February 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting February 9, 2017

Rationale:  It is 6:30PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the February 9, 2017 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.

Dr. Dexter, 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:  Dr. Dexter will administer the Oath of Office to Heidi Schutz, newly appointed board member

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:  It is recommended to approve the proposal from Contract Paper Group for $22.39 per case or a total cost of $56,422.80. This purchase will be funded through the General Fund Warehouse – Instructional Supplies budget.

Rationale:  Mrs. Skalberg will recognize Mr. Martin and family for their support of the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will report on development of SRO Operating Principles and present the Memo of Understanding between GIPD and GIPS

Rationale:  GISH -Robotics Team Presentation-Jeff Gilbertson and Members from the Robotics team

Rationale:  Shoemaker-Lee Wolfe and Cheryl Russell will bring Shoemaker Singers and describe how they focus on character

Rationale:  D.W. Holley, Tracy Morrow (4-5), Aleta Thomas (2-3), Amelia Nicolaus (3-4), Diana Martinez-bilingual para, Brissa Borjas-bilingual para will present on their Newcomer Program

Rationale:  Mrs. Worthington will share progress on GIPS Strategic Planning. Cross and Joftus worked with an advisory group and work group on Feb 6 and 7, 2017.

Rationale:  As more curriculum and assessment resources are transitioned to the Internet, it is important that we continue to create redundancy in our network. Currently, we have a single core router stack which upon failure would cause a full or partial Internet outage which would lead to students being denied access to online curriculum resources for 24 hours or more.  The purchase of these two routers would provide the necessary equipment in our network core which, among other enhancements, will continue us toward our goal of full redundancy for our network and internet services.

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Rationale:  Strong financial management of District resources has always been Grand Island Public Schools standard operating procedure.  However, until recently we did not formalize the operating procedures with which investment decisions are made.  The attached updated Investment Management Guidelines puts in writing the investment procedures followed by Grand Island Public Schools.  This document has been reviewed by the Facilities and Finance Committee.

Rationale:  Strong financial management of District resources has always been Grand Island Public Schools standard operating procedure.  However, until recently we did not formalize the operating procedures with which we manage and make debt decisions.  The attached updated Debt Management Guidelines puts in writing the debt procedures followed by Grand Island Public Schools.  This document has been reviewed by the Facilities and Finance Committee.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden and Mr. Greiger (DA Davidson) discussed the process and timeline for issuing the remaining bonds from the $69.9M 2014 Bond Election. Grand Island Public Schools authorized passed a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of general obligation school bonds in an aggregate stated principal amount not to exceed $69,900,000; prescribing the form of the bonds; fixing in part and providing for the fixing in part of the terms of the bonds; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; and related matters on October 9, 2014 meeting. This informational item is for the issuance of the remaining bonds in the amount of $18,685,000.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present Operating Principles and the Memo of Understanding between GIPD and GIPS for School Resource Officers

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools Memorial Stadium is a local, regional, and state treasure for both athletic and non-athletic events, programs, and special events, including but not limited to; Harvest of Harmony marching band competitions, home football games for both Grand Island Senior High and Central Catholic High School, field and track competitions, physical education classes, (in the past graduation ceremonies), etc. Over the last several years the District has invested well over a million dollars into items such as artificial turf, lighting, sound/PA system, track, drainage, parking lot, public restrooms, and a paved street. However, much more needs to be done to address the now seventy year old facility to modernize, expand, and upgrade Memorial Stadium to modern standards and amenities. Memorial Stadium was originally paid for by all private donations to honor World War II veterans and all those who sacrificed. The tradition continues as a major donor has come forward to forge a public private partnership to insure the future of Memorial Stadium looks as bright as its past.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present the Early Learning Center 2017-2018 Calendar.

Rationale:  Dr. Palmer will introduce Julie Schnitzler to present information regarding the Howard Elementary Continuous School Calendar.

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 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 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 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:  The recommendation for the Board to convene to executive session for the purpose of discussing Personnel Negotiations, superintendent evaluation, and real estate

Rationale:  The Board reconvened from Executive Session

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Upcoming Meetings:

March 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting

April 21 and 22, 2017 - Annual Board Retreat