February 11, 2016 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 February 11, 2016 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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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? 

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Rationale:  Nicole Dietz, 7th Grade Math Instructor from Barr Middle School will present on Google Classroom usage.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present the 2016-2017 school calendar for the Early Learning Center

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Dr. Toni Palmer will provide an update on the current status of our Title 1 schools and No Child Left Behind requirements for the 2015-16 school year.  Dr. Palmer will also present information about the new Parent University Navigation Coordinator position.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will review the OMB program to date and the contract renewal proposal for 2016-2017 through 2018-2019. Approval of the OMB contract renewal will be included the March 2016 Board meeting and the budget planning process.

Rationale:  Mr Petsch will update the Board on the need to amend the independent contractor contract with Steve Shannon. Contract amendment will be placed on the March 2016 Board meeting for approval.

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will present and review the proposed staffing plan for 2016-2017.

Rationale:  Background information will be brought forward with regard to the utilization of a research study focused on Grand Island Senior High visioning.  A proposal will be presented for approval at the March meeting to engage the District Management Council to assist the District and community of Grand Island in developing a vision and plan for Grand Island Senior High.

Rationale:  Board Members will report out on their attendance at the NASB Legislative Conference held January 31 and February 1, 2016

Rationale:  Board members will report out on their school building visits and experiences over the past month.

Rationale:  The Grand Island Education Association submitted a request to be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for the 2017-18 contract year.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present the 2016-2017 school calendar for the Early Learning Center

Rationale:  As discussed in the 2016-2017 Staffing Proposal, the Board is being asked to approve 7 certified FTE's related to the addition of a 2nd 8th grade team at Westridge Middle School. this approval is being requested in advance of the rest of the staffing plan to give HR sufficient time to recruit and hired highly qualified staff for each of these positions.

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 Meeting this Month.

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 monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Legislative Committee.

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 by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association.

Rationale:  The Grand Island Education Association, has been recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for the certified non-supervisory staff of the Grand Island Public Schools. After bargaining in good faith with the GIEA, an agreement was reached for the 2016 - 2017 contract year.