October 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting October 15, 2009

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the October 15, 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?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

Rationale: 

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:  Lynda Fickes, a veteran first-grade teacher at Howard Elementary School, has won the 2009 Ike Friedman Leadership Award from the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation.  Introduced by Mrs. Schnitzler.

Rationale:  Kelli Jeffries is being recognized for her recent induction into the Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame.  Introduced by Mr. Joe Kutlas.

Rationale:  Current District practice is to review and adopt a Budget Calendar for the next fiscal year in order to properly communicate, plan, and administer the various duties associated with the budget cycle.  The Facilities and Finance Committee of the Board of Education has reviewed and is proposing the attached fiscal year 2010 - 2011 budget calendar for adoption at the regularly scheduled November Board meeting.

Rationale:  Federal ARRA legislation authorizes public entities to issue build america bonds to invest in projects that will have an immediate impact on the economy and improve the infrastructure of the public entities.  The District needs to issue build america bonds to finance the central kitchen project and possible other building projects to further serve the children entrusted to us due to growing enrollment.

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

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 within the Education Foundation.

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 in the Public Relation Committee.

Rationale:  November 12, 2009 - 6:30 P.M. - Regular Meeting