August 13, 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 August 13, 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:  Recognition of The Students Achieving High Scores on Advance Placement Exams:  Those receiving a score of 4 or 5 were:  Kevin Cahoy, Tanner Krecklow, Tanner Shuck, Erica Garcia, Zachary Kneale, Sarah Koubek, Sarah Salman, Dylan Spilinek, Bethany Turner, Blake Coen, Jairo Gamboa, Shane Jacobs, Matthew Lamb, William Nabity, Nickolas Nabower, Sarah Salman, Georg Schutte, Dylan Spilinek, Tucker Vahle, Jairo Gamboa, Zebulen Elsbernd, Irvin Ramirez-Benavid, Reagan Bowen, Anna Hombacher, Sienna Kunze, Hunter Moural, Alyssa Wells, Jerome Campbell, Eric Lewandowski, Connor Merchant-Smith, Allison O’Neill, Donovan Smith, Alexandra Vahle, Madison Vahle, and Elizabeth Westerby.

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Dr. Winter will introduce and welcome:

Dr. Amy Mancini – Director of English Language Arts

Mrs. Shanna Gannon – Director of Professional Learning

Rationale:  Presentation of the 2015-16 Ombudsman Calendar for review.

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Attached is a Utility Easement for school district property located through a part of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½, SE ¼), Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th PM, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, commonly known as 4160 Old Potash highway, Shoemaker Elementary School.

 Grand Island Public School System is remodeling and expanding the Shoemaker Elementary School. As part of this project, new electrical gear is being installed. In order to serve this project, new high voltage power lines must be installed. The enclosed easement will provide the Utilities Department with rights for operation, maintenance, and access for primary underground power lines, a pad mount transformer, and related appurtenances.

 

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As part of the Engleman Elementary addition due to the successful September 9, 2014 Bond Campaign Grand Island Public Schools needs to place a concrete pad and condenser unit over a City of Grand Island utility easement. Specifically, the easement on "Part of Lot 9, Sussex Place Sub to The City of Grand Island (Engleman Elementary)". This license agreement documents the mutual agreement to do so and will be brought forward as an action item in September.

Rationale:  As part of the construction of the new Starr Elementary building due to the successful September 9, 2014 Bond Campaign Grand Island Public Schools is replatting the land the new building will be placed on. The "Grand Island Public Schools Subdivision to The City of Grand Island". The plat has one lot and the final plat is attached for final review before being moved to an action item.

Rationale:   Mr. McDowell will present information on program & technology tips.

Rationale:  Presentation of the 2015-16 Ombudsman Calendar for approval.

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 final consideration and 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:  As part of the construction of the new Starr Elementary building due to the successful September 9, 2014 Bond Campaign Grand Island Public Schools is replatting the land the new building will be placed on. The "Grand Island Public Schools Subdivision to The City of Grand Island". The plat has one lot and the final plat is attached for final review.  The Board is being asked at this time to approve the plat as presented.

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As part of the September 9, 2014 successful $69.9 million dollar bond referendum, Barr Middle School will be remodeled and additional square footage will be constructed. Administration has reviewed the bid responses and recommends the construction contract  be awarded to Lacy Construction Company in the total amount of $12,073,300.00 to be paid from 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 due to attendance.

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 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.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association.