July 14, 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 July 14, 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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Data collected for the PASS Program, Bullying, and SPED/RTI will be presented.

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The Grand Island Public Schools expects all staff to improve their teaching expertise from year to year which produces gains in student achievement from year to year with a powerful cumulative effect. The iObservation Tool is used to evaluate and monitor professional growth in meeting the expectations of the Grand Island Public Schools. 2015-2016 was the first year for implementation of the iObsv Tool to evaluate teachers. Data will be shared to include numbers of observations completed and areas to improve in.

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The 6-12 Family and Consumer Science Teachers and Health Teachers are recommending the adoption of the Health Smart Curriculum Resources at a cost of $160,289.00 for seven years. This an online resource that is aligned to the National Health Standards, as well as the Nebraska Standards.

Rationale:  Two students have asked to participate in Cross Country with Barr Middle School. The proposed agreement is for two years or until extended by mutual agreement.

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Grand Island Public Schools employees mandatorily participate in Long Term Disability (LTD). The LTD plan was competitively bid through National Insurance Services, our agent of record for LTD employee benefits. Due to market and competitive forces GIPS was able to secure better pricing from a new vendor for LTD. The LTD plan is being quoted for a three year guarantee. There is a cost savings to the District for the LTD insurance plan. Detailed information was reviewed with the facilities & finance committee members during their monthly meeting.  Mr. Harden will provide a brief executive summary and review the current and proposed pricing.

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Grand Island Public Schools employees voluntarily participate in Group Term Life Insurance plan. The Group Term Life Insurance plan was competitively bid through National Insurance Services, our agent of record for life insurance employee benefits. Due to limited enrollment, claims history, and a blended non-age related rate structure life insurance rates are increasing, also from a new vendor. The life insurance plan is being quoted for a three year guarantee. There is a cost to employees who voluntarily choose to participate in the Group Term Life Insurance plan. Detailed information was reviewed with the facilities & finance committee members during their monthly meeting.  Mr. Harden will provide a brief executive summary and review the current and proposed pricing.

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As a matter of practice Grand Island Public Schools maintains master agreements for both Architectural & Engineering professional services. Kucirek Engineering and ETI are the two engineering firms Grand Island Public Schools firm currently does business with. As specific projects are funded and implemented, specific contracts are issued to document our working and contractual relationship on each specific project. The attached contract is the job specific agreement with Kucirek Engineering for the additions and alterations to GISH 100 Wing Remodeling Project.

Rationale:  The School Resource Office (SRO) Interlocal Agreement between GIPS and The City of Grand Island - Police Department for a 50%/50% match for up to five (5) School Resource Officers is up for renewal.  This is a five year review of the contract and includes an updated, with major changes in wording, to the Agreement.  One major difference is a better understanding of the duties and responsibilities of SRO's.

Rationale:  LanSchool is a cross-platform classroom technology management software which allows teachers to monitor and direct students while they are interacting with their device and online educational resources.  This proposal is to purchase enough licenses to support our PK-12 tech plan and it includes on-site and internet based training for superuser staff members to then train staff in their buildings.  This proposal is an initial purchase price with maintenance in years 2 and beyond being billed at approximately $1.50/license.

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Dr. Dexter will present the GIPS Student/Parent Handbook for approval. This presentation will also include the GIPS Student Technology Handbook.

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will report the recommendations for 2016-2017 from the Extra Standard Committee.

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 in the Public Relations 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.