September 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting September 8, 2011

Rationale:  It is 6:40PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the September 8, 2011 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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Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will administer the Oath of Office to Reyna Raymundo, the new student board member for 2011-12 school year.

Rationale:  This Interlocal Agreement between GIPS and Hall County Attorney is for Truancy Prevention Program.  This is an annual review of the contract and includes an update on minor changes in wording.

Rationale:  This Interlocal Agreement is between GIPS and The City of Grand Island - Police Department for a 50%/50% match for up to five (5) School Resource Officers.  This is an five year review of the contract and includes an update and minor changes in wording.  One major difference is a better understanding of the impact of overtime (OT) and how OT is managed and paid for between the parties to the agreement.

Rationale:  This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between GIPS and Central Community College for duel credit courses to be offered at GISH for the 2011 - 2012 school year.  This is an annual review of the MOU and includes an update on minor changes in wording.

Rationale:  Currently GIPS is party to a contractual lease agreement, dated and effective July 1 2009, for the purpose of providing health clinic services with Saint Francis Medical Center, a CHI Nebraska organization.  CHI Nebraska organizations have implemented a Nebraska Reorganization Plan whereby certain clinics within the CHI Nebraska organizations will operate through a “Network”.  Therefore, Saint Francis Medical Center desires to assign the Lease Agreement to a “Network” and the “Network” agrees to accept assignment of the Lease Agreement, and GIPS consents to the assignment of the Lease Agreement by Hospital to the “Network”.  This informational item will be brought forth during the September board meeting as an action item for approval. 

Rationale:  On or before September 20th all Nebraska school districts are required to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget for the ensuing school year.  Earlier this evening a public hearing was held seeking public comment on the proposed 2011 - 2012 school year.  The Board must officially adopt the budget as an action item.

Rationale:  This school year all Nebraska school districts must hold a public hearing and adopt a tax levy resolution setting the ensuing school year levy rate on or before October 13, 2011.  Earlier this evening a hearing was held to obtain public input and comments on the proposed tax levy for the 2011 - 2012 school year.  The attached tax levy resolution outlines the fiscal year 2011 - 2012 tax levy necessary to operate the District.

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 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 in the Public Relations Committee.