May 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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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 May 10, 2018 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.

Ms. Celmer, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

Rationale:  A group of GISH Show Choir members will perform the Star Spangled Banner.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success!  In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds. 

Student Commitments  

Within the Grand Island Public Schools, 
- Every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; think critically; persist through adversity; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities.
- Every student will be considered as an individual and be provided with the supports needed to realize his or her own talents and goals.
- Every student will be treated with fairness and dignity.
- Every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success.  
- Every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.   

 

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, or does anyone have a potential conflict of interest? 

Rationale:  Students who have been accepted into the PathBack Program will be introduced.

Rationale:  Integration Specialists will introduce NETA Winners...

Dodge: Valerie Chmelka, Integration Specialist
Kalid Ali - 2nd grade
Caitlyn Jensen's 4th grade class - Makenea Adams, Derek Andrade, Ailina Barrios, Illyana Cazares, Royce Collier, Lorenzo Duarte, Kadence Fuller, Tanner Galindo, Peytin Grossart, Josiah Harris, Allison Jones, Kaleigh Kuusela, Landy Mateo Marcos, Kenner Monterola Torres, Ella Nelson, Damon Nives, McKartni Norton, Abiel Dominguez Nunez, Helen Sagastume Perez, Ariel Santiago Sopon
5th graders - Cole Fernau, Wyatt Mayfield, Kaiden Senkbile 

Gates: Deanna Hirschman, Integration Specialist
Zaden Lohman - 2nd grade
Faith Diaz - 5th grade
Sarai Christensen - 4th grade 

Wasmer: Melissa Sears, Integration Specialist
2nd graders - Skylur Korbel, Niala Alvarez Urquia, Madison Wiezorek
5th graders - Kain Ault, Jorge Cross, Anthony Lopez Cucum, Evan Merchant
 

Rationale:  Diane Meyer will present the following 1st place recognitions:
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Poster Contest - Justin Jacobsen
State Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest - Alex Martin

Rationale:  Cindy Wells will recognize Jonathan Novinski for his Gold Medal in the 500 Freestyle at the NSAA State Swim Meet.  Jonathan is a Grand Island Central Catholic student.  GICC and Grand Island Public Schools co-op for swimming.

Rationale:  Dan Phillips, Scott Fox and Brett Forsman will recognize the following state champions:

FBLA - Advisor Scott Fox
Help Desk - Ethan Wagner
Management Information Systems - David Estrada, Ethan Wagner, John Grim
Network Concepts - Enrigue Regalado

SkiillsUSA - Advisor Brett Forsman
Interactive Video Game Design - Dylan Almquist, Gavin Morris
Internetworking - Edward Gonzalez-Olmedo
CNC Milling Specialist - Jesus Fuentes
CNC Technician - Elijah Young
Automated Manufacturing Technology - Kholton Johnson, Fredy Navas-Valdez, Sean Willard
CNC Turning Specialist - Axel Cifuentes
Architectural Design - Anne Pham

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• Each individual addressing the board will be allowed 5 minutes. The Board of Education has the prerogative to limit speaking to 3 minutes when there are three or more patrons to allow speakers an opportunity to address the Board in a timely manner.
• We will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board
• The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on information requested from patrons
• The Board president may share a statement on behalf of the Board when addressing a major issue in the district

Rationale:  Character Council representatives and Principal Lohrberg will present on the Wildcat Way and Character Counts.  

Rationale:  Mr. Hauser, Mr. Persampieri, Ms. Stauffer, Ms. Glaser and Mr. Balcom will present on Extended Learning Opportunities and how they are personalizing learning for students.  

Rationale:  Mrs. LaBrie, Mrs. Ilten, Mrs. Pierce, and Mrs. Jensen will present on STEAM Night / SAC field trip opportunities for students.  

Rationale:  Mrs. Gannon, Drs. Palmer and McDowell, and Demonstration Schools of Rigor principals will provide an update on the second-semester progress of Demonstration Schools for Rigor.  Dr. McDowell will present the second year proposal with Learning Sciences International to continue the work on the Demonstration Schools of Rigor.  

Rationale:  Michelle Hendrickson will report on the Wellness Center at Grand Island Senior High.  

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will present on the PathBack Program.  PathBack is a new program that encourages Grand Island Public School alumni to return and teach in the district.  Up to two seniors each year are offered a contract to teach for the district when they graduate from college.  They will need to meet the same criteria as every new teacher to the district.  During college, these students will be mentored and invited to summer professional development.  

Rationale:  Virgil Harden and/or guests will report on Select Finance Committee.

Rationale:  Virgil Harden will present the Azteca Market License Agreement.

Rationale:  Kris Spellman will review the proposed 2018 - 2019 school year meal prices.

Rationale:  Jen Badura will present district level MAP growth data. 

Rationale:  Jen Badura will present information on social/emotional learning resources for K-5 elementary counselors.  

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present the second year proposal with Steele Dynamics to continue the work on the Academies of Grand Island Senior High.   

Rationale:  Nebraska statute requires the Board of Education to adopt by resolution specific standards for acceptance and rejection of enrollment option applications. Due to limited space for GIPS special education programs and the number of students with disabilities GIPS currently serves, Dr. Dexter will present a resolution to limit the number of students accepted by option into GIPS special education programs.

Rationale:  The Nebraska Legislature adopted legislation to support students who are pregnant and/or parenting. This legislation requires that a policy be adopted by the Board of Education. Dr. Dexter will present policy 8518 PREGNANT OR PARENTING STUDENTS as an information item and action item.

Rationale:  Wayne Stelk will introduce Mr. Josue Covarrubias, the new Barr Middle School principal.  

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will present the Extra Standard Plan

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Ms. Hill, student representative, will present a report on GISH activities.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Katie Ramsey, Science Curriculum Coordinator, will request board approval for HMH Science Dimensions, a high school science instructional resource.  Total cost of the one-year proposal is $103,916, to be renewed on a yearly basis if desired.  

Rationale:  Dan Petsch will review the proposals received for the Kneale Administration Building barrier elimination project and recommend the low bidder.

Rationale:  Nebraska statute requires the Board of Education to adopt by resolution specific standards for acceptance and rejection of enrollment option applications. Due to limited space for GIPS special education programs and the number of students with disabilities GIPS currently serves, Dr. Dexter will recommend the Board adopt a resolution to limit the number of students accepted by option into GIPS special education programs.

Rationale:  The Nebraska Legislature adopted legislation to support students who are pregnant and/or parenting. This legislation requires that a policy be adopted by the Board of Education. Dr. Dexter will present policy 8518 PREGNANT OR PARENTING STUDENTS as an information item and action item.

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 in the Public Relations Committee.

Rationale:  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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The Board will convene into Executive Session for the purpose of considering a legal opinion, real estate, and superintendent annual evaluation.

Rationale:  Thursday, June 14, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.