March 17, 2014 at 6:30 PM - March 17, 2014

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the March 17, 2014 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.

Mrs. Wagner, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success
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 experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success; and
- every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.  
In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds.

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? 

Rationale:  No Update this month.

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2014 GISH Wrestling Team - in recognition of winning the Class A State Dual Tournament Championship.   Team members: Miguel Hernandez, Skylar Schmidt, Will Trujillo, Blake Coen, Nick Sheldon, Dante Todd, Andrew Rojas, Chris Doty, Rigo Barragan, Leighton Kier, Jared Fortune, Tim Reis, Joey Rodriguez, Billy Thompson, Tyler Shriner, Gage Grinnell, Javier Silva, Chase Reis, Allen Svoboda, Kasey Townsend  Coaches: Mike Schadwinkel, Jeff Westerby, Rob Riedy, Jeff South, Joe Grenier, Scott Walker, Larry Lucas

Rationale:  2014 Grand Island Swim Team members Matthew Novinski, in recognition of First Place Gold medal in the 100/yd Backstroke, Sarah Koubek in recognition of 2nd Place medal in the 100/yd Freestyle and Lucas Van Wie in recognition of second place medal in the 100/yd Breaststroke at the State Swimming Championships. 

Rationale:  Mrs. Skalberg will give the annual report and update for the Grand Island Education Foundation to the Board.

Rationale:  In an effort to place GIPS in a position, both academically and financially, to endure the continued transition to digital curriculum and to best prepare students for both career and college, the Information Technology and Teaching and Learning departments have collaborated on a six year budget plan.  This plan will accomplish several objectives including stabilization of the replacement schedule due to ARRA funding purchases, providing devices for middle school curriculum delivery, and positioning GIPS to be flexible in device selection for future purchases.

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools is entering into an inter-local agreement with the City of Grand Island to designate maintenance responsibilities of the new Walk-to-Walnut drive area.  The inconsistency of the new property lines warrant this agreement.

Rationale:  The Teaching and Learning Team recommends the adoption of Northwest Education Agency Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) as GIPS Norm Referenced Assessment to meet NE Rule 10.

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The GIPS Social Studies Task force recommends the adoption of resources to support the recently adopted Nebraska Social Studies Standards. This team has worked since the summer of 2012 through 2014 to align teaching and learning to NE Social Studies Standards and to develop curriculum content and skills. The Social Studies Task Force reviewed four different curriculum resources and makes this recommendation based on alignment with curriculum standards.  Attachments for the adoption will be provided at BOE meeting to include a description of resources recommended along with a purchase quote.

Rationale:  The Early Learning Center Calendar is recommended for the 2014-15 school year. The calendar has gone through major revisions starting with alignment to the Traditional 2014-2015 calendar. Early Learning Center staff worked with Mrs. Petersen to develop the calendar. The ELC team worked to increase the number of student contact days; and to identify time for professional learning and collaborative planning.

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Rationale:  Mr. Stelk, Director of Human Resources, will present the proposed staffing plan for 2014-2015.

Rationale:  No report this month.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee.  From this committee, there is also a possibility of a presentation and recommendation for action on any item which might have recently arisen requiring a short turn around time frame.

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.

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 by the Grand Island Education Foundation.

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

Rationale:  A quarterly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the NASB Board of Directors.

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