September 10, 2009 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting 9-10-09
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Board President
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It is 6:36 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. This is the September 10, 2009 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?
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2. ROLL CALL
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Roll Call.
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3. MISSION STATEMENT
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The MissionEvery Student, Every Day, a Success |
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4. 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? |
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4.1. Minutes from 8-13-09 Regular Meeting
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4.2. Minutes from the 09-04-09 Special Board Meeting
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4.3. Claims, as submitted
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4.4. Staff Adjustments as submitted
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4.5. Treasurer's Report as submitted
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4.6. Policy 7710 - Programs for Students with Disabilities, on first reading
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4.7. Policy 7720 - Identification and Evaluation, on first reading
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4.8. Policy 7730 - Individual Educational Program, on first reading
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4.9. Policy 7731 - Extended School Year, on first reading
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4.10. Policy 7732 - Participation in Assessments, on first reading
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4.11. Policy 7740 - Procedural Safeguards, on first reading
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4.12. Policy 7750 - Students with Disabilities and Non, on first reading
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4.13. Policy 7760 Special Education Personnel, on first reading
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4.14. Policy 7770 - Homebound Instruction, on first reading
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4.15. Policy 7771 - Central Nebraska Support Services Program, on first reading
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4.16. Federal Funds Signature Authorization authorizing the Superintendent to sign federal fund applications
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It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent or his designee to act as legal representative for the Grand Island Public Schools for federal funds application and receipt.
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4.17. Grant Report Update
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4.18. Change Orders as Documented
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4.19. Approval of Agenda as submitted
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5. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
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5.1. Christine Marie Kier
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jensen
Rationale:
Christine Marie Kier of Grand Island Senior High has been awarded the Donus Roberts Quad Ruby coach recognition by the National Forensic League. The NFL is the oldest and largest speech and debate honor society and to achieve this award Ms. Kier attained the coaching milestone of 1,000 points during her career.
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5.2. Mariola Sanchez
Speaker(s):
Diane Meyer
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Mariola Sanchez of Walnut Middle School (and previously Knickrehm Elementary School) is being recognized for being selected the 2009 NATIONAL Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest Winner.
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6. OATH OF OFFICE
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dexter
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Dr. Dexter will administer the Oath of Office to Audie Aguilar, the new student board member for 09-10 school year.
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7. PUBLIC FORUM
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
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8.1. NE Language Arts Standards
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Harder
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8.2. Staffing Requests Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
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8.3. Construction Update
Speaker(s):
Dan Petsch
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8.4. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Audie Aguilar
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8.5. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
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9. ACTION ITEMS
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9.1. Approve Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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 evening a public hearing was held seeking public comment on the proposed 2009 - 2010 school year. The Board must officially adopt the budget as an action item.
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9.2. 2009-2010 Property Tax Resolution
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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This school year 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, 2009. Earlier this evening a hearing was held to obtain public input and comments on the proposed tax levy for the 2009 - 2010 school year. The attached tax levy resolution outlines the fiscal year 2009 - 2010 tax levy necessary to operate the District.
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9.3. Substitute Teacher Pay
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hinkle and Mr. Stelk
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The ability for GIPS to maintain a sufficient pool of qualified substitute teachers is a critical component to student success. Each year the Substitute Teacher pay schedule is reviewed, and recommendations made as necessary, to insure GIPS offers a locally competitive pay structure for this classification.
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9.4. Central Kitchen Project - Construction Bid
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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Since the 1999 - 2000 school year Grand Island Public Schools student enrollment has increased from not quite 7,000 students to a school year 2008 - 2009 preschool through 12th grade enrollment of approximately 8,500 students. Additionally, the number of meals served per day has also shown dramatic increase from 4,162 to 6,438, respectively. Grand Island Public Schools maintains and operates five production kitchens serving twenty buildings. During the design and construction of the new Westridge Middle School the conceptual idea of a central kitchen facility took root and over the last few years has appeared on the Districts 10 year master facility plan. Over the last year design professionals have readied the project for construction bids to be taken. Which has been done and this action item is the next step in placing the project in motion by officially accepting the low proposal.
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9.5. Central Kitchen Project - Equipment Bid
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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As part of the comprehensive and complex central kitchen project the purchase of a large amount of very specialized food production equipment is necessary for the proper receiving, storage, preparation, and handling of food to make upwards of 10,000 meals daily. Competitive proposals have been sought and received from several companies across the United States. This action item is necessary to award the recommended proposal\vendor the contract to purchase and install the necessary equipment.
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9.6. Central Kitchen Project Financing Bid - lease-purchase-Build America Bonds
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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In order to accomplish the central kitchen project two different, but equally important, financing methods must be deployed. First, the lease-purchase of the kitchen equipment, vehicles, and fork lift necessary to implement the project. Second, the issuance of Build America Bonds for the construction cost necessary to build the kitchen within the kneale administration building. The attached sources and uses as of 09-02-2009 document highlights the proposed funding as can best be projected based upon the bids received to date. Additionally, the attached lease purchase document outlines probable financing cost associated with issuing certificates of participation (COP) for the previously mentioned equipment needs. Finally, the attached Build America Bonds document outlines projected financing cost associated with issuing up to but not exceeding $5.2 million in Build America Bonds. The Build America Bonds being issued beyond the needs of the central kitchen project are for proposed, but as yet unidentified future projects.
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9.7. Central Kitchen Project - Vehicle Bid
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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As part of the implementation of the central kitchen project new vehicles are necessary for the timely and efficient delivery of prepared meals, food, and supplies. Proposals for new and used vehicles were sought. However, all vendors responding declined to propose used vehicles due to the inability to hold a use vehicle for the time necessary for the Board to take action. Additionally, included with the quotes for vehicles are new cargo boxes to ensure food safety and new lifts to be installed by the winning proposal.
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9.8. Union Bank ACH Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
Grand Island Public Schools maintains a banking relationship with Union Bank and Trust for the operation of its 125 plan. Grand Island Public Schools has contracted with a third party administrator to run the operation of the 125 plan. In order to facilitate the necessary and appropriate banking transactions between the third party administrator and Union Bank and Trust the District needs to authorize individual employees of the third party administrator the authority to initiate ACH transactions on behalf of the District. This action item is necessary to authorize the agreement and allow the necessary banking transactions.
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9.9. CCC Course Delivery Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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Over the last several years Grand Island Senior High School has offered dual credit course offerings in conjunction with Central Community College (CCC). This agreement is intended to document the financial terms and conditions of the agreement and outline the specific courses to be offered for the 2009 – 2010 academic school year.
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9.10. NASB Board of Directors Vacancy
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Cronk
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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10.1. Finance and Facilities Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brown
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10.2. Teaching and Learning Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Schutz
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10.3. Education Foundation Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Werner
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10.4. Legislative Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hinkle
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10.5. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hinkle
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10.6. Public Relations Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Worthington
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of discussing personnel negotiations
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12. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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13. Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Classified and Central Office Package
Speaker(s):
Mr. harden
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14. Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Superintendent Package
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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15. OLD BUSINESS
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16. NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
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October 15, 2009 - Regular Meeting - 6:30 P.M. - Board Room at The Kneale Administration Building
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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