June 14, 2018 at 5:40 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 5:____PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the June 14, 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?

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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:  Cara Kuhl will recognize two students who qualified for state recognition in the Duke TIP program.  The two students earning state recognition are: Niklaus Pavuk and Charles Phillips from Barr Middle School.

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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:  Kris Schneider will introduce the EL Curriculum & Instruction Specialists, Stephanie Frankforter and Alisa Grim, who will present highlights from their first semester of work in these newly-created positions.

Rationale:  The Memorial Stadium Project has expanded in scope for both the design and fundraising.  Dan Petsch and representatives from Cannon Moss Brygger will present a design update for the project.  Traci Skalberg, with the GIPS Foundation, will share a fundraising update for the project and present an addendum to the pledge agreement for the lead gift.  

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will provide an overview of grant activity for the year.

Rationale:  Dr. Amy Mancini will present a proposal for GIPS to contract with Learning Sciences International (LSI) to provide intensive support for Wasmer Elementary and West Lawn Elementary during the 2018-2019 school year.  The support includes 3 professional learning days for staff, 3 Coaching for Implementation days, and 8 Principal Coaching Days.  

Rationale:  In a continued effort to keep data at the forefront of decisions for teachers, parents, and administrators, GIPS has been seeking multiple technology systems.  These systems include a learning management system, assessment system, response to intervention system, and streamlined curriculum and lesson planning system.  Edupoint Synergy is a Student Information System (SIS) which is designed with student focus and teacher ease of use.  Presenting data in meaningful ways helps drive decisions throughout the organization.

Rationale:  Virgil Harden will present the proposed FourPoint Education Partners Contract.  FourPoint will support capacity building of the Teaching and Learning department.  Supports will include planning and co-facilitating a 2-day retreat for the T&L team.  As a result of the retreat, FourPoint will craft a vision for the team, craft an action plan for accomplishing the new T&L vision, and provide ongoing coaching for the team. 

Rationale:  Dr. Robin Dexter will present proposed changes for the 2018-2019 handbook.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present proposed changes to the Board Operating Principles. The changes were identified at the Board Retreat in April 2018.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Traci Skalberg and Dan Petsch will ask the board to approve an addendum to the agreement for the Memorial Statdium project lead gift as presented.  

Rationale:  Dan Phillips will ask the Board to approve the second year proposal with Steele Dynamics to continue the work on the Academies of Grand Island Senior High.   The second year proposal is not to exceed $52,500.

Rationale:  Dr. Amy Mancini will ask the Board to approve the second year proposal with Learning Sciences International to continue the work on the Demonstration Schools of Rigor.  

Rationale:  Jen Badura will ask the Board to approve a proposal for Committee for Children social/emotional learning curriculum resources for K-5 elementary counselors.

Rationale:  Virgil Harden will ask the Board to approve the Azteca Market License Agreement, which outlines the details of the partnership between Grand Island Public Schools and Azteca Market for use of the space for the UNDRground Art Gallery.

Rationale:  Virgil Harden will ask the Board to approve the proposed 2018-2019 school year meal prices.  The proposal is that all full prices would go up $0.10.  Reduced will stay the same ($0.30 for breakfast, $0.40 for lunch).  

Rationale:  Virgil Harden will ask the Board to approve the FourPoint Education Partners Contract as presented and proposed earlier in the meeting. 

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will ask the Board to approve the Extra Standard Report Recommendation.  The recommendation is for the addition of 10 positions for a total financial impact of $44,087.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will ask the Board to approve a three-year lease renewal (through 6/30/2021) for The Physician Network to continue the Student Wellness Center at Grand Island Senior High

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Polices: 8312 EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM; 8455 BULLYING AND HARASSMENT (Students); 8457 INTERNET SAFETY AND ACCEPTABLE USE; 8820 STUDENT FEES; 8820.1 Administrative Procedures for Student Fees; and 9110 PARENTAL ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES.  Dr. Robin Dexter will ask the Board to approve these policies.  

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 discussing real estate, superintendent evaluation, and personnel compensation for the 2018-2019 school year, because it is in the best interest of the public to discuss these matters in closed session.

Rationale:  The current contract with the Superintendent of Schools is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2020.  Nebraska Statue 79-822 states that an administrator may not hold a contract that exceeds three years.   Past practice in Grand Island has been to offer the Superintendent a three year contract.  It is recommended that the Superintendent contract be extended to June 30, 2021 with the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 salary to be determined at a later date. 

Rationale:  Thursday, July 12, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.