December 14, 2017 at 6:30 PM - GIPS Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Board President
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It is 6:____PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. This is the December 14, 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.
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2. ROLL CALL
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Roll Call.
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3. MISSION STATEMENT
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The MissionEvery Student, Every Day, a Success! In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds. Student CommitmentsWithin the Grand Island Public Schools,
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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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4.1. Minutes from the previous month's meeting
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4.2. Claims as submitted
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4.3. Staff Adjustments as submitted
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4.4. Treasurer's Report as submitted
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4.5. Policy
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4.5.1. 2111 BOARD OPERATING PRINCIPLES on Final Read
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4.5.2. 2311 BOARD MEMBER VACANCIES
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4.5.3. 8456 STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES on Final Read
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4.5.4. 8457 INTERNET SAFETY AND ACCEPTABLE USE on Final Read
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4.5.5. 8331 INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFERS
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4.5.6. 8332 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL WITHIN DISTRICT TRANSFERS Delete on First Read
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4.5.7. 8515 DO NOT RESUSCITATE REQUESTS on First Read
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4.5.8. 8680 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS on First Read
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4.5.9. 8730 PROMOTION, RETENTION, AND ACCELERATION on First Read
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4.5.10. 8740 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS on First Read
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4.5.11. 8810 STUDENT GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS on First Read
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4.6. Change Orders as Documented
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4.7. Approval of Agenda as submitted
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5. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
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5.1. State Fair Education Division - Barr Middle School
Speaker(s):
Mr. Kort
Rationale:
Brian Kort will introduce the following award winner: Emily Reimers, Service Project, 1st, also Best of Division |
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5.2. National Poison Prevention Poster Contest
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Meyer
Rationale:
Diane Meyer will introduce Joan McVoy from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center. Ms. McVoy will recognize Daisy Villatora, winner of the 2018 National Poison Prevention Poster Contest. |
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5.3. Holiday Card Contest Winners
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Worthington
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Rise with Holiday Cheer! That was the theme for the Superintendent's Holiday Card Contest. Students from PK through 12th grade were given the opportunity to enter their artwork design for the front cover of the Superintendent's Holiday Card. Three winners were chosen to have their design printed on holiday cards and each winner received a $50 gift card. The winners will be recognized. Adeline Woods - Engleman Elementary, 5th Grade Emery Obermiller - Barr Middle School, 7th Grade Savannah Tadlock - GISH Skills Academy, 11th Grade |
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5.4. Media Relations
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hinkle
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Harold Reutter will be recognized and thanked for his many years of trustworthy reporting and for serving as an Educational Advocate. Mr. Reutter is retiring from his position at The Grand Island Independent. |
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5.5. Board Member Recognition
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brosz
Rationale:
Dr. Brosz will recognize Board President Bonnie Hinkle for being awarded the Ann Mactier Leadership for Learning Award during the NASB State Education Conference in November. The Nebraska Association of School Boards and the Nebraska Board of Education jointly sponsor this award that recognizes local school board members for their policy leadership and contributions to curriculum and instruction in Nebraska public schools. |
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6. PUBLIC FORUM
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7. INFORMATION ITEMS
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7.1. Campus Highlights
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7.1.1. Grand Island Senior High
Speaker(s):
Mr. Gilbertson
Rationale:
Mr. Gilberston will introduce Grand Island Senior High teachers Laura McQuinn and Trisha Paul will share about Team Islander, the 9th grade mentor/mentee club. |
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7.2. Demonstration Schools for Rigor Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Palmer and Mrs. Gannon
Rationale:
Dr. Palmer, Mrs. Gannon and representatives from Jefferson, Walnut and Starr will provide an update on the work and progress of our Demonstration Schools for Rigor.
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7.3. Shannon Contract Amendment
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
Mr. Harden will present the proposed contract amendment for independent contractor Steve Shannon.
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7.4. Charters for Academic and Athletic Halls of Fame
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dexter
Rationale:
Dr. Dexter will present the charters for the Academic Hall of Fame and the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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7.5. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Worthington
Rationale:
Mrs. Worthington will provide an update on the GIPS Strategic Plan and progress towards initiatives and goals. |
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7.6. NASB Conference Report Out
Speaker(s):
Board Members
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Board of Education members who attended the NASB State Education Conference in November will report on the conference. |
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7.7. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Katelyn Hill
Rationale:
Ms. Hill, student representative, will present a report on GISH activities. |
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7.8. Construction Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Petsch
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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. |
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7.9. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Grover
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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. |
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.1. GIEA 2019-2020 Bargaining Agent Proposal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stelk
Rationale:
Mr. Stelk will ask the board to approve the request from the Grand Island Education Association (GIEA) that they be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for all the District's non-supervisory, certificated employees for the 2019-2020 contract year.
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8.2. 2016-2017 Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
Per current state statute, Nebraska school districts are required to have an independent audit conducted annually. Grand Island Public Schools contracts with the independent audit firm of Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway, & Luth, P.C. to conduct the annual audit. Mr. Harden will request that the board take action to accept and place the 2016-2017 audit report on file. Additionally, the audit report is posted on the District's web site along with past years' reports.
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8.3. Shannon Contract
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
Rationale:
Mr. Harden will ask the board to approve the proposed contract amendment for independent contractor Steve Shannon as presented.
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8.4. Middle School Soccer Proposal
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dexter
Rationale:
Dr. Dexter will ask the board to approve a proposal to initiate a soccer program for seventh and eighth graders.
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8.5. 2018-2019 Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dexter
Rationale:
Dr. Dexter will ask the board to approve the proposed 2018-2019 calendar.
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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9.1. Finance and Facilities Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brown
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee. |
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9.2. Teaching and Learning Committee
Speaker(s):
Dr. Brosz
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Teaching and Learning Committee. |
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9.3. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Albers
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A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Personnel Committee. |
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9.4. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Heidi Schutz
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Policy Committee. |
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9.5. Grand Island Public Schools Foundation Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Exstrum
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.
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9.6. Public Relations Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brown
Rationale:
A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Public Relations Committee. |
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9.7. GNSA / Legislative Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Harden
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A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association and Legislative Updates.
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REAL ESTATE AND NEGOTIATIONS BECAUSE IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC TO DISCUSS THESE MATTERS IN CLOSED SESSION
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The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and negotiations because it is in the best interest of the public to discuss these matters in closed session. |
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11. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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12. APPROVAL OF ANY ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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13. OLD BUSINESS
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14. NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
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Monday, January 15, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 P.M. |
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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