September 18, 2014 at 7:55 AM - Special Meeting Sept 18, 2014

Rationale:  It is 8:02 AM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the September 18, 2014 special 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:  On or before September 20th all Nebraska school districts are required to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget for the ensuing school year.  Earlier this morning a public hearing was held seeking public comment on the proposed 2014 - 2015 school year.  The Board must officially adopt the budget as an action item.

Rationale:  All Nebraska school districts must hold a public hearing and adopt a tax levy resolution setting the ensuing school year levy rate on or before October 13, 2014.  Earlier this morning a hearing was held to obtain public input and comments on the proposed tax levy for the 2014 - 2015 school year.  The attached tax levy resolution outlines the fiscal year 2014 - 2015 tax levy necessary to operate the District.