May 12, 2016 at 6:40 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:40 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the May 12, 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?

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? 

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From Dodge Elementary:  Kaden Kuusela, Hazzard Eilts, Tavis Galindo, Louis Kuku, Sydney Lane, Thatcher Panowicz, James Space.

From Gates:   Jacob Albers, Hailey Jakubowski

From Westridge:    Abby Schneckloth, Bailey Brooks, Anai Torres, Myah Brown

 

Rationale:  The following Knickrehm Elementary School students are being honored for their placement in the 2016 Nebraska Wildlife Week Poster Contest:  Alisha Martinez -First Place;  Alexa Medina Adame -Second Place; Carlos Solval Marroquin -Third Place; and Brenda Lazaro Romero-Fourth Place. 

Rationale:  Recognizing Veronica Liban and Riham Mohammed as HOSA State Champions in Forensic Medicine

Rationale:  Recognizing Adam Lehechka, Donovan Smith and Mitch Fisher as FBLA, State Champions in Management Information Systems

Rationale:  Recognizing Danny Acosta - Masonry State Champion; Alex Wagner - CNC Technician State Champion; and David Dever Jr. - CNC Milling State Champion in Skills USA competition

Rationale:  Mr. Balcom will demonstrate Padlet, which is an online collaborative space where students connect and share ideas, images, and projects. Padlet is most often organized as a series of sticky notes that students post to a "wall".

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Rationale:  The GIPS k-5 English Language Arts Task Force requests the purchase of Wonders, McGraw-Hill, for the total cost of $963,959.96  to include print materials and digital courseware.

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Fifteen years ago the District centralized the business partner we utilize for printing.  Prior to that time several vendors were used at a much higher cost both organizationally and financially.  That first contract was with Eakes and was renewed after the first four years and again in 2011.  Eleven years ago the renewal included both MFD (Multi-Function Networked Devices) [e.g. scanning, printing, copying, facsimile] and Hewlett-Packard networked printers. We continue to utilize those devices.

We've come to the time to revisit our printing needs as an organization.  Several major changes have occurred which include, but are not limited to, the following;

1.  Color printing is more common and expensive on the MFD.

2. Color printing is being added to the print shop to drive down our overall printing costs.

3.  The number of devices has stayed consistent with internal adjustments netting to almost zero.

4.  HP printing is more expensive and therefore being reduced.

5.  Request For Proposals (RFP) was NOT used as this is a service contract.

6.  This is NOT a lowest price wins the day decision as this is service and is very subjective in nature.

7. The Maintenance and Service Agreement is non-exclusive.

The District prints about 20 million images a year and purchases paper by the multiple semi-tractor loads. A decision on lease purchasing these devices will also be included during the approval phase next month.

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Rationale:  As part of our successful $69.9 million dollar bond campaign in September of 2014 GIPS is currently under construction of a new $17+ million dollar Starr Elementary building. During the bond issue campaign various members of the public noted their concern for the current Adams Street to safely handle the volume of traffic specifically during drop off and pick up times given the GIPS impact of Starr, Barr, and CPI. After consulting with various City of Grand Island officials GIPS and the City of Grand Island would like to enter into an Interlocal Agreement. The agreement calls for the 50/50 split of cost associate with the project and a roundabout to connect the new Starr elementary and redesigned Barr Middle School drive(s) onto Adams Street.

Rationale:  Board members who participated in school building visits this past month will report out on their visit.

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Last month the task force from GISH presented a proposal for revising procedures to identify students for Class Rank and Academic Recognition.  Those presenting were Larry Uhing, Jeff Gilbertson, Maggie Mintken, Jen Badura, Julie Markvicka and Robin Dexter. The Board is being asked to approve the changes at this month's meeting.

 

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Rationale:  The District Management Council (DMC) has provided a proposal for supporting the development of effective and cost-effective schedules for elementary schools using DMC’s technology solutions and support services, building on the pilot work already completed for four elementary schools. The proposal is at a cost of $65,000 to be funded out of the general fund; $10,000 in 2015-2016 and $55,000 in the 2016-2017 school year upon completion of schedules for 2016-2017.

Rationale:  The GIPS k-5 English Language Arts Task Force requests the purchase of Wonders, McGraw-Hill, for the total cost of $963,959.96  to include print materials and digital courseware.

Rationale:  Nebraska statute requires the Board of Education to adopt by resolution specific standards for acceptance and rejection of enrollment option applications. Due to limited space for GIPS special education programs and the number of students with disabilities GIPS currently serves, we are recommending the Board adopt a resolution to limit the number of students accepted by option into GIPS special education programs.

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 1311–Bullying and Harassment (Staff).

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8455–Bullying and Harassment (Students).

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8312–Excessive Absenteeism.

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8820 - Student Fees and supporting documents.

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier this evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 9110 –Parental Access to Educational Practices.

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:  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 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 Public Schools 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.