July 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the July 9, 2015 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 report this month.

Rationale:  TeamMates Coordinator, Nancy Jones,  along with Vincent Hernandez and Armando Suarez (Class of 2014) will present the annual update and speak about Mentor/Mentee relationship building.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will give an update as to the status of the UNDRground Student Art Gallery project.  Items to be discussed will include building codes, insurance, potential site use, etc.

Rationale:  At the end of the 2014 - 20115 fiscal year (August 31, 2015) the guaranteed rate the District secured for vision insurance via our current service provider (VSP) was up for renewal. Our insurance broker (National Insurance Services) went out for proposals on our behalf. VSP proposed a significant rate increase while a new (to GIPS) vendor EyeMed proposed a rate decrease with a four year rate guarantee and an expanded service provider listing. Therefore, administration and the F&F committee is recommending EyeMed as the Districts vision insurance provider. Vision insurance will remain a voluntary benefit paid for by employees and therefore this agenda item is informational only.

Rationale:  Per Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-473 (Reissue 2008) Grand Island Public Schools and Northwest Public Schools have entered into good faith negotiations regarding the City of Grand Island Annexation Ordinance No. 9536.  Accordingly, the attached 'Annexation Agreement' is being presented to the Board for your consideration and review prior to the August 2015 BOE meeting when the 'Annexation Agreement' will be presented for approval.

Rationale:  The current  two year contract for the Employee Assistance Program with Wholeness Healing expires 8/31/15. The proposed renewal contract is for two years, with price set for both years at $21 per employee (an increase from $19 per employee).

Rationale:   Mr. McDowell will present information on 

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools currently utilizes Vanco on-line payment services for the processing of on-line lunch fund Visa, Master Card, and Debit Card transactions. Due to increasing patron demand and modern business practices a more robust third party solution is needed. Both on-line and point of sale (POS) are needed to provide the service necessary in today's non-check world. Over the course of the 2014-2015 school year several vendors have been reviewed by both the IT and Business Office and a third party vendor called RevTrak is being recommended. This proposal was reviewed during the monthly Facility and Finance committee meeting and iwas brought forward for full Board last month. The board is being asked to approve the proposal this month.. If approved by the Board implementation (conversion to RevTrak) would being immediately thereafter.

Rationale:  The Extra Standard Committee has met and recommends changes to the Extra Standard Schedule for the 2015-2016 school year.  The total recommended is $32,641.  A detailed summary of the changes is attached.

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As part of the September 9, 2014 successful $69.9 million dollar bond referendum, Starr Elementary will have a new building on a new site constructed to bring the facility to a four unit (four – kindergarten classrooms, four – first grade classrooms, etc.) plus preschool building. Administration has reviewed the bid responses and recommends the construction contract (base bid and less alternate 1 [Preschool Parking] and less alternate 7 [HDPE Storm Drain]) be awarded to Lacy Construction Company in the total amount of $17,042,500 to be paid form bond proceeds and/or any other fiscal resources as necessary (All Funds).

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:  No Report - Did not meet this month.

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

Rationale:  No Report - Did not meet this month.

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 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.