to get into. Partner - This process of researching airplane options has opened up additional opportunities for us to partner with new industry leaders for curriculum and support that will be valuable to the growth and sustainability of the pathway.
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6.9. Grand Island Education Association (GIEA) 2022-2023 Master Agreement
Speaker(s):
Michelle Carter
Rationale:
Formal request that the GIEA be recognized as the bargaining agent for the teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.
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6.10. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Kendall Bartling
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Kendall Bartling, Student Representative will give a student report to the Board of Education. |
6.11. Construction Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Petsch
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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. |
6.12. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Grover
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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. |
7. ACTION ITEMS
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7.1. Aviation Lease Agreement
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Equity and Access - All students, regardless of income, race, gender will have the opportunity to learn to fly. Diversity is a primary focus in the aviation industry right now, and we have the opportunity to provide opportunities to students that can give them access to career opportunities they may have never been able to get into.
Partner - This process of researching airplane options has opened up additional opportunities for us to partner with new industry leaders for curriculum and support that will be valuable to the growth and sustainability of the pathway.
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8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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8.1. Finance and Facilities Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brown
Rationale:
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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8.2. Leading for Learning Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Gortemaker
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Leading for Learning Committee.
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8.3. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Enck
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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8.4. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Ms. Erika Wolfe
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Policy Committee.
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8.5. Public Relations and Partnership Development Committee
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brosz
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.
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8.6. Grand Island Public Schools Foundation Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Albers
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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8.7. Governance Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hinkle
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Governance Committee.
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8.8. GNSA / Legislative Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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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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8.9. NASB Monthly Update
Speaker(s):
Board President
Rationale:
A monthly update from the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REAL ESTATE BECAUSE IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER IN CLOSED SESSION
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The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing XX. |
10. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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11. APPROVAL OF ANY ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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12. NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
Rationale:
The next upcoming Regular Board of Education Meeting is November 12, 2020 at 5:30 P.M.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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