October 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting October 13, 2011

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the October 13, 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.

Rationale: 

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? 

Rationale:  District past practice is to review and adopt a budget calendar for the subsequent fiscal year in order to properly communicate, plan, and administer the various duties associated with the budget cycle.  The Facilities and Finance Committee of the Board of Education has reviewed the attached fiscal year 2012 - 2013 budget calendar for adoption and would like the full Board of Education to review prior to adopting at the regularly scheduled November Board meeting.

Rationale:  The Nebraska Statute which requires the ward boundaries to be redrawn states in part:
(2) The governing board of each such political subdivision shall be responsible for drawing its own district boundaries and shall, as nearly as possible, follow the precinct lines created by the election commissioner or county clerk after each federal decennial census…
§ 32-553(2) R.R.S. 2008 -  Pursuant to the requirements of the Nebraska Statute listed above, Grand Island Public Schools is working in concert with the City of Grand Island to comply with regulations.

Rationale:  After installing fire hydrant(s) at both Stolley Park Elementary and Starr Elementary schools as part of the fiscal year 2010-2011 project list we now need to authorize the necessary "Utilities Easement".  The effect of these easements is to transfer ownership to the City of Grand Island and allow for property access rights to the now public domain fire hydrant(s).

Rationale:  The Grand Island Housing Development Corporation (GIHDC) owns property adjacent to the Wasmer Elementary School parking lot.  The GIHDC is desirous of selling the property.  However, the property has a garage that encroaches upon our property.  This condition has existed at least since 1951 and needs to be corrected prior to the GIHDC selling the property.  Several choices are valid but one is most expedient and at no cost to either party.

Rationale:  The Grand Island Housing Development Corporation (GIHDC) owns property adjacent to the Wasmer Elementary School parking lot. The GIHDC is desirous of selling the property. However, the property has a garage that encroaches upon property owned by the District.  This condition has existed since at least 1951 and needs to be corrected prior to the GIHDC selling the property. Three different remedies are valid, however the remedy to grant the Housing Development Corporation a "License Agreement" is the fastest and lowest 'no-cost' option for both parties.  This issue was review by administration and by the facilities and finance committee with no concerns brought forward.

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 possiblity 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 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 monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Public Relations Committee.