April 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM - 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 April 13, 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:  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:  Tara Peterson will share ECERS Evaluation Results

Rationale:  Gates Elementary Principal will share information about Revising Knowledge with Teachers and Students

Rationale:  Walnut Middle School Assistant Principal, Mrs. Wardyn and Mr. Foley, Principal, will present on their family literacy night

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Rationale:  During the April Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting the modular relocation bids were pulled from the consent agenda due to the bid amounts. The F&F committee wants to engage in a dialogue with the full board in order to make a decision.

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will present and review the proposed staffing plan for 2017-2018.

Rationale:  GIPS Board members attending the National School Board Conference will report out on sessions they attended.

Rationale:  Mr. Estevez, student representative, will present a report on GISH activities.

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Mr. McDowell will present a proposal for new K-8 science resources.

 

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Rationale:  During the April Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting the modular relocation bids were pulled from the consent agenda due to the bid amounts. The F&F committee wants to engage in a dialogue with the full board in order to make a discussion.

Rationale:  Mr. McDowell will present the recommendation for the K-5 Music Resources. Resources will include an all digital subscription to McGraw-Hill Spotlight on Music, a subscription to Music Express, and a subscription to Music K-8. The total package will not exceed $100,000.

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will review the 2017-2018 Staffing Plan presented earlier during the information portion of the meeting.

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 by the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the Nebraska Legislature and The Greater Nebraska Schools Association.

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Stolley Park Celebration April 18 at 6:30

Board Retreat April 21 and 22

May Board Meeting May 11 to include a Public Hearing for Policy Review and Fees